Understanding the World

World Bee Day 2020
World Bee Day is celebrated on May 20th with the aim of raising awareness of the importance of protecting and preserving bees and other pollinators. Without bees, we might not have flowers, fruits, vegetables, and other plants. In fact, bees are very important for our eco system.

To celebrate the importance of bees and to raise awareness of them we will be running an art/photography competition for World Bee Day. To enter please create a piece of art celebrating the importance of bees or send a photograph of a bee or other pollinators working hard in your garden/near your home. Please email your photographs or a photo of your artwork to yearrec@stedward.bham.sch.uk with the heading World Bee Day 2020 Competition. The deadline is Friday, 29th May. A prize will be given to winning entry and two runners up.

Further resources linked to the wonderful world of bees can be found on the Eco Warrior section of the school website.

Eco Warriors

Nature Spotting - Busy Bees

Look what Anthony has found in his garden! We hope you enjoy the video. Can you find any signs of bees or pollinators in your garden?

Nature Spotting - Baby Birds

Look at what Yahya has found in his back garden! He really wanted to share his discovery of baby birds with you. We hope you enjoy the video. Can you find any signs of nature near where you live or in your garden?

Below you will find lots of websites and resources that will support your child's understanding of the world. You will also find further resources in the White Rose story section as links have been made to understanding the world through each of the books.

Covid 19 Time Capsule Activity

covid-19time-capsule .pdf

Build a den

Build your own woodland hideaway among the trees. Don't forget the keep out sign! Thanks to the Nature Detectives at Great Wood Farm EYC! Want to become a Na...

Woodland Trust - 10 Nature Activities for Children

Nature Activities for Children (both indoors and outdoors) Activities around trees, animals, plants and fungi, seasons and festivals, helping wildlife, outdoor learning and working with wood.

Wildlife Watch Lots of educational activities to help learn about animals (including birds and mini beasts).

Gardening for Children YouTube Videos

DK Find Out Great non fiction information and quizzes

Google Earth

RSPB Kids Fun and Learning

Cbeebies Understanding the World: learning

Understanding the world - Games

National Geographic Kids Find out facts about different animals and places in the world.

BBC Bitesize - Science Games and videos about plants, animals, human body, habitats, materials and many more topics.

10 Early Years Science Activities EYFS

Little Owls Resources Free Early Years Printables

James Dyson Foundation STEM challenges

jdf-stem-challenge-cards.pdf

Seven Continents Song

A song to help kids learn the 7 continents in order from largest to smallest. Subscribe! ➜ https://www.youtube.com/c/hopscotchsongs?sub_confirmation=1 NEW RE...

Seasons Song

The Seasons Song is a Science song that teaches the seasons of the year. The Seasons Song teaches the Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Download the Science ...