Children have been thoroughly enjoying Forest School sessions since returning after half term. Here is what they have been up to:
Week 6:
Week 6:
Water fun today as shelters were
built put to the test. The groups worked well together and are really
developing their communication skills. Several triangular shelters worked well
to drain the water away. One group tried to plug a gap in the roof with a pile
of leaves. It was an inventive idea but did leave them a little on the wet
side, although they didn’t seem to mind!!
Week 7:
Resilience was put to the test today as the children embraced their first attempt at fire lighting. Many of them persisted for the majority of the session! Others spent time creating a bridge which again took lots of resilience and determination. Amazing trust was also on show as the children guided each other along the blindfold trail.
Week 8:
Resilience was put to the test today as the children embraced their first attempt at fire lighting. Many of them persisted for the majority of the session! Others spent time creating a bridge which again took lots of resilience and determination. Amazing trust was also on show as the children guided each other along the blindfold trail.
Creating woodland candles using a
range of tools saw great concentration and care from the children, followed by
amazing smiles as they admired their handy work! Others experimented with
string and natural materials making a ladder and a limbo stick among other
things. Lots of climbing and exploration filled the rest of the session. We
closed as the children reflected on the session by encouraging something
positive they had witnessed in their peers.
