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Lion Class 24/25
Lion Class 24/25
Take a look at Lion Class' transdisciplinary theme, central idea and lines of inquiry for Module 1 of the new academic year 24/25!
Module 1
LO: I can follow a simple recipe and show an end result.
LO: I can follow a simple recipe and show an end result.
LO: I can able to identify basic emotions.
LO: I can able to identify basic emotions.
LO: I can follow simple instructions and show basic craft skills.
LO: I can follow simple instructions and show basic craft skills.
This week students were exploring a story called Oliver's Vegetables.
They began to follow simple instructions and make a beetroot and carrot salad using tools.
They used all their senses, such as touching, smelling and tasting.
LO: I am able to identify different vegetables.
LO: I can match vegetables to a chatting sheet.
LO: I can use senses to explore different vegetables.
LO: I am able to find different bug symbols and match them to my check list.
LO: I am able to explore different bugs and their characteristics.
LO: I am able to use a writing tool and cross off bug symbols I have found in the outside learning area.
This week students explore vegetables and used them to make marks and patterns.
Students were able to make their own choice and pick which what vegetable they would like to use.
Students were able to choose which colour paint they wanted to use.
This week students were able to identify the main areas of the school, such as the entrance, classrooms, library, canteen, and playground.
This week students were able to identify the main areas of the school, such as the entrance, classrooms, library, canteen, and playground.
Students were able to identify and interact effectively with school staff members who provide essential support and services.
Students were able to identify and interact effectively with school staff members who provide essential support and services.
This week students were working on their core signs. This is one of our pupils signing 'more'
This week students were working on their core signs. This is one of our pupils signing 'more'
Module 2
This week students have been learning about guy Fawkes night. looking at firework displays and creating their own firework paintings.
LO: I am able to independently use my preferred hand to write green words.
LO: I am able to explore mark making tools and use a paint brush to make marks in the sand.
Students used agency to pick the topping for their chocolate apples.
Students used agency to pick the topping for their chocolate apples.
Students used manipulatives in numeracy.
A student independently wrote numbers 1-10.
A student independently wrote numbers 1-10.
This week we had write dance. We focused on developing gross motor skills through large movements and gestures.
This week we had write dance. We focused on developing gross motor skills through large movements and gestures.
This week in music students listened attentively to a teacher to follow instructions to start and stop playing.
This week in music students listened attentively to a teacher to follow instructions to start and stop playing.
This week students started their swimming lessons. They worked on developing basic water safety skills, entering and exiting the pool safely and exploring different floats.
This week students started their swimming lessons. They worked on developing basic water safety skills, entering and exiting the pool safely and exploring different floats.
Students have been sounding out RWI cards then using these sounds to read words by blending sounds.
Students have been sounding out RWI cards then using these sounds to read words by blending sounds.
Some students have been reading books independently and talking about the story.
Some students have been reading books independently and talking about the story.
Students have been exploring books.
Students have been exploring books.
This week our students got to watch a pantomime in school.
This week our students got to watch a pantomime in school.
There got the chance to interact and get involved with the characters from the performance.
There got the chance to interact and get involved with the characters from the performance.
Students also painted their own tree decorations.
Students also painted their own tree decorations.
Module 3
Students enjoyed the forest school. They explored ice and difference in weather change.
Students enjoyed the forest school. They explored ice and difference in weather change.
Students learnt about Romero Britto and created their own piece of art work.
Students learnt about Romero Britto and created their own piece of art work.
Students loved the Hammock in forest school.
Students loved the Hammock in forest school.
This week students went to the shop, with a shopping list and brought their own ingredients. They used tools independently to cut ingredients.
This week students went to the shop, with a shopping list and brought their own ingredients. They used tools independently to cut ingredients.
Students loved listening to the Jack and the beanstalk story. They also recited the story by ordering sentence strips or pictures.
Students loved listening to the Jack and the beanstalk story. They also recited the story by ordering sentence strips or pictures.
