Phase 2 Enrichment

In Phase 2, we believe in fostering a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom curriculum. Our enrichment programs provide engaging and stimulating activities tailored to each student's unique interests and strengths.

These experiences help our students develop critical thinking, creativity, social skills, and independence. They can explore art, music, technology, physical education, and more, all in a supportive and inclusive environment at Milestone and in the wider community.

Enrichment empowers our students to reach their full potential and become well-rounded individuals.

Introducing Phase 2's Reading Mascots

Get ready for a new reading adventure, families! From September, our wonderful Phase 2 reading mascots will be coming home with your children to share the joy of reading. These special friends are excited to snuggle up and enjoy a story with your child each week. We kindly ask that you keep the mascot for one week, and then return it to school so another pupil can experience the fun. Please share photos of your child and their reading mascot enjoying a story at home by uploading them to Evidence for Learning – we can't wait to see all the reading adventures!

Bike Ability

Pupils at M@LAD have been enjoying their Bike Ability sessions, gaining valuable skills and confidence as they learn to cycle safely. These lessons are helping our students become more independent, active, and aware of how to stay safe on the roads.

Phase 2 Inquiry Morning: A Celebration of 'The Wonderful World of Storytelling'.

Our Phase 2 Inquiry Morning was a vibrant journey into the world of storytelling, where pupils delved into their favourite books through role play, sensory exploration, and creative thinking.

Each class brought a beloved story to life with engaging activities—from exploring emotions with The Colour Monster to stepping into Peter Rabbit’s world with Mr. McGregor’s garden play. The Gruffalo Café invited role play fun, while Stick Man inspired mark-making with sticks and herb-scented playdough. Children compared sizes with Goldilocks and the Three Bears, matched animals to symbols with Monkey Puzzle, and practiced early phonics through animal sounds. The Very Hungry Caterpillar made counting hands-on, We’re Going on an Egg Hunt captured the excitement of traditional Easter activities, and We’re Going on a Bear Hunt brought the story to life with a sensory adventure through "swishy swashy" grass, "squelchy" mud, and a cave encounter!

It was a joy-filled morning, made even more special by the presence of some of our wonderful parents. See pictures below of the wonderfully creative activities that pupils were provided with!

The Colour Monster

Focus: Emotional Understanding & Classification

Monkey Puzzle

Focus: Reading & Pre-Phonics

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Focus: Size

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Focus: Number and Sequencing

Stickman

Focus: Fine Motor Skills

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Focus: Sequencing

We're Going on an Egg Hunt

Focus: Fine Motor, Reading and Counting

Peter Rabbit

Focus: Fine Motor Skills

The Gruffalo

Focus: Reading and Communication

The Gruffalo Cafe

Focus: Communication

World Book Day

Phase 2 had an amazing time celebrating World Book Day as they stepped into the magical world of Willy Wonka! From playdough making and giant bubbles to exciting Coke explosions and delicious chocolate making, the children were fully immersed in the fun. They also enjoyed storytelling and role play, bringing the story to life in a truly engaging way. It was a fantastic day filled with creativity, laughter, and a love for books!

Festive celebrations

Phase 2 has thoroughly enjoyed celebrating the festive season through a variety of engaging activities. The pupils' smiles and laughter were a testament to their enjoyment as they participated in visits from a pantomime and an immersive theater experience, class parties, and an inquiry morning filled with exciting winter-themed tuff trays. The celebrations continued with a festive Christmas lunch, making the season truly memorable for everyone.

National Nursery Rhyme Week

Phase 2 had an incredible time celebrating National Nursery Rhyme Week! The children immersed themselves in a range of sensory activities, from exploring themed props to enhance storytelling to engaging in interactive song sessions that brought their favorite rhymes to life. These hands-on experiences encouraged creativity, language development, and plenty of laughter. The week was filled with joyful singing, clapping, and imaginative play, recreating cherished memories while supporting early learning.

Children in Need

This week, we’ve also had a fantastic time celebrating Children in Need! The children enjoyed watching videos of Pudsey Bear helping others, sparking conversations about kindness and giving. We explored spots and circles through creative activities, inspiring curiosity and fun. Our yellow-themed sensory play engaged all five senses, with bright textures, exciting scents, and playful sounds bringing the experience to life. It’s been a wonderful week full of learning, laughter, and meaningful moments and supporting this amazing cause was a perfect end to the week.

Old Macdonald had a Farm

Exploring a farm tuff tray- finding their favourite animals, making animal noises and role playing 'On the Farm@.

1,2,3,4,5 Once I Caught a Fish Alive.

Catching fish using magnets - a fantastic hybrid activity where fine motor skills were worked on whilst also learning through science.

Listening to traditional rhymes

Exploring the many nursery rhyme books in the library and listening to familiar rhyming words.

Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes

Coast Class danced away to one of their favourite rhyming songs.

Incy Wincy Spider

Creating a spider's web for the spider and using fine motor skills to transfer rice around the web.

Five Little Ducks

Counting, recognising numbers and taking away one.

Module 1 Inquiry Afternoon

Phase 2 pupils recently enjoyed an exciting Autumn and Halloween-themed Inquiry Afternoon packed with creative and hands-on learning experiences.

They started by crafting beautiful autumnal wreaths, using vibrant leaves and natural materials gathered from outdoors to explore seasonal changes and express their creativity.

The day continued with a pumpkin-themed numeracy activity, where pupils practiced their counting skills and engaged in hands-on math activities, reinforcing their understanding of numbers in a fun, interactive way.

Through sensory activities, they explored different textures, feeling the rough, smooth, and spiky elements of autumn and related them to the text 'That's not my Hedgehog'.

Inspired by What's in the Witch’s Kitchen, pupils also got to mix their own "potions," experimenting with colors, ingredients, and measurements as they practiced their fine motor skills and used descriptive language to share their magical concoctions.

Show Racism the Red Card!

Everyone is different. There are differences that can be seen on the outside; you can be tall, someone else can be small. You can have a dark skin colour while someone else has a lighter skin colour. There are also many differences that can’t be seen from the outside. For example what you enjoy doing or who you might love. Besides differences, there are also many similarities between people: you can for example love the same sport, share the same religion or wear the same type of clothing. One important similarity between us all, is that most of us like to be accepted, loved and included just the way we are and that we find it upsetting to be excluded from things.

But how do you actually know what racism is and know who or what is racist? M@DPA has been learning about racism which has helped us to be aware of the issue and make sure we don't hurt anyone with our words or actions.

Students shared their outdoor learning experience with Betty, one of Milestone's Dog Mentors. Students showed her around the Forest School area and she joined in with some activities too! Students showed they were caring, principled risk-takers.

We have kindly been donated a hammock to support students' outdoor learning. Students have been working together to use and share the hammock; they have been safe, supportive communicators.

Students have been exploring the schools grounds, including our fabulous teepees and the Forest School area, experiencing the sights, sounds and textures the outdoors has to offer. They have been great risk takers, building dens and completing obstacle courses, and have been creative when using dough to make people, and pots and pans and guitars to make music. Students have also been fantastic communicators, sharing their sharing story books and practising their letter formation in different contexts.

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