May Day Magic: Maypole Dancing at Wild Tots, Devon

At A Touch of the Wild Devon, every weekday is packed with woodland adventure, but this May, one of our Wild Tots sessions brought an extra sprinkle of springtime magic: a joyful Maypole dancing celebration right in the heart of the woods.

Our Wild Tots toddler group, which runs Monday to Friday, invites little explorers aged 1–5 (and their parents or carers) to experience the wonders of the outdoors through forest school-inspired activities. On this particular morning, the woods were alive with laughter and colour as the children took part in a cheerful May Day tradition, dancing and weaving ribbons around the trees, transforming the clearing into a rainbow of movement and joy.

Dancing into Spring 🌿
As the sun peeked through the fresh green leaves and the birds sang above, the children excitedly grabbed hold of the bright ribbons. Some twirled carefully, concentrating on their steps, while others spun with excitement, their giggles filling the woodland air. For many, it was their very first experience of Maypole dancing and the joy on their faces was simply unforgettable.

Parents and carers joined in, clapping and smiling as the ribbons criss-crossed and wrapped tighter and tighter around the tree trunk. It was a beautiful way to mark the changing seasons, connect with nature, and create special memories together in the great outdoors.

Why We Celebrate May Day at Wild Tots 🌸
At A Touch of the Wild, we love weaving seasonal celebrations into our regular sessions, helping children connect with the rhythms of nature. May Day is a long-standing tradition in the UK, symbolising fertility, new life, and the arrival of warmer days and what better place to celebrate it than surrounded by ancient trees, wildflowers, and curious little minds eager to learn and play?

Our daily Wild Tots sessions near Exeter are carefully designed to encourage nature-based learning, sensory exploration, and joyful outdoor play. Whether it’s dancing with ribbons, making mud pies, cooking over the campfire, or going on mini beast hunts, every day offers new adventures for our toddlers and preschoolers.

Join Our Wild Tots Community 🌿
If you’re a parent looking for the best outdoor toddler group in Devon, we’d love to welcome you to Wild Tots. Our sessions are friendly, relaxed, and led by experienced forest school leaders who understand the magic of child-led exploration.

You and your little one can join us for a morning of muddy puddles, woodland crafts, campfire snacks, and hands-on fun, all set in our beautiful woodland site just outside Exeter. Not only will your child develop confidence, resilience, and a love of nature, but you’ll also become part of a warm, supportive community of like-minded families.

Visit our Wild Tots page to learn more and to book your place, spaces fill quickly, especially in spring and summer! And don’t forget to follow us on social media to see the latest photos from our woodland adventures, including snapshots from this year’s joyful May Day ribbon dancing.

Here’s to many more magical mornings under the trees, we can’t wait to welcome you soon! 🌿💛