This term, our Year 2 children are participating in Forest School. In Friday’s session, the children embarked on a child-led project to construct a slide using a platform and wooden planks, showcasing their teamwork and ingenuity.

They began by gathering materials and then constructing a sturdy platform before carefully positioning wooden planks to create their slide. The children quickly realised that the slide wasn't as slippery as they had hoped: the wooden planks provided too much friction, preventing them from sliding down smoothly. Rather than being discouraged, they saw this as a problem-solving opportunity. After some brainstorming, one of the children suggested pouring water on the slide to make it more slippery. With the teachers' supervision, the children fetched water and carefully poured it onto the wooden planks. The slide became much more slippery!

This week’s experience highlighted the importance of outdoor learning and its role in fostering creativity, resilience, and practical skills in young children. The Year 2 children not only built a slide but also learned the value of perseverance and innovation.