Holly Grove Primary Academy

Reception Class Begin Their Forest School Journey!

This week marked an exciting milestone for our Reception children as they enjoyed their first Forest School session! The children were introduced to our Forest School rules, helping them understand how to stay safe, respectful, and curious in the natural environment.

We started with a lively game of Duck Duck Goose, followed by a wonderful exploration of the outdoor area where children searched for leaves of all shapes and sizes. These natural treasures will be used in our continuous provision next week, bringing the outdoors into our classroom learning.

Forest School offers a wide range of benefits for young learners, including:

• 🌿 Boosting confidence and independence through hands-on experiences
• 🧠 Supporting emotional wellbeing with time to relax and connect with nature
• 👫 Encouraging teamwork and communication through group activities
• 🔍 Fostering curiosity and creativity by exploring the natural world
• 💪 Improving physical development through active outdoor play

Our Reception children had lots of fun and are already looking forward to their next session. We can’t wait to see how their Forest School adventures continue to grow!