Twigs n' Stix Forest School - North Yorkshire
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At Twigs n'Stix Forest School we encourage and inspire children, teachers and families to explore the natural environment in our Ancient Woodland At Twigs n' Stix our philosophy is child centred rather than adult lead, so instead of us leading a series of group activities each session, we are there to facilitate, suggest activities and assist and guide when needed, for example with tool use (whittling, sawing) or cooking on the fire.
Forest School is a process; a journey rather than an activity. The benefits are seen over time as the children become more confident by returning to the same woodland and the same activities each week. They become familiar with the ground rules, are able to orientate themselves, choose activities independently and, most rewarding of all, they will start to notice the small details that make up the woodland and the changes that happen in it week by week. We hope that their visits to Twigs n' Stix will provide the perfect antidote for your child away from the electronic hi-tech world; a chance to slow down and connect with the natural world around them.
The changing seasons are exciting times in the woods and also give us the opportunity to try out lots of seasonal activities too.
Twigs n' Stix Forest School is based in the Nidderdale AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty) and is a registered Ancient Woodland, 2 miles from Pateley Bridge and 14 miles from the Harrogate. We have sole use of a unique and beautiful 11 acre ancient woodland where we provide inspiring and creative activities for children of all ages; from babies in slings to young adults
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facebook.comWow what a week! Bees, cooking bacon butties, learning great ideas at Harlow Carr & more Tree planting - I love my job 😍🌳 🐝 Toddlers start back Friday morning 10.15-11.45am
Spring is here - so is a new Friday toddlers class 10.15 - 11.45am come a join us email to book liz@twigsnstix.co.uk
Fathers Day Woodland Adventure Come along and join the fun https://www.facebook.com/niddfestpateley/photos/a.1495486573999093.1073741828.1483806018500482/2046326178915127/?type=3
What a difference a week can be for amazing extremes in weather! A very sunny Birthday celebrate at the woods today -Spring??? Happy Birthday Boy Den building fun 🌳🎂😀
A week of discovering wood by my forest school kids 🌳 perfect for celebrating International Forest Day. Weaving, whittling and dens! Sorry that I’m not running any sessions at Easter - I’ve a major event called Nidderdale in the City I’m organising- come along for a FREE family day out at Kirkstall Abbey on 7th April instead!
Signs of Spring,cooking bread, planting seeds,planning our garden area, nature art and whittling Stix = a fun forest school week
International Day of Forests on 21st March 2018 - How will you celebrate? Plant a tree? Have a tree-party? Do something to make children love their trees and reconnect with nature - PLEASE http://www.un.org/en/events/forestsday/
Knot tying, fires, seed sowing, tree mud painting and signs of Spring - just a few activities of the week.
Finally Forest School got its own snowman -Twiggy and utilising our natural resources ⛄️🌳
A very active weekend!
Still fun even in bitter winds! The wood was lovely and protected from the wild winds 🙂😍🌳 saw a nosey Robin too
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Had a fantastic Birthday Party at @twigsnstix I think i'm as filthy as the boys, thoroughly enjoyed it 😉#muddonthurt #thegreatoutdoors
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