Forest School play group under 8 years

Please note 10 am start
At Play in the Woods, Forest School can help develop and teach a range of subjects from:

Biology and Sciences – looking at plant life and by experimenting.
Maths – counting and Measuring.
Citizenship – learning about the “birds and the bees.”
Design and Technology – making birdhouses and designing flower gardens.
P.E. – running about & playing games.
Art – natural art is a great way to start enjoying things outdoors.
English – workbooks, names and stories.

A non-classroom environment gives children increased stimulation and encourages a higher learning potential.

We are running 3 hour sessions. No, you don’t have to stay for the whole thing but we do ask we all arrive at the same time to safely enter the woods together.

Please bring a packed lunch and a drink with you.

The combination of freedom and responsibility is particularly beneficial to those with little confidence or challenging behaviour.

Home education is an alternative to school; any family can choose this option for their children – parents decide to keep primary responsibility for the education of their children as is their right in law, instead of delegating it to a school. We offer families who home-educate the opportunity to learn, meet new friends and have fun in our beautiful woodland.

Remember clothes and children are 100% washable. If you do notice anyone is cold, hungry or thirsty, please act quickly to either assist them or let staff know. At first, it’s normal for some children to feel a bit frightened or overwhelmed in the woods. They may look to you for reassurance. Some other children will explode and want to run and shout and feel. If you can, run with them, laugh with them, be in the moment with them. Once the children feel comfortable, they will start to interact fully with the woods. Some will love the textures of the trees. Others, the feel of the mud and water. There are some that will hold back watching which is just fine as well. In whatever way your child responds to the woodland environment, we will encourage them all.

Everyone will be asked to use hand sanitiser when coming on site. If you would like to use a face mask you are welcome to do so.

If you have any signs of high temperature or other COVID-19 symptoms please do not book.

We look forward to seeing you soon.