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Forest School Streatham

What a beautiful Autumn! We’ve been very busy, have a look at the following photos showing some of our October activities. Spiders Web Weaving… Shelter Building & Woodland Games…   Fire Lighting & Snacktime…     Leaf Angels & Picnics … Continue reading

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Ways to play in trees No.3: Just Chilling

This fallen tree makes a perfect bench for all your friends to chill out on. There’s enough room for everyone! A perfect ‘listening’ place. How many different species of bird can you hear?

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Forest School Streatham – September

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We’ve had a fantastic September in the woods so far! We’ve been way too busy to stop and take photos, so here is a very small selection from the many activities we have been enjoying: Meet a Tree blindfold game… … Continue reading

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Summer Days

Lazy Summer days in the woods… Minibeast Hunts & Wildlife ID…   Den Building…   Pretend Fire Play… Child-led “Picture of My House” natural art…   Now for some Blackberry picking…

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Cup of tea anyone?

What items would be in your essential forest school kit? I’ve been looking for a good  campfire kettle for a while, and over the moon with this stainless steel one. Another essential piece of kit to add to my growing hoard! … Continue reading

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Hidden Creatures of the Woods

Can you spot the creature hiding in the woods? It’s a…Fox! We spotted another creature, we think it is a… Crocodile! Next time you are out in the woods, see what natural sculptures you can find!

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Eye of the woods

Natural Art is so easy and fun to do! Be as creative as you like: create a 2d picture, or a 3d sculpture. Selecting items of different colours and textures is a good way to start, as well as selecting … Continue reading

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Ways to play in a tree no.2 Tree Climbing

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For beginners, select a smaller tree with good sturdy lower branches. Check first for any sign of dead wood (no leaves or buds, any damaged bark or wood) so that the tree can hold your weight. Scout out any easy … Continue reading

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First Sparks

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There is nothing as exciting as achieving your first sparks with a flint & steel. Perseverance, determination and concentration are all needed in order to progress to fire-lighting, which forest school pupils have in abundance.

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Ways to play in trees: no.1 the ‘sloth’

How many ways can you think to play in trees? The ‘Sloth’ is the perfect antidote to a long tiring day at nursery. Find a sturdy low hanging branch to hug, and…relax.

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