Forest School Olympics

To link in to the Cornerstones Champions project being run across the school in the final half term two of the year groups used their sessions to develop games for a Forest School Olympics.

The children discussed the different skills used by athletes and contrasted this with the attributes they need to succeed at a higher level. Then splitting into small teams went away to collect materials to create their own games.

Here the children's creativity came in to play. Time after time children came up with imaginative, individual games. They were thoroughly involved through planning, negotiation, imagination, cooperation, listening, watching, suggesting, testing. Their methods of presentation were individual too.  From groups that explained and demonstrated to those who turned it into their own TV show with commentators, awards and presentations.

Given the chance and a purpose this activity has shown just how creative and imaginative children can be.