Walnut Class Forest School 03/07/26

 This week was Walnut Class’s final Forest School session of Year 1, so we celebrated with ice-cold drinks and delicious s’mores cooked over the fire.

We began by talking about how to stay safe around the fire. The children remembered lots of our safety rules, including sitting in the respect position, staying a safe distance from the fire, and tying back long hair. We also recapped the three things needed to make a fire: air (oxygen), wood (fuel), and heat. 🔥

After safely putting out the fire, we learned about the elder tree and how its flowers and berries have traditionally been used to help with colds and coughs. We then enjoyed the story ‘Elio the Elder’ about an elder tree that helps a poorly little bird. 

To finish, the children used small pieces of elder to make colourful “fireworks” by removing the soft pith and pushing in strips of crêpe paper.

It has been a pleasure getting to know your children over the past ten Forest School sessions. I hope they have enjoyed their Forest School experience as much as I have enjoyed sharing it with them.