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Module 2
Welcome back to module 2! We are excited to explore a range of exciting topics across the curriculum. In English, we will be reading and writing Traditional Tales and Poems from other cultures, developing our understanding of storytelling and rhythm. In Science, we will be learning about Everyday Materials, investigating their properties and how they are used in our daily lives. Through our PSHE and History lessons, we will focus on Celebrating Differences and learn about The Gunpowder Plot, understanding key historical events and the importance of diversity and respect. In RE, we will explore Diwali and The Nativity, comparing different cultural and religious celebrations. In Art, we will develop our Drawing and Painting Skills, while in PE, we will practise Locomotion, improving our movement and coordination. In Design and Technology, we will investigate Food Packaging, looking at how products are designed and presented. Finally, in Computing, we will continue to build our digital skills by learning to use Touch Screens and Keyboards effectively.
This week, we focused on strengthening our fine motor skills. We paid special attention to how we use different grips when holding our writing tools, which is crucial for pencil control. We also worked on precision and coordination by using dabbers to carefully fill in the dots on our activity sheets.
This week, we focused on strengthening our fine motor skills. We paid special attention to how we use different grips when holding our writing tools, which is crucial for pencil control. We also worked on precision and coordination by using dabbers to carefully fill in the dots on our activity sheets.
This week we celebrated by looking at the vibrant colors and shapes of fireworks! We then used our inspiration to get creative, designing and making our very own firework pictures in class.
This week we celebrated by looking at the vibrant colors and shapes of fireworks! We then used our inspiration to get creative, designing and making our very own firework pictures in class.
This week, we continued to work diligently on strengthening our communication skills. We used our "chatting sheets" to help guide our discussions, ensuring focused and effective conversation practice in the classroom.
Module 1
We are excited to begin Module 1 with our new theme, “Who We Are.” This term, children will learn about healthy lifestyles, including balanced diets, and explore the important people in their lives at home and school. We will also be settling into new routines, making the most of our outdoor spaces, and enjoying weekly Forest School sessions to build confidence and curiosity. We look forward to an exciting term of learning.
A student captivated everyone during story time, showing incredible engagement and focus. They actively used our chatting sheets to identify key characters and objects, seamlessly connecting pictures to the narrative.
A student captivated everyone during story time, showing incredible engagement and focus. They actively used our chatting sheets to identify key characters and objects, seamlessly connecting pictures to the narrative.
We explored our very own forest school, using all our senses to discover the natural world around us. We also took our love for reading outside, enjoying some quiet time with our favorite books in the fresh air. It was a wonderful way to combine our classroom learning with the beauty of nature.
We explored our very own forest school, using all our senses to discover the natural world around us. We also took our love for reading outside, enjoying some quiet time with our favorite books in the fresh air. It was a wonderful way to combine our classroom learning with the beauty of nature.
During our recent trip to Forest School, one of our students showed incredible confidence and physical agility. With great determination, they crawled under the tires, exploring a new way to interact with their environment. It was a fantastic moment of active play and discovery.
During our recent trip to Forest School, one of our students showed incredible confidence and physical agility. With great determination, they crawled under the tires, exploring a new way to interact with their environment. It was a fantastic moment of active play and discovery.
This week, we've been practicing our fine motor skills by using scissors! Cutting along lines on paper is a great way to strengthen our hands and improve hand-eye coordination. This fun activity helps get our hands ready for more complex tasks.
This week, we've been practicing our fine motor skills by using scissors! Cutting along lines on paper is a great way to strengthen our hands and improve hand-eye coordination. This fun activity helps get our hands ready for more complex tasks.
Lion class have also became scientists as we followed a special recipe to make our very own moon sand! By carefully listening to each instruction and exploring the different textures of flour and oil, we learned how to transform simple ingredients into a unique, moldable sand.
Lion class have also became scientists as we followed a special recipe to make our very own moon sand! By carefully listening to each instruction and exploring the different textures of flour and oil, we learned how to transform simple ingredients into a unique, moldable sand.
