Glacier 2024/25
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Module 4, 5 and 6
Transdisciplinary Theme: Sharing the planet
Central Idea: People, plants, and resources work together to keep us healthy and help our world grow.
Lines of Inquiry:
An inquiry into how nature was used in the past
An inquiry into how plants grow
An inquiry into our connection to nature
Key Concepts:
Form
Perspective
Connection
Learner Profile Attributes:
Balanced
Principled
Inquirers
Learning Objective: To explore resources with independence during a forest school session
Learning Objective: To explore resources with independence during a forest school session
Learning Objective: To engage in a sensory story and get into 'character'
Learning Objective: To engage in a sensory story and get into 'character'
Learning Objective: To explore resources with independence during a forest school session
Learning Objective: To explore resources with independence during a forest school session
Learning Objective: To match manipulatives to a given numeral
Learning Objective: To match manipulatives to a given numeral
Learning Objective: To use a writing tool appropriately to copy write over a writing pattern
Learning Objective: To use a writing tool appropriately to copy write over a writing pattern
Learning Objective: To engage in imaginative construction play
Learning Objective: To engage in imaginative construction play
Learning Objective: To blend sounds whilst reading with support. To engage in conversation about a story with an adult
Learning Objective: To blend sounds whilst reading with support. To engage in conversation about a story with an adult
Learning Objective: To follow instructions to make salt dough and to create their own three-dimensional shapes.
Learning Objective: To follow instructions to make salt dough and to create their own three-dimensional shapes.
Learning Objective: To create collages representing light and dark contrasts.
Learning Objective: To create collages representing light and dark contrasts.
Learning Objective: To explore what a collage is and how colours and shapes can come together to create art
Learning Objective: To explore what a collage is and how colours and shapes can come together to create art
Learning Objective: To follow instructions to make salt dough and to create their own three-dimensional shapes.
Learning Objective: To follow instructions to make salt dough and to create their own three-dimensional shapes.
Learning Objective: To count out manipulatives to a corresponding number
Learning Objective: To count out manipulatives to a corresponding number
Learning Objective: To explore and taste a variety of Roman foods and communicate their preferences using a chatting sheet
Learning Objective: To explore and taste a variety of Roman foods and communicate their preferences using a chatting sheet
Learning Objective: To follow a series of exercises whist in the ZenDen
Learning Objective: To follow a series of exercises whist in the ZenDen
Learning Objective: To identify and name circles. To explore primary and secondary colors.
Learning Objective: To identify and name circles. To explore primary and secondary colors.
Learning Objective: I will begin to assemble components provided for an cooking activity. I will use basic tools with support.
Learning Objective: I will begin to assemble components provided for an cooking activity. I will use basic tools with support.
Learning Objective: I will begin to assemble components provided for an cooking activity. I will use basic tools with support.
Learning Objective: I will begin to assemble components provided for an cooking activity. I will use basic tools with support.
Learning Objective: To explore primary and secondary colors. To use a chatting sheet to express preferences.
Learning Objective: To explore primary and secondary colors. To use a chatting sheet to express preferences.
Learning Objective: To participate in sports day
Learning Objective: To participate in sports day
Learning Objective: To participate in sports day
Learning Objective: To participate in sports day
Learning Objective: To participate in sports day
Learning Objective: To participate in sports day
Learning Objective: To participate in sports day
Learning Objective: To participate in sports day
Learning Objective: To participate in sports day
Learning Objective: To participate in sports day
Learning Objective: To participate in sports day
Learning Objective: To participate in sports day
Learning Objective: To independently show interest in a book and turn pages appropriately
Learning Objective: To independently show interest in a book and turn pages appropriately
Learning Objective: To engage in a construction activity with adult support.
Learning Objective: To engage in a construction activity with adult support.
Learning Objective: To independently show interest in a book and turn pages appropriately
Learning Objective: To independently show interest in a book and turn pages appropriately
Learning Objective: To engage in imaginative play and use construction bricks to create a recognisable object.
Learning Objective: To engage in imaginative play and use construction bricks to create a recognisable object.
Learning Objective: To name and recognise a variety of coins. To match real coins to symbols.
Learning Objective: To name and recognise a variety of coins. To match real coins to symbols.
