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Forest Day Kit And What to Bring

We will be outdoors all day, every day, come rain or shine! 

To ensure our children are comfortable and prepared, please bring the items  listed below to Kindergarten every day, labelled with your child’s name. 

On sunny days, we ask you to apply a first layer of sunscreen before you drop  your child off. We will then apply every 3-4 hours or as required. If you’d prefer to  provide your own sunscreen just let the team know. 

What to Wear in Summer

∙ Waterproofs  

∙ One pair of comfortable trousers (jogging bottoms or leggings) ∙ One t-shirt, light long sleeved t-shirt 

∙ One fleecy zip up jacket (in the spare bag, just in case!) 

∙ One pair of socks 

∙ Wellies, sturdy closed toe shoes or waterproof sandals (which you don’t  mind getting wet and muddy!) 

∙ A sun hat for sunny days 

∙ Spare trousers & socks in Spare bag (more than one set of each plus  underwear if toilet training) 

∙ Swimsuit or trunks (for paddling pool time) 

What to Wear in Spring/Autum

∙ Waterproofs One pair of comfortable trousers (jogging bottoms or  leggings) 

∙ One long sleeved t-shirt or top 

∙ One thick jumper

∙ One fleecy zip up jacket (in the spare bag, just in case) 

∙ Two pairs of socks. On the bottom, one thin cotton sock, and the top, a  thick wool or fluffy bed sock 

∙ Wellies or sturdy closed toe shoes (which you don’t mind getting wet and  muddy!) 

∙ Spare trousers & socks in spare bag (more than one set of each plus  underwear if toilet training) 

What to Wear in Winter

∙ Waterproofs  

∙ Base layer – thermals 

∙ Next bottom layer – fleece or other warm tracksuit bottoms ∙ First top layer – long sleeve t-shirt or thin jumper 

∙ Second top layer – fleece jumper 

∙ Third top layer – fleece jacket 

∙ Neck scarf 

∙ Hat and gloves  

∙ Four pairs of socks. For the spare bag 

∙ Extra Jumpers to be packed in spare bag for really cold days ∙ Snow boots or sturdy warm outdoor boots 

Please bring along a labeled water bottle or beaker for babies, preferable plastic free.  

Ointment or cream for nappy rash if need it, with your child’s name on it.  For Babies and toddlers we ask you to bring formula or breastmilk if needed.  Sleeping bag, dummy if needed, comforter if needed and plenty of bibs.  Nappies, wipes and meals are provided.