On Wednesday 25th June we had our first adventure to Forest School. On arrival the children were able to do butterfly drawings as registration took place. We then had a ‘welcome time’ of songs and a game, followed by the important head count and ‘buddy allocation’. One adult was appointed to 1, 2 or 3 children. Each child donned their ‘high viz’ jackets and name labels and then Janine, our Forest School Co-ordinator, arrived.
After introductions, we all trooped off to the woods, each child having been given a mirror to experience their journey i.e. viewing the forest canopy or even their nose from a different perspective! On arrival our first activity was ‘scatter’, a game based on ‘hide and seek’ when the children had to return at the sound of a whistle. Next the children were able to create their own paint using earth and water and make mud paintings. Some children then chose to make a den or a construction with sticks that they had collected.
Next after a tidy up it was ‘follow my leader’ to the shelter in Sunshine Corner. After hand washing and a drink we were eager for lunch in the glade. The morning had quickly passed so after a few stories it was time to wend our way back the Spielman Centre where parents were waiting to collect their children after a wonderful and stimulating morning.
A big thank you to our volunteers, staff, Janine (our co-ordinator) but especially to our children who were amazing! Looking forward to the next Forest School on 9th July. [Written by Mrs Curry]
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