Forest School

Forest school – Spring Term

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Throughout the Spring term, the children in Reception have been exploring the outdoor area at Corrie. They have been particularly interested in the wildlife that surrounds us. They have used binoculars to investigate which different birds live in the trees on our school grounds and where they build their nests and the materials that they used. They have also then explored different insects that birds eat such as worms. The children learnt that if they stomp on wet ground then this encourages worms to come up to the surface.

Today we had fun trying to Balance on the Slackline at Forest school .To promote learning to balance in young children, it is important to provide them with opportunities for active play and exploration. This can include activities such as running, jumping, climbing, and playing on playground equipment. Providing a safe and supportive environment for these activities can help children build confidence and develop their balance skills over time. It is also important to be patient and encouraging, as children may need time and practice to master these skills. The snapshots and mini clips show the Reception class having fun learning a new skill that enables them to improve their balance control and overall physical coordination.

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Forest School – Why not try this on your way home from school – Leaf Mobiles

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To make a fallen leaf mobile with early years children, you can follow these steps:

Collect fallen leaves of various shapes and sizes, making sure they are dry and free of dirt and debris.

Provide each child with a length of fishing line or thin string.

Have the children tie a knot in one end of the string, leaving a small loop.

Demonstrate how to thread the leaves onto the string, tying a knot in between each leaf to keep them in place.

Encourage the children to experiment with different arrangements of leaves, such as grouping similar-sized leaves together or alternating between large and small leaves.

Once the children have arranged their leaves to their satisfaction, they can tie the other end of the string to a stick or branch, creating the base of their mobile.

If desired, you can add additional decorations, such as small flowers, acorns, or bird feathers, to the mobile.

Finally, hang the mobile in a sunny window or outside in a sheltered area, where the leaves can move and twirl in the breeze.

This activity can help children develop their fine motor skills, creativity, and appreciation for nature. They each tried their hand at knot tying today and identified the oak leaves fallen from the tree in the school playground.

A lovely windy day at Forest School today.





Target Practice at forest school today

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Today we set up targets for the children to throw at. We decided to make our own mud balls to throw. The children worked together to hit the target and competed against each other to throw the most or see who could throw the farthest.
The children explored the school grounds natural environment today and developed a new skill. Throwing mud at a target was a way for the children to experiment with cause and effect, as they learn’t their actions affect the trajectory and impact of the mud.

Enjoy the snapshots.