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Forest School Friends 🌳 Certified Level 3 Forest School Leader
👩🏻‍🏫 Qualified Primary School Teacher
🪵 Forest School sessions for nursery and primary aged children

🌳 About Forest School:
Forest School is an innovative educational approach that takes learning outdoors, providing a unique and enriching experience for children. These sessions are designed to foster a deep connection with nature, allowing children to explore, discover, and learn in a natural environment.

🌿 Benefits of Forest School:
✨ Self-Esteem & Confidence: Through outdoor activities and play, children develop a strong sense of self-esteem and confidence, as they navigate challenges, build resilience, and achieve small victories in the heart of nature.

🌱 Nature Exploration: These sessions will encourage curiosity and exploration. Children will have the opportunity to discover the wonders of the wooded area, observe wildlife, and connect with the natural world in a meaningful way.

🍂 Holistic Development: Forest School supports holistic development by enhancing physical, emotional, and social well-being. Outdoor play stimulates creativity, problem-solving, and cooperation among children.

🌈 How Sessions Run:
These Forest School sessions will run for two hours at a time. During this time, your child will engage in nature-inspired games, sensory experiences, and hands-on activities that encourage learning through play. Join us on this exciting journey as we nurture the next generation of nature enthusiasts! 🌳

👻 Halloween Adventure in the Forest! 👻🎃Join me this Halloween for a magical Forest School session filled with autumn fun...
04/09/2026

👻 Halloween Adventure in the Forest! 👻🎃

Join me this Halloween for a magical Forest School session filled with autumn fun, nature play, and just a sprinkle of spookiness! 🍂✨

📅 Date: Saturday 24th October
🕙 Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
📍 Location: Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre

Expect:
🍁 Pumpkin-themed crafts
🕸️ Halloween themed mud kitchen
🔥 Campfire stories & autumn treats
🌿 Outdoor play and exploration

👨‍👩‍👧 Tickets:
£15 for one adult + one child
£5 per extra adult/child
👶 Children under 1 go FREE!

Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment! 🎟️
📩 To book, please email [email protected]

✨ Come dressed for the weather… and why not wear your Halloween costumes too? 🧙‍♀️🕷️

A lovely session today with the children at Tigers Day Nurseries 🍏🍎
24/08/2026

A lovely session today with the children at Tigers Day Nurseries 🍏🍎

I had a fab time with the children at Tigers Day Nurseries today, exploring and learning all about blackberries! 💜
17/08/2026

I had a fab time with the children at Tigers Day Nurseries today, exploring and learning all about blackberries! 💜

🌿☀️ Summer Forest School Sessions ☀️🌿Looking for some outdoor summer fun? Come and join me for a magical morning of adve...
19/07/2026

🌿☀️ Summer Forest School Sessions ☀️🌿

Looking for some outdoor summer fun? Come and join me for a magical morning of adventure at Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre!

📅 7th & 23rd August
🕙 10:00am–11:30am

Perfect for children aged 6 years and under (babies under 1 attend FREE 👶).

💚 £15 – 1 adult & 1 child
➕ £5 – Each additional adult or child

We'll be enjoying:
🥣 Summer mud kitchen play
🔥 Campfire & snack
🌳 Hammocks & slackline
🎨 Summer nature crafts
🍃 Nature exploration, free play & so much more!

These sessions are designed to encourage curiosity, confidence, creativity, and a love of the outdoors in a relaxed, friendly environment.

✨ Click 'Get Tickets' above to book your place today!

Wow this looks amazing 🩷Have a party coming up? Check out my lovely friend Fiona’s new business ✨ ✨
27/06/2026

Wow this looks amazing 🩷
Have a party coming up? Check out my lovely friend Fiona’s new business ✨ ✨

We had such fun at Tigers Day Nurseries this week, exploring all things 'minibeasts' 🐛🦋 🦗 🪲 🕷️🐝🐞
17/06/2026

We had such fun at Tigers Day Nurseries this week, exploring all things 'minibeasts' 🐛🦋 🦗 🪲 🕷️🐝🐞

09/06/2026

Join local artist Helen Grimbleby for a relaxing afternoon of sketching.

Come along this Saturday to celebrate Bee day! 🐝🐝
14/05/2026

Come along this Saturday to celebrate Bee day! 🐝🐝

Come along and join us for our National Bee Day celebration, and learn all about the importance of bees!

Wild Tribe & Crystal Kids are incredible! If you're looking for something different for your child's birthday this year,...
14/05/2026

Wild Tribe & Crystal Kids are incredible! If you're looking for something different for your child's birthday this year, definitely check them out ✨ ✨ ✨

12/05/2026

We're hiring! 📣 Café Assistant, Nature Discovery Centre

Help nature thrive while serving smiles at our busy visitor centre café.
Apply for the 10 hour contract here: https://buff.ly/kIug6Oo
Or the zero hours contract: https://buff.ly/ahjS6aN
Or pop in for an application form! ☕

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Nature Discovery Centre
Thatcham
RG193FW

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