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Week 6 Ash

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  This morning, Ash Class took part in their final Forest School session, and the weather definitely had that Spring like vibe it was bright and breezy, perfect for an outdoor adventure! We started our journey by collecting soil to use later for making seed bombs. On the way down, the children searched the field for natural materials to build bird nests. They were fascinated by a huge patch of moss and imagined how incredible it must be for birds to travel up to 700 miles while building their nests—using only their beaks and feet! Gathering in the Forest School circle, we checked in with our nature names and had a great discussion about birds, their different nesting styles, and the variety of eggs they lay depending on their habitat. Then came the exciting Easter Egg Hunt! Scattered around the woodland were numbered eggs, each featuring either a UK bird or an egg. The challenge? To match them correctly—not as easy as it sounds! After that, the children got busy with different acti...
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Week 5 Hazel

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Hazel class took part in forest school today - apologies for the lack of photos – we were all so caught up in the fun, creativity, and brilliant conversations that I completely forgot to take as many as normal! Hazel Class started their session by walking down to the site, discussing the changing weather, and using a weather radar app to track the increasing wind speeds. One of the children had a fantastic idea – since it was going to get windier later, why not have our fire earlier? So that’s exactly what we did! On the way, we used colour-matching cards to find natural objects that matched different shades. Around the fire circle, we shared observations about changes on the site, welcomed the arrival of spring, and even spotted two robins—though our excitement quickly scared them away! Then it was time to get busy. Some children used thick bamboo from Mrs. Sunderland’s garden to make peashooters and jewellery, while others got creative with clay, pressing in flowers and grasses to ma...
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Ash class week 5

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This morning, our Year 3 children in Ash Class had an amazing time at Forest School! We started our journey by using colour-matching cards to spot different colours in nature (and even on our walk down!). A huge thank you to the super helpful children who carried all the water and containers we needed for the session! Once at the fire circle, we checked in using our nature names, then settled into a mindful sit spot activity. Using small mats, we each found a favourite place to sit still, silent, and seated—not easy, but everyone gave it a brilliant try and really enjoyed the challenge. Next, we explored Elder wood, learning how to use secateurs safely to make pea shooters or jewellery by hollowing out the soft middle with a tent peg. We also got creative with clay, pressing in natural flowers and grasses to make some beautiful Mother’s Day gifts. Some children helped with tree planting, while others showed incredible determination with fire striking—managing to get the fire going for ...
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Week 4 Hazel

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  The wind did not deter Hazel class this week, we were so determined to have a fire we decided to light the storm kettle and see if it was really up to the job! We managed to all toast a marshmallow and make a smore! 
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