*Just a disclaimer... my batteries in my camera were dying, so some photos are a little blurry.*
Earlier in the week we took a trek out to our local forest. This is a new experience for some of the children, and of course part of walking in the forest is exploring and discovering hidden gems, and that's just what we did.
The younger children worked very hard to keep up with the big guys, and they made a valiant effort, because the big guys found something awesome!
Of course sticks picked up along the way are always part of the trip!
Also part of the exploration is discovering new things and being curious about these new things.
This tree was COVERED with fungus. I don't know who was more interested, me or the children.
At the end of the path that we explored was a little wooden bridge, underneath we found a little stream.
Climbing over those fallen logs proved a challenge for the smaller children. Of course part of the reason I love exploring the forest with the children, is that it helps them to be aware of the uneven ground, and develops their gross motor muscles without them even knowing it! This is a weekly trip for us, so I foresee the younger children leaping over the fallen logs before too long.
A little further down the stream was a lush green area, also accompanied by a bridge, and some natural 'waterfalls'.
This forest is home to so much potential, and experiences!
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