Early years enjoy sticks and mud
Published 01/03/23
There is a lot to be said for the simple things in life.
We collected our own special stick and joined in with the wonderful story 'Stick' by Irene Dickson, then we let our imaginations run wild...
Forest School
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Read MoreForest School Fun
Published 06/02/23Making the most of the gorgeous weather we spent a wonderful afternoon in the small woods.
Here is a little of what we got up to...
Read MoreSnowy Owls
Published 09/01/23After sharing the story Little Owl's Egg by Debi Gilori, we wanted to make our own owl to care for and look after.
We found pine cones in the small woods and then used cotton wool to create our very own snowy owl. So cute!
and we couldn't resist a little bit of mud too!
Read MoreWoodland Tent survival
Published 09/01/23This week, we had great fun creating woodland tents, building a lattice of wood either side a main branch...
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Read MoreWinter Wonderland
Published 14/12/22We have had a lot of enjoyment visiting the woods in the snow today.
Some children worked together to create amazing Swedish snow lanterns; made by placing and stacking snowballs into a mound and putting a light inside. These sculptures channel children's energy and focus and look beautiful lit up in the dark. Here are a few pictures from our day...
Read MoreWhittling
Published 04/12/22Over the last couple of weeks, some of the children have chosen to try their hand at whittling.
The children identified the hazel tree and learned how we coppice the wood on a diagonal, so that water hitting the cut branch flows outwards, rather than inwards towards the tree where it could lead to infection.
Everyone listened attentively as we chatted about the rules - asking to enter the tool circle and waiting to be welcomed in, then waiting patiently for their turn...
The children put a glove on their non-tool holding hand and earned to whittle in the space between their knees; so that if the peeler slips, it would not catch their leg...
They held the handle of the peeler and moved it in a downwards direction away from the gloved hand.
And at the end, the children had an amazing wand to take home! I was very proud of their achievements.
