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Nature-Inspired Learning for Every Child

At Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery & Preschool Streatham, we’re excited to take children beyond the classroom with visits to Streatham Common as part of our enriching Forest School programme. We believe nature is the best teacher, and Streatham Common, with its wildflower meadows, the rookery, ancient trees, and winding woodland paths, offers the perfect setting for discovery, learning, and growth.

Our Forest School isn’t just an outdoor class; it’s an adventure where every muddy footprint and bug hunt becomes a building block for lifelong skills. Rooted in nature-based learning, Forest School helps children grow in confidence, deepen their environmental awareness, and develop practical life skills through real-world outdoor experiences.

What Is Forest School?

Forest School is a child-led, hands-on approach to learning that encourages children to connect with nature in meaningful ways. Our trips to Streatham Common offer children the opportunity to:

  • Build empathy and responsibility through small acts of care, like gently handling a beetle or planting wildflower seeds
  • Learn how to protect wildlife and reduce pollution in ways that make sense to them
  • Understand the natural world first hand, not just from books, but from the rustle of leaves and the rhythm of rain

Can you imagine a child discovering the joy of kindness through looking after a worm? These simple moments spark emotional intelligence and carry over into their friendships and everyday choices.

Learning for Life: Nature, Nurture & Next Steps

Nature

Streatham Common becomes our outdoor classroom, where trees are storytellers and puddles are science labs. Children learn to navigate uneven paths, build natural dens, and use eco-friendly resources, all while developing physical strength, resilience, and a lifelong respect for the environment.

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Nurture

In the open space of Streatham Common, children collaborate, explore, and take safe risks that boost their independence and emotional wellbeing. These rich experiences support all seven areas of the EYFS and lay the groundwork for future academic and social success.

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Next Steps

At Monkey Puzzle Streatham, Forest School is more than just fun outside, it’s preparation for life. Whether children are crafting leaf crowns, helping a friend cross a log bridge, or discovering new bugs beneath the bark, each moment grows their imagination, social skills, and sense of self. These are the roots of confident, compassionate, and curious learners.

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“I believe the best learning happens when children are free to explore, move, and connect with the world around them. At Forest School on Streatham Common, we’re not just teaching – we’re nurturing curiosity, resilience, and a lifelong love of nature. It’s a privilege to guide children as they discover their strengths in the great outdoors. I really enjoy being a part of their wonderful learning adventures!”

— Robyn Little, Deputy Manager & Forest School Lead, Monkey Puzzle Streatham Common