Nature art in the Forest School. The children made frames from sticks, then collected natural materials to create their pictures. As you can see they produced some beautiful, detailed art, being really careful in how they placed the materials to get the best effect. As a class they then viewed their gallery of work and left it out for others to enjoy.
We then headed down to the other end of the field for some free play. Washing stones to reveal their colours, den building, more artwork, playing with the rope lines, getting the hens ready for the weekend phew what a busy but inspirational afternoon.
During reflection the children chose spirit animal cards to represent their feelings about their afternoon. “A snake because I had to wind my way around the ropes.” “A peacock because it reminded me of the colours I used when I made my butterfly picture.”
Principle 3: Forest School aims to promote the holistic development of all those involved, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners.
Article 13 – We all have the right to develop our talents and abilities.
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- Careful placement enhances the image.
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- The hens always sneak into the children’s work somehow.
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- Trying for a photo but wow that sun is bright!
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- A beautiful butterfly.
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- Strange things growing out oof this picture.
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- The image begins to reveal itself.
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- Using the slope to their advantage to create a viewing gallery.
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- Adding detail with woodchip and sawdust.
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- A vertical piece of art.
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- Some children excavated for stones to use.
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- Very proud of his work with his partners.
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- At the end we all looked at each others designs.
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- Friendship soup.
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- A comfy bed.
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- Reflecting on their afternoon.
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- “An eagle because I used my amazing eyes to find the best things!”
