Class Groups
At beehub we have three class groups; Bumblebees (children aged 6 to 8 years old),
Honey Bees (children aged 9 to 11 years old) and the Mason Bees (children aged 11 to 14 years old).
(children aged 6 to 8 years old)
The Bumblee class is for children who are aged from 6 up to around 8 years old. At this age, children are still deeply immersed in a world of imagination and learn primarily through imitation. Storytelling, myths, and fairy tales play a central role in the curriculum, catering to their imaginative minds and helping them make sense of the world. Basic academic concepts are introduced through artistic and imaginative methods. For instance, letters might be taught by associating them with stories and images. Mathematics is introduced with a strong emphasis on understanding quantities and numbers through tangible, real-world experiences.
This class focussed on a stage where imagination, rhythm, moral understanding, and physical and emotional development are focal points of their learning journey.
(children aged 9 to 11 years old)
According to Steiner’s view on child development, around the age of 9, children begin to develop a stronger intellectual capacity and a more independent sense of self. There is a noticeable shift from the world of imagination and imitation to a more analytical and abstract form of thinking.
The curriculum expands to include more complex subjects such as history, geography, and natural sciences. These subjects are introduced in a way that connects to the children's growing capacity for abstract thought and reasoning.
Children study plants, animals, and minerals, as well as basic physics and biology, through a hands-on, experiential approach. In history main lessons begins with ancient civilizations, such as India, Persia, Egypt, and Greece. This approach ties historical learning to the development of human consciousness, mirroring the children’s growing awareness.
(for children aged 11 to 14 years old)
This period is marked by significant physical, emotional, and cognitive changes as children approach adolescence. Children start to question authority and previously accepted truths, seeking their own identity and place in the world. There is a noticeable increase in intellectual capacities. Children begin to think more critically, analytically, and abstractly. The curriculum is designed to challenge and engage these evolving cognitive abilities.
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The curriculum becomes more specialised and in-depth. Subjects like algebra, geometry, physics, chemistry, and biology are taught with a focus on experiential learning and understanding the underlying concepts. The study of history covers the Renaissance, the Reformation, the ‘Age of Exploration’, and reaches into modern history. This approach helps students understand the evolution of human consciousness and societal structures. With their growing capacity for abstract thought, students explore themes related to self, society, and their place in the world. Ethical and moral questions are discussed, fostering a sense of social responsibility.
