So I had a week off playing in the woods and then half term, so lucky!
The first thing I realised on the week away was that it was the start of an incredible journey into Forest School understanding. I have merely been introduced at the moment. My aim now is to bring elements into what we do here at Mini Rangers.
I have prepared the team and we are now moving forward with a few new things. I don't want to explain too much as I can get a bit technical sometimes, suffice to say we are going to start trying to meet the needs of Forest School.
First off Marina is going to invite small groups at a time to help prep food. This may involve learning how to squirt tomatoes or it may go on to peeling carrots, but the important thing is going to be getting everyone who can to join in preparing their own snacks!
Secondly Ranger Steve is going back to basics, he is going to show us how to manage our woodland appropriately by showing small groups how to collect tinder and kindling, how we dry out our wood and he is going to be getting our mini rangers (who feel comfortable and sensible around a fire) to feed the fire. We will be following Forest School Ethos here and will be treating the safety of the children with the highest regard this includes putting the fire out if children are behaving in unsafe way.
Thirdly, I will be bringing some of the Forest School activities that we have practised in the woods. for the first week back I am going to take a small group of brave mini rangers off into the woodland to see if we can spot any signs of Fairy or Troll visitors.
The teas and coffees will now be served at the entrance to Mini Rangers on a help your self basis and Mark will be there to greet you and answer any questions you may have!
I am really excited to be starting a new term at Mini Rangers and I hope that you will come on my journey towards Forest School Ethos and understanding.
Mel
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