Children in Year 4 spent the morning in our Forest School den building in the trees. Previously they have created different styles of natural shelter, including many free standing variations. Using existing trees as a start point and the natural topography of the land, encourages a different set of skills. Location is key, as is thinking about the weather and wind direction.
This session encourages collaboration across the group, the freedom to experiment and opportunities to develop their friendships. The children loved visiting each others builds and sharing ideas. Some children worked alone, something that can become a rare occurrence in a busy school, building on independence and character. Afterwards they reflected on their proudest moments.
Principle 2: Forest School takes place in a woodland or natural wooded environment to support the development of a relationship between the learner and the natural world.
Article 12 – We all have the right to say what we think and be listened to.
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- Creating a shelter for artists? then you must have a easel.
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- Is it comfortable?
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- Maybe some company would help.
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- This wall was built to protect a row of daffodils behind it and made a great welcoming entrance.
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- Painting with clay slip.
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- Always nice to have visitors.
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- A bit of seating protects from the cold ground.
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- Tea for two?
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- Tunnel entry.
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- A fantastic little teepee with some fine knot work for decoration.
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- Once through the tunnel you come out into a giant nest really sheltered, but now we need a roof!
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- Ahh time for some rest at last.
