08/07/2026
We gathered in the fire circle to toast pancakes over the fire, accompanied by refreshing cold juice, setting a lovely, relaxed tone for our final day.
The mud kitchen was a hive of activity as we swapped our usual water play for a pizza-making theme. Using rolling pins, knives, and chopping boards, the children crafted imaginative "pizzas" topped with dried leaves, pasta, and pinecones. It was a great change of pace that kept everyone thoroughly engaged.
In the willow dome, we kept a tuff tray of bubbly water equipped with pots and pans. This provided a perfect opportunity for the children to cool down and practice their pouring skills, which remains a firm favourite amongst our younger participants.
The hammock was set up for some well-deserved relaxation time. We also held an animal hunt, where I had hidden various fluffy toy animals around the site. The children loved searching for them, choosing to either re-hide them for friends or collect them in a basket. We managed to gather almost everyone, though I suspect one may still be "hibernating" until we return in September!
Our Hapa Zome focused on the art of flower bashing. The children used a beautiful variety of foliage, ferns, and rose petals - including some leaves already turning lovely autumnal shades of orange and red-to create stunning prints on cotton wax strips
To mark the special occasion for those leaving for school, I prepared a "treasure hunt" using mushrooms created from precious stones, hidden in a container of sand, water, and mud. The children used sieves to pan for their treasure. Once found, they washed and dried their mushrooms with soapy water and placed them in organza bags to take home as a special keepsake of their time at Forest School.
After a group tidy-up, we headed to the field for a game of "drip, drip, drop." It was a fantastic way to end the session, using water play to keep us all cool and laughing.