Learning Objective: To identify letters of the alphabet
Learning Objective: To identify letters of the alphabet
Learning Objective: To interact appropriately with a peer during a forest school session
Learning Objective: To interact appropriately with a peer during a forest school session
Learning Objective: To engage and explore the props during a sensory story
Learning Objective: To engage and explore the props during a sensory story
Learning Objective: To engage with natural materials during a forest school session
Learning Objective: To identfy which collection of items has more or less using symbols
Learning Objective: To identfy which collection of items has more or less using symbols
Learning Objective: To follow a visual sequence to plant seeds and have an understanding of what seeds need to grow
Learning Objective: To follow a visual sequence to plant seeds and have an understanding of what seeds need to grow
Learning Objective: To answer questions appropriately using a chatting sheet prompt during morning registration
Learning Objective: To answer questions appropriately using a chatting sheet prompt during morning registration
Learning Objective: To participate in a 'Born to Ride' bike session
Learning Objective: To participate in a 'Born to Ride' bike session
Learning Objective: To participate in a 'Born to Ride' bike session
Learning Objective: To participate in a 'Born to Ride' bike session
Learning Objective: To have an understanding of how I am feeling
Learning Objective: To have an understanding of how I am feeling
Learning Objective: To engage in sensory colour mixing and exploration
Learning Objective: To engage in sensory colour mixing and exploration
Learning Objective: To participate in a team game along with peers and adults
Learning Objective: To participate in a team game along with peers and adults
Learning Objective: To explore the 'Craze of the week' during playtimes
Learning Objective: To explore the 'Craze of the week' during playtimes
Learning Objective: To share a book with an adult and read it to them aloud
Learning Objective: To share a book with an adult and read it to them aloud
Learning Objective: To enagae in a series of poses in yoga
Learning Objective: To enagae in a series of poses in yoga
Learning Objective: To have an understanding of VE day and engage in activities relating to it
Learning Objective: To have an understanding of VE day and engage in activities relating to it
Learning Objective: To share space and engage in a team game with my peers
Learning Objective: To share space and engage in a team game with my peers
Learning Objective: To have an understanding of VE day and engage in activities relating to it
Learning Objective: To have an understanding of VE day and engage in activities relating to it
Learning Objective: To have an understanding of VE day and engage in activities relating to it
Learning Objective: To have an understanding of VE day and engage in activities relating to it
Learning Objective: To engage with an adult or peers for up to 5 minutes during a motivating activity
Learning Objective: To engage with an adult or peers for up to 5 minutes during a motivating activity
Learning Objective: To engage with an adult or peers for up to 5 minutes during a motivating activity
Learning Objective: To engage with an adult or peers for up to 5 minutes during a motivating activity
Learning Objective: To follow verbal instructions to prepare vegetables to make a soup
Learning Objective: To follow verbal instructions to prepare vegetables to make a soup
Learning Objective: To use a cooking tool appropriately to prepare vegetables to make a soup
Learning Objective: To use a cooking tool appropriately to prepare vegetables to make a soup
Learning Objective: To follow verbal instructions to participate in a simple functional job
Learning Objective: To follow verbal instructions to participate in a simple functional job
Learning Objective: To engage in an outdoor turntaking game during playtime
Learning Objective: To engage in an outdoor turntaking game during playtime
Learning Objective: To experiment with different colours, materials, textures and designs using natural products
Learning Objective : To experiment with different colours, materials, textures and designs using natural products
Learning Objective: To follow the speed and sound levels of a simple beat during music
Learning Objective: To follow the speed and sound levels of a simple beat during music
Learning Objective: I will explore forest school with independence
Learning Objective: I will explore forest school with independence
Learning Objective: I will explore forest school with independence
Learning Objective: I will explore forest school with independence
Learning Objective: To identify different fruit and use tools appropriately to slice fruit for a fruit salad.
Learning Objective: To identify different fruit and use tools appropriately to slice fruit for a fruit salad.
