Forest School
An area of the school field was set aside in April 2014 to enable it to be developed into a Forest School site. Willow was planted to act as the boundary of the site. Different areas of the site were added which included a muddy patch for digging and looking for worms and other mini beasts, a camp fire circle for small fires to cook marshmallows over, balancing beams to practice walking along, climbing over and under, also a rope swing which is available on each Forest School session. Two newly created mini beast hotels were added to natural structures to attract more mini beasts and insects to the site.
It's amazing what fun you can have with a few leaves.
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During one session a group of girls decided to make their own tree from old branches, sticks and Maple leaves. As inspired by Andy Goldsworthy who is an artist who using natural materials around him. They were so proud of their sculpture that they named it an ding, dong tree. They spend the whole session perfecting their creation and were really pleased with their final design.
During September we decided to have a go at building an willow shelter from scratch this was our first go, we were particularity proud of our efforts. The children have made the most of it, also enjoyed finding mini beasts sheltering in it too. Thank you to Ms Gardner who help with creating it.
During the Summer the grass reestablished itself around our muddy patch, during September the children have enjoyed making it an bigger area. They have had many different adventures within the muddy patch from finding many worms to other mini beasts. Learning how to handle them carefully showing that the understand that worms and mini beasts are really important to our Forest School. Making mud pies.An helping hand from a friend, showing great teamwork in enabling them to complete the balancing logs. Showing courage in trying something new, pride in being able to achieve the course. Showing how to improve your balance by holding out your arms to steady yourself. Feeling an sense of achievement that you don't need any help. Have the courage to have a go and sense of belonging by showing your friends on how to achieve it. This year the whole of year one will be having the opportunity to come to Forest School over the four different seasons. |
Forest SchoolForest School is run by Mrs Bowler and Miss White in the school grounds. Archives
December 2017
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