This term we are lucky enough to get another swimming slot, which lion class enjoy.
This term we are lucky enough to get another swimming slot, which lion class enjoy.
Students have been exploring Florence Nightingale.
Students have been exploring Florence Nightingale.
They each had the opportunity to dress up as nurses and explore different props
They each had the opportunity to dress up as nurses and explore different props
They also was able to use bandages and plasters from the first aid kits.
They also was able to use bandages and plasters from the first aid kits.
Students had a carousel of musical instruments to explore.
Students had a carousel of musical instruments to explore.
Also stepping stones they made noise when you jumped on them.
Also stepping stones they made noise when you jumped on them.
One of our pupils concentrating intently, enjoying the sounds of his independent inquiry.
One of our pupils concentrating intently, enjoying the sounds of his independent inquiry.
Our students explored different foods and used fine motor skills to cut.
Our students explored different foods and used fine motor skills to cut.
Our students got to explore chinese new year.
Our students got to explore chinese new year.
We have been using food to match to pictures.
We have been using food to match to pictures.
As well as IB session we also work on our individual learning plan work boxes.
As well as IB session we also work on our individual learning plan work boxes.
We have been following the RWI programm.
We have been following the RWI programm.
Students have continued to pratice their handwriting skills.
Students have continued to pratice their handwriting skills.
Module 4
Park adventures! Our class participated in community activities this week.
Park adventures! Our class participated in community activities this week.
Through repeated throws at the target, students refine their hand-eye coordination and build muscle strength, contributing to their overall physical development
Through repeated throws at the target, students refine their hand-eye coordination and build muscle strength, contributing to their overall physical development
Our class learned all about the stages of a bean's life this week.
Our class learned all about the stages of a bean's life this week.
We expanded our horizons with a visit to the library, where stories came to life.
We expanded our horizons with a visit to the library, where stories came to life.
We learned about Pancake Day through hands-on activities and delicious discoveries.
We learned about Pancake Day through hands-on activities and delicious discoveries.
We practiced gross motor skills and had fun navigating the softplay equipment.
We practiced gross motor skills and had fun navigating the softplay equipment.
This week students took a little trip into the community , they completed a little job on the way posting letters for Misty.
This week students took a little trip into the community , they completed a little job on the way posting letters for Misty.
Students had the pleasure of exploring the library and using the quiet space to sit and relax while reading their favourite books.
Students had the pleasure of exploring the library and using the quiet space to sit and relax while reading their favourite books.
Students categorised food items on the worksheet as healthy or unhealthy, demonstrating their understanding of basic nutritional concepts
Students categorised food items on the worksheet as healthy or unhealthy, demonstrating their understanding of basic nutritional concepts
Students safely gathered sticks of varying sizes and shapes in the forest school, demonstrating teamwork and respect for the natural environment
Students safely gathered sticks of varying sizes and shapes in the forest school, demonstrating teamwork and respect for the natural environment
Students explored natural materials in the forest school mud kitchen, fostering imaginative play and sensory learning.
Students explored natural materials in the forest school mud kitchen, fostering imaginative play and sensory learning.
Students explored shelters by sitting together in handmade tents within the forest school environment.
Students explored shelters by sitting together in handmade tents within the forest school environment.
Students used magnifying glasses to observe the intricate details of caterpillars, fostering curiosity and scientific observation skills
Students used magnifying glasses to observe the intricate details of caterpillars, fostering curiosity and scientific observation skills
Students experienced the calming presence and gentle interaction of Betty, the therapy dog, promoting emotional well-being and social connection
Students experienced the calming presence and gentle interaction of Betty, the therapy dog, promoting emotional well-being and social connection
Students designed and create imaginative World Book Day hats, then proudly parade their creations, celebrating literary characters and stories
Students designed and create imaginative World Book Day hats, then proudly parade their creations, celebrating literary characters and stories
Module 5
Venturing beyond the classroom, students this week discovered new abilities while playing a hoop-and-stick game.
