Hi, I’m Jo.
I believe that nature is one of our greatest educators. Here, I’ll be sharing my latest news, thoughts and inspirations as we learn in and from nature at Bush Knowing Forest School.
Finding Calm: How Hammocks Support Self-Regulation and Relaxation.
You may have noticed that we always have 2 hammocks strung between the trees in the shade every session – why is that? Here’s why ! Hammocks offer several benefits for children’s self-regulation: Overall, hammocks can be a valuable tool for promoting children’s self-regulation and emotional well-being. They provide a calming and comforting environment that…
A Gateway to Imagination and Learning
Storytelling is a powerful tool. When adults share stories with children—whether from books, their own lives, or through imaginative play—children are exposed to rich language, new ideas, and complex sentence structures. This encourages them to think critically and expand their vocabulary. Storytelling sparks creativity and imagination, helping children make sense of the world around them…
Fostering the Future Stewards of Our Precious Earth
This is a personally important topic for me. As an invested local community member, parent, educator and facilitator … I truly believe we all want our children to and develop a deep sense of responsibility and care for the earth. For this to happen we must support every child’s sense of agency to be its…
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Bush Knowing Forest School offers nature immersion and early learning experiences for young children in North Brisbane.
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