This downloadable activity pack is designed to accompany the video story of Bee & Me, a beautiful wordless picture book by Alison Jay, published by Old Barn Books.
Created for children in Early Years and Years 1 and 2, the activities encourage careful looking, talk, and outdoor exploration. The activities help children respond to the story in their own way.
The pack supports reading for fun by inviting children to slow down, notice details, and build meaning together, without the pressure of right or wrong answers.
Why it works
Because Bee & Me is wordless, children can focus on noticing details and sharing ideas.
This pack supports reading for fun by slowing the pace and removing the pressure of right or wrong answers.
The activities:
- Encourage talk and shared thinking around a wordless text
- Connect stories to outdoor exploration and real-life experiences
- Build confidence in making meaning without needing written answers
- Support observation, imagination, and curiosity
What’s included
The pack includes four simple, flexible activities that can be used at home or in the classroom. Together, they invite children to explore what bees need to survive and to reflect on moments from the story through discussion, play, and drawing.
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