SAMPLE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES

• Mud mixing, digging and painting
• Shelter building
• Using tools
• Tying knots
• Whittling wood
• Fire rules and fire lighting
• Cooking on fire
• Bug identification
• Leaf matching
• Natural art

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

• Giving pupils the chance to learn outside the classroom.
• Safe risk taking opportunities for pupils.
• Allows pupils to learn and explore in a safe and natural environment.
• Pupils look forward to Forest Schools sessions and actively engage in their chosen activities.
• Pupils grow in confidence and independence is encouraged.
• Self esteem is raised through child led ethos.
• Calm, purposeful atmosphere with clear start and finish routines in each (approximately) 2 hr session.

FOREST SCHOOL CLOTHING LIST

 This clothing list applies to all people attending forest school, leaders, helpers and children.

 Summer:

• Long sleeve top
• Long trousers (covering the whole leg)
• Sturdy footwear e.g. wellington boots/boots
• Waterproof coat/jacket
• Sunhat
• Spare socks
• Named water bottle
• Sun cream (high factor, waterproof)

 Winter:

• Long trousers
• Long sleeve top, jumpers and/or fleece (lots of layers will be required)
• Hat and gloves
• Warm waterproof coat
• Waterproof
• Sturdy footwear e.g. wellington boots/boots
• Labelled water bottle
• Spare socks
• Spare plastic bag for wet and dirty clothing

 We will be out in all weathers, so please dress appropriately with many layers. A full change of clothes is required all year round.

 Children will NOT be able to take part if they are not dressed as requested.