Venturing beyond the classroom, students this week discovered new abilities while playing a hoop-and-stick game.
Betty, our therapy dog, remains a valued part of our weekly routine this term, offering a calming presence. Students are slowly but surely building trust and demonstrating a growing interest in her.
Betty, our therapy dog, remains a valued part of our weekly routine this term, offering a calming presence. Students are slowly but surely building trust and demonstrating a growing interest in her.
Inspired by 'The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch,' students then engaged in a hands-on activity, following simple steps to make their own lighthouse lunch sticks.
Inspired by 'The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch,' students then engaged in a hands-on activity, following simple steps to make their own lighthouse lunch sticks.
We made a delicious pudding inspired by our story time, using different tools to mix, mash, and change the texture of the ingredients.
We made a delicious pudding inspired by our story time, using different tools to mix, mash, and change the texture of the ingredients.
We explored floating and sinking by testing different objects in water and making predictions about what would happen.
We explored floating and sinking by testing different objects in water and making predictions about what would happen.
We are matching small Numicon shapes to large Numicon tiles to explore numbers and build confidence in our math skills!
We are matching small Numicon shapes to large Numicon tiles to explore numbers and build confidence in our math skills!
Lion class went to Forest School, where they enjoyed their first bonfire and sipped delicious hot chocolate.
Lion class went to Forest School, where they enjoyed their first bonfire and sipped delicious hot chocolate.
Pupils had a great opportunity to ride balance bikes, which are now ours and part of our regular learning activities.
Pupils had a great opportunity to ride balance bikes, which are now ours and part of our regular learning activities.
This term in maths, students have been exploring patterns, including AB patterns, and have also been creating their own.
This term in maths, students have been exploring patterns, including AB patterns, and have also been creating their own.
This week, our students had a blast building their very own apple boats! We ended the activity with a fun and friendly boat race to see whose apple creation was the fastest.
This week, our students had a blast building their very own apple boats! We ended the activity with a fun and friendly boat race to see whose apple creation was the fastest.
Our young artists had a wonderful time painting lighthouses, using bright colors and big imaginations to bring these coastal beacons to life! From the lighthouse keeper's lunch story.
Our young artists had a wonderful time painting lighthouses, using bright colors and big imaginations to bring these coastal beacons to life! From the lighthouse keeper's lunch story.
The children enjoyed making their own sandwiches and then sending them down the string to the lighthouse, combining creativity with a bit of hands-on engineering fun!
The children enjoyed making their own sandwiches and then sending them down the string to the lighthouse, combining creativity with a bit of hands-on engineering fun!
During our final week of term, we continued our adventures in Forest School, where the children had a fantastic time exploring the outdoors and building dens using large sticks.
During our final week of term, we continued our adventures in Forest School, where the children had a fantastic time exploring the outdoors and building dens using large sticks.
As part of our IB Unit and our line of inquiry into the environment, the children created their very own beach in a bag.
As part of our IB Unit and our line of inquiry into the environment, the children created their very own beach in a bag.
Our continuous ILP work sessions have led to fantastic progress in handwriting, with many children showing improved control, confidence, and pride in their written work
Our continuous ILP work sessions have led to fantastic progress in handwriting, with many children showing improved control, confidence, and pride in their written work
Module 6
This term, we have the pleasure of welcoming Betty, our school dog, back into our class each week for Module 6, where she continues to support both our physical and emotional development through her calming presence and engaging activities.
This term, we have the pleasure of welcoming Betty, our school dog, back into our class each week for Module 6, where she continues to support both our physical and emotional development through her calming presence and engaging activities.
This week, we had fun making our own yoghurt and fruit ice lollies, mixing healthy ingredients and then freezing them into a delicious, cool treat.
This week, we had fun making our own yoghurt and fruit ice lollies, mixing healthy ingredients and then freezing them into a delicious, cool treat.
