Cedar Class

 

In Cedar class, we have been enjoying yoga, with its combination of gentle movements, breathing exercises, and mindfulness techniques. Yoga helps improve physical, emotional, and mental health in a variety of ways. Here are some of the key benefits of incorporating yoga into the classroom for SEN children:

1. Enhancing Focus and Attention
Many children with SEN struggle with attention and focus. Yoga encourages students to concentrate on their breathing and body movements, helping to train their minds to stay focused for longer periods. This can improve attention span in class and lead to better engagement in academic tasks.

2. Promoting Emotional Regulation
For children who find it difficult to manage their emotions, yoga can be a calming and grounding practice. The deep breathing techniques used in yoga help reduce anxiety, stress, and frustration, fostering emotional balance. Through mindful breathing , children learn to recognise and manage their emotions in a healthy way.

3. Building Physical Strength and Coordination
Yoga is a low-impact exercise that can improve balance, flexibility, and coordination. For children with SEN, this can help with fine and gross motor skills, which are often an area of difficulty. Through regular practice, yoga supports muscle strength and body awareness, which can be especially beneficial for children with physical or developmental challenges.

4. Encouraging Social Interaction
Yoga can also foster a sense of community in the classroom. When done in a group, yoga encourages cooperation, sharing space, and working together. This can be particularly valuable for children with SEN, helping to build confidence in social interactions and enhancing their sense of belonging.

5. Supporting Mental Health and Well-being
Yoga’s calming effects help children feel more relaxed, reduce hyperactivity, and increase overall well-being. For many children with SEN, yoga can provide a peaceful retreat from the pressures of everyday life, allowing them to develop a positive relationship with their bodies and minds.

Maple Class

 

Maple class enjoyed a visit from Will and Simon from Biffa Recycling last week.  They spoke to us about the different bins used for recycling, and how we can ‘reduce reuse and recycle’.

We were each given an item to recycle, and we had to work together to put them into the correct bins. All of Maple class engaged brilliantly and loved this session.  This is what we learnt, below!  We aim to recycle more in school and at home as a result of our educational visit.

The Benefits of Recycling: A Step Toward a Greener Future

As we continue to learn and grow, it's important that we also pay attention to how we take care of the world around us. One of the simplest and most impactful ways we can make a difference is through recycling. Recycling isn’t just about putting items in the right bin—it’s about making a conscious effort to reduce waste, conserve resources, and protect the environment for future generations.

1. Reducing Waste in Landfills

When we recycle, we prevent materials like paper, plastic, and metal from ending up in landfills. These materials can take hundreds or even thousands of years to break down, leading to environmental problems like soil and water contamination. By recycling, we give these materials a second life, helping to reduce the amount of waste that piles up on our planet.

2. Conserving Natural Resources

Recycling helps conserve natural resources like trees, water, and minerals. For example, recycling paper reduces the need for cutting down trees to make new paper. Similarly, recycling metals reduces the need to mine for new materials. By recycling, we use less energy, and fewer resources are consumed, helping preserve the environment for future generations.

Thank you Biffa!

 

 

Cherry Class

 

We had the last of our Travel Training sessions to Newquay on Tuesday last week, and had a great time with virtual reality headsets and controllers. Sarah our class teacher, even had a virtual tour of Cape Town, Paris and Rome!

We have been practising life skills in our independent living flat and focusing upon laundry skills and using kitchen utensils and equipment safely.

We are busy writing poems and baking cakes for the end of term Spring Show, and looking forward to our visits to the Church and Bikeability, for our early Easter celebrations.