Given the frosty temperatures this week, flexibility was key. Our Little Forest Folk-ers spent their week roaming throughout Putney Heath, discovering hidden treasures along the way.
Each new day brought exciting finds like an icy, frozen pond. The children fed the many birds who were playing near the water. With the help of a bird spotting book, the little ones correctly identified robins, swans, moorhens and coots. The sense of pride each child felt as they fed the birds was magical to witness!
Bird feeding was ever so popular this week. Not only were our little explorers feeding the birds on walks, but they created bird-feeders to hang around camp. The children combined coconut oil, cracked corn, oats and dried cranberries! Looking after their environment brought much joy to the forest. When they enter camp each morning, they invite the birds to join them as they eat snacks.
In another focus of the week, our little ones spent copious amounts of time learning about patterns, copying them and creating their own. Discovering patterns has been oh so special because our little adventurers have used science to make their own. The children combined dish soap and sweets to create a reaction - the colour stripped off the sweets, making a pattern in a dish. Using small pieces of paper, the children transferred the pattern onto their paper and once they finished with the experiment, they hung their artwork throughout the forest to show their friends.
As the week continued, the children kept returning to their care and concern for the Earth. They read stories about recycling, and took litter pickers along with them on a walk. Our Little Forest Folk-ers collected loads of rubbish, popped it into bin bags and threw it all away. On the walk, the children discovered some discarded banana peels. This prompted a discussion about which items are biodegradable.
It was another enriching week in the forest. Laughter and singing filled the cold, crisp air. We can’t wait to see you next week!
Little Forest Folk
Putney Heath