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We made bird feeders to hang in the trees for the birds to eat.

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We made bird feeders to hang in the trees for the birds to eat.

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We looked through our new binoculars and spotted a nest in the tree. We identified two wood pigeons as they flew back to the nest.

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We looked through our new binoculars and spotted a nest in the tree. We identified two wood pigeons as they flew back to the nest.

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This week we have been learning about birds. We found birds around the forest and matched them to the different birds in the information books. We learnt that birds make different chirping sounds to other birds. We learnt the names of some of the birds that we matched. We made bird feeders using  a pinecone, butter and seeds and attached string so that we could hang them in the trees. We discussed the changing seasons and weather and that the birds need our help to keep their tummies full over the colder months. We created our own watercolour paintings of birds. During cafe time we read the story ‘The Dawn Chorus’ and we sang the song ‘Two Little Dickie Birds’ as part of rhyme and poetry week. 

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Week 1 - We have been creating our own firework bunting using food colouring and pipettes. Children have been talking about their own experiences associated with bonfire night. We shared the story 'Little Glow' which opens up learning opportunities and discussion around different cultural celebrations associated with light and colour. We have used mallets to crush flowers and leaves onto material to create a nature picture. This is called Hapa Zome. We also planted spring bulbs and used rollers to create woodland prints in dough.

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Week 1 - We have been creating our own firework bunting using food colouring and pipettes. Children have been talking about their own experiences associated with bonfire night. We shared the story 'Little Glow' which opens up learning opportunities and discussion around different cultural celebrations associated with light and colour. We have used mallets to crush flowers and leaves onto material to create a nature picture. This is called Hapa Zome. We also planted spring bulbs and used rollers to create woodland prints in dough.

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We have a squirrel that has been seen taking our conkers from the forest. The children have been watching it move around the forest as speed, up and down the trees and balancing along the top of the fence. 

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We have a squirrel that has been seen taking our conkers from the forest. The children have been watching it move around the forest as speed, up and down the trees and balancing along the top of the fence. 

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Here is a fox that visits our forest. I was quick enough to take a photo before it ran away. The children were delighted to finally see the fox that we have been talking about during the sessions. 

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Here is a fox that visits our forest. I was quick enough to take a photo before it ran away. The children were delighted to finally see the fox that we have been talking about during the sessions. 

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We reflected on our learning over this half term by looking at our photo book and remembering and talking about what had happened and what we have achieved. 

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We reflected on our learning over this half term by looking at our photo book and remembering and talking about what had happened and what we have achieved. 

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We used bicarbonate of soda, vinegar and colouring to make the pumpkin erupt. We discussed what we could see happening -              "It go up."  "It melt."  "Look what happened. It go higher and higher, wow!"

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We used bicarbonate of soda, vinegar and colouring to make the pumpkin erupt. We discussed what we could see happening -              "It go up."  "It melt."  "Look what happened. It go higher and higher, wow!"

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We have been using conkers for lots of different activities this half term. Here we are creating our own paintings by rolling conkers on a tray. 

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We have been using conkers for lots of different activities this half term. Here we are creating our own paintings by rolling conkers on a tray. 

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The children have been fascinated by worms. They added water to the soil so that they could dig using tools. They found lots of worms. This sparked conversation around length and family members due to the size of the different worms. One child said "Look daddy, this is baby worm. Isn't he cute?" The child referenced the long worm as 'daddy' and the short worm as 'baby'. 

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The children have been fascinated by worms. They added water to the soil so that they could dig using tools. They found lots of worms. This sparked conversation around length and family members due to the size of the different worms. One child said "Look daddy, this is baby worm. Isn't he cute?" The child referenced the long worm as 'daddy' and the short worm as 'baby'. 

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We found a hole and discussed which animal had created it. Some suggestions were a bear, a fox and a rabbit. 

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We found a hole and discussed which animal had created it. Some suggestions were a bear, a fox and a rabbit. 

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We met Zola the African Land Snail. We learnt about different facts and features of the snail and what we can do to look after them.

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We met Zola the African Land Snail. We learnt about different facts and features of the snail and what we can do to look after them.

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We added water to the soil in the tyre to create a muddy puddle. Our wellies got stuck as we tried to jump up and down. 

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We added water to the soil in the tyre to create a muddy puddle. Our wellies got stuck as we tried to jump up and down. 

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We have learnt to use some different tools. We have used a palm drill and a wooden hammer. We listened to safety instructions from Clare before using them. Using these tools supports us to use a preferred dominant hand, strengthens fine motor skills and hand - eye coordination. We made our own conker bracelets by creating a hole in a conker using the clamp and palm drill and threading a pipe cleaner through the hole.  

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We have learnt to use some different tools. We have used a palm drill and a wooden hammer. We listened to safety instructions from Clare before using them. Using these tools supports us to use a preferred dominant hand, strengthens fine motor skills and hand - eye coordination. We made our own conker bracelets by creating a hole in a conker using the clamp and palm drill and threading a pipe cleaner through the hole.  

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This term at Forest School we have been learning about the routine of the session. We have learnt to play the stir drum and know that if we hear it we have to stop and listen and that we are going to do something different. 

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This term at Forest School we have been learning about the routine of the session. We have learnt to play the stir drum and know that if we hear it we have to stop and listen and that we are going to do something different. 

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My name is Clare and I am the Forest School leader across the RICCHER Federation.