Welcome to Shells

Teacher - Rowan Victoria Gotts
Photo of Victoria Gotts

Welcome to Shells!

We are a class of 6 energetic children and 6 adults who love to play!  We use total communication throughout the day and are learning how to express our needs and wishes.

We learn best through hands on experiences, including outside learning, finding out about food and sensory play.

We really enjoy the routine of our day,  and the individual sensory input that is so important to each of us.

Shells Symbol Timetable Summer 2 2025

Summer Term 2 24/25Topic: Dinosaurs
SessionClass Ideas
Communication & LiteracyOn a Monday morning we will be doing a Bag Book story called A Day at the Seaside in the sensory room. We will have a weekly session to work on Communication and Speech and Language Therapy goals. On a Friday we will visit the school library to enjoy a range of books and choose a new library book to take home.
Maths & Problem SolvingWe will be continuing to explore different mathematical schema through beach, town and woodland themed activities, joining with Seals class to share activities. We will also work on our cause and effect skills with the interactive screen, switches and iPads.
Personal DevelopmentWe will end our week with massage and relaxation. We will work on our social skills in the ball pool and classroom and in our joint sessions with Seals class.
Physical DevelopmentSome children will have physiotherapy programs to follow. Some children will have weekly hydrotherapy and/or rebound therapy. In our weekly PE session in the hall we will be having a go at Morris Dancing!
Understanding the WorldWe will continue to join with Seals class for exploration together, exploring sensory play and role play linked to towns, beach and woodland. We are also doing some Community Awareness, exploring some different places around school, the wider campus, a nearby park and woods.
Expression and CreativityIn the sensory room on a Thursday morning we will be listening to sea shanties and joining in with instruments and sounds recorded on a BigMack/button. On a Thursday afternoon we will be creating art related to the topic.
Ideas for home* You could visit and explore some places in your local area. Perhaps some woods, a beach or a building such as a library or shops. Encourage your child to look out the windows on car journeys and draw their attention to landmarks while out for a walk * You could take some photos or videos of places in your local area to look back at with your child * You could explore some small world play with a toy train set or toy cars and car mat * You could listen to music by the Sheringham Shantymen