This week a new group of children began forest school sessions. As we waved our minibus off, we talked about how to keep ourselves safe in the woods. The children knew all about brambles, nettles, and staying to the correct side of the path. We headed into our forest school site and were hopeful we would see our little robin friend, Steve. Sadly, there was no sign of Steve. Nevertheless, the children got busy. We had den building, balancing activities and again lots of imaginative and creative play.

Not long after the children began working, we spotted a familiar face…. Steve was back! He happily bounced along the branches of the trees observing the children as they played. As lunchtime arrived, one of the children was amazed to see that Steve wanted to sit just above his head. He really is a very friendly robin.

This group of forest schoolers are showcasing their amazing skills in negotiating, communication and confidence. The children have enjoyed exploring the space and engaging with the environment. From minibeast and squirrel spotting to working out how to climb over fallen branches, we had it all at forest school this week.