Billinghay School

Treehouse External Recognition Achievement (see March 08 newsletter)

Here at the Treehouse

The Treehouse itself is a purpose built unit where children can experience all six areas of learning in a warm, safe environment from the age of 3 years to 5 years of age.

TREEHOUSE INTRODUCTION

Starting school is a very big occasion for young children and we as early years practitioners aim to make it as enjoyable as possible, by providing individual care and support that each child needs.

Learning is FUN and together we will build a firm foundation.

Our Team

Starting in Wren's nest Moving onto Robin's nest Finish Treehouse in Wagtail's nest

Early Years Practitioner Early Years Practitioner Reception Stage Teacher

Nest Area

Wren's nest

Robin's nest

Wagtail's nest

CHILD'S PLAY

Please don't expect too much of me

I am learning more than you can see

Being simply here to enjoy and play

Means more to me than I can say

Please don't fret at the end of the day

If I have nothing to deplay

I really gain so much from play

Social skills and come what may

So when I come home empty handed

From such busy play

Please don't say

"Haven't you done anything today?"

CHILDREN NEED...

APPRECIATION, for all they bring into our lives.

BALANCE, somewhere between too little and too much.

COMMITMENT, it's the little things we do each day that matter.

DREAMS, to touch the future.

EMPATHY, remember what it was like to be a child.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS, everyone needs someone to love.

GUIDANCE, action speak louder than words.

HEALTHY HABITS, to nurture body, mind and spirit.

INSPIRATION, to explore beauty, wonder and mystery.

JOY, sprinkle happiness and laughter and happiness daily.

KINDNESS, to learn to care for others as they are cared for.

LIMITS, set boundaries and consequences together.

MENTORS, to give wings to their aspirations.

NATURE, to delight in rainbow butterflies and shooting stars.

OPPORTUNITIES, to discover what truly makes their hearts sing.

PLAY, the ' work' of childhood.

QUIET TIME, to recharge their batteries.

RESPONSIBILITIES, to build self-esteem and self-confidence.

SECURITY, feeling safe is essential for growth.

TRADITIONS, keep the family tree alive and spout new branches.

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, for who they are, not for what they do.

VALUES, live yours and encourage them to find theirs.

WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT, ' you can do it, I believe in you.'

XOXOXO'S, hug and kiss them each and every day.

YOU, your presence more than your presents.

Z Z Z Z Z Z Z Z S, a good night's sleep.

Writtern by Meiji Stewart

Harvest

Foundation One Children say thank you for the Harvest, followed by Harvest Picnic Lunch.

Spring Term 1

Foundation Stage topics

Cinderella, Aladdin and Chinese New Year

Cinderella To mark the end of a two week topic we all went to the ball. We learnt to waltz, bake Cinderella cakes and we all drank pink champagne (pink lemonade).

Aladdin To mark the end of the topic we had a street market, Our parents came to buy fresh fruit, magic rings and yes
magic lamps which we made out of clay.

Chinese New Year To mark the New Year we performed the dragon dance for our visitor Mrs Joyce Cork who came to share her experiences of Hong Kong.

Kung Hei Fat Choi (Happy New Year)

Bonfire Party

Click on picture to look how we enjoyed our party

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