Forest School- Apricot

 This week, Apricot Class had their very first week at Forest School. 

I was so impressed that so many children remembered to bring their welly boots to school – amazing! A big thank you also to all the parents and carers who have already provided waterproofs. If you haven’t had the chance yet, please make sure your child brings theirs in for next week, as we will be heading outside rain or shine.

Before we set off, we discussed what nature means. We talked about how it is anything not made by humans, such as clouds, the sky, trees, flowers, and animals.

Once outside, the children each chose a special Forest School name. They picked either something in nature that started with the same sound as their own name, or something they simply liked. (My Forest School name is Kate Kestrel!) After that, everyone searched the site for their hidden Forest School badge. Once found, they decorated their badges, which they will proudly wear each week at Forest School.

The children then had time to explore the site. They were thrilled to discover some ladybirds, and many enjoyed collecting the acorns that had fallen from the oak tree. One child even gathered dandelions to take home for his pet tortoise!

We finished the session with a well-deserved drink and snack before heading back to school.