Litha falls on or around 21st June, the longest day and the turning point of summer. Elderflower hangs in the hedgerows, meadowsweet scents the damp verges, and the sun sets later than at any other point in the year. In the old calendar this was Midsummer, marked by bonfires on hilltops and the belief that the night held unusual power. This home education session plan marks that day.
Centred on the original folklore story The Night the Sun Stood Still, this session invites children to step outside and notice the warmth and scent of June, look for elderflower and the golden colours of the midsummer meadow, make a sun pattern from gathered natural materials, dye fabric golden with turmeric, cook Midsummer Apple Rings over fire or a camp stove, and close with a mindfulness moment as the long day settles.
Designed for home educators and parents working with their own children or small mixed-age groups. Activities are open-ended and adaptable. No forest school setting required.
Includes: full session guide, activity prompts, conversation starters, resource list, and the complete folklore story.
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