At forest schools we created our first campfire. We collected small sticks and big sticks and used them to make a fire. We talked about the dangers of fire and how to keep safe. We enjoyed toasting marshmallows on the fire, drinking hot chocolate and singing some songs around the campfire. It was a magical day!
Thank-you to our parent volunteer for assisting with the activities.
Creating a campfire with young children has many benefits:
- They learn a lot of science
- They learn some basic survival and bush craft skills
- They learn fire safety
- They learn about managing risks
- They learn the enjoyment and excitement of being around a campfire
- They learn organisation skills
- They learn to respect fire
- They learn how to cook on a fire and about outdoor meal preparation
