For the next few weeks Langley Wood will become a classroom for a group of children from a school in Hatfield. The Forest School concept originated in Scandinavia as a way of teaching children about the natural world and has been adapted and developed to make it relevant to teaching in the UK. It offers practical learning opportunities that nurture self esteem, confidence, communication and social skills, and an appreciation and respect for the natural environment as well as delivering the curriculum so we are delighted that they’ve chosen Heartwood for their classroom.
A woodland classroom
Learning about bugs and beasties
The children who went to Forest School at Heartwood, had the most amazing time. They played games to get them used to the woods. They enjoyed having their snack under the trees. The children had the freedom to explore the wood and took part in a variety of activities such as slope climbing, animal house building and creating natural art.
If you know of a school, nursery or other setting that might be interested in Forest School sessions please contact me caroline.langley@downthewoods.org