We explored our very own forest school, using all our senses to discover the natural world around us. We also took our love for reading outside, enjoying some quiet time with our favorite books in the fresh air. It was a wonderful way to combine our classroom learning with the beauty of nature.
We explored our very own forest school, using all our senses to discover the natural world around us. We also took our love for reading outside, enjoying some quiet time with our favorite books in the fresh air. It was a wonderful way to combine our classroom learning with the beauty of nature.
A pupil was engaged in an intense interaction, utilizing amazing communication skills. This student's focused participation and deliberate efforts made it clear they were fully committed to effective communication.
A pupil was engaged in an intense interaction, utilizing amazing communication skills. This student's focused participation and deliberate efforts made it clear they were fully committed to effective communication.
A student captivated everyone during story time, showing incredible engagement and focus. They actively used our chatting sheets to identify key characters and objects, seamlessly connecting pictures to the narrative.
A student captivated everyone during story time, showing incredible engagement and focus. They actively used our chatting sheets to identify key characters and objects, seamlessly connecting pictures to the narrative.
During our recent trip to Forest School, one of our students showed incredible confidence and physical agility. With great determination, they crawled under the tires, exploring a new way to interact with their environment. It was a fantastic moment of active play and discovery.
During our recent trip to Forest School, one of our students showed incredible confidence and physical agility. With great determination, they crawled under the tires, exploring a new way to interact with their environment. It was a fantastic moment of active play and discovery.
We celebrated a fantastic display of fine motor skills! A student used their palmer grasp with great precision, exploring new tools like tweezers to place pom-poms onto various patterns. This activity was a wonderful example of their developing dexterity and concentration.
We celebrated a fantastic display of fine motor skills! A student used their palmer grasp with great precision, exploring new tools like tweezers to place pom-poms onto various patterns. This activity was a wonderful example of their developing dexterity and concentration.
Every week, Lion Class looks forward to a very special visitor: Betty, our wonderful therapy dog! Betty joins us for one of our calming sessions, helping to create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere for everyone. Her gentle presence is a source of great comfort and joy for our students.
Every week, Lion Class looks forward to a very special visitor: Betty, our wonderful therapy dog! Betty joins us for one of our calming sessions, helping to create a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere for everyone. Her gentle presence is a source of great comfort and joy for our students.
A child demonstrated incredible concentration and fine motor skills during an art activity. Using their pincer grip, they carefully dropped paint droplets onto tissue paper. They were fascinated as they watched the different colors soak and absorb, creating beautiful, vibrant patterns.
A child demonstrated incredible concentration and fine motor skills during an art activity. Using their pincer grip, they carefully dropped paint droplets onto tissue paper. They were fascinated as they watched the different colors soak and absorb, creating beautiful, vibrant patterns.
Exploring the maths tray this week, our students put their motor skills to work, building simple towers while focusing on counting out the blocks.
Exploring the maths tray this week, our students put their motor skills to work, building simple towers while focusing on counting out the blocks.
A highlight of our week was exploring Forest School! The students had a blast enhancing their physical development and gross motor skills through various balancing activities.
A highlight of our week was exploring Forest School! The students had a blast enhancing their physical development and gross motor skills through various balancing activities.
One of our lion class pupils showed great focus during reading, which then flowed into a productive writing session. It was fantastic to see them dedicated to developing their letter formation and fine motor skills by practicing with their left hand.
One of our lion class pupils showed great focus during reading, which then flowed into a productive writing session. It was fantastic to see them dedicated to developing their letter formation and fine motor skills by practicing with their left hand.
Our students were busy exploring colors this week! They showed excellent observational skills and concentration while practicing matching colours.
A favourite spot in Forest School this week was the hammock! pupils looked completely comfortable and happy as they enjoyed a joyful, suspended rest.
A favourite spot in Forest School this week was the hammock! pupils looked completely comfortable and happy as they enjoyed a joyful, suspended rest.
Our pupils showed great concentration this week, carefully following instructions for their project and using their skills in gluing and sticking to assemble their finished pieces.
Our pupils showed great concentration this week, carefully following instructions for their project and using their skills in gluing and sticking to assemble their finished pieces.
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