Reception visit the woods

Date: 6th Nov 2026 @ 2:37pm

This week, Reception had a wonderful adventure to Salisbury Woods to support our learning about seasonal change. We travelled to the woods on the minibus, which was very exciting! As we explored the woodland, we used our excellent observation skills to look for signs of autumn all around us. The children spotted colourful leaves, fallen branches, pine cones, acorns and other autumn treasures covering the forest floor. We enjoyed collecting a variety of autumnal objects and talking about the different colours, textures and shapes we could see. The children were fantastic explorers and carefully gathered items to bring back to school for further investigation.

During our woodland walk, we were also lucky enough to spot some woodland animals. We watched quietly and looked carefully for creatures living in their natural habitat, helping us to understand more about the world around us.

Back in the classroom, the treasures we collected will be added to our Autumn Tough Tray, where the children can continue to explore, sort, count, discuss and investigate the natural objects they found. This will help deepen our understanding of autumn and seasonal change through hands-on learning experiences. The children represented our school beautifully and showed great enthusiasm, curiosity and respect for nature throughout the visit. We are looking forward to continuing our autumn learning and discovering even more about the changes that happen during this special season.

🍂 What a fantastic day of exploration, discovery and autumn fun! 🍂