Obstacle course


On our way back into the woods, all the children took part in a unique obstacle course built by the staff from tyres, rope and wood. They crawled, climbed, jumped, balanced, slid, and sometimes fell! But they loved every minute of getting muddy and wet. It challenged them and encouraged them to take positive risks to improve their gross motor skills and overall physical development… all whilst having fun!


Den and team building


We ventured into the woods again, but this time to build a giant den from twigs, branches, and logs. This allowed the children to interact with each other and the natural elements. The children communicated and cooperated from the moment we started, helping each other lift branches and build a den – which they decided would be for the animals to live in.


From craft to bushcraft


The last stop on our woodland tour at Saplings was to visit the firepit, which gave the children (and us) a chance to warm up and discuss the day's adventures. The little ones enjoyed a cup of hot chocolate before using their hands to roll dough and wrap it around sticks 'like a unicorn horn' to bake bread on the fire. The firepit feast was finished by roasting marshmallows, a welcome treat for the children.


A big thank you to the team at Cliffe House for having us. We really enjoyed our visit!


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