Attention Autism is one of our favourite tools for learning in Oak class. The four stages of Attention Autism help us to focus our attention, build on our group focused attention, turn- taking, then shifting our attention and to be able to focus, shift and re-engaging our attention. Being able to focus and sustain our…
This half term Oak class are learning all about seasons in Science. We listened to a story all about the different seasons of the year. We spoke about how the weather changes depending on the season and activities we can do in the winter but not in the summer. Oak class enjoyed creating some art…
Oak class had a wonderful if a bit wet day at Beamish. To continue with our learning about transport through time we explored the old vehicles at Beamish. We went to the pit village first and learnt about the Coffee pot, Glitter and the Edward…
Oak class had an amazing day at the Locomotion museum. We learnt all about the different trains and how they have changed over time. We were told about all the different things trains used for such as; carrying coal, cattle and people. We even…
In Science we have been learning about materials and their properties. This week we enjoyed our recap activity where we spoke about which of the three little pig’s houses were the strongest against the big bad wolf. We then decided to investigate which of the pigs houses might be waterproof. We made a prediction and…
Oak class have settled into Croft brilliantly. We have worked hard in every lesson, learning the new routine and sharing with each other. In English our focus story is ‘The Naughty Bus’ by Jan and Jerry Oke. We can’t wait to find out about the adventures the naughty bus has. In Science this half term…
This term in Science Hazel and Oak class have been learning about rocks. Over the last few weeks we have completed some experiments to develop of knowledge on different types of rocks (igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic) and the different properties they have. We created igneous rocks by pouring warm melted chocolate over ice to represent…