Busy Bees implements a child centred approach to learning through play. The Busy Bees curriculum uses guidance from the UK Foundation stage curriculum six areas of learning, personal, social and emotional; communication, language and literacy; mathematical development; knowledge and understanding of the world; physical development and creative development. The curriculum is introduced to the children through a variety of projects, and children are encouraged to develop these projects by working in partnership with their teachers.  The children are also made aware of the diversity of cultures around them through the toys and equipment available. Various festivals are also highlighted throughout the year.

Language Development

Busy Bees is a bilingual, English/Putonghua kindergarten.  In order to achieve this, the teachers alternate language for certain areas such as register, story time and crafts each day.  The early years are a crucial time for children to develop their language skills, and this can be said for both first and second language learning. Busy Bees pays particular attention to children's language skills and emphasis is placed on developing them. This is achieved by careful planning for future learning based on continual observation, assessments of individual children's language skills and teachers and parents working together. We also have a variety of toys and equipment which are also chosen specifically for language development.

Morning Class (K1)

Details

• Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
• Children born in 2021
  
• Staffing: 2 qualified registered teachers and 1 educational assistant
  
• Language: Bilingual - English and Putonghua
• Max capacity: 19 children
• Tuition Fee: HK$ 4,200 per month x 10 months

Daily Routine

	Time Activity Details Welcome Children Free play activities. Circle Time Time to say "Good Morning" as a group and discuss the day's project. Arts and Craft Children will be split into groups to enable the teacher to work with a small group of children on the project. All children will be given an opportunity to participate in the activity. Children who are not at the arts and craft area may choose an area in which to play with the guidance of a teacher. Snack Time After washing their hands children have a small snack and a drink. Snack time is a great opportunity for children to sit and talk about events and topics of interest to them. Children are encouraged to be independent and tidy up after themselves. Outside Play Children have a range of equipment to develop their physical skills as well as a water and sand tray. If the weather does not permit outside play, activities will be conducted indoors. Music / Drama Time Children are given the opportunity to participate in activities to develop a love of music and drama. Story Time Teachers read a story to the children. Children are also given the opportunity to talk about the story.

Afternoon Class (K2)

Details

• Monday - Friday: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Children born in 2020
• Staffing: 2 qualified registered teachers and 1 educational assistant
  
• Language: Bilingual - English and Putonghua
• Max Capacity: 19 children
• Tuition Fee: HK$ 4,200 per month x 10 months

Extra-Curricular Activities

At Busy Bees we understand that learning does not just happen in the classroom. With this in mind we organise outings to places of interest around Hong Kong approximately once per month. These outings may tie into the project of that month or be chosen because of their suitability to the ages of the children. Places we have visited are:

• Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
• Sai Kung Country Park, Pak Tam Cheung
• Science Museum
• Police Dog Unit
• Brighter Smiles Playland

We also understand the importance of individuals cultures and celebrate a variety of festivals with the children such as the Dragon Boat Festival, Chinese New Year, Christmas as well as recognising children's own birthdays.