What a fun-filled term we have had! We started back in September with a few changes to the classrooms and they have gone down a treat! All classes have had a wonderful term from September to December and here are some of the lovely things we have done!
~ The Kids Club have been lucky enough to gain access to their own classroom this term, and they absolutely love it! There are some many age appropriate resources available, with plenty of activities planned daily for them. They even have a sewing club now!
~ Each class has age appropriate and development appropriate activities planned. In the younger classes, they have been using various resources to help the children with their shape recognition. Dominoes is always a fun game!
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- The children just love to use their new football table in their very own room!
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- The children in the Ladybird class have been learning the names of various shapes, as well as patterns, by playing games such as dominoes
~ Where would we be without messy play?! The children love the opportunity to feel different textures and experiment with malleable materials. Shaving foam is an all time favourite as the children can see the marks that they have made, encouraging them to make more!
~ We have many resources available for the children to develop their understanding of technology. A child’s development in this area is measured against various things, from their ability to pull levers and lift flaps, to being able to complete a simple computer programme.
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- The children love messy play, and what better way to practice mark making skills than in shaving foam!
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- Technology will play a big part in our children’s futures. Therefore we plan to give them as many opportunities as possible to develop their skills in this area. Whether using the computer, or taking their own pictures with a camera, they love to join in!
~ Each class has spent a lot of time outside, exploring the farm, Forest school and out new Sports Field. We have taken part in many exciting activities at Forest School including making wind catchers, taking part in stick painting and creating natural art.
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- More messy play! The children in the Bumble Bee Class have been getting stuck in, using their senses to explore the world around them! They thoroughly enjoyed this activity!
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- Each class spends a great deal of time exploring the natural world outside. We have an incredible Forest School area and dedicated Sports Field, as well as the animals on the farm!
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- The children absolutely love the on-site Forest School area! We use this wonderful space to take part in many exciting activities. Here the children are using natural objects, such as sticks, to paint with!
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- The children have been learning how to hold a pencil correctly and have made so much progress!
We hope you have had a wonderful Autumn term at Busy Bees, and we look forward to seeing everyone in the Spring term, beginning on Monday 5th January 2015!