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Session summary
In this session, Squirrels will have an adventure outside and explore the beauty of nature by creating a fantastical creature of their own. Then it’ll be time for the Drey to take part in energetic games and explore bug-gy behaviour by getting down with bugs, some of the UK’s smallest creatures.
Safety message
- Plan and be mindful of changing weather conditions, communicate and set boundaries clearly, and have a backup plan just in case.
- Stay in groups, have a buddy system in place, be aware of your surroundings, and have designated meeting points.
- Remember to review your risk assessment to ensure you have enough adults, which may be more than the minimum ratio.
- Always remember to risk assess and plan for free time, even if it's just the first five minutes of the meeting.
- If you are meeting or going out from your usual meeting place, remember there must be a designated leader in charge, who is not counted in the adult to young person ratio.
- Complete frequent headcounts, especially during transitions and activities, to ensure no one is missing and everyone remains safe.
Activities
Opening a Squirrel meeting
Welcome everyone to the Squirrel meeting and get things off to a smooth start. Why not try this song and reflection?
Make nature faces
Make your own magical nature faces using natural materials.
- Meets
- Requirement 3
Bug-gy behaviour
Get active and use your memory in this call and response game.
- Meets
- Requirement 1
Goodbye Squirrels
Why not finish your meeting with this reflection and goodbye song?
Preparation
Equipment
- Coloured pens or pencils
- Scrap paper
- Sign in system (optional)
- Quiet games and puzzles (optional)
- Natural materials (for example, leaves, twigs, feathers)
- Non-plastic bags to collect materials in
Resources
Make Nature Faces
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If your plans change or you have time to fill, try one of these fun games.
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