As this years Forest School sessions come to a close for Christmas, the children were given a free play session so we can observe what they’ve learned and what they’ve really enjoyed. It was great to see how independent and confident they have become.
Principle 1: Forest School is a long-term process of frequent and regular sessions in a woodland or natural environment, rather than a one-off visit. Planning, adaptation, observations and reviewing are integral elements of Forest School.
Article 6 -We all have the right to be alive and to develop in the best possible way.
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- The swing was put up by the Year 6’s, it has had some reinforcement but many children enjoyed swinging in the trees.
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- Hanging around is always fun.
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- As an extra challenge the children were given blindfolds on the rope lines.
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- These girls wanted to create their own little shelter. They started with a tripod.
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- A sign to keep out intruders.
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- Adding some strengthening before the tarp goes on.
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- Meanwhile some very determined boys decided to build a full sized raft.
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- Demonstrating timber hitches……..
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- co-operation……
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- square lashings…..
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- So far, so good.
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- Very proud, stopping for a selfie.
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- Meanwhile in the henhouse., though our hens are currently in bird flu lock down they can still get some tlc.
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- Dinosaur nests.
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- Still getting things in the poly tunnel prepared for Spring.
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- And Friendship Soup being made in the Kindness Cafe.
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- Friendship soup is part of the children’s PSE topic of what makes a good friend.
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- A teaspoon of kindness? A cup of Trust,.
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- What do you want in your friendhips?
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- Finally a sail is added.
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- Two very proud boys sailing off to see the world.
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- If only we had a big pond!
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- Tipee finally finished.
