Wild Guide
For parents, grandparents, friends and leaders who want to help someone else fall in love with the natural world. You are here because someone once took the time to mentor you.
The day
We begin by remembering our own mentors, the people who noticed us and opened doors, and what they did that made the difference.
You'll practise deep listening and following the learner's lead, and learn to ask curious questions instead of giving answers.
We'll explore reading a learner and guiding from behind, and use storytelling and the mind's eye to bring an experience to life.
Finally we look at flow learning, a simple way of shaping a session so energy rises, settles and stays.
What we'll cover
- Remembering your own mentors
- Deep listening and following the learner
- Curious questions instead of answers
- Reading the learner and guiding from behind
- Storytelling with the mind's eye
- Flow learning
You'll leave with
- Mentoring tools you can use with a child or group straight away
- A bank of curious questions
- A simple flow for planning sessions
What to bring
- Clothes for being outdoors all day
- A notebook and pen
- A memory of someone who mentored you
- A packed lunch and plenty to drink
Keep going afterwards
Every course has a matching book and activity guide collection, so you can keep practising at home.
A taste of the activities
Booking and safety
Full payment secures your place. You'll be sent joining instructions and a short health and personal information form to complete before the course. Please read the terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy.
Want this course for your own group, school or team? Talk to Jay.