WHOLELAND

happy survival shelter builders from wimple primary school

WHOLELAND
07980 601830
01395 568349
chris@wholeland.org.uk


bushcraft for schools

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The vision behind wholeland teaching Bushcraft in schools is to share my love and enjoyment of Nature, to share knowledge of the usefulness and wonder of natural resources, to show that we humans are a part of Nature and that we need to pass on a wealth of natural resources for future generations.

The teaching method incorporates practical skill or knowledge developing activities, games, and storytelling. Longer sessions with a whole class will often follow the flow learning approach developed by Joseph Cornell - the internationally acclaimed environmental educator. The mixture of delivery methods suits a wide range of learning styles.

Here are some of the topics that wholeland can cover using a Bushcraft syllabus aimed at the National Curriculum:		Here are some of the Attitudes and Qualities developed through wholeland's Bushcraft syllabus:
Animal Identification, Morphology and Movement		Aesthetic appreciation
Aidless Navigation		Assimilation of new fact
Crafts, containers and pots		Citizenship
Care-taking and harvest		Concentration
Conflict Resolution and the history of Democracy		Enjoying silence and solitude
Engaging the senses - enhancing awareness		Environmental Awareness and ESD
Fire by Friction and Keeping Warm		Imagination
Habitats and Niches		Manual Dexterity
Interdependence, life and resource cycles, food webs		Making choices
Making string and rope from plants		Memory
Making primitive tools -		Overcoming fears
Patterns in Nature		Sharing ecological attitudes
Respectful, low impact camping		Teamwork
Shelters from around the world and shelter building		Trust
Silent and invisible movement		Wonder
Spirit of Nature
Water - filtration, purification and sources
Wild edible and medicinal plants

As you can see there is a lot to be gained from a bushcraft syllabus and probably many more links to the National Curriculum than already hinted at. When you are interested in having a bushcraft workshop in your school phone or email me and we can come up with a programme specific to your needs. To inspire you there is an example of a whole school workshop below!

Assembly	Aboriginal creation story with didgeridoo	Links with R.E 1d
Before break yr 1 &2	An hour of games in the playground about art and nature.	Links with units 1b,1c(science), 1b,2b (art and design), 1c(DT).
After break yr 3 & 4	Keeping warm - shelters and a fire by friction demo.	Science units 3c,4c,4e, Art 3b, DT 3a.
Just before lunch yrs 5&6	Edible and medicinal plants	History units 9 and 18, Science 5a.
After lunch 2-3 hr session	What kinds of tools did people need to live here in the past?	History unit 19, also R.E.6f, DT 5b & 6a Art 5b & 6b, Science 5a & 6c.
15 min finishing circle with the whole school	Co - operative games	Fun review of the day, builds trust and relationships.

How much does it cost?	£180 per day plus travel of 35p/mile
How do I make a booking?	Call Chris on 01395 568349 or email chris@wholeland.org.uk to discuss ideas and/or check availability. You will then be sent a booking form with the terms and conditions. The booking form is returned and put into Chris's 'to do folder'. Booking done!
Want to do a camp with your class or school?	Chris can accompany you for a camping session somewhere, but why not go on a WildOnes residential course! Chris works with WildWise to provide you with first class outdoor education programmes.