Why we Avoid Praise at Forest School - How to be non judgemental in your practice

What’s the problem with praise at Forest School? and what non-judgemental alternatives can we use in our practice? We’ll be exploring these slightly controversial topics and more… without ranting too much! 😊

If you are currently doing your Forest School training or already a Forest School Leader looking to brush up on your Forest School skills I hope this video helps you develop your Forest School activities and practice.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Introduction
01:41 – Starting with Ourselves
04:03 – What’s the problem with praise?
04:26 – Reason #1. Self Esteem
09:45 – Reason #2. Supporting Play
12:14 – Reason #3. Praise Addiction
19:05 – The Context Matters
22:27 – Signposting to Alfie Kohn
23:08 – What do we do instead of praise?
24:06 – Alternative #1 – Say what you see
25:48 – Alternative #2 – Offer Gratitude
26:48 – Alternative #3 – Open Questions
28:05 – Alternative #4 – Nonviolent Communication
33:55 – Poem

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LINKS:
= ) www.alfiekohn.org – Alfie Kohn’s website

= ) Punished by Rewards: The trouble with gold stars, incentive plans, A’s, praise and other bribes by Alfie Kohn, ISBN-10: 132845052X https://amzn.to/3Rz0knx

= ) Unconditional Parenting: Moving from rewards and punishment to love and reason by Alfie Kohn. ISBN-10: 0743487478 https://amzn.to/3TJt7YD

= ) www.cnvc.org - The Center for Nonviolent Communication founded by Marshall Rosenberg

= ) Nonviolent Communication: A language of life by Marshall Rosenberg. ISBN-10: 189200528X https://amzn.to/3emExRA

= ) www.forestschoolassociation.org – The Forest School Association, the UK charity for Forest School.

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