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Playhouse Preschool
Forest Fridays
Our Forest Friday sessions give children in our Butterfly Room regular opportunities to enjoy outdoor learning, exploration and discovery.
Each Friday, we make use of the Secret Garden, a wooded area within the grounds of Longmeadow Primary School. Sessions are flexible and responsive to the children’s interests, confidence and the season. Activities may include bug hunting, bark rubbing, exploring plants and trees, nature walks, nature art and seasonal activities.
As the children become familiar and confident in the environment, we may also take supervised walks to Shephalbury Park (children will only take part in walks outside the school grounds where parental permission has been given).
Forest Fridays are not about following a set programme. We allow the children to lead their learning and take the time to explore their surroundings at their own pace. A short bark rubbing activity one week may develop into an hour of exploring, searching for minibeasts and discovering nature the next.
Our Forest Friday sessions support children’s confidence, curiosity, physical development, communication, independence and understanding of the natural world, while giving them plenty of opportunities to enjoy being outdoors.
We encourage children to get involved in all-weather outdoor experiences, so appropriate clothing and footwear are important. Families will be provided with information about what children should wear for Forest Fridays.
