As the new school year begins, many parents will consider forest kindergarten as a popular choice. Forest kindergarten caters for children between the ages of three and six and involves them learning in a natural environment primarily outdoors. This educational experience has proved to be extremely effective. Activities include role play, climbing trees and exploring the forest. On a regular basis, the children use things found outside to make pictures, practice counting skills and engage in memory games. By the time children are ready to go to primary school, they will have learnt many different skills through their experiences outdoors. What about the teachers? They assume the role of supervisors or assistants, not leaders, and they care for, educate and stimulate the children. It is expected that, in the future, more and more parents will send their children to forest kindergartens. Children who are in this unique learning environment.