In this new and exciting activity at Sherwood Forest, the children will construct tiny dens from natural materials found in the forest. This activity Invites creative thinking, play and an introduction to den building on a small scale. Children will also have a chance to construct Nottingham castle from wooden blocks and play with wooden Robin Hood character figures. Labelling of the dens allows children to decode and read words whilst listening to poetry and rhyme within the session.
This session includes a Robin Hood themed scavenger hunt (if time allows). The day will end with a Robin Hood themed story/poem in the forest or back at the log circle area at our classroom.
Itinerary
- On arrival one of our tutors will welcome your group to the Centre and go through the schedule for the day, learning objectives and health and safety issues.
- 10am – Introduction to Sherwood Forest and reading of the letter sent from Robin to your class asking for help.
- 10.10am – Head out to the forest area and set up teams to build their own Robin hood village in the forest and Nottingham castle.
- 10.20am- Collection of natural materials from the forest floor. Small baskets will be given to each group to collect resources for building. Discuss not taking items from the living plants and trees. Laminated labels will be given to each group to label the areas of the mini village. Links to reading and spelling outcomes.
- 10.30am- Construction time.
- 11am – Sharing of work and walk around of the mini forest village.
- 11.15am- Robin Hood scavenger hunt around the green and visitors centre amphitheatre.
- 11.45am- Storytime/poetry at the log circle.
- 12pm – Lunch
Key learning outcomes
- Learn about how Robin and the outlaws would have lived and survived in the forest.
- To use natural materials to construct mini dens.
- To work as a team to problem solve and create a natural structure.
National Curriculum link
- read accurately by blending the sounds in words. (Reading)
- to apply phonic knowledge and skills as the route to decode words. (Reading)
- learning to appreciate rhymes and poems (Comprehension)
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Some outdoor clothing and footwear is available at the Centre but please ensure that children are dressed suitably for the season and have suitable waterproof outerwear. Please dress for the weather. Please note all activity programmes may vary depending on number of pupils and their needs, length of visit and weather conditions.
