Kinda Forest School

Our first day back in the woods was a glorious warm September day. Tippy Taps at the ready, we gathered, a familiar tribe with a few new commers: Millipede, Shrew, Wren, Blackberry, NutjobMoonshaddowElf (Elf for short), Blue Bear, Panther, Scar-Wolf, Moss, Tree-creeper, Lemon, Sad-Snake, Orange-Eagle-Eyes, The Two Foxes, Blackwinged-sabertoothed-ringed-waterfox (Vulpus Vulpus for short), and Whale-Artimis-Eagle-Albatross-ladybird… Continue reading 2020 Autumn – Sept – Fruits, lethal fungi, conflict resolution, exploring ditches, gifts

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Welcome

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 kalikellett

Welcome. Providing it is considered safe, we will be resuming Kinda Forest School in the woods in September. The details of our September term are here. We will keep up with our COVID 19 Risk Assessment and continue to have in place all elements of support. The forms you need to know about and fill… Continue reading Welcome

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Summer Holiday Camp Week 3

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Summer Holiday Club week 2 –woodworking, flint knapping, dreamcatchers

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Summer Holiday Club 1 – dens, trails and dream catchers

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Dream catchers, trail blazers, sword makers, stick holders, hedgehog home makers, den creators and makers of a peaceful place for yoga and meditation, this was our tribe on our first summer holiday club day.

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July 2020 – Dragon Riders and the Mafia reach an agreement, owls eat shrews

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The conflict resolution between the Dragon Riders and the Mafia was so successful, the Mafia gifted the 2nd wigwam to the Dragon Riders. What a site to see - if only us adults were so flexible and enjoined to find solutions. Lunch at the Pits, with music (thanks Sam), handstands and dancing. Mell bought in… Continue reading July 2020 – Dragon Riders and the Mafia reach an agreement, owls eat shrews

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July 2020 – Dragon medicine, tribes, bikes, Dr Who

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So much went on this day it is troublesome to even remember.Tribes came and went. Dr Who arrived, set a clue which was found, showed us an ancient black and white series with the first Dr Who (William Hartnall). Dragon potions were mixed and administered. We cut open an unripe walnut and found it white.… Continue reading July 2020 – Dragon medicine, tribes, bikes, Dr Who

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July 2020 – Dragons birthing, pits, whittling.

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 kalikellett

‘There is always one potato left behind’ Two new brothers came today to make up to 7 with the same 5 facilitators, Leon and Megan fresh from Forest School training at the weekend. It could not be better for our gradual acclimatiaation back to post COVID 19 Forest School. Next week we will be 10.… Continue reading July 2020 – Dragons birthing, pits, whittling.

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Back to the woods! July 2020

July 8, 2020July 13, 2020 kalikellett

Oh so good to be back to the woods. 'It's like being in a rain forest', said one, and it was. Rare for East Anglia we had rain most of the day, but we didn't care. Loads of preparation work, massive hours on COVID Risk Assessments, all ropes taken down, tippy taps created, Clarissa converted… Continue reading Back to the woods! July 2020

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Last Zoom in June

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Yes, we all dressed up. Harry Potter, Lady bird, Doctor Who, Mermaid. And and invitation to create your own whacky backdrop! We had a camel.