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A child's guide to whittling in the woodland -- The definitive manual for outdoor skills and play for children!A really fantastic 'manual' for would-be woodland crafters and whittlers with 20 simple but absorbing projects to keep kids interested and engaged."-- "Read It Daddy"An absorbing pastime like whittling in a peaceful woodland setting offers a calm, meditative practice that is so important in our children's lives. With an emphasis on safety and adult supervision, this book presents a range of simple and fun projects that children can make and enjoy well after creating them. Projects include:KazoosMini furnitureDuck callersWhimmy DiddleRhythm SticksElder wand The author, Richard Irvine, extols the virtues of exploring woodland, getting to know the trees in your local area and learning about their characteristics and suitability for whittling. He provides a thorough guide to the required basic tools and equipment, the timber he recommends and advises against for beginners, and the techniques that will be used in the projects.Following this are 20 projects, with simple step-by-step instructions accompanied by inspiring photographs and useful tips. Dotted throughout are interesting nuggets of information about woodland folklore.Appealing to schoolteachers and families, this book can be turned to repeatedly, through the different seasons and over many years. In time-honoured tradition, the skills learnt can be treasured and passed down through generations.In today's hectic world, many of us are looking for ways to slow down, take time out, and calm our busy minds—Forest Craft makes this possible for adults and children.*Forest School Adventure and Forest Handbook are part of the series and also available to buy today! Categories:Children's Books on CampingBooks on Sports & Outdoors for Young AdultsCrafts for ChildrenBooks on Camping & Outdoor Activities for Young AdultsTravel Books for Young AdultsCraft Carving

Wild Days is the ultimate guide in outdoor play for young adventurersPerfect for inspiring kids to get out in the fresh air, this brilliant book is crammed full of outdoor activities and fun for children. As well as gaining some simple survival skills, children will learn more about the world around them and their place within it.Contents include:MakingGames and StoriesExploringAnd much morePractical, creative, and educational, the tasks concentrate on leaving only a positive trace, while enjoying the great outdoors.

With an emphasis on safety and adult supervision, this book presents a range of 20 simple and fun projects that children can make and enjoy hours of play with afterwards – projects such as a kazoo, mini furniture, duck call, whimmy diddle, rhythm sticks and elder wand.The author, Richard Irvine, extols the virtues of exploring woodland, getting to know the trees in your local area and learning about their characteristics and suitability for whittling. He provides a thorough guide to the basic tools and equipment that are required, the timber he recommends and would advise against for beginners, and the techniques that will be used in the projects. Following this are twenty projects, with simple step-by-step instructions accompanied by photographs and useful tips. Dotted throughout are interesting nuggets of information about woodland folklore. There’s also plenty of inspirational photographs, showing how much fun it is to get out into the woodland with friends and family and share in this relaxing, rewarding pastime.

Forest Schools need not be just for children. Here is the ultimate guide for how adults can enjoy the benefits of outdoor learning too.Have you always wanted to know how to start a campfire, forage for (the right) fungi, or know how to tie a good knot? Or would you like to expand your horizons – and lower your stress levels – by building a dry stone wall, fashioning a bow and arrow, or beachcombing for shells?Forest schools for kids originated in Scandinavia as outdoor, play-based learning groups and, as the benefits of nature play became internationally recognised, quickly became established around the world.But why should kids have all the fun? Connecting with green spaces, trees and plants can lift our spirits, improve stress and relax our brains – in short, playing outside is good for everyone.Forest School for Grown Ups shows you can learn new skills and practise forgotten ones from finding your way in the woods to whittling utensils and carving sculptures; from trapping and smoking game to making and using a divining rod, from building a bird box, or insect house, to simply just climbing trees.Beautifully designed and illustrated, Forest School for Grown Ups provides the perfect resource for anyone wanting to enjoy spending quality time outdoors.