CORONAVIRUS PRECAUTIONS

As with many areas of life currently, there are a few considerations to bear in mind while coronavirus restrictions are still in place.

Classes are 'bubbled', meaning, at first, at least, we will not be mixing with other classes, nor will many of our normal weekly activities be available. These include all swimming activities, all off-site activities, and soft play.

Children will remain in the classroom more than they usually would, including at dinner time, though we hope to reintegrate all typical activities as soon as possible.

Other important pieces of information are listed below:-

• The drop off time for children in South America is 8:50, and pick up is 3:00. Please stick to these times as closely as possible, to avoid mixing with parents and children from other bubbles.
• Attendance is mandatory. Parents and carers are expected to send their children to school unless they are ill.

• If your child, or a member of your household, shows any symptoms, they must not attend school and must isolate at home.

  Please take your child's temperature each morning and do not send them to school if it is 37.8 or above.

• Initially, there will be no swimming, soft play, assemblies or out of school trips. We hope to resume these soon.

• There will be hot school dinners available and they will be eaten in class.

• School uniforms are to be worn (though they no-longer need daily washing).
• Children should have their hands washed before coming to school in the morning. Regular hand washing will take place during the school day.
• In the event of a positive coronavirus test within our bubble, all children and staff will be sent home to self-isolate as per the government guidelines. If this happens I will phone you to consult on how you feel I could best help you support your child's learning from home, and provide whatever assistance I can (assuming of course it isn't me that tests positive, and I am well enough to do so). In the case that it is myself who is ill, another member of staff will get in touch to provide support and ideas, and consult on how we can help you from home.

At the moment, parents and carers are unable to come into our school building so any messages can be written in the children's orange "Home School Books." Please telephone school if you require any further information or want to speak  to a member of staff.

Welcome to Caiman Class

Caiman Class is an Autism Specific Class made up of 8 Key Stage 2 children. There are five members of staff, Andrew Mayson the class teacher, Annette (HLTA), Jo, Grace and Tanya (teaching Assistants).  

The children follow an adapted curriculum appropriate to their individual needs. We follow the TEACCH approach at regular intervals throughout the day. 

The school hours for Caiman class will be 8.50 am - 3.00 pm, we will remain in our class bubble throughout the school day with regular hand washing as part of our daily routine.

We will continue to take part in the 'Daily Mile' each day in the playground.

Our weekly PE session will be on Wednesday's, please send in PE kits with children when they return back to school.

Unfortunately we will be unable to take part in swimming sessions until further notice, we will keep you updated on the situation as much as we can.

Our Summer term topic is 'Journeys'

Literacy - The Gruffalo

                  The Train Ride

                   Rosie's Walk

                   Jack and the Flum Flum Tree

                   On the way home

Science - Transport

History - History of transport

Art - Collage

D&T - vehicles

Geography - Transport

RE - Baptism

Music - Going Places

PHSE - Healthy and Active Lives

14.4.21 In literacy we have been reading the Gruffalo story. We made a gruffalo crumble using a recipe and cookery equipment. We had lots of fun and it was delicious!! 

Our Spring term topic is 'Extreme Earth'

Literacy - The Wind Blew

                 The Girl the Bear and the Magic Shoes

                 Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain

                 Underpants Thunderpants

                 A Sunny Day

Science - Seaside

History - Where have I, my parents and grandparents been on holiday?

Art - Sculpture

D&T - Rainmakers

Geography - Weather

RE - Easter

Music - Moving Patterns

PHSE - Road Safety

Lockdown 3

During the current lockdown situation, if you have any questions or queries please contact me using the following email address:

andrew.mayson@springwellschool.co.uk

Also please could you send feedback and photographs of the work you have been doing.

Remote Learning:

Hello Caimans, we hope you enjoyed your week off !!

This week we will begin our new story (we are very excited to explore this new story)... 'The Girl, the Bear and the Magic Shoes' by Julia Donaldson, here is a power point of the story.

