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Module 4
Welcome back to module 4! This term, our pupils will explore a rich and meaningful curriculum through highly sensory, hands-on experiences tailored to their individual needs. Through Fairy Tales and poems from other cultures, including animal poems, students will immerse themselves in storytelling using sensory props, textured materials, sound effects and role play to bring narratives to life. In Recycling Materials, they will investigate different textures, shapes and uses of everyday objects, developing early problem-solving skills while learning about caring for our world. Our theme of Celebrating Difference and Belonging will help pupils explore identity and community, including learning about the Jewish faith through hands on experiences linked to a synagogue and Christianity through learning about the church, supported by sensory artefacts, music and symbols. As part of Cold Climates of the World, learners will explore ice, snow textures and contrasting temperatures to build curiosity about different environments. In Storytelling Through Art, pupils will create tactile artwork inspired by the stories they hear, while in Structures and Waterproof, they will experiment with building materials and test how different fabrics and surfaces respond to water. Physical development will be supported through inclusive sports such as Boccia, promoting teamwork and coordination. Finally, in Sound & Music and Film, students will explore rhythm, vibration, light and movement and engaging with instruments,. Throughout the term, learning will focus on exploration, engagement, persistence and discovery, ensuring every child can access, enjoy and succeed in their own unique way.
Module 3
This week, our pupils are building giant towers to grow their math skills and learn all about shapes and space!
This week, our pupils are building giant towers to grow their math skills and learn all about shapes and space!
This week, our students are getting 'hands-on' with math by matching colorful gloves into perfect pairs!
This week, our students are getting 'hands-on' with math by matching colorful gloves into perfect pairs!
This week, we are practicing our steady hands! Students are using tweezers to pick up and sort pompoms to develop their fine motor control.
This week, we are practicing our steady hands! Students are using tweezers to pick up and sort pompoms to develop their fine motor control.
After playing in the flour, we lifted our hands to discover the clear prints we left behind on the table!
After playing in the flour, we lifted our hands to discover the clear prints we left behind on the table!
This week, we have been exploring our senses by blowing bubbles and watching closely as they grow, shimmer, and form.
This week, we have been exploring our senses by blowing bubbles and watching closely as they grow, shimmer, and form.
Our pupils enjoyed the feel of soft flour falling over their hands, watching how it covers everything like a blanket of snow.
Our pupils enjoyed the feel of soft flour falling over their hands, watching how it covers everything like a blanket of snow.
In our IB session, we explored beautiful patterns by using bright paints to create our very own mandala-inspired hand designs.
In our IB session, we explored beautiful patterns by using bright paints to create our very own mandala-inspired hand designs.
This week, our pupils have been busy sorting colorful toy bears into matching cups to practice their color recognition and grouping skills.
This week, our pupils have been busy sorting colorful toy bears into matching cups to practice their color recognition and grouping skills.
During our one-on-one reading sessions, students are using 'chatting sheets' to help them identify characters and talk about the pictures they see in their books.
During our one-on-one reading sessions, students are using 'chatting sheets' to help them identify characters and talk about the pictures they see in their books.
Our learners are exploring the world of quantities! By comparing everything from buttons to building blocks, we are investigating the concepts of more and less through active, hands-on play.
Our learners are exploring the world of quantities! By comparing everything from buttons to building blocks, we are investigating the concepts of more and less through active, hands-on play.
We’re discovering where seeds come from and sharpening our observation skills as we grow and monitor our very own cress garden.
We’re discovering where seeds come from and sharpening our observation skills as we grow and monitor our very own cress garden.
We are becoming master mathematicians this week as we practice sorting and ordering numbers from 1 to 10, building a strong foundation for our counting skills!
We are becoming master mathematicians this week as we practice sorting and ordering numbers from 1 to 10, building a strong foundation for our counting skills!
We are exploring numbers through song! We are listening, moving, and joining in with our favorite number rhymes with probs 1-5
We are exploring numbers through song! We are listening, moving, and joining in with our favorite number rhymes with probs 1-5
Hands-on with shapes! We are exploring and matching as we learn about the world around us.
Hands-on with shapes! We are exploring and matching as we learn about the world around us.
We are exploring how we move! We are having fun on our balance bikes, learning to find our feet and stay steady.
We are exploring how we move! We are having fun on our balance bikes, learning to find our feet and stay steady.
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.
Through tactile exploration, pupils engaged with Play-Doh, transforming simple dough into imaginative creations limited only by their minds.
Through tactile exploration, pupils engaged with Play-Doh, transforming simple dough into imaginative creations limited only by their minds.
Our pupils had a blast getting crafty and jazzing up the famous Pudsey Bear with all sorts of colorful decorations for Children in Need.
Our pupils had a blast getting crafty and jazzing up the famous Pudsey Bear with all sorts of colorful decorations for Children in Need.
The pupils jumped right in, banging, shaking, and tooting their way through an exciting instrument exploration session
The pupils jumped right in, banging, shaking, and tooting their way through an exciting instrument exploration session
It was a roaring success! Our pupils dipped their hands into the colourful sensory rice, exploring the texture and making fantastic marks in the trays.
It was a roaring success! Our pupils dipped their hands into the colourful sensory rice, exploring the texture and making fantastic marks in the trays.
One of our pupils was fully engaged in the book, using a special "chatting sheet" to spot, discuss, and find all the different characters from the tale.
One of our pupils was fully engaged in the book, using a special "chatting sheet" to spot, discuss, and find all the different characters from the tale.
Our pupils loved the smell of the spiced dough, actively engaging with the cinnamon Play-Doh by using touch to pinch, splat, roll, and explore the fun, festive texture.
Our pupils loved the smell of the spiced dough, actively engaging with the cinnamon Play-Doh by using touch to pinch, splat, roll, and explore the fun, festive texture.
The swimming trip was a splash! Everyone grew so confident using the floats and whole noodles in the water.
The swimming trip was a splash! Everyone grew so confident using the floats and whole noodles in the water.
Focused on their movements, one pupil lay on their back, confidently working their legs with the fantastic support of a staff member.
Focused on their movements, one pupil lay on their back, confidently working their legs with the fantastic support of a staff member.
A true water explorer! This pupil confidently enjoyed walking and moving independently through the water during the session.
A true water explorer! This pupil confidently enjoyed walking and moving independently through the water during the session.
The children in Lion Class were strengthening their fine motor skills this week as they carefully insert pieces of spaghetti to form the hedgehog's prickly back.
The children in Lion Class were strengthening their fine motor skills this week as they carefully insert pieces of spaghetti to form the hedgehog's prickly back.
Our new Forest School swing is challenging Lion Class to build their core strength and practice safe risk-taking under careful supervision.
Our new Forest School swing is challenging Lion Class to build their core strength and practice safe risk-taking under careful supervision.
Lion Class explored texture and colour this week by using natural materials to create beautiful leaf prints, resulting in unique and vibrant artwork.
Lion Class explored texture and colour this week by using natural materials to create beautiful leaf prints, resulting in unique and vibrant artwork.
Our recent "Attention Autism Bucket Time" was a huge hit! The children showed wonderful attention and engagement as we explored the exciting new resources brought out in the bucket.
Our recent "Attention Autism Bucket Time" was a huge hit! The children showed wonderful attention and engagement as we explored the exciting new resources brought out in the bucket.
We had fun and practiced our fine motor skills by designing and building a fantastic snowman using colorful cutouts!
We had fun and practiced our fine motor skills by designing and building a fantastic snowman using colorful cutouts!
We had a very productive (ILP) session this week and successfully completed our work on continuing patterns.
We had a very productive (ILP) session this week and successfully completed our work on continuing patterns.
Lion Class spent time exploring bubbles. This peaceful activity helped the children develop their tracking skills and provided a lovely, quiet space for sensory discovery
Lion Class spent time exploring bubbles. This peaceful activity helped the children develop their tracking skills and provided a lovely, quiet space for sensory discovery
The children had a wonderful time decorating Christmas biscuits, choosing their favorite toppings to celebrate the holiday season together.
The children had a wonderful time decorating Christmas biscuits, choosing their favorite toppings to celebrate the holiday season together.
Lion Class brought the North Pole to school using sensory resources to replicate the unique feel of snow. From soft 'powdery' flakes to cold, slushy textures, the children had a fantastic time investigating these realistic wintry materials!
Lion Class brought the North Pole to school using sensory resources to replicate the unique feel of snow. From soft 'powdery' flakes to cold, slushy textures, the children had a fantastic time investigating these realistic wintry materials!
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, utilising 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, utilising 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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