It was great to have Beech Class back for their second block of Forest School sessions. Today’s session was based on the traditional tale Little Red Riding Hood.
We began by reading the story together before setting off on our own forest adventure, following a trail from Red Riding Hood’s house to Grandma’s cottage. The children carefully stayed on the path to avoid the Big Bad Wolf, using their balance and coordination to navigate obstacles along the way.
To sharpen our listening skills—“Oh, what big ears you have!”—the children wore blindfolds and tuned into the sounds of nature. We then focused on our looking skills—“Oh, what big eyes you have!”—with a nature scavenger hunt. Using binoculars and magnifying glasses, the children explored enthusiastically, and one child discovered a tiny caterpillar inside an acorn cup.
We also visited the school pond, where the children confidently explained the tadpole life cycle and spotted a water snail.
Finally, we explored “Oh, what big teeth you have!” by enjoying a healthy fruit snack, just like the treats Red Riding Hood carried for her Grandma.
