Ben Forester is a certified Level 3 Forest School Leader and former science teacher. With 12 years of experience in outdoor education, he specializes in risky play and nature connection. He turns gardens and parks into living laboratories for math and science learning.
Ben Forester combines his background in environmental science with a passion for early childhood education. As a practitioner accredited by the Forest School Association, he champions the benefits of 'risky play'—such as tree climbing and tool use—for developing resilience and risk assessment skills in young children. Ben is an expert in stripping back complex STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) concepts into accessible, hands-on activities, from 'kitchen chemistry' to 'puddle physics'. He believes that the best learning happens outside the classroom, advocating for all-weather exploration to build physical stamina and immune health. His methods focus on inquiry-based learning, encouraging children to ask 'why' and 'how' through experiments like den building and bug hunting. Ben writes for parents who want to foster a love for nature and logic in their children, proving that you don't need expensive toys to teach engineering or biology—just a muddy puddle and a stick.