What We Learn About in Our Summer Term

The summer term at Little Starlings is always one of our favourites. Longer days, more time in the garden, and a curriculum full of topics that children find genuinely captivating.

Animals and Where They Live

One of our main summer focuses is animals - what they look like, where they live, what they eat, and what their babies are called. We explore the difference between animals you might find on a farm, in a garden, in the wild and under the sea.

Questions we love exploring with children include:

• What noises do different animals make?
• Do they have feathers or fur?
• What do they eat?
• What are their babies called (calf, lamb, foal, cub)?

These conversations develop language and understanding of the world in ways that feel natural and exciting rather than like formal learning.

Farm Life

Farm topics are a huge hit with our Balham children. We talk about where milk comes from, what animals lay eggs, and how fruit and vegetables are grown. Understanding where food comes from is a brilliant early foundation for healthy habits and curiosity about the natural world.

Summertime

We also talk about summer itself - holidays, sunshine, the seaside, what changes in the garden when the weather is warmer. Children bring their own experiences to these conversations and the discussions are always rich with imagination.

Every Day Outside

Whatever the topic, our outdoor garden in Balham is central to summer term learning. Children observe insects, grow things in our garden area, and spend as much time as possible in the fresh air.

If you would like to see how we bring these themes to life at Little Starlings, book a tour and come and see us.