We love the Stick Man here, it's such a Christmassy book. It has everything you could want from a children's book - fabulous witty sing-song words by Julian Donaldson, brilliant illustrations from Alex Sheffler, suspense, love and a happy ending!
The Forestry Commission have teamed up with this iconic book, and this winter are hosting lots of events at their locations nationwide.
There are 13 different trails where you can hunt for clues; build dens; draw and create your very own Stick Man. The activities are designed to engage children, help them learn more about the forest and the importance of wood in our daily lives - just like in the book.
Rachel Giles, Learning Manager at the Forestry Commission says:
"We are launching the Stick Man trails to encourage
children into the natural world by taking a favourite character that they might
read indoors back out into the forest where he belongs.
“We hope our Stick Man Trails will inspire them
to use the forest as their playground and create their own stories, all while
learning vital skills that will aid them in their development."
We have great fun going on Gruffalo hunts in our local wood, and re-telling Little Red Riding Hood and other fairy tales, so we're really looking forward to this new adventure.
Check out the website for a list of dates, venues and loads of great printable activity sheets. Also, if you sign up to the newsletter, you could win a special Stick Man goody bag! Most trails are on from now until January, so it's the perfect Christmas holiday activity.
Pop over and have a look to see if there's one on near you.
Disclosure: I am an official Forestry Commission blogger and receive an annual Discover Pass.
What's the link to check out if there is one in our area?
ReplyDeleteHi Susan, it's in the post above, but it's here http://www.forestry.gov.uk/stickman Hope there's one near you, if not there's plenty of activity sheets to do your own one in another forest :0) x
DeleteOh brilliant, this book is fab (must hunt it out). I've never taken the kids to Wendover Woods so this'll be a great opportunity to x
ReplyDeleteBig fans of Stick Man here and the Forestry Commission - a perfect festive match!
ReplyDeleteOhh will have a look and see what is going on near us! Love the stick man!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of the stickman before, but he looks cute. x
ReplyDeleteWe LOVE the Stickman!!!
ReplyDeleteWe were gutted to not complete the trail because we had to head home, only for our car to break down - really need to go back and do it.
ReplyDeleteLooks brilliant - I am off to see i there is one near us :)
ReplyDeleteCan't believe we have yet to read the Stick Man and I thought we had all of Julia Donaldson's books!! Must fix this asap
ReplyDeletei've just checked and we don't appear to have the stickman either, will change that quick sharp!
ReplyDeleteThat looks brilliant and thanks for sharing the link x x
ReplyDeleteWe LOVE Stick Man in our house. I could probably recite the whole book to you! I'm Stick Man, I'm Stick Man, I'm Stick Man that's me (not me obviously but you get the idea)
ReplyDeleteLove this idea too!
Such a good idea, well done them for doing this. Will share now!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea. We're spending Christmas in Cumbria, and I'm chuffed to see there are a couple of trails in the area. Great idea for a Boxing Day activity (to work off all the Christmas pud)
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