Pancakes and fun in Forest School

We were lucky in Forest School this morning as the wind eased just in time for our session, and we stayed mostly dry! It was a lovely final session together and the children have truly been a joy to work with: enthusiastic, imaginative, and so supportive of one another.

One of the highlights of the day was trying out some exciting new equipment around the fire. We have a cast-iron pan and a grill grate, which gave us new opportunities for outdoor cooking. We enjoyed pancakes cooked beautifully by Miss. Reed!

Throughout the morning, the children continued to develop their den-building projects. Using pallets and other natural materials, they worked collaboratively to design and create their own spaces. It was wonderful to see the level of teamwork involved—children discussing ideas, solving problems, adapting their structures, and supporting each other’s plans.

Our woodcraft activities also continued, with some children making small pots and others creating  jewellery using elder beads. These activities encouraged patience and fine motor skills.

It has been such a pleasure to watch the children grow in confidence, independence, and connection with the natural environment over the course of our sessions. We hope the children have enjoyed their Forest School experience as much as we have enjoyed sharing it with them.