Forest Schools
15-5-24 WOODLAND VOCAB We used the vocab cards to find natural items that matched the description. It improved our observational skills, our independence and fed our curiosity. We then went to our free play activities, however, the intermittent rain reduced the photo opportunities.
8-5-24 Dandelion Clocks In the previous week, we'd talked about the wild flowers growing in the grounds. Lots of the dandelions had changed from the yellow flowers we first saw, to seed heads. We had lots of fun blowing them! We then went to our free play activities - there was just enough breeze for our DIY kites too.
24-4-24 Bark Rubbing We took advantage of a dry, bright day, and did some bark rubbing. We observed the bark patterns on different tree types. Some were rough, some smooth, some had ribs and others were dotty! We also wrapped our arms around the trees to get up close to nature.
17-4-24 Plant identification It was the first session for this group so we began by identifying any plants that could spoil our session. We looked at nettles and brambles, talking about what their features are, and how they scratch or sting to protect themselves.
10-4-2024 Rainy Day Fun Yet another wet day! This time, a little too wet to go to the wooded area, so, we explored our reception area. We looked at how the heavy rain had flooded some of the ground and had great fun wading through it in our wellies! We made sure we had plenty of time to get back indoors and changed into our dry clothes. Thank you parents for proving your child with spares - it means we can thoroughly enjoy the conditions.
13-3-24 Little Pig's Den - our stick den was looking like it needed a bit attention so we re-built it in the style of the Three Little Pigs!
