We have spent a busy few weeks preparing and running the RSPB Big School Birdwatch so it was nice this week to enjoy a different kind of challenge. The children could decide on any adventure they would like to set up and role play in our Forest School. What a busy afternoon we had, wizards and witch
Stick Safety training is an important aspect of our Forest School. The children devise the safest methods of moving about our site when carrying natural materials: sticks, branches and logs for example. They are proud to demonstrate their skills and know that they must use this knowledge to guide an
This week we had a great turn out at Angel Court. We continued to work on our stone boxes, using shells, glass and pebbles from the beach. Once they have completely set, we will be able to varnish them, so they can be kept outside. Some of the small wooden toys were sanded and oiled. Then we started
This week has seen the start of our RSPB Big School Birdwatch which has been carried out across four year groups. We have spent time over the last few weeks learning how to be quiet, patient and observant, using all our senses, through Hide and Seek games. We looked at aerial view maps of our site b
This week our new creative project began at Angel Court. Neil, the artist we are working with, had prepared wooden boxes, we then mixed sharp sand with pva glue to provide a simple cement. The children and residents then decided on patterns, using various materials such as stone, glass, slate and sh
This week the children are beginning to learn how to make paint ready for cave painting. In class we discussed what kind of materials would have been used in the Stone Age, what kind of tools may be needed to release pigments and then how the paintbrushes themselves might be constructed. Outside a f
Continuing to work on developing their communication skills, Year 6 took part in a game of Snake this week. Snake is a trust based, team building game that focuses on non-verbal communication. The team must stand in single file, one behind the other and rest their hands on the shoulders of the perso
Year 3 are beginning to learn about the Stone Age as their class topic and we will be linking this theme into our Forest School sessions. After reading The Stone Age boy in class we enjoyed some lively discussion about life back then. Outside the children were given charcoal, made in the fire, to dr
The children filled Angel Court with song at our Christmas Carol Service. Residents were absolutely thrilled, joining in with the singing and chatting with the children. Even their eldest resident aged 103, came and joined us, she said she looks forward to it every year.
This week has been cold and wet at Harlow Green so the children were set a task to keep themselves moving, but would also develop their communication skills. The challenge was to set up an invisible assault course. First the children had to split themselves into teams. Each team-member had to devise
