Miss Rutherfords class had their first Forest School session for this year. In class we had a class discussion about what our school rules, Ready, Respectful and Safe, looks like in the Forest School. The children were confident in their knowledge, Ready is not just getting our bodies ready for the weather, it is also opening our minds in readiness to take opportunities to experiment and get creative. Respect is not just about how we treat other humans but also how we nurture and protect all living things in our natural world. Safe is covered with their stick safety training and an understanding of how we mitigate risks. This may be as simple as giving a rope a tug before you swing on it, to how you safely work with tools.
Outside in the Forest School they demonstrated their understanding fixing up some resources, collecting leaves for mulching, spending time with the hens and making some Autumn trees.
The Long-Term Principle: 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 3: Everyone who works with children should always do what is best for the child.
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- Working together to get the job done.
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- Very busy in the mulcher.
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- More for delivery.
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- Autumn leaves.
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- Domino came to investigate.
