Welcome to Cedar

Teacher Grace Burton
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Welcome to Cedar Class

Cedar is a class of 11 active boys and girls aged 7 to 12, being supported by 6 staff. We use a total communication approach to communicate our needs, choices and feelings. Cedar covers an upper Key Stage 2 curriculum with focus on routines and consistently, this is important to help us reach our full potential. We use multi-sensory approaches to incorporate a variety of learning approaches in order to meet individual needs and help us learn.

Cedar class is working on reading, writing, number and communication along with developing our skills and knowledge in a range of foundation subjects and developing our personal, social and independence skills inside and outside of school.

We love to share our achievements throughout the day and celebrate during daily golden time.

Cedar timetable – Spring term 1 – 25/26

 

Curriculum Info: Spring Term 1 25/26
Strand and ProfileProfiles in ClassIdeas for home
Communication and LiteracyWe will be learning about the book ‘The Pirates Next Door’ – focussing on ‘Setting’, using ‘Talk 4 Writing’, an approach that teaches children the language and structure of stories and non-fiction writing through three stages: Imitation, Innovation, and Independent Application. We will continue to read 1:1 weekly with your child and our Library slot will stay on a Thursday.Play reading – encourage your child to play at reading before they can read words. Play reading games when you are on public transport or at the supermarket. Set up a regular time for reading – bedtime is excellent
Mathematics and Problem SolvingWe are currently reinforcing number in order to build competency. We are now working on one-to-one correspondence, where children check if, for example, there are enough presents for everyone to have one each. We will be exposed to situations where there are too many, not enough or just the right amount. Children are encouraged to move physical objects or draw lines between pictorial representations to support them in matching.All demonstrating 1:1 correspondence. Try counting out plates for dinner. How many seats do we need in the car? Count as your fingers go into gloves. How far can you go up to? Try starting from a number bigger than 1.
Personal DevelopmentTo develop our personal independence and positive self-esteem through a range of theory based and practical activities. To develop a sense of self, and begin to understand what makes us unique. Consider how to judge whether feelings and behaviours are appropriate and proportionate, the benefits of physical exercise, simple self-care techniques, and how to seek support.Please feel free to communicate freely if there are any elements of PSHE that we can support your child with in school and at home which aims to ensure knowledge, skills and understanding to lead confident, healthy and independent lives
Physical DevelopmentWe will be developing our skills of following trails and problem solving during our weekly trips, where we will focus on Outdoor Adventurous activities. We will visit different local parks to support our gross motor skills, coordination and ability to problem solve.Spend time at your local parks and leisure centres; try something new like GO Ape or Bewilderwood. Go and explore the local woods or beach.
ScienceWe will be using all of our senses to explore a variety of materials for squishiness, bendiness, twistability and stretchiness using a variety of sensory experiences. We will explore a range of changes when materials are heated, cooled or made wet and think about what has made it change. We will explore some of the ways materials can change when mixed and whether these changes are reversible.Make some food items at home, e.g. jelly; watch how liquid turns to a solid once cooled. Freeze some items within water and explore extracting them. How can we get them out?
MFLIn MFL, we will be finding out things about Germany. We will be making our own snacks using ingredients from Germany. Our focus is to follow a simple recipe to make our own snack to share as a group. Try different foods related to Germany. Make a snack together using ingredients related to Germany and enjoy listening to German music.
REWe will be having an RE Day to explore Buddhism. During the day, we will learn about Buddhist beliefs and practices, and explore how Buddhist culture may be different from the values and beliefs of other people.Practise some relaxation and meditation. Listen and make sounds like used in meditation. Create a peaceful area at home to practise mindfulness.
Art Our topic here is Birds. We will explore sensory activities to develop our awareness of birds in our local community and worldwide. We will explore the artwork of Robert Gilmore. We will make images of birds using a variety of media, create a block print of a chosen bird and use a range of materials to create printing blocks.Visit Cley Spy. Here are some Tuff tray ideas: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/bird-themed-sensory-bin--247909154473237387/
MusicWe will be finding out about music related to Ghosts and Ghouls. We will be listening to different music and songs and making our own music using instruments and sound effects. We will be working together to think of moves and sequences to move to the music. Listen to music related to ghosts and ghouls. Watch a movie together like the Adams family, Funny bones or Ghostbuster.
Humanities We will look at ways we can improve areas around school. We will be discussing what we could do to make areas tidy and make our spaces a nicer place to enjoy. We will be using different litter picking tools to tidy up and make our playground a smarter place to play. Discuss about how we can work together to tidy up at home. Discuss about what we can do with litter, and how we can recycle things to be used again.