The Learning Support and Autism Specific Centres have had a very busy week, both inside and outside their classrooms. The boys and girls have been working very hard developing their Literacy and Numeracy skills through their individualised programmes of work. Across our LSC and ASC rooms we use a multi-sensory approach when learning new concepts which involves both practical and written activities. Each child receives the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding using methods that best suit their individual learning styles. ⭐️🐝
📚📝 In Literacy, LSC 1 have been taking part in lots of learning through play, both inside and outside, where they have been developing various skills including holding a pencil and mark making, recognising letter sounds, and reading books for enjoyment with their buddies.
LSC 2 have been developing their letter recognition skills, practising their Jolly Phonics sounds and identifying initial sounds.
LSC 3 have been working on letter recognition, alphabetical order, and recognising and reading high frequency words.
ASC 1 have been practising their focused reading, reinforcing Phonics knowledge and practising handwriting, and developing an understanding of the importance of capital letters, full stops and finger spaces.
ASC 2 have been learning to order words alphabetically, developing their reading comprehension skills and have been visiting the KS2 library to become familiar with a range of fiction and non-fiction books.
🔢➕ In Numeracy, LSC 1 have been ordering numbers practically, touch counting and developing number formation skills.
LSC 2 have been sorting objects by colour and size, ordering numbers, and counting and making sets of objects.
LSC 3 have been working on adding one and two digit numbers, ordering numbers and understanding the value of numbers.
ASC 1 have been learning about the value of numbers to 20, developing an understanding of the concept of subtraction, and taking part in lots of practical learning.
ASC 2 have been working on their addition skills using practical materials, carrying out challenges involving odd and even numbers, and using the Clevertouch board to complete interactive number activities.
🙏⛪️ As part of our Grow in Love programme the children have been practising how to make the sign of the cross and are saying their daily prayers. The Foundation Stage children have been listening to and becoming familiar with the ‘Hail Mary’ while the Key Stage 1 and 2 children are practising their prayers daily.
🎨💻🎵 Every afternoon, the children take part in Activity Based Learning. This provides them with the opportunity to visit the other classrooms and teachers, and participate in carousel activities involving Art, STEM, ICT, and Meditation and Wellbeing. The children look forward to taking part in lots of fun and practical learning that helps to develop their understanding. It is also a great opportunity for them to develop their social skills with the boys and girls from the other LSC/ASC classes.
