The first Forest School Group enjoyed a beautiful, sunny (slightly muddy) afternoon on Monday with Mrs Gray and Mrs Howarth. The children learnt a little about what Forest School is, the boundaries we must stay within and assessing for risks themselves when they are out there.
Our first session focused on our senses. We listened carefully to what we could hear around us, met some trees (through touch and not sight) and made some collections of things that intrigued us.
The children were particularly drawn to the squelchy mud, so that spontaneously led to the creation of some ‘muddy faces’ being made on the trees.
They also worked in teams to attempt to put up tarpaulin shelters – something that definitely needs some work next time!
