Today was this group’s first session, we learnt the rules and were able to recap them. We played a callback game and explored. We noticed lots of signs of spring with new plants growing. #owpsforestschool Orton Wistow Primary OWPSturtles OWPS_chameleons

After our Hapa Zome session the children had some extra time to extend their learning from previous weeks. #owpsforestschool Orton Wistow Primary OWPSturtles OWPS_chameleons

Hapa Zome art from last week! Orton Wistow Primary #owpsforestschool OWPSturtles OWPS_chameleons

This week we made animal dens! We used teamwork, perseverance and resilience to work together to make the animals a home. Orton Wistow Primary OWPSturtles OWPS_chameleons #owpsforestschool

Our Hapa Zome activity today was a little soggy, but we all made some beautiful art using nature. #owpsforestschool Orton Wistow Primary OWPSturtles OWPS_chameleons

Animal den building in our first session. #owpsforestschool OWPSnightingales OWPS_nighthawks OWPSgiraffes

Today we learnt to whittle sticks safely. We used a glove on our non working hand and were able to use our knives using a safe working distance. #owpsforestschool OWPSturtles OWPS_chameleons Orton Wistow Primary

We loved our Hapa Zome session today and created some amazing art! OWPS_nighthawks OWPSnightingales

Today our group made God’s Eyes, we really enjoyed it. We were also engaged in some den building, I think you’ll agree we made a great job of it! OWPSturtles OWPS_chameleons #owpsforestschool

Nene Park Trust came to build a bug hotel with some of our year 4 children today! We are looking forward to seeing what bugs come to stay! OWPSnightingales OWPS_nighthawks

We have had such a fun day in the woods with a forest school day, whilst the rest of year 4 are on their residential. We have explored, learnt the forest rules, made animal dens and Hama Zome pictures with leaves and petals. #owpsforestschool OWPSnightingales OWPS_nighthawks

We have had such a fun day in the woods with a forest school day, whilst the rest of year 4 are on their residential. We have explored, learnt the forest rules, made animal dens and Hama Zome pictures with leaves and petals. #owpsforestschool OWPSnightingales OWPS_nighthawks

Today was Group 5’s first session. They did some exploring, learnt the rules and played a callback game. They chose to build, make leaf/bark rubbings, bug hunt and make necklaces from elder. #owpsforestschool Orton Wistow Primary OWPSturtles OWPS_chameleons

Whittling safely with knives and making elder beads. OWPSnightingales OWPS_nighthawks OWPSgiraffes #owpsforestschool

We had our first Forest School birthday today! We sang happy birthday around our seating circle. We also listened to the story, ‘Spike’s Best Nest’ and made our own animal dens. Orton Wistow Primary OWPSturtles OWPS_chameleons

Today our group made God’s Eyes. When we had finished we had fun in the mud kitchen. Orton Wistow Primary OWPS_nighthawks

A soggy Hapa Zome session today in the woods. We still had fun though and created some great art! We also found some snails and named them Charlie, Bob and Sarah and made them a home. Orton Wistow Primary OWPSturtles OWPS_chameleons

Today we played a new game, sleeping elephant, which everyone thought was hilarious! Then we made clay faces on the trees, we all really enjoyed our afternoon. #owpsforestschool OWPS_chameleons OWPSturtles Orton Wistow Primary

We had such a busy session today. We learned how to whittle safely and then used our whittled sticks to make a God’s Eye. Orton Wistow Primary OWPS_chameleons OWPSturtles

A very sunny Hapa Zome session today, fortunately we have lots of shade in the woods. The children showed great teamwork as they created their own pieces by hammering the leaves and petals into fabric. #owpsforestschool Orton Wistow Primary OWPSturtles OWPS_chameleons