Welcome to Willow
Teacher
Iwona Litwiniec
| Spring Term 2 24/25 | Curriculum Information for parents | |
|---|---|---|
| Subject | Profile | Learning at home |
| Mathematics and Problem Solving White Rose Maths/Measure, Estimate, Compare | We will be measuring ingredients for cooking using different tools: scales, spoons, cups. We will measure and compare our heights and weights, sizes of our shoes and jumpers. We will attempt to create charts to present our results. | Try to access free websites to practise maths skills: https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/fun-games www.topmarks.co.uk www.twinkl.co.uk https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ |
| Preparation for Adult Life (PfAL) Housework, independence skills, looking after yourself, Cooking | We will be cooking and baking safely using kitchen tools and equipment. We will access different venues in our local area (parks, swimming pool). We will be doing different housework jobs: cooking, washing up, hoovering, dusting, moping etc. We will continue working at The Patch, following instructions to carry out gardening tasks in a safe manner. | Have a go at cooking and baking safely using kitchen tools and measuring equipment, scales or cups. Have fun in the kitchen together! Try to involve your child in housework at home - make it fun and attractive. Work together, plant and look after your plants, use the tools safely. |
| Communication and Literacy Our World | In English this term our topic is Our World. We will be practising our pencil control activities, using symbols, handwriting or typing descriptive words pictures. Some students will continue using Colourful Semantics to help structure sentences. We will enjoy reading different books and using Story Sacks to continue our passion and curiosity about reading and books. We will also continue our 1:1 reading focusing on reading for pleasure. | Try to read/look at/ browse through the books every night before bedtime. Can you make it into a routine? |
| Understanding the World Visits to National Trust places Walks to the local community TITAN Travel Training | We will visit different parks in our local area, to access outdoor learning, practise our independence and communication skills. TITAN Travel Training: TITAN (Travel Independence Training across Norfolk) offers young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support to help them to become confident independent travellers. Pupils in Willow Class will be following this course in order to promote independence and their confidence in navigating public transport. The first module we will cover is Pedestrian skills. | Look at books about your local area, if you can go for a walk to the park, access your local library or visit a museum. Practise safe road crossing when out and about. Walk around where you live. |
| Physical and Personal Development Therapy Centre PLGs | Pupils will be accessing the Sensory Enrichment room in the Therapy Centre to meet their outcomes for sensory needs. They will actively participate in their personal therapy programmes: physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, rebound and working on their Personal Learning Goals (PLGs). We will practise our Special Yoga with trained yoga practitioner. We will continue learning/practising riding on bikes/trikes. | Try to incorporate your child’s PLGs in daily activities. Have you tried cycling? Trampolining? Bouncing on peanut ball? Go and have fun together on the playground |
| PSHE and Citizenship Communication Diversity | Taking part in weekly Signalong sessions with Signalong tutor (Iwona Litwiniec), attending trips and accessing local community. Using Zones of Regulations to express feelings and emotions. Learning that we are all different but we are all special. | Practise signing at home through singing and play. Talking about times when we can be happy or sad. What can we do when we feel sad? Have a go learning a song: We are all special. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhsGJXzEfsM |
| Expression and Creativity Tints and Shades | This term as a part of expression and creativity, we will be learning about colours, mixing them and creating a colour wheel. | Have fun mixing colours and creating new ones. Enjoy your child’s creativity. |