Hello everybody,

Have you been able to spend much time outside this week? Comment below to let me know what you have been up to! Remember to keep following our three simple rules:

1) Look after yourself 2) Look after each other 3) Look after nature

Each week, I will be uploading some simple, nature-based Forest School and outdoor learning challenges that you can enjoy together at home, in your garden or on your walk each day. If you complete any, please send pictures to your teachers so that I can upload them to the next Forest School blog. Thanks, Miss Miah :)

4/5/20

Cheswick Green

Forest School Challenges

Look at the next page to see some of your pictures

Art and crafts will be a popular way to keep busy during lockdown. To mix things up, put the pencils and crayons to one side and look for natural art materials instead. Collect fallen leaves, petals and sticks and use them to make a picture or sculpture. Please make sure you don't pick wildflowers, however, as they are important for wildlife. You could even use the objects as 'stampers' or paintbrushes - dipping them in paint and rolling, brushing or stamping them on paper to create interesting patterns and effects. Have a look at an example below:

Challenge 4

Challenge 5

Make natural art

Have a picnic in the garden

I know that sitting around the same table for every meal can get a little boring, so pack up your lunch and take it outdoors. It's a lovely way to keep mealtimes varied, and for everyone to get some fresh air. If you don't have a garden or it's raining outside, have an indoor picnic on the living room floor instead. It will be a change from the norm and it will feel like an adventure :)