Poplar have been busy learning in different environments in school and in the wider community. Developing our communication, interaction and maths skills.
Month: January 2023
Elm 1 take a trip
The pupils in Elm took a trip to Markets Street this week. They showed excellent listening skills and with support from adults, showed some awareness of the need to stay safe. The pupils walked up and down the street looking at the different shops. Some locals stopped to talk to them.
Learners looked at the pictures of Atherton in the past talking about them being in black and white. The pupils then had support to find the same part of Atherton and take a new picture. When each place was found, the pupils ticked it off the list.
The pupils then walked to Tesco where we followed a shopping list looking for fruits and vegetables that are orange in colour. The pupils were given cash to pay for their food. We looked at the number on the coins and notes. When back in school, the pupils helped create a tally of which fruits are most popular within the class.
Ash 1 are jumping for joy!
Today some Ash 1 children participated in their first in class Flexi-Bounce session. They all had a go as some different skills and had a play on the trampoline. Flexi-Bounce Therapy is a fantastic way to develop muscle tone and relaxation. Looks like great fun has been had by all!
Boxing For Better After School Club
Learners have enjoyed their first session of Boxing For Better, a new afterschool club which has begun to operate for KS2 pupils on a Wednesday afternoon until 4:30pm.
We want to be able to offer everybody the opportunity to take part in boxing training, and enjoy a positive experience from all of our programmes.
We are committed to listening to the needs of our participants and adapting our sessions so that they benefit as much as possible. We want to remove any barriers which stop people from realising their potential and aiming high.
We want to provide opportunities in areas other than just boxing so that we can unleash the maximum potential of our participants.
– Boxing For Better Mission Statement
Fine Motor Skills in Cedar 2
Cedar 2 have been working hard on their fine motor skills during our numeracy lessons. They had to sort shapes, colours and numbers during this activity.
Willow 2 at Music in Mind
Willow 2 are loving music in mind. John has wanted to get up and sing for weeks but has always felt so nervous. Today, John and Cohen got up and sang Shotgun which is a song we’ve also been learning in choir. What superstars!
Music in Mind is run by two experienced musicians, singers, qualified teacher and performers who are gaining popularity facilitating fully interactive and inclusive music sessions. Ian and Al visit us every week to deliver music sessions to learners in KS2 and put on a performance for the whole school once a term.
Ian Unsworth is an experienced guitar and Ukulele teacher with over 30 years experience. He currently teaches one to one at Wigan’s Music 90 music school. Al Hart is a qualified teacher and has researched the effects of music on the brain and nervous system using EEG Brain Wave monitoring hardware. Al is also an experienced performer, singer who can play a wide range of instruments.
Fir 2 Mark Making
The children in Fir 2 have taken a real interest in mark making this week. They have used mark making in play and phonics lessons, they have been exploring Fred’s swamp and making marks in lots of sensory materials to represent letter sounds.
Lots of messy learning fun!
It’s Raining it’s Pouring and we’re out Learning with Pine 2
This week the weather didn’t stop us getting out in Nature’s Den for our Forest School fun. The children had the opportunity to play in muddy puddles, make bird feeders and relax in the tree hammock.
There were lots of learning opportunities for the children: cooperation and teamwork, measuring, craft making and communication. Great job Pine 2!
Birch 2’s Fabulous Sensory Art
Birch 2’s Fabulous Sensory Art
Birch 2 have been exploring sensory art as part of their Art and Design lessons. This week they have been mark making using icing sugar and food colouring. They chose the colours they wanted and mixed it into the icing sugar, then they used their icing to mark make some beautiful pictures!
Poplar 1 Explorers
Learners in Poplar 1 this term have been enjoying visiting the Soft Play room at Howe Bridge Leisure Centre. Learners have been developing confidence accessing the different equipment. They have been learning to take turns and safely interact with fellow peers out within the community.