Learning Objective: To participate in an end of term trip out in the community
Learning Objective: To participate in an end of term trip out in the community
Learning Objective: To participate in an end of term trip out in the community
Learning Objective: To participate in an end of term trip out in the community
Learning Objective: To participate in an end of term trip out in the community
Learning Objective: To participate in an end of term trip out in the community
Learning Objective: To participate in an end of term trip out in the community
Learning Objective: To participate in an end of term trip out in the community
Learning Objective: To participate in an end of term trip out in the community
Learning Objective: To participate in an end of term trip out in the community
Learning Objective: To participate in an end of term trip out in the community
Learning Objective: To participate in an end of term trip out in the community
Learning Objective: To participate in an end of term trip out in the community
Learning Objective: To participate in an end of term trip out in the community
Learning Objective: To participate in an end of term trip out in the community
Learning Objective: To participate in an end of term trip out in the community
Learning Objective: To participate in an end of term trip out in the community
Learning Objective: To participate in an end of term trip out in the community
Learning Objective: To follow a visual recipe to make easter biscuits
Learning Objective: To follow a visual recipe to make easter biscuits
Learning Objective: To follow a visual recipe to make easter biscuits
Learning Objective: To follow a visual recipe to make easter biscuits
Learning Objective: To identify and write the first letter of a familiar picture card
Learning Objective: To identify and write the first letter of a familiar picture card
Learning Objective: To engage in a group activity and explore the props during a sensory story
Learning Objective: To engage in a group activity and explore the props during a sensory story
Learning Objective: To use a variety of materials to create a 3D easter egg
Learning Objective: To use a variety of materials to create a 3D easter egg
Learning Objective: To engage in a matching activity relating to items that signify Easter
Learning Objective: To engage in a matching activity relating to items that signify Easter
Learning objective: To use an individual communication tool to express an opinion
Learning objective: To use an individual communication tool to express an opinion
Learning Objective: To solve simple addition sums to 10
Learning Objective: To solve simple addition sums to 10
Learning Objective: To participate in sensory mark making and manipulate a writing tool with some control
Learning Objective: To participate in sensory mark making and manipulate a writing tool with some control
Learning Objective: To be able to participate in and demonstrate a chosen yoga pose to their peers
Learning Objective: To be able to participate in and demonstrate a chosen yoga pose to their peers
Learning Objective: To have an understanding of healthy and unhealthy foods
Learning Objective: To have an understanding of healthy and unhealthy foods
Learning Objective: I can locate natural materials in forest school with support
Learning Objective: I can locate natural materials in forest school with support
Learning Objective: To explore different clothes worn by people celebrating Holi
Learning Objective: To explore different clothes worn by people celebrating Holi
Learning Objective: To create a Holi picture with independence
Learning Objective: To create a Holi picture with independence
Learning Objective: To use emotion symbols to identify how a picture makes them feel
Learning Objective: To use emotion symbols to identify how a picture makes them feel
Learning Objective: To create a Holi picture with independence
Learning Objective: To create a Holi picture with independence
Learning Objective: To use emotion symbols to identify how a picture makes them feel
Learning Objective: To use emotion symbols to identify how a picture makes them feel
Learning Objective: To explore different clothes worn by people celebrating Holi
Learning Objective: To explore different clothes worn by people celebrating Holi
Learning Objective: Harry potter visits forest school!!
Learning Objective: Harry potter visits forest school!!
Learning Objective: To communicate likes and dislikes when trying a variety of different chocolate products
Learning Objective: To communicate likes and dislikes when trying a variety of different chocolate products
Learning Objective: To independently mark make with edible chocolate paint
Learning Objective: To independently mark make with edible chocolate paint
Learning Objective: To make an independent choice using a choosing board
Learning Objective: To make an independent choice using a choosing board
Learning Objective: To explore the sensory Charlie and the Chocolate factory story props
Learning Objective: To explore the sensory Charlie and the Chocolate factory story props
Learning Objective: To create their own golden ticket
Learning Objective: To create their own golden ticket
Learning Objective: To communicate what fruits they would like in their smoothie and operate the blender with support
Learning Objective: To communicate what fruits they would like in their smoothie and operate the blender with support
Learning Objective: To explore props during the 'My body' sensory story and gain an understanding of what they are used for
Learning Objective: To explore props during the 'My body' sensory story and gain an understanding of what they are used for
Learning Objective: To communicate what fruits they would like in their smoothie and operate the blender with support
Learning Objective: To communicate what fruits they would like in their smoothie and operate the blender with support
Learning Objective: To make large up and down movements with ribbons during write dance
Learning Objective: To make large up and down movements with ribbons during write dance
Learning Objective: To follow the beat of a song on a musical instrument
Learning Objective: To follow the beat of a song on a musical instrument
Learning Objective: To practice fine motor skills using scissors
Learning Objective: To practice fine motor skills using scissors
