Forest skills is about getting outside to explore and learn.
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It was developed in Scandinavia in the 1950’s- using woodland as an ‘outdoor classroom’, as a way of helping young people learn about the natural world. Forest skills uses the natural resources in the woodland and the children’s interests to stimulate imaginative, creative and investigative activities.
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“The best classroom and the richest cupboard are roofed only by the sky”
Margaret McMillan
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Drinking hot chocolate
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The Reception and Y1 children really enjoyed Forest Skills today. They went on a scavenger hunt, played outdoor games, made necklaces out of natural materials and finally sat around a fire and drank hot chocolate.