Busy Bees (Reception)/Earthlings (Reception & Year 1 mixed class)

Welcome to Busy Bees!

In the Early Years Foundation Stage we cover the following seven areas of learning:

Communication and language
Physical development
Personal, social and emotional development
Literacy
Mathematics
Understanding of the world
Expressive arts and design

This term our topic is 'All about me'. Have a look at the overview below to find out what we will be learning. P.E is every Friday so make sure your child wears their P.E. kit to school.

What can I do at home to support my child's learning?

Reading your child's book from school together regularly
Doing the weekly homework together
Enjoying story books together
Playing turn-taking games
Practising writing their name
Using pencils, paints and other media to mark make
Singing rhymes and number songs together
Encouraging your child to fasten their coat and shoes independently
Online mathematics and phonics games (links are below)
Fine-motor skill activities such as using scissors, moulding playdough, threading, using lego (more ideas are on the link below)

Useful Links

Fine-motor Skill Activity Ideas A collection of 40 fine motor skills activities for young children that are easy to set up and promote a whole range of skills

Phonics Play Online Games

Tapestry Tapestry keeps you in touch with your child’s day wherever you are.

Topmarks Mathematics Online Games

Busy Bees Team

You are always welcome to come and talk to the team in Busy Bees. Mrs Charlton is the class teacher for Busy Bees 1, Miss Ewing is the class teacher for our mixed Reception and Year 1 class. Mrs Hodges will work part-time in Reception alongside her role as Deputy Headteacher. Support in EYFS & Year 1 are Miss Andrews as Senior Teaching Assistant and Key Worker, Miss Livarjani as Senior Teaching Assistant and Key Worker and Mrs Hannah as Teaching Assistant.

Mrs Sarah Charlton
Reception / EYFS Lead / RE Lead