Woodland wands and potions

Halloween the forest-school way: whittle-free wand decorating, then a potion station of mud, petals and 'eye of newt' (acorns) with incantations mandatory.

How it goes

1. Each child picks a wand stick; decorate with wool wrap, elder 'gems' and a name.
2. Open the potion station: pots, spoons, rainwater, mud, leaves, 'spooky' ingredients.
3. Potions must have a name, three ingredients and a spell — perform them at the cauldron circle.
4. Best delivered at dusk with lanterns if your session times allow.

Kit

• Sticks
• Wool
• Pots + spoons
• Lanterns (optional)