Living and Learning – dealing with emotions : change or loss
In our Living and Learning lessons this week, we’ve continued to talk about dealing with big emotions. In particular this week we have discussed dealing with loss, bereavement and change. We have used mindfulness techniques to help us cope with the physical changes that happen to our bodies when we deal with big emotions. We also watched The Small Creature and talked about how these feelings can be overwhelming but they don’t last forever.
Marvellous maths
Some of the Year 1 and 2s enjoyed applying maths skills and collaborating with each other to complete puzzles and games today. Maths is fun!
What makes a good toy?
We used the diamond 9 technique, which promotes oracy, to discuss what makes a good toy in our topic lesson. It was interesting to hear the differing views of the children.
I think a good toy should be multi-player so you can play with your friends.
I like toys to last a long time and not break!
I really like electronic toys.
Tour de Yorkshire in Scholes
We enjoyed the excitement of the Tour de Yorkshire coming through Scholes on Friday. Each class decorated a