25.1.2021

Monday (25.1.2021): 

Literacy: 

Last week we began reading the story 'Bringing the Rain from Kapiti Plain',  use the powerpoint below to read and explore the story or watch the youtube video.

Blue Group: After listening to the story can you name all of the animals that appeared in the story. then 

                   can you write a list of each  animal and draw a picture.

Red Group: After listening to the story can you name all of the animals that appeared in the story. then 

                   can you draw a picture for each animal and then ask an adult to write a label for each animal

                   for you to copy.

Green Group: After listening to the story can you name all of the animals that appeared in the story. then 

                   can you draw a picture a picture for each animal.

Maths: 

We begin each maths lesson with a warm up...    here is one of our favourites.

Red Group: In class we have been working on adding 2 numbers together practically using objects. Can you use the number cards in your pack and select 2 numbers and write them down to create a sum e.g. 2 + 4 =, then use objects to represent each number then count altogether.

Then can you repeat this using different numbers as many times as you can.

Green Group: In class we have been working on counting out objects. Can you use the number cards in your work pack and select a card then and say the number and then find the same amount of objects.

Then repeat using different cards.

Art (Sculpture):

For this weeks lesson you will need to use your playdough again, (if you need to make some more use the recipe from last week)

This week we are going to think about making sausages -

Can you make a sausage shape from clay – first by making a ball, and then, by applying hand pressure, alter its shape to a sausage, but do not make it too thin. 

Can you make a ball of playdough and then alter its shape to a sausage, but do not make it too thin.  Then can you half what you have made and to continue rolling one half of it between your hands to make thin strings.

How long can you make a string before it breaks? (Expect some to break easily).

Now can you use the strings to make a coil pot.

Communication Group:

Each week in our communication group we have been developing our communication skills through the use of Makaton.  In your home learning pack you have copies of the rhymes 'Dingle Dangle Scarecrow' and '5 Little Ducks'. Can you practise these rhymes.

Then can you watch and join in with these videos...

Literacy:

This week we have begun reading and exploring the story 'Bringing the Rain to Kapititi Plain',  watch the youtube video from Mondays lesson...

Blue Group: Can you draw a picture of the scene (above) from the story and think of a sentence for the picture and write it underneath. Begin to think about using a capital letter at the beginning of the sentence and a full stop at the end.

Red Group: Can you draw a picture of the scene (above) from the story and think of a sentence for the picture and and ask an adult to write it down and then try and copy it.

Green Group: Can you draw a picture of the scene (above) from the story and think of a sentence for the picture and ask an adult to write some words about it.

Maths: 

We begin each maths lesson with a warm up...    here is one of our favourites.

Yoga Break: 

Each day we take part in yoga after lunch - Here is a video to join in with...

Computing: 

We are going to continue our skills from last term. Can you use the art package below to draw and create some pictures and practise changing colours.

PSHE:

This term we are learning about Road Safety. Can you watch some of the following videos and then you could go on a walk around your local area to practise what you have learnt...

Wednesday (27.1.2021): 

Literacy: 

This week we are reading and exploring the story 'Bringing the Rain from Kapiti Plain',  use the powerpoint below to read and explore the story or watch the youtube video.

Maths: 

We begin each maths lesson with a warm up...    can you join in with the warm up from Tuesday.

Blue Group: Can you begin by exploring this power point ...

Can you explore the activity - Bon-go go go! on Education city (this can be found in the homework section)

After you have explored the activity on Education City can you select a number card and then clap, tap or jump the same amount. Can you repeat this using different numbers.

PE:

Our PE this term will be focused around the outdoors, we understand the weather is very cold this time of year, but if you want to you could take part in some outdoor activities such as going for a walk, playing in the garden etc...

If you feel it is too cold to go outside, here are some take exercise videos to take part in...

History:

In history we have been thinking about holidays, this week we are going to be thinking about camping holidays.

Can you begin by watching this short video...

Thursday (28/1/21):

Reading: 

Can you practice reading your book in your work pack and share it with an adult.

Phonics and handwriting:

Blue Group: Exploring the sounds 'ch' & 'ng', first can you watch the videos below, then can you write down a list of words that begin with the sound 'ch' and end with the sound 'ng'...

