In Forest School, Preschool enjoyed making and hanging their bird feeders. We built some steps using crates to hang the bird feeders up high, climbing and balancing carefully. We discussed other ways we could get the bird feeders up high, and together created a rope pulley from the tree!
EYFS links:
Moving & Handling; 30-50 months; Mounts stairs, steps or climbing equipment using alternate feet.
Health & self-care; 30-50 months; Understands that equipment and tools have to be used safely.
Exploring using media & materials; 30-50 months; Realises tools can be used for a purpose.
Technology; 30-50 months; Shows an interest in technological toys with knobs or pulleys, or real objects such as cameras or mobile phones.