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WELCOME TO APPLE CLASS

Apple is a very happy class of 9 EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) learners whose learning activities are delivered through a multi-sensory approach. Our EYFS curriculum is shaped by seven important and inter-connected areas of learning. The seven areas of learning are split up into three prime areas (Communication and Language, Physical Development and Personal, Social and Emotional Development) and four specific areas (Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World and Expressive Arts and Design). The children engage in rich learning opportunities across all seven areas, with the 3 Prime areas underpinning all learning.

The children’s learning is supported through a variety of creative, sensory, stimulating experiences including Attention Autism, sensory stories and Intensive Interaction. To promote and support the children’s communication skills, we adopt a total communication approach in the classroom. 

The Apple team are Andrea, Alex (Fri PM), Julie, Natasha, Kim and Dawn.

This half-term our learners are looking forward to exploring the theme 'Colours' through engaging learning activities which offer opportunities to practice and develop the children's play and independent exploration. Adults will ‘scaffold’ the pupils' learning by offering guidance and encouragement, therefore enabling the children to develop and master new skills .

  

RHINO READING IN APPLE CLASS

Reading in Apple class involves practising early reading skills through sharing and enjoying stories and books together. This promotes the children’s imagination, their curiosity for the world they live in, supports their communication skills and is great fun! Our focus texts this half-term are 'Elmer' by David McKee  and 'Rain Before Rainbows' by Smriti Halls . We are sure that these texts will inspire a wealth of sensory experiences, role play, creative mark making and artwork. Further, the children will have opportunities to apply and practise their early reading skills through all areas of the curriculum.

In addition, we have sessions planned for 

  • The Lightroom on Wednesday mornings
  • The Magic Carpet/Immersive Room on Monday mornings
  • The Learning Kitchen on Thursday mornings

Please see our class timetable for more information.

In Apple Class, we enjoy capturing evidence of our learning through Evisense. Please check your child’s page to see what we have been doing!

 

 

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