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 AM), Julie, Libby, Dawn and Hannah.
This half-term our learners are looking forward to exploring the theme 'Under the Sea' 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 'Clem and Crab' by Fiona Lumbers and 'Sharing a Shell' by Julia Donaldson. 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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Class Timetable
Learning Links
Topmarks games | Oxford Reading Tree | Pancake Manor - Count to 10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ouL4ZMEdIs
(I Love Reading song)
Good Morning Song - THE KIBOOMERS Preschool Songs for Circle Time (youtube.com)
Tidy Up Song. Dave Moran - Kids Songs. (youtube.com)
Kids Feelings and Emotions SONG Animation with A Little SPOT - YouTube
EYFS: Listen and Play - Under the sea - BBC Teach
A Hole in the Bottom of the Sea | Barefoot Books Singalong - YouTube
Once I Caught A Fish Alive | Super Simple Songs - YouTube
Daveed Diggs, Cast - The Little Mermaid - Under the Sea (From "The Little Mermaid") - YouTube
Row Row Row Your Boat | Bedtime Lullaby | Super Simple Songs
Animals In The Ocean Lyric Video - The Kiboomers Preschool Songs & Nursery Rhymes About the Ocean
Learning Links
https://classroom.thenational.academy/specialist
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resources/parents
https://www.janespeechtherapy.co.uk/printable-resources