Today marked another busy and fulfilling session at forest school with our new Thursday group. We started the day by gathering together to talk through the important jobs ahead of us. With our site continuing to develop, there was plenty to be done, and the children showed great enthusiasm in taking on these responsibilities.
Everyone quickly got involved in preparing the space for the upcoming arrival of the mini digger. There was lots of teamwork as sticks were collected, logs were carefully moved, and the area began to take shape. It was wonderful to see the children working collaboratively, sharing ideas, and supporting one another with the tasks at hand.
As always, the woodland had its own surprises waiting for us. Our work was briefly paused as we discovered snails clinging to a tree trunk, sparking curiosity and close observation. Not long after, excitement grew when a frog was spotted hiding beneath a pile of deadwood, followed by another cleverly tucked away inside a log. These moments of discovery brought a sense of wonder to the session and reminded us all of the rich wildlife that shares our space.
After our explorations, the group returned to their tasks with renewed energy. The children worked incredibly hard digging and levelling the ground, showing determination and pride in their efforts. Bit by bit, the site is transforming, and the children are playing a key role in that process.
It was a truly productive day, filled with teamwork, perseverance, and those special moments of connection with nature that make forest school so meaningful. We’re all looking forward to seeing the progress continue when the digger arrives next week!
