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Fun and Cross-curricular

Activities for children to learn to enjoy, value and respect Epping Forest while testing their own team work and problem solving skills.

Choose two activities from KS1 activities to make your own programme for your day visit.

  • Shelter Building - Work in groups to plan and build a shelter in the forest using natural materials. Can you make the shelter warm, stable and waterproof? 1:6 adult to child ratio required.
  • The Gruffalo - Help the little brown mouse to find his way through the forest, meeting a snake, fox and owl on your journey. You might even meet the Gruffalo! National curriculum links English Y1 Reading - comprehension

Really adapted to the interests of the children. She listened to the children and developed their prior knowledge. A great day.

Y2 Teacher