Maple Class went to the woods with their buddies this week. They showed their buddies what they had learned about spotting the signs of spring during their last session. The class had a sheet as reference and shared their careful observations as they walked along the path to the woods.
There was time for a game of ‘Owl eyes’ in the meadow. All of the children had to hide in the reeds without being seen. It is amazing how good they are and how quickly a whole class of children can hide and disappear!
In the woods the group learned the name of holly ‘ilex aquafolium’ and each used their own holly wand and learned it’s magic fire making spell!
There was popcorn to cook on the magic fire to share together.
Some of the children followed clues in a woodland treasure hunt and found some Easter treasure at the end of it!
There was time to play in the stream, swing on the swings and the hammock also. The children added fresh seeds to their bird feeders which they had made during their last session.
The Impact of Forest School for the children is the knowledge the children have gained from the Forest School experience. The impact can be seen through the skills, tools used, art and craft activities, observations and knowledge of the fruit, plants trees in relation to the seasons and the skills involved in learning how to play Forest School games.
Well done Maple and Buddies and a massive thanks to our lovely volunteers who make our sessions possible by supporting the children in the woods.
