What to do in forest school on a windy day? Make a wind vane! We cut an arrow and a 'feather' out of card, and had the kids glue or tape it to either end of a paper straw. Find the balance point by balancing it on your finger, then use a pin 📍 (works better than a tack!) 📌 to attach it to a stick. Make sure there's space on the pin for the straw to move freely. Conversations that arose: How a weather vane works The prevailing wind in your area/the UK. How wind is made Things to look out for in