Welcome to Willow
Teacher
Iwona Litwiniec
| Spring Term 1 24/25 | Curriculum Information for parents | |
|---|---|---|
| Subject | Profile | Learning at home |
| Mathematics and Problem Solving White Rose Maths/Problem Solving: Shape | This Spring term our topic is Shape. We will be looking at both 2D and 3D shapes exploring their properties and recognising them in the environment. | 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/ Look out for 2D and 3D shapes in the environment when out shopping etc. Explore shapes through playdough and when cooking. |
| Preparation for Adult Life (PfAL) Housework and independence skills Cooking | We will be cooking and baking using safely kitchen tools and equipment. We will access different venues in our local area (parks and shops). We will be doing different housework jobs: cooking, washing up, hoovering, dusting, moping etc. We will be 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: Space | In English this term our topic is Space. We will be writing descriptive paragraphs about factual pictures using Colourful Semantics to help structure sentences. We will enjoy reading Space themed fictional books each week. We will create our own Space themed short stories by creating our own characters and settings. 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. | Try to incorporate your child’s PLGs in daily activities. |
| PSHE and Citizenship Communication | 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. | Practise signing at home through singing and play. |
| Expression and Creativity | This term as a part of expression and creativity, we will be focusing on shades; exploring colours and painting. | Try sensory or experimental painting at home. Have fun mixing colours and creating new ones. |