7: Climb a tree

Find a good woodland with a range of climbable trees – you will need different trees for different sized children. The tree that suits the child is the tree with strong branches that they can reach from the ground. Tell them to keep 3 parts of their limbs on the tree at all times (two legs and an arm, or two arms and a leg). Climb in the dry, wet trees are slippy. As they go up the tree, get them to check if the next branch is strong enough to take their weight. Tell them to stop before the branches get too thin. What can they see from up there? Coming back down is easier backwards.

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*Remember: always risk – assess your activities!

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