The ice lollies turned out amazing, and we had the pleasure of enjoying them together as a refreshing and healthy treat.
The ice lollies turned out amazing, and we had the pleasure of enjoying them together as a refreshing and healthy treat.
Our pupils showed great enthusiasm as they took part in a fun-filled and competitive Sports Day, celebrating fitness, friendship, and fair play.
Our pupils showed great enthusiasm as they took part in a fun-filled and competitive Sports Day, celebrating fitness, friendship, and fair play.
Our pupils had a fantastic time designing and making their own animal hats for the Big Toddle.
Our pupils had a fantastic time designing and making their own animal hats for the Big Toddle.
They showed wonderful creativity and imagination as they prepared for this exciting event.
They showed wonderful creativity and imagination as they prepared for this exciting event.
We have been fortunate to enjoy the lovely weather outdoors, exploring Forest School with exciting new resources and engaging in imaginative play.
We have been fortunate to enjoy the lovely weather outdoors, exploring Forest School with exciting new resources and engaging in imaginative play.
The children had great fun exploring guttering by pouring water down the channels, experimenting with filling and emptying containers as part of their hands-on water play.
The children had great fun exploring guttering by pouring water down the channels, experimenting with filling and emptying containers as part of their hands-on water play.
The children have been enjoying our new large outdoor dominoes set, using it to develop their problem-solving skills, turn-taking, and number recognition through fun and active play.
The children have been enjoying our new large outdoor dominoes set, using it to develop their problem-solving skills, turn-taking, and number recognition through fun and active play.
The children have been learning about making healthy choices through fun, hands-on activities.
The children have been learning about making healthy choices through fun, hands-on activities.
They enjoyed creating their own fruit skewers by carefully threading a variety of colourful fruits onto sticks.
They enjoyed creating their own fruit skewers by carefully threading a variety of colourful fruits onto sticks.
As they explored the different textures, they also had the opportunity to taste and smell each fruit.
As they explored the different textures, they also had the opportunity to taste and smell each fruit.
The pupils enjoyed looking at photos of themselves as babies and then used iPads to take photos of how they look now.
The pupils enjoyed looking at photos of themselves as babies and then used iPads to take photos of how they look now.
Our pupils have been developing their decision-making skills by choosing their own games and taking part in a variety of engaging sensory activities. They also enjoyed matching and adding pictures to different seasons, helping them learn about seasonal changes in a fun and interactive way.
Our pupils have been developing their decision-making skills by choosing their own games and taking part in a variety of engaging sensory activities. They also enjoyed matching and adding pictures to different seasons, helping them learn about seasonal changes in a fun and interactive way.
Pupils explored their faces and how they have grown and changed over time.
Pupils explored their faces and how they have grown and changed over time.
Pupils have been learning about natural resources by getting hands-on with nature. They explored their surroundings to find natural materials and used mud to create their own outdoor artwork.
Pupils have been learning about natural resources by getting hands-on with nature. They explored their surroundings to find natural materials and used mud to create their own outdoor artwork.
Pupils used natural materials from the outdoors to spark their imaginations in role play. They collected leaves, sticks, stones, and mud to pretend to cook and mix, creating imaginative "meals" and potions. This playful activity encouraged creativity, teamwork, and a deeper connection with the natural world.
Pupils used natural materials from the outdoors to spark their imaginations in role play. They collected leaves, sticks, stones, and mud to pretend to cook and mix, creating imaginative "meals" and potions. This playful activity encouraged creativity, teamwork, and a deeper connection with the natural world.
Pupils developed their fine motor skills by carefully threading pebbles onto string. This activity required concentration, coordination, and patience, helping to strengthen their hand muscles and improve control.
Pupils developed their fine motor skills by carefully threading pebbles onto string. This activity required concentration, coordination, and patience, helping to strengthen their hand muscles and improve control.
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