Today we had a visit from Marion Cairns from the Forestry Commission, who run the Forest Kindergarten Course.  She brought along some trainee Forest School Leaders, who were doing the same course as Maureen and Lynn.  They came to the woods to watch Angela, Kate and Kirsten and our wee Forest School group.  It was very wet and the children all had fun despite the terrible weather – it was funny to be outnumbered by adults!

Marion also brought a new resource with her, which she asked us to trial in our nursery.  It’s a Forest Family bag which contains some fun things.  We have been asked to lend it to families who might enjoy trying out a few forest kindergarten activities at the weekend or after nursery.  All we ask is that you comment on how you found using it, and suggest anything else that it might be good to put in it.

If you would like to borrow it, please speak to staff and we will ensure you have a turn.  It looks as if it could be great fun!