Modules 1,2 and 3
Transdisciplinary Theme: How we express ourselves
Central Idea: People use different forms of expression
Lines of Inquiry:
An inquiry into art and culture
An inquiry into connections to the world
An inquiry into how we share our thoughts
Key Concepts:
Form
Connection
Change
Learner Profile Attributes:
Inquirers
Communicators
Caring
Risk-Takers
Learning Objective: To use letter tiles to spell out familiar words
Learning Objective: To use letter tiles to spell out familiar words
Learning Objective: To investigate different materials whilst exploring the valentines tuff tray
Learning Objective: To investigate different materials whilst exploring the valentines tuff tray
Learning Objective: To build a tower of upto 10 blocks
Learning Objective: To build a tower of upto 10 blocks
Learning Objective: To use a writing tool appropriately and independently mark make
Learning Objective: To use a writing tool appropriately and independently mark make
Learning Objective: To engage in a 5 minute Read Write Inc phonic session
Learning Objective: To engage in a 5 minute Read Write Inc phonic session
Learning Objective: To use a writing tool appropriately and independently mark make
Learning Objective: To use a writing tool appropriately and independently mark make
Learning Objective: To engage in a maths based ICT game for upto 5 minutes
Learning Objective: To engage in a maths based ICT game for upto 5 minutes
Learning Objective: To engage in a maths based ICT game for upto 5 minutes
Learning Objective: To engage in a maths based ICT game for upto 5 minutes
Learning Objective: To follow a visual schedule to engage in some leaf and bark rubbing
Learning Objective: To follow a visual schedule to engage in some leaf and bark rubbing
Learning Objective: To engage in a maths based ICT game for upto 5 minutes
Learning Objective: To engage in a maths based ICT game for upto 5 minutes
Learning Objective: To follow a visual schedule to engage in some leaf and bark rubbing
Learning Objective: To follow a visual schedule to engage in some leaf and bark rubbing
Learning Objective: To independently mark make during a write dance session
Learning Objective: To independently mark make during a write dance session
Learning Objective: To comment on what I can see in the pictures of a book using symbols
Learning Objective: To comment on what I can see in the pictures of a book using symbols
Learning Objective: To engage in a functional job with a peer.
Learning Objective: To engage in a functional job with a peer.
Learning Objective: To complete a simple 6 piece puzzle with independence
Learning Objective: To complete a simple 6 piece puzzle with independence
Learning Objective: To sit at the table with my peers at lunchtime and eat my lunch appropriately
Learning Objective: To sit at the table with my peers at lunchtime and eat my lunch appropriately
Learning Objective: To engage in a small group activity and share resourses with my peers
Learning Objective: To engage in a small group activity and share resourses with my peers
Learning Objective: To follow verbal instructions to complete a functional job
Learning Objective: To follow verbal instructions to complete a functional job
Learning Objective: To complete an alphabet puzzle with independence
Learning Objective: To follow a 3 step visual to decorate a star of David Biscuit during RE
Learning Objective: To explore the 3 primary colours and investigate what other colours can be made
Learning Objective: To engage in looking at a weather book and explain to adults what the pictures represent
Learning Objective: To have a basic understanding of Judaism and its symbols
Learning Objective: To purposefully mark make in sensory media during write dance
Learning Objective: To show increasing control over an object
Learning Objective: To show increasing control over an object
Learning Objective: I can sort circles, triangles and squares when the colours and sizes are different following VP
Learning Objective: I can sort circles, triangles and squares when the colours and sizes are different following VP
Learning Objective: I will use a chatting sheet consistently to make requests at morning snack shop with verbal prompt
Learning Objective: I will use a chatting sheet consistently to make requests at morning snack shop with verbal prompt
Learning Objective: I will be able to confidently order items by length using manipulatives and answer a variety of questions relating to length with VP
Learning Objective: I will be able to confidently order items by length using manipulatives and answer a variety of questions relating to length with VP
Learning Objective: I can engage in explorative play of my own choosing
Learning Objective: I can engage in explorative play of my own choosing
Learning Objective: I can engage in explorative play with a peer
Learning Objective: I can engage in explorative play with a peer
Learning Objective: I can sit and share a short story with an adult for up to 5 minutes
Learning Objective: I can sit and share a short story with an adult for up to 5 minutes
Learning Objective: I can sit and engage in a picture book with independence for up to 5 minutes
Learning Objective: I can sit and engage in a picture book with independence for up to 5 minutes
Learning Objective: I can sit and share a short story with an adult for up to 5 minutes
Learning Objective: I can sit and share a short story with an adult for up to 5 minutes
Learning Objective: I can choose resources and activities to engage with support
Learning Objective: I can choose resources and activities to engage with support
Learning Objective: I can explore the forest school area with some independence
Learning Objective: I can explore the forest school area with some independence
Learning Objective: I can choose resources and activities to engage with support
Learning Objective: I can choose resources and activities to engage with support
Module 3
Glacier class have enjoying learning about the Nativity and all joined in well in our sensory Nativity story. They loved dressing up as the characters in the story! We have also been exploring topical melting activities in science. The students all enjoyed making their baking soda snowmen and then dissolving them using vinegar to cause a fizzy melting reaction. They were fascinated by the results.
