We certainly took advantage of the warmer weather today! From a mapping activity in Sunnyside (ask your child where we ended up!) to some last-minute double ball practice, being able to have our hands free of mittens is a luxury!
One example of how we manage risk at Forest School came up today. During our Sunnyside activity, we went through some alleys. Some of the children became quite attached to a BBQ cart that they found. They paired this with the seat of an office chair in an attempt at a double decker sled!
As they are still in the building stage, we haven't completed a full assessment of the possible hazards, and how to lessen or eliminate them. When they are happy with it and ready to test it, we will have a conversation about the risks of the using the sled, and what they can do, or have to take out, in order to manage the risks. There is a level of risk we are all comfortable with; a bruise from a fall might be accepted, while a high probability of a broken bone will not be! We will do this as it evolves!
Here are some more details about our upcoming double ball tournament!
January 31, 12:30 pm
Meet at the field with the skating rink (Samie's Park)
Pick-up again at 3:00 at the same field.
You are welcome to stay, or just drop off!
12:30 - 1: warm-up, practice with the other team
1:00 - 2:00; game on!
2:00: enjoy the potluck
2:00 - 3:00: game hosted by Coyotes in bike track area
3:00 pick up at field.
We are predicting wet snow - feel free to bring extra rain pants, snow pants, an lots of gloves! If you have ski goggles they are welcome (encouraged!) to wear them.
Your child has offered to bring a snack to share - it doesn't have to be sugar based (no matter what they tell you...)
Can't wait!
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