As usual we have been having lots of fun in the forest this week. However, this fun has been far more magical and Christmas-y than our normal natural explorations and activities. With the help of our visitor, Ruby, an elf from the North Pole, the forest has turned very festive.
Twickenham - North Pole
Twickenham - Ruby the Elf
Twickenham - Stick Man
Twickenham - From spaceships to police vans,
Twickenham - Yellow and purple poppies!
Twickenham - new routine
Twickenham - local fire brigade visit
Twickenham - Pumpkin Faces
Twickenham - Autumn leaf hunt
Twickenham - Floating and Sinking
We are now in October, where does the time go? This October will be a busy time for us in the forest as we celebrate Harvest festival, Black History Month and enjoy spooky activities as Halloween approaches. At the weekend one of our educators distributed our food bank collection to a local supermarket.
Fulham - please fasten your seatbelts
Transport has been the theme this week, so on set up, the educators have been building cars, planes, boats, taxis, and a much-needed petrol station to fill up with fuel! Over the last few weeks, the children have been making airports with the magnetic shapes and lots have been role playing Pilots and passengers ready to board flights to South Africa, Northern Ireland, and the beach!
Morden - Forest Beans on Toast!
Putney Heath - The wonderful world of science and discovery
Twickenham - Crunchy leaves
Wandsworth - permaculture
Fulham - “Shark, shark! Back on board me hearties!”
What a fantastic week it’s been! We have really noticed how helpful and attentive the children have been during our forest school rules and when interacting and playing with others. The many structures and activities set up can often mean lots of children are gathered in the same area and are keen to play with the same resources.
Morden - Magic in the forest!
To start our week in the forest, we had the fabulous music teacher Joe bring in something exciting for our Little Forest Folk-ers to listen to - a trombone! We were amazed to see a new instrument in the forest, and the children began to speak about the interesting way the trombone looked and sounded!
Putney Heath - Creative Creatures
Twickenham - The big bad wolf
What a wonderful start to Autumn this week. The weather has been gorgeous, and the children have enjoyed a warm forest full of the sounds of birdsong. This is a perfect time to explore the footpath along the River Crane and encourage your child to observe the glorious colours of the leaves as they begin to change.