We have had a fantastic week in the forest, embracing all kinds of weather and making the most of our outdoor environment. The children have been busy exploring, creating, imagining and developing new skills through a range of exciting experiences.

Another wonderful week has passed in the forest, filled with all sorts of weather and plenty of adventures!

During our walks across the bridge, the children excitedly searched for tortoises and herons. We used our observation skills to look carefully around the water and nearby habitats, talking about where animals like to hide and live.

The children enjoyed climbing on the ladder that we made together, developing their confidence, balance and coordination while encouraging one another to take safe risks.

The children also worked together to help make a climbing ladder using strong sticks. They showed fantastic teamwork and determination while learning how to climb safely and challenging themselves by climbing up high. It has been lovely to see their confidence continue to grow.

So far on our walks, we’ve spotted a coot nest with spotty eggs, moorhens swimming with their funny chicken feet, and lots of mallard ducks. We talked about how we can tell the difference between the male and female ducks because they’re different colours. We especially loved the shiny green on the males’ heads. We were very lucky to spot some Canada Geese and six goslings!

we have been investigating birds this week. The binoculars and our avid birdwatchers scanned the treetops for the source of the sweet singing we hear daily in the forest. Our efforts paid off and we spotted a song thrush speeding across the path and lots of blue tits and robins! The usual visitors of magpie, parakeets, and crows were also loudly making themselves known, with our "resident" woodpigeons Mo and Flo poking around the snack circle to tidy up any fallen crumbs. 🦋🐛

We’ve also been looking at lifecycles, with focus on frogs and butterflies. We can’t quite get close enough to the river to see if we can spot any tadpoles
Out in the forest some of the children took part in an engaging letter activity, writing and placing letters around the forest where they were working collaboratively.

We began with a joyful music session, where children explored a variety of instruments. From shaking and tapping to listening and moving they expressed themselves freely while developing rhythm, coordination and confidence.
Out in the forest some of the children took part in an engaging letter activity, writing and placing letters around the forest where they were working collaboratively.

What a lush, sunny week we’ve had in the forest after the Easter bank holiday! The brighter days have brought so much energy and joy and we’ve been making the most of every moment outdoors.