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Beech and Pear class final Forest school session

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 This morning, our Year One children braved the chilly weather and wrapped up warmly for our last Forest School session. As we arrived at the woodland, the fire was already crackling away, setting the perfect scene. We began by sharing a lovely Christmas story and chatting about our Christmas Eve traditions. Then, the children got creative making eco-friendly reindeer food and enjoyed exploring the woodland. Much to their delight, someone spotted that Mrs. Sunderland had hidden candy canes! A thrilling treasure hunt followed, with everyone eagerly searching for their own sweet treat. Some children also decorated wooden discs to create beautiful Christmas tree ornaments. Around the fire, we sipped on spiced mulled apple juice warmed over the flames and toasted marshmallows—well done to all who tried the festive drink, even if it wasn’t everyone’s favourite! Finally, we hurried back inside to prepare for our Christmas dinner at school. What a magical morning full of fun, creativity, ...
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Beech and Pear forest school Christmas craft

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This week we snuggled inside and made Christmas decorations using all the sticks we have been collecting over the last few weeks- look at these fabulous creations! 
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Week 4 pear class bird feeders

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This morning, Beach tree Class embraced the crisp winter sunshine and chilly air for an adventurous Forest School session! We began by walking around the edge of the school field, hunting for sticks to use in a Christmas project next week. The frosty ground and muddy puddles in the Trench made our journey even more exciting! Once we arrived at the Forest School site, we gathered in a circle to play the "Swap Places if” fire circle game—a perfect way to warm up and remember fire safety. Then, it was straight into crafting! Here's what we got up to: 🌟 Made bird feeders using giant pinecones and birdseed. 🌟 Used a bow saw to create wood cookies, hammered in nails, and threaded them to make beautiful Christmas ornaments. 🌟 Cut longer pieces of wood, used palm drills, and added snippets of Christmas tree to create mini table decorations. 🌟 One creative child even made a cat toy! We enjoyed playing on the swing, bug hunting and den building of course!  To keep us cosy, we enjoye...
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Pear class week 4 bird feeders

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 Pear Tree Class Forest School Fun!  This afternoon, our Year One Pear tree Class braved the chilly weather for an exciting Forest School session! We started our adventure by wandering down to the Forest School site, collecting sticks along the way for a Christmas craft project we’ll be working on next week. While we didn’t sit around the fire circle for long (too excited to start our activities!), we packed so much into our afternoon: 🌟 Birdfeeders – We made birdfeeders using birdseed, lard, and giant pinecones to help our feathered friends this winter. 🌟 Woodcraft Decorations – Using a bow saw, we cut our own wooden cookies and hammered small nails into them to create beautiful Christmas decorations. 🌟 Fire Treats – The highlight of the afternoon was gathering around the fire to watch popcorn popping! Hot chocolate and marshmallows were the perfect treat to warm us up and end the day. The children spontaneously started practising their Christmas songs for our show at the ...
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