Forest Totz

29/09/2022

Update - As the leaves start changing colour our new venue is taking shape nicely. We are working hard to open as soon as we can but we still have a few things to do. So bare with us so that we make sure our Forest Totz site at Glebe Farm the perfect place to have fabulous fun in the outdoors with your little one.

Forest Totz will be a place for parents, carers and childminders to connect with other like minded people. Come along on your own or as a group of friends. Be prepared to chill, chat and chaperone your busy little one as they explore our different play opportunities. Learning though play is at the heart of what we do. Watch this space for updates as we get closer to launching our online sales and releasing our start dates etc .

08/09/2022

Today we spent a full day getting our new site ready. We can’t wait to share it with you. We are hoping to open the first week in October, if we are ready any earlier then we will update on here. We are aiming to run 2 session’s a week initially and if numbers allow that will increase to 3 or 4. We are fortunate to be based at Glebe farm. If you haven’t visited this venue then your little ones will love it. There are animals to visit and feed, shops, ice creams for sale as well as a coffee shop offering lunch, snacks and all sorts of yummy things!

01/09/2022

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01/09/2022

September sees exciting time of change.

September sees
Little ones start school
As weather becomes cool

Plants drop their seeds
As they change their needs

Some die right to the root
Whilst others sleep until they shoot

Busy animals scuttle around
Collecting berries and seeds from all around

Some build homes for warmth and shelter
Whilst little bees whizz like helter skelters

Embrace the changes that September brings
As just around the corner it will soon be spring!

When these changes start to appear
Celebrate this nature year!

A little nature poem written for Forest Totz🌿

31/08/2022

At Forest Totz we provide a safe space for children and adults to learn through nature, connect with the great outdoors and most importantly have fun. Feedback tells us that parents equally enjoy our nature activities as much as the children.

31/08/2022

When the world feels unmanageable we always have the natural world to turn to. Studies show that when it's beautiful around you the body calms down and in turn functions better.

Nature is a healer.

28/08/2022

We are excited to announce our new venue…
Forest Totz @ Glebe Farm

We can’t wait to see lots of new and existing little faces. Watch this space for session dates and times. 🌿

26/08/2022

If your wondering what type of fun goes on a forest Totz…. then scroll through the 700 photos on my Fb page. There’s something for everyone… let your adventures begin! Watch this space for more details on times, dates and prices. Why not LIKE my page, TAG your friends, SHARE my page and keep in touch for the latest info.

26/08/2022

Forest Totz @ Glebe Farm.
Hello Parents and Carers
Just wondering if YOU can give me some feedback please and take the time to read my post... Thank you!
In 2016 I started a little group called Forest Totz, an fun outdoor group for parents and children. My passion is teaching (I've been a primary teacher for 22 years) and nature (I'm a forest school teacher) I LOVE inspiring others to be outdoors with their children it’s great for nature connection, mental health and well-being, social and communication skills and having lots of fun with new friends.

I’ve got a new venue in Congleton that will open as soon as the site is ready. It’s going to be a fantastic location it will include fun activities outdoors, art and craft, outdoor cooking, singing, story time and learning about nature too in a fun way all outdoors in a lovely setting.

If your interested please can you take time to think about what day and time you would like to attend, the age of your children etc

Things I would like feedback on if you fancy coming along?

1. What day would work well and times?
(It can’t be Monday and Tuesday as I teach those days)

2. What age are your children?

3. What activities do your children enjoy?

4. Should I avoid a certain day or time to avoid clashing with other popular groups or activities? My group is aimed at babies to children starting school.

5. This would be a weekly group so parents and children csn mske new friends, build relationships.

6. What else would you like?

7. Would you bring older children to a group after school?

Thank you for reading... If you would come along please can you let me know the age of your children, suitable day, any feedback greatly received. Add on here or private message me. Thank you!
If you click you can check out my FB page it's full of photos!
https://m.facebook.com/Foresttotz/

Do you love spending time outdoors with your little ones? This is a fun filled group for mini explor

26/08/2022

Exciting news.. Forest Totz will be opening soon at a new venue in Congleton. This will be a weekly group for outdoor learning and nature based play. Everyone will be welcome to have fun and adventures whilst outside in the fresh air! Watch this space for more information on times and dates. The site is under construction and I’ll be in touch over the next few weeks!

11/02/2022

I can still remember my best teacher. He stood out from the crowd and was wonderful at creating exciting learning opportunities at the drop of a hat. As a child in his class, I was always in “the learning zone” excited to find out what our next lesson was. We spent hours outside, we played in the snow, made igloos and did science investigations with real things. He grasped every opportunity by the hands. During story time we sat on the carpet excited to find out what the next chapter and adventure was all about.

Children spend hours at school but they also learn vast amounts from their time at home with parents. It’s crucial that we provide the best role models for our children so that they are able to grasp ever opportunity with both hands. Enrich your time at home with simple tasks, don’t let them waste away hours on iPads or watching Netflix. Encourage free play, art and craft, playing outside and going for walks. Provide books for enquiry and discussion. So many children arrive in nursery and school deprived of the relevant social interaction and age appropriate speech and language skills. Use your time wisely, provide exciting opportunities for play as this opens the door to a world of excitement. Time flies and before you know it they are starting high school and then adulthood.

Creating those exciting learning environments during the early years are crucial. They help shape your child, initiate adventure and ignite the fire 🔥 in a child’s belly.

10/02/2022

Hello February…. it was hailing today and I started to think about all our little Forest Totz! What have you all been up to? We have really missed you all! Today I was thinking about embracing the cold, crisp weather, catching hail on my tongue and exploring the outdoors whilst being wrapped up warm. In wintertime we tend to spend more time indoors, keeping wrapped up, the but good news is, the days are getting longer and lighter which means spring is around the corner! Yipeeee…