Opening Remarks: Children who play well grow into happy adults.

Chapter 1 Before starting forest play

1.
What is forest play?
2.
What are forests made of?
3.
Where can we play in the forest?
4.
How do you decide on a theme for forest play?
5.
Structure of forest play activities
6.
What are the benefits of playing in the forest?
7.
Forest play supplies
8.
Things to watch out for when playing in the forest

Chapter 2: Spring Forest Play

March Theme_Rosette Plants
April theme_Flowers
May theme_ Caterpillar

Chapter 3: Summer Forest Play

June theme_ Soil
July-August theme_ Insects

Chapter 4: Playing in the Autumn Forest

September theme_ Trees
October theme_ Fruit
November theme_Fall foliage

Chapter 5: Winter Forest Play

December Theme_ Wintering of Trees
January Theme_Animal Wintering
February theme_ Bird

Children who play well grow into happy adults.

As ecologist Rachel Carson said, forest play is a valuable educational tool that prepares fertile ground for the seeds of knowledge and wisdom to grow.
If a child spends a happy childhood playing in nature, he or she will grow up to be a happy adult with knowledge and wisdom.

“I believe that the essence and purpose of forest play is to naturally learn how to live together with other people and other living beings in nature.”

This is the author's educational philosophy and thoughts on forest play, as he has been working with children for over 30 years, and he especially loves children and nature.
Based on my extensive experience in early childhood education and forest play, I have compiled and published 130 forest activities that will be helpful to parents and teachers who want their children to enjoy nature in the forest and grow into happy adults.
Even if you don't know much about forests, it's designed so that you can enjoy nature at your child's eye level, anywhere, all year round.
The author makes the following request in publishing this book:

“I often hear that playing with children is difficult and tiring.
Playing with energetic kids isn't easy.
But I think the idea of ​​playing makes it harder to play.
Don't play with me, play with me.
Instead of wrestling at home, go outside.
The playground in front of the house is nice, and the park nearby is also nice.
It's okay to go camping.
Feel the freedom in nature and feel nature.
“If you play there without a computer or smartphone, not only children but also adults caring for them can fully enjoy playing in the forest.”