Our Workshops
In ‘The Hut’ and local woodlands will aim to develop:
• Self-Awareness
• Self-Regulation
• Intrinsic motivation
• Empathy
• Social communication skills
• Independence
• Positive mental attitude
• Self esteem
• Confidence
Saturday Monthly Holistic Learning
Knowing how children’s development is extremely important within the early years sector, we know the first 1000 days of a child’s life has the most impact to a child’s brain (Conkbayir,2017).Children’s experiences strengthen or weaken their Synapses pathways, the more children use them there more there is to gain. So, by providing exciting activities more knowledge is accessed. Each child is unique, all children will need support for those needs to be met. When observing children, we need to consider how activities will provide opportunities for development of each of these areas. Making sure that children can take their own learning forward and critically, think for themselves. Flexible workshops will offer plenty of opportunity for child led activities that feature open and explorative play. Incorporating the Early Years Foundation Stage, the national curriculum and the Characteristics of Effective Learning into a Forest school is really easy – as many learning objectives can be used to support development in all areas.
Let's Develop those brains
Home Ed Workshops
Home ed with me & Susana, Children only workshop Monday and Wednesday 9.15-1.15
Building bonds with peers develops so much more than confidence, independence &
self-esteem (although these are super important ) it develops kindness, compassion, respect & love. The holistic approach to learning, hand in hand with nature will develop this.
The Forest Approach will teach us to manage our risks, assess our boundaries, look after our earth & respect each other.
Forest workshops for age 16 plus and seniors will be based at ‘The Hut’ and local woodlands.
Birthday Bespoke Parties
“The Original Party”
The workshop is for a group with the forest leader only. Up to 10-12 children with a Level 3 Forest School trained leader start at £20 for 2 hours per child and assistant. For additional children, we can organise another qualified member of staff to attend. (12-15 children depending on age ) For all games, arts, and crafts resources, we will begin with a treasure hunt, craft activities such as clay animals or faces, leaf pictures, mini beast hotels, and stone painting, which are age-appropriate for the party.
We will make a small fire and cook some marshmallows or s’mores on our fire for all the children, which are included in the price. (Weather depending) Bring your cold food boxes and drinks. (minimum 8 Children)
“The Original Plus”
Similar to the 'Original Workshop is a hands-on party workshop led by a Forest Leader. It's designed for up to 10 children, with a Level 3 Forest School trained leader, starting at £20 for 2 hours per child. We'll arrange for another qualified staff member to join for additional children. The package includes all games, arts and crafts resources, and a special treat of Hot Dogs cooked over the fire with marshmallows or S'mores (extra charges apply £ 2.50) per child for all the children. (minimum eight children)
“Parent & Children Workshop”
This hands-on party workshop will be organised like the “Original Workshop” for two hours. It will be available for 12 children and 12 adults (a minimum of eight children). Each child will be £20 (one parent per child). This party brings a different dynamic to our original party as parents are on site. Building relationships is essential for adults and children; it will create memories that will last forever. Building bonds with peers develop more than confidence, independence, and self-esteem (although these are super important). It develops kindness, compassion, respect, and love. The holistic approach to learning, hand in hand with nature, will create this.
NEW FOR 2024!
Free Flow Party
Since 2020, we have been having parties, and on some occasions, some young children want to play. This party is set up to play; every area will be ready with resources to enhance their play; for example, potions and flowers will be added to the mud kitchen. Treasure will be added to the gold mine, tables will be organised for free-flow activities such as clay, woodwork, etc., and staff will facilitate and enhance their play experience.
The birthday boy/girl and their friends will complete their arts and crafts in their own time in a beautiful environment with lots of shared experiences such as using woodwork tools, digging treasure, making potions and motions, making clay animals, etc.
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