sawpit woodsJan 42 minAnd so it doesn't begin again...We've enjoyed tonight's late night news watching with the teenage children of the house. It's odd that we gathered together to watch and ...
sawpit woodsDec 15, 20202 minMid DecemberThe mid winter sun showed it's face this morning as we set off down the track to the woods for the last time this year and what a year it...
sawpit woodsDec 8, 20203 minWinter WonderIn the woods this morning, the children engaged in the value of child led inquiry and exploring. They always show an incredible amount of...
sawpit woodsDec 1, 20202 minWinter has startedThe first of December brought us a sharp sunrise and a light frost. It is national tree planting week, so we set off to plant some Silver...
sawpit woodsNov 24, 20201 minTuesday ToolsThe early peace of the woods is always a tonic to life in general and we had a welcome moment of calm, with falling leaves and early morn...
sawpit woodsNov 17, 20201 minWoodwork TuesdayIt was all about working with wood today in the woods. After starting a cracking fire, the children had a go at axing some wood with an a...
sawpit woodsNov 10, 20201 minNovember magicWe started the day planting trees in what is to be a new bit of woodland. We have set out a circlular space to be a future woodland glade...
sawpit woodsNov 7, 20202 minSpending time connecting with nature As we approach the impending changes in restrictions to our lives, we have been considering the importance of being in the woods for all....
sawpit woodsNov 3, 20201 minAutumn AdventuresWe welcomed new faces to our 'Stay and Play' group. The rain blew away as we gathered. There was fire starting, leaf throwing, broom mak...
sawpit woodsOct 28, 20201 minWonderful Woodland WednesdaySometimes you need to take a deep breath when looking at the weather forecast. Or when using the tried and tested forecasting method of l...
sawpit woodsOct 27, 20201 minRain doesn't stop playDespite the gorgeous light of Tuesday rising, the rain didn't stay away today. Not to worry, rain never stops play in the woods- just add...
sawpit woodsOct 25, 20201 minSpore PrintsWe foraged for some fungi this Tuesday. By placing the fungi down on some paper, you can collect a 'spore print' from them. These were t...
sawpit woodsOct 20, 20202 minEnd of Term TuesdayWe can't quite believe how quickly this Autumn has sped by, and how we have been so richly immersed in so much change in the world of the...
sawpit woodsOct 19, 20201 minThe PromiseTHE PROMISE Click on the title above to watch the animated film about planting to make the world a better place for all. The Promise i...
sawpit woodsOct 13, 20201 minAutumn TuesdayThe Autumn weather has set in and there has been dampness in the air and on the ground. Puddles to jump in, leaves to collect and Autumn ...
sawpit woodsOct 6, 20202 minWoodland WarmingWe sit here writing this by the warmth of a woodland fire (The wonders of modern technology meaning we can WFH in the woods) and reflect ...
sawpit woodsOct 2, 20203 minEquinox balance and ReflectionSo the Equinox has come and passed us by and we are really feeling the change in the season. The Earth is tilted on its axis, meaning tha...
sawpit woodsSep 29, 20201 minAfterschool delightThe afternoon brought the sunshine and we set out for an afternoon of after school delight. It gives us such joy that the children attend...
sawpit woodsSep 29, 20201 minStay and Play with swallowsDespite a slight drizzle of rain in the air, we had a wonderfully free and dry morning. A new group of children and their carers came to ...
sawpit woodsSep 27, 20201 minShelter BuildingAfter a couple of weeks of scheming, planning, clearing, measuring, sawing, fixing, thinking, pondering, chin rubbing, and general prepar...