Fabulous forest schools session

 Wow, what a session! 

The leopards excelled themselves this afternoon. After learning the tool talk for using a sheath knife the leopards had a go at whittling various things, including lizards, arrows for their bows and sticks to roast marshmallows. I was incredibly impressed with their motivation and can do attitude. 

Later, we decided to make a fire so the children collected and sorted the wood and used the flint and steel to light the fire. Many children successfully managed to make sparks but it was Maya who managed to light the fire after a great deal of teamwork and perseverance. Well done team leopards!


Whittling 



Roasting marshmallows 




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