28 Jun

Bakers and Builders in Beech

Beech class have had lots of fun learning about more “people who help us”.

Last week we explored ”bakers”. We’ve explored lots of flour, practiced counting “five currant buns”, and made bakers hats! In attention autism, Mrs Barrand also made pancakes and pretend pizzas. 

This week we…

21 Jun

Beech class sports week 2024

Beech class have had a very active week for sports week!

We went down to the sports court and had lots of fun running around, exploring the balance bikes, and playing with the parachute. We’ve also enjoyed our daily walks around the track and playing with our friends on the…

14 Jun

Doctors, Dentists and Paramedics in Beech

Beech class have had a lovely week learning about more “people who help us”. 

We had lots of fun exploring “doctors”. We dressed up as doctors, explored stethoscopes and doctors’ tools, and sang “polly had a dolly”.

To explore “dentists”, we practiced brushing big teeth, read a book…

6 Jun

Firefighters and police in Beech class

This half term, Beech class are exploring “people who help us”. 

We started the week by exploring firefighters. We sang “5 little firemen”, explored fire engines, and put out pretend fires with spray bottles. 

We also explored the police. We dressed up as policemen, completed jigsaw…

23 May

Beech class explore the zoo

As the finale to our “houses and homes” topic, this week we have explored zoo animals and their natural habitats.

First, we explored the artic. Mrs Barrand made magic snow and built an igloo for the polar bears.

Then, we explored the jungle. We explored had lots of fun exploring jungle…

17 May

Animal homes in Beech

This week in Beech class we have explored different animal homes.

First, we explored ducks and frogs in the pond. We painted lily pads, sang “5 little frogs” and “5 little ducks”, and explored blue sand. 

On Tuesday, we explored Mrs Hen’s nest. We had lots of fun exploring eggs; we…

2 May

Building and construction in Beech

This week we have been exploring building and construction!

We’ve explored building blocks, made houses out of recycled materials, and explored trucks and diggers. 

Some of us also dressed up as builders and explored tool toys.

Well done everyone!

26 Apr

And I’ll huff!… And I’ll puff!…

This week in Beech class we have continued exploring the story of the three little pigs.

We’ve rolled the pigs down a mud slide, painted hand print pigs, and used straws to huff, puff, and blow! We’ve also built brick houses and explored mud and straw trays.

On Thursday we enjoyed a lovely…

19 Apr

Three little pigs in Beech class

As part of our “houses and homes” topic, this week we have been exploring the three little pigs! 

In our Attention Autism sessions, Mrs Barrand has led us through the sensory story. She made the pigs’ houses from straw, sticks, and bricks, and then we huffed, puffed and blew them down! We’ve…

28 Mar

Beech class celebrate Easter

This week in Beech class we have been exploring lots of Easter activities!

We’ve matched coloured eggs together, painted Easter chicks, and decorated Easter eggs! 

Mrs Barrand demonstrated in Attention Autism how to make cornflake nest cakes. We then had a go ourselves and added mini eggs to…

22 Mar

Changes and growth in Beech class

This week in Beech class, we have enjoyed exploring our “changes and growth” topic. 

First, we focused on baby animals and matching them to their mummies.

On Tuesday, we played with the baby dolls. We gave them a bath, dressed them, and rocked them to sleep.

Next, we explored faces. We…

8 Mar

Jack and the Beanstalk in Beech

This week, Beech class have been exploring the story of Jack and the Beanstalk!

Throughout the week, Mrs Barrand has led us through a sensory story in our Attention Autism sessions. We’ve used wellies to make footprints up the beanstalk and dropped beans onto drums.

We’ve also enjoyed…