Muddy Feet worked in partnership with HighFlyers. The staff are wonderful at supporting the children to get fully involved, they understand the benefits of outdoor play, and supported risk-taking.
The children had such a thrilling day and started with a natural treasure hunt and foraging for items, to go in their cauldron to make potions, which they left for the witches, wizards, goblins and fairies. The children sat poised on logs, taking turns to make a fire, all the children had a go with the fire steels, lit the fire and toasted delicious marshmallows. The staff even had a go themselves and enjoyed a marshmallow or two. The confidence developed in each child as they all engaged with fire, knowing all the risks and having the confidence to ‘have a go’. They ran around afterwards playing hide seek, making dens and enjoying the windy weather.
We had a fantastic time and enjoyed working with a company that values outdoor nature-based play and understand the many benefits the approach brings to the children. Thank you Highflyers for inviting us along to meet your children.
