The Russett School

Cherry Blossom is a happy class of 9 Key Stage 1 learners, whose learning activities are delivered through a multi-sensory approach. The children’s learning is supported through a variety of creative, sensory experiences and motivating resources including Attention Autism, sensory stories and Maths for life. Our timetable is enriched further through mutli-disciplinary support (SaLT & OT) and wider opportunities. We promote and support the children’s communication skills, through a total communication approach in the classroom. 

The Cherry Blossom team are: Rachel (Teacher), Julie, Tegan, Dawn and Sarah

This half-term, our Coastal Learners are looking forward to exploring our topic of  'Traditional Tales', through engaging learning activities which offer opportunities to practice skills including anticipation, participation, communication, intentional choices and making requests.

Pupils  will enjoy developing their skills in communication, social interaction, thinking and problem solving skills, understanding of the world, independence and self-help skills. They will be provided with opportunities to master these skills and transfer them to different contexts through learning centred around our theme. 

Our focus text will be : 'Little Red Riding Hood' by Mara Alperin. 

DEVELOPING LITERACY AND READING SKILLS

Reading in Cherry Blossom Class involves practising early reading skills through sharing and enjoying stories and books together. This promotes the children's imagination, curiosity about the world around them, communication skills and, most importantly, a love of reading and storytelling.

Our focus text this half term is Little Red Riding Hood by Mara Alperin. ​ We are sure this exciting story will inspire a wealth of sensory experiences, role play opportunities, creative mark making and artwork. The children will also have opportunities to apply and practise their early reading skills across all areas of the curriculum.

In addition, the children take part in daily pre-phonics sessions designed to embed the foundational skills needed for early reading. Through playful, language-rich experiences, pupils accessing pre-phonics sessions develop key skills such as listening and attention, sound discrimination, turn-taking, vocabulary development and communication, providing a strong foundation for future phonics learning. 

For more information about pre-phonics, please visit our Curriculum Subject Statements page using the link below: 

The Russett School - Curriculum Statements

In addition, we have sessions planned for:

• Attention Autism structured sessions
• Sensory Integration
• TACPAC
• Lightroom sessions throughout the week
• Magic carpet time. 

Please see our class timetable for more information.

In Cherry Blossom, we enjoy capturing evidence of our learning through Evisense, so please check your child’s page to see what we have been doing!