Today in Forest School, the children took part in a wonderful hands‑on activity inspired by our story focus, Percy the Park Keeper – The Big Storm. In the story, Percy helps his woodland friends find shelter when a wild storm arrives—so we used this idea to spark our own outdoor adventure!
We began by thinking about the animals who live in our woodland space and what they might need to stay safe and warm during stormy weather. The children shared their ideas brilliantly, noticing natural features such as fallen branches, thick bushes, and tree trunks that animals might use for protection. Their imaginations flourished—some groups designed tiny hideaways for hedgehogs, while others wanted to build bigger shelters for the badger and foxes.
Once the shelters were complete, we explored them all together. The children proudly explained their design choices and how their structures would help woodland animals during a storm. It was wonderful to hear them use natural‑world vocabulary and show such empathy toward wildlife.
