Spring Sun Catchers
Today you will be able to use any left over supplies from our Spring Luminaries. Any leaves, flowers etc that didn’t make it on to your light can now have a life in your sun catcher. Spring Sun Catchers You will need: leaves, flowers and other spring items two stic ...
Twig Rafts
This idea is fun for rainier weather when puddles are forming on the ground. It is also fun anytime and a sink or a bathtub can double as a puddle in a pinch. Twig Rafts You will need: a number of thin twigs all of the same thickness string or yarn a h ...
Spring Luminaries
This idea is also lovely in the autumn with all the coloured leaves but at this time of year we have gorgeous colours from the wild flowers and the bright green leaves unfurling. It makes a great night light for your little one once it is complete. Spring Luminaries You will ...
Wind Streamers
This idea came to us from Chloe. Chloe leads the most amazing birthday parties for us. They are full of wonder and beauty. No small detail is overlooked. She loves combining her love of craft and her love of Forest School. That is what this next activity is. Wind Streamers Y ...
5 Minutes in the Woods part 2
It is time for our weekly 5 minute relaxation break. Find a quiet spot, turn on the sound, and for 5 minutes just breathe. See if you can spot the fox at just past 1:30 and my dog pays a visit in site and sound! Happy relaxing! April
Nature Portraits
This is a fun idea that the results often surprise me and make me giggle. It can be used to make self-portraits or even portraits of the whole family (this is usually where the giggles come in). Give it a go and see what you think. Nature Portraits ...
Mud Painting!
Today we are going to make our own paint out of mud and use it to make masterpieces. Let’s be honest, playing with mud is usually a super fun, super messy activity but doing it this way means you are channelling that mess into a masterpiece. Win, win! Mud Painting You ...
Find ‘Your’ Tree
This activity is a firm favourite at Forest School. The premise is that no matter where you are you can find your tree as long as you look hard enough. All it takes is some careful observation and really looking at a few trees before you discover that one of them is connec ...
Spring Garland
This idea can be done with leftover cut flowers from inside your house, from wildflowers in your garden or from blossoms and petals you find along your walk. You do not need to pick fresh ones, you can use petals from blossoms that have dropped. Spring Garland You will need: ...
Woodland God’s Eye
This idea came to me from my daughter again, she has a wealth of fabulous ideas. Nine years of attending Forest School at least once per week will do that to a kid. She has fond memories of doing this during her years of Forest School. She finds it a really relaxing activi ...