Learning Objective: To explore winter themed melting science experiments
Learning Objective: To explore winter themed melting science experiments
Learning Objective: To explore winter themed melting science experiments
Learning Objective: To explore winter themed melting science experiments
Learning Objective: To explore winter themed melting science experiments
Learning Objective: To explore winter themed melting science experiments
Learning Objective: To engage in the nativity sensory story and explore the props appropriately
Learning Objective: To engage in the nativity sensory story and explore the props appropriately
Learning Objective: To engage in the nativity sensory story and explore the props appropriately
Learning Objective: To engage in the nativity sensory story and explore the props appropriately
Learning Objective: To engage in the nativity sensory story and explore the props appropriately
Learning Objective: To engage in the nativity sensory story and explore the props appropriately
This week in Glacier class, the students have been exploring and comparing 2D and 3D shapes and matching them to corresponding symbols. We have been investigating length and identifying differences. Good fun was had by all in our last swimming session of the term!
This week Glacier class have been getting into the spirit of christmas by making christmas cakes, salt dough decorations and a hand print christmas tree to decorate the class with. During history we learned all about Big Ben and created our own Big Ben clock faces on biscuits and enjoyed playing a time matching game with our peers.
This week Glacier Class have been working on their self help skills and we have been promoting independence in putting on their own coats. They have also engaged in some fantastic turn taking and sharing activities with both their peers and adults.
Glacier class have demonstrated some fantastic teamwork this week during our soft play session. The boys worked very well together to create a castle! During Science this week, we looked at changes in materials and their properties. The class enjoyed this activity and were very engaged in a variety of sensory explorations.
Glacier class have been learning about Remembrance day this week and engaging in some sensory activities to mark the occasion. We have also participated in World Nursery Rhyme Week and have had lots of fun exploring different nursery rhymes and related activities.
Glacier Class have enjoyed their first week back at school. They enjoyed creating firework pictures with a variety of tools and produced some great paintings! The students have also embraced the new class breakfast shop and are using communication chatting sheets to choose the breakfast they want and are exchanging money for their food.
Glacier class really enjoyed their first forest school sessions this week. They were able to explore a range of natural materials, have an outdoor picnic with hot chocolate heated up on the fire, enjoy a relaxing sway in the hammocks and climb a tree! Good fun was had by all!
Module 2
Glacier class have been working hard in their PE lessons and enjoying exploring the balls and discovering different ways of movement with them independently or with a peer.
Glacier class have been exploring a variety of stories in different forms. We have been enjoying some quiet reading time in the book corner and participating in larger group sensory stories where we share and explore the props with our friends and join in with call and repeat lines of the story.
We have been enjoying our Horticulture lessons this term and have been busy following a visual schedule to plant a variety of seeds to observe whilst they grow in class.
Glacier class have been sharing resources and equipment well together and have really been enjoying our new lunchtime routine and all sitting together at the lunch table. It is proving a very social time of the day.
Glacier class have been excited for the 'Bake Off' cooking sessions this term. This week we made Banana bread and the students were all very engaged in exploring ingredients and following steps on a visual recipe. They turned out well and were very tasty.
Glacier class have been working hard on their reading and writing targets. We have been reading new and exciting books, practicing our letter formation and recapping on our phonic sounds.
Glacier class have been exploring numicon to identify varying amounts and their corresponding numerals. We have also been looking at shapes and investigating their properties.
Glacier class have been exploring Postmodernism art and have created some fantastic collages of their own using a variety of different materials and colors.
During RE this week, we have been learning about Rosh Hashanah which is the celebration of the Jewish New Year. We have been creating some fantastic apple prints and making Jewish New Year cards for our families.
During our science lessons, we have been exploring different states of matter. This week the students were investigating ice and observing the changes as it melts.
Module 1
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