Welcome to Lissy and Laws Adventures, here you will find out a little about us and a little more about what we have to offer.
If you have any questions or comments please don't hesitate to get in contact with us.
Melissa and Laura
Well where to start !a brief breakdown , they both have extensive backgrounds working with children, Melissa has been a much loved reception school teacher and has been leading forest school sessions at a local primary school and Laura has been working in children's entertainment, forest schools , Physical education and helping children in school with SEN before leaping in with every ounce of passion belief and energy inside them to open Lissy and Laws Adventures in 2023.
Melissa and Laura have four Children together. Both Melissa and Laura are full of energy, fun, nurture, positivity and enthusiasm. They thrive on making a difference and strive to share all that they have with everyone they are lucky enough to meet.
Between them they hold the following qualifications.Forest School leader level 3, first aid , diploma in early childhood studies, food safety and hygiene level 2, safeguarding, fire warden and marshall V4, forest schooling diploma, autism in education level 3, teaching assistant level 2, british sign language level 3, supporting teaching and learning in schools diploma.
What do Melissa and Laura want to achieve?
We want to make a difference and now we have have been running for a couple of years we know that we do make a difference, we teach life skills to children, how to be independent, how to use DIY tools, how to make shelters, how to cook outdoors both over the campfire and cooking from scratch, how to climb, how to learn while having fun, how to build confidence, resilience , social and emotional skills, how to enjoy the freedom of the outdoors and all that nature has to offer. We spend time with each child , we want to get to know them individually and see what they like to do and so that they can show off their abilities ,every child is different ,they have different ideas and we like to incorporate this in our projects, games and activities track.We carry out different projects making each session different weekly ,which we have now carried out over 300 different projects , we have a spacious activity track that changes a little bit every term to keep things fresh for the children but includes , mud kitchen, potion area, sand pits, obstacle course, climbing nets, hammocks, wendy house, swings, slide, ride ons, small worlds, fairy garden, water play, science area, den building and more for free flow play.
We want to give children the greatest gift of all which is TIME. We want to create an environment where children's voices are heard, an environment in which children can freely speak out and say "i have an idea" .We will listen and make their ideas come to life.We create an environment where kids can be kids but they also show respect for the forest they love and are happy and confident in.We want them to look after the woodland and care for those who are also a part of it.We recognise every child is an individual and many are not pen to paper sit down learners . We want every single child to feel the freedom of being in an environment where they can excel and feel confident and celebrate their achievements. An environment they can thrive in and be free to be themselves.
Lissy and Laws Sessions
Little Explorers and grown ups
This session is for children 1-4 and adults. In this session its all about exploring the forest, different areas and activities such as the mud kitchen, arts and crafts, messy play,creations, bugs ,wildlife, climbing nets, hammocks, swings, potions, water play, campfires,ride ons, wendy house, sand pit, small world, fairy garden and more, not forgetting snacks and drinks. All of which will help build confidence, independence,fine and gross motor skills, social and emotional skills and above all provide lots of fun. This session does not involve structure its a time for children to spend as little or as long doing what they want to be doing and time for you to just enjoy with your child or children.
Adventurers
This session is for ages 5 - 8. In this session its all about building up life skills and confidence. The children will have the opportunity to play team games, build dens, problem solve, learn how to make and cook on an open fire, build projects using tools safely, climb, create, help to maintain the woodland area and explore and discover the natural world around them. In doing so this will build on their social and communication skills, resilience, gross and fine motor skills, independence, emotional well being and encourage them to find their inner abilities.
Pioneers
This session is for ages 8-12. This is an adapted session of our 'Adventurers' where children will be given the same opportunities but relevant for their age. The children will play team games, group challenges, build dens, problem solve, prepare and cook food on an open fire, build projects using tools safely, climb, create, maintain the woodland area and explore and discover the natural world around them. In doing so this will build on their social and communication skills, resilience, gross and fine motor skills, independence, emotional well being and encourage them to find their inner abilities.
Holiday Club
Ages 5 - 11 ... something for everyone, packed out days full of Games, challenges, skill work shops, forestry, arts and crafts, projects,cooking , team building and plenty of exercise exploring the beautiful forest.
(snacks provided) for anymore information please don't hesitate to ask.