Thi week, Beech Group were introduced to the wonders of the unassuming crab apple. We discussed its appearance, its uses, its benefits, its symbolism and the folklore surrounding it. We then got to work preparing my favourite Forest School recipe of the year so that we could taste them!!

Jam day had finally arrived. The children brought in their frozen, foraged blackeberries and off we went! As we walked to the woods, the children were intrigued by the morning dew that looked like snow on the field - we looked closely at the individual water droplets. When we got to the mead...

Meadow Browns had to turn around and head back to the school today when a unforecasted thunderstorm put a stop to our fun in the woods. Luckily, whilst the thunder rumbled and the lightning cracked outside the Den, we felt safe and dry. We played games and learnt about the fire triangle and fire saf...