Maths:

Last week  we looked at the words big, small, biggest, smallest, bigger, smaller...

Can you begin by listening to this song...

Geography:

We are going to continue to explore the weather, this week we will be exploring 'wind'.

To begin can you Watch these videos...

DT:

This week we will continue to explore rainmakers and the sounds they make, begin by listen to the sound of the rain on this videoclip...

After listening to the sound recording of the rain, begin to suggest materials that could be used to match the sound of the rain – create map of ideas such as (buttons, rice, lentils, sequins, chick peas). 

Now can you investigate materials to be used in their rainmakers.  To test each material you could place it in an empty plastic bottle and turn it upside down slowly and listen to the sound.

When testing the materials can you complete a simple tick sheet to record whether it makes a good sound or not.

Friday (29/1/21):

Science: Under the Sea

Last week in Science we began to explore what lives under the sea, can yo begin by exploring these powerpoints...

After you have explored the power point can you create a picture of an underwater scene, think about all the different things you can add to your picture.

If you need some more ideas for your picture you could always watch Finding Nemo !!!

Reading: 

Can you practice reading your book in your work pack and share it with an adult.

Then can you explore the reading activities that have been added to education city. and watch and explore the videos below...

18.1.2021

Monday (18.1.2021): 

Literacy: 

Last week we began reading the story 'The Wind Blew',  use the powerpoint below to read and explore the story or watch the youtube video.

Maths: 

We begin each maths lesson with a warm up...    here is one of our favourites.

Red Group: number sequences - using your number cards, can you select a number and write it down. then can you continue the number sequence and write numbers up to 20.

Green Group: number sequences - using your number cards 1-5, can you select a number and write it down. then can you continue the number sequence and write numbers up to 10.

Art (Sculpture):

For this weeks lesson you will need to use your playdough again, (if you need to make some more use the recipe from last week)

This week we are going to think about statues - can you make a ball from the playdough by rolling it between the palms of your hands (you can ask an adult to help). can you try changing its shape by pulling, prodding with your finger and bending.

Here are some pictures of the famous easter island statues... Can you talk about there facial features.

Can you make a ball again using your playdough, can you use your ball to make a shape that is not flat, can you elongate it, can you poke holes in to it, can you scratch on to its surface.

Can you make a 3D model that stands up?

Communication Group:

Each week in our communication group we have been developing our communication skills through the use of Makaton.  In your home learning pack you have copies of the rhymes 'Dingle Dangle Scarecrow' and '5 Little Ducks'. Can you practise these rhymes.

Then can you watch and join in with these videos...

Literacy: 

Last week we began reading the story 'The Wind Blew',  use the powerpoint from monday to read and explore the story or watch the youtube video.

After reading the story can you use the sheet below to follow the instructions to make a kite.

Maths:

Begin by using the 'Let's get fit - Count to 100'

11.1.2021

Monday (11.1.2021): 

Literacy: Last week we began reading the story 'The Wind Blew',  use the powerpoint below to read and explore the story or watch the youtube video.

Maths: 

We begin each maths lesson with a warm up...    here is one of our favourites.

Blue Group: In class we have been working on addition of 2 numbers up to 10. We have been counting on from the first number using objects (this could be anything). Can you copy the sums then find the answers by counting on using the objects.

Red Group: In class we have been working on adding 2 numbers together practically using objects. Can you use the number cards in your pack and select 2 numbers and write them down to create a sum e.g. 2 + 4 =, then use objects to represent each number then count altogether.

Then can you repeat this using different numbers as many times as you can.

Green Group: In class we have been working on counting out objects. Can you use the number cards in your work pack and select a card then and say the number and then find the same amount of objects.

Then repeat using different cards.

For this weeks lesson you will need to use your playdough again, (if you need to make some more use the recipe from last week)

This week we are going to think about faces - can you roll out the playdough onto a modelling board or table and make it into the shape of a face.  Can you think and talk about facial features and look at drawings/photographs of faces.  Using various coloured playdough create a Picasso inspired face, adding additional pieces to the face.

Geography (Weather): 

This week we will be exploring the rain...

Begin by watching the story 'A Rainy Day'...

Then can you explore this video clip - 

Literacy:

 Today we will read the story 'The Wind Blew' again,  use the powerpoint below to read and explore the story or watch the youtube video.

Learning Objective: To fill in the missing word from sentences from the story.

In your work pack you will see the sheet below, complete the sheet by filling in the missing words

Blue Group: Can you read the sentence and then fill in the missing word using the pictures to help you, if you do not know how write any of the words, try and sound it out with the help of an adult.

Red Group: Can you read the sentence with support if necessary and then fill in the missing words using the pictures to help you. Can you tell an adult the word and they will write it down for you and you can copy it or overwrite it.

Green Group: Can you read the sentence with support if necessary and then fill in the missing words using the pictures to help you. Can you tell an adult the word and they will write it down for you and you can overwrite it.

Maths:

Begin by using the warm up from Monday...

Blue Group: Can you follow this lesson

Yoga Break: 

Each day we take part in yoga after lunch - Here is a video to join in with...

Computing: 

We are going to continue our skills from last term. Can you use the art package below to draw and create some pictures and practise changing colours.

PSHE:

This term we are going learn about Road Safety. Can you watch some of the following videos and then you could go on a walk around your local area to practise what you have learnt...

Wednesday (13.1.2021): 

To start the day use the 'days of the week' song and 'How's the Weather' song from Tuesday.

Literacy: 

Today we will read the story 'The Wind Blew' again,  use the powerpoint from Tuesday to read and explore the story or watch the youtube video.

Learning Objective: To fill in the missing word from sentences from the story.

To follow on from yesterday we are going to continue to fill in missing words from the story. 

Blue Group: Can you write out the sentences and then fill in the missing words using the pictures to help you, if you do not know how write any of the words, try and sound it out with the help of an adult.

Red Group: Can you copy out the sentences with support if necessary and then fill in the missing words using the pictures to help you. Can you tell an adult the word and they will write it down for you and you can copy it or overwrite it.

Green Group: Can you overwrite the sentences with support if necessary, once they have been written by an adult and then fill in the missing words using the pictures to help you. Can you tell an adult the word and they will write it down for you and you can overwrite it.

PE:

Our PE this term will be focused around the outdoors, we understand the weather is very cold this time of year, but if you take part in some outdoor activities such as going for a walk, playing in the garden etc...

If you feel it is too cold to go outside, here are some take exercise videos to take part in...

Yoga Time:

Each day we take part in yoga after lunch - Here is a video to join in with...

Maths: 

Begin by using the warm up from Monday...

Blue Group: Learning Objective: To explore number bonds to 10.

Begin by watching this video...

Red Group:  Learning Objective: To explore 1 more within 10.

Begin by watching this video...

Green Group: Learning objective: To count objects to 10.

Begin by watching this video...

Communication Group:

Each week in our communication group we have been developing our communication skills through the use of Makaton.  In your home learning pack you have copies of the rhymes 'Dingle Dangle Scarecrow' and '5 Little Ducks'. Can you practise these rhymes.

Then can you watch and join in with these videos...

Thursday (14.1.2021):

To start the day use the 'days of the week' song and 'How's the Weather' song from Tuesday.

Literacy: 

Today we will read the story 'The Wind Blew' again,  use the powerpoint from Tuesday to read and explore the story or watch the youtube video.

Blue Group: Learning Objective: To say some words that rhyme such as hat/bat/cat.

Can you use these words from the story and think of rhyming words for each word and write them down - hat, wig, flag . 

Then can you use these words to think of more rhyming words - cat, pot, dig, fun, pen.

Red Group: 

Learning Objective: To say a word that rhymes such as hat/cat.

Can you use these words from the story and think of 1 rhyming word for each word and write it

down with an adults support - hat, wig, flag . 

Then can you use these words to think of 1 or more rhyming words - cat, pot, dig, fun, pen.

Green Group: Can you read the story again and talk about what you can see on each page and name the objects and find named objects when asked by an adult e.g. can you find a house?, can you find the wig? etc...

Maths:

Begin by using the 'Let's Get Fit' warm up from Monday...

Blue Group: Learning Objective: To use ordinal number language 1st - 10th.

Begin by watching this video...

Red Group: Learning Objective: To count objects reliably.

Can you watch this video...

Green Group: Learning objective: To order numbers to 6.

Can you watch this video...

Science:

This term our science theme is the 'Seashore  and Ocean'.

Here is a video to watch to learn more about the seaside...

After watching the video and exploring the powerpoint can you draw, paint or create a picture of the seaside.

During this topic we would usually visit the seaside, we understand that during the current lockdown restrictions, this may not be possible.

Design Technology:

This term in DT we will be exploring rainmakers, this week we will explore rain makers and rain sounds by watching some videos

Friday (15.1.2021):

Phonics:

Blue Group: Exploring the sounds 'sh' & 'th', first can you watch the video below, then can you write down a list of words that begin with these sounds.

Red Group: Exploring the sounds 'c' & 'r', first can you watch the video below, then can you make a list of words that begin with these sounds with an adult.

History:

In History we have begun to explore and learn about different types of holidays such as beach holidays, camping, caravan holidays, theme parks...

This week we are focusing on beach holidays and in particular beach holidays abroad.

Begin by watching this video...

After watching the video can you use the internet (with an adults help if necessary) and research and explore different beach holidays in the UK and abroad. 

Here are some questions for you to answer...

Where could you go on holiday?

How could you travel?

What could you do on holiday?

who would you go on holiday with you?

W/b: 4.1.2021

Wednesday: 

Maths - Learning Objective: To rote count to 20 or beyond.

Warm Up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TgLtF3PMOc  

Using the power point below can you say the number then count from that number up to 20 or further.

Can you use the power point again and this time write the number on the slide then continue writing number to as far as you can. Then try again with the other numbers on the power point.

After reading the story can you make a list of the objects from the story and write them down and draw a picture of each object.

Then can you think of some more objects that might be blown away by the wind and write them down and draw a picture for each object.

Thursday

Maths: Learning Objective: To identify, from a choice of two, which objects are heavy and which are                                                       light (even if the light item is bigger than the heavy item.

Watch and listen to the song: Heavy and Light -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUOQrXmfwDM

Explore the video clip ‘Heavy and Light’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKW_9buPxoA.

English: Here is a lesson to follow...

• https://classroom.thenational.academy/units/the-noisy-house-4bbb 

Art: We will be exploring printing using various objects such as lego, dried pasta (such as fusili), or any small toys etc...

Firstly you will need some playdough, if you don't have any here is a recipe to make some.

Demonstrate how to flatten the playdough with hands or a rolling pin.  Create a shape by cutting around a template such as a lid or 2D square shape. 

 Can you use different objects such as pasta shapes, Lego pieces, pen tops and small wooden hand tools how to indent the surfaces of the playdough. 

Can you make tiles with your playdough and decorate making patterns with the objects to print.

Friday:

Maths: add more and count on - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbpbrj6.

English: Use the powerpoint of the story 'The Wind Blew' from Wednesday, and talk about what is                          happening on each slide and begin to retell the story.

Geography: Watch the story 'Elmers Weather' - 

Phonics: Learn and practice the 'ss' sound! Help the wizards to make 'ss' words.                    

 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2yf4j/articles/zkbk92p

Important Dates:-

01.09.20 -Staff Training Day (School Closed)

02.09.20 - School open for all children

18.09.20 - School Photographs

25.09.20 - Genes for Jeans Day

22.10.20 - Children finish for half-term (Non-Uniform Day)

23.10.20 - Staff Training Day (School Closed)

02.11.20 - School Open - all children to return to school after half-term

18.11.20 - Parents Evening

18.12.20 - End of Term - Break up for Christmas

Communication Group Songs: Here are the links to some of the songs we have been practising and learning during our weekly communication group.