Caring for the New Forest- Activities for primary schools - Summer by Education & Youth Team https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools Help students to explore responsibly as we all get outdoors this summer! A collaboration between New Forest National Park and Forestry England en-us 2021-05-20 13:35:46 UTC 2023-02-07 18:11:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f434.png The New Forest Code newforestlearn0 https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543809048 9 simple ways residents and visitors can care for the New Forest, with suggested classroom activities.]]> 2021-05-20 13:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543809048 Special qualities of the Forest newforestlearn0 https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543812771 Watch the video (4 mins 09) then brainstorm with your class.

Activity ideas
- What three words would you choose to describe the New Forest or your local greenspace? Majestic? Open? Threatened?
- Put those words together to create poetry.]]> 2021-05-20 13:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543812771 How do visitors help or harm? newforestlearn0 https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543813734 We have over 14 million day visitors a year, many from our local area and surrounding cities. Some love a walk, others cycle, kayak or watch birds, some prefer a cream tea. But do these activities help or harm?

Activity idea
- Throw a bean bag around the group, taking turns to speak. How many different visitor activities can you think of in 2 minutes? Cycling, picnic, paddling..... keep going. 
- Make a list and try to separate these into activities that harm or help the forest. (hint: there may be no right answer, it all depends HOW visitors act, WHEN and WHERE.... so it's important to know what we are protecting)]]> 2021-05-20 13:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543813734 Keep your distance poster newforestlearn0 https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543815320 New Forest ponies are owned but can behave unpredictably.
Download for free or design your own poster.]]> 2021-05-20 13:46:07 UTC https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543815320 How does commoning benefit wildlife, people and landscapes? newforestlearn0 https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543815818 2.30 mins]]> 2021-05-20 13:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543815818 Wareham Forest - one year on newforestlearn0 https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543819023 Hear how just one BBQ destroyed an area of over 3km or 230 football pitches!

The Wareham Forest fire was one of Dorset's most devastating forest and heath fires in living memory destroying habitats and wildlife. 

#BringAPicnicNotABBQ, 7.37 mins
]]> 2021-05-20 13:46:48 UTC https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543819023 Why are BBQs a problem? newforestlearn0 https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543819930 Our climate is getting warmer so our heathland, peat and woodland habitats are more vulnerable to fires. Help look after them by taking a picnic instead of a BBQ!]]> 2021-05-20 13:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543819930 Tree of Life newforestlearn0 https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543821965  Take some time out and have a go at our activity as we use trees as a way to think about our lives ]]> 2021-05-20 13:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543821965 Bring the Outside in- activity newforestlearn0 https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543822550 Let nature inspire some creative writing with three simple 30 minute activities. These activities will help students to develop their writing skills and increase their vocabulary, whilst having fun. Aimed at KS2 and 3.]]> 2021-05-20 13:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543822550 A Walk in the Forest newforestlearn0 https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543823027 Go on an audio-guided walk through the woods. Listen to sounds of the forest and complete our complimentary activity sheet to help your pupils re-connect with nature. Ideal for KS2 but adaptable for all.]]> 2021-05-20 13:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543823027 A yoga adventure newforestlearn0 https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543823659 This 12minute woodland adventure with Karen and Luna the dog will make you and your pupils come away feeling calm and relaxed. Aimed at KS2.]]> 2021-05-20 13:47:47 UTC https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543823659 Keep in touch newforestlearn0 https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1543825749 Follow us on Twitter
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Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service | Heath fires and countryside safety (dwfire.org.uk)]]> 2021-05-28 09:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/1568042018 Minibeast adventures! newforestlearn0 https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/2181146271 A medley of minibeast activities for EYFS and KS1]]> 2022-05-12 12:25:22 UTC https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/2181146271 Climate Champions newforestlearn0 https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/2181187249 Judges from the New Forest Show visit 3 New Forest habitats to find out how much carbon they store, how old they are and how they are working with humans to tackle climate change.

The competition is fierce! Watch here to find out whether Mr Peat Marsh, Ms Holly Wood or Mr Heath Land will be crowned Climate Champion! 11mins]]> 2022-05-12 12:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/newforestlearn0/caringfortheforestprimaryschools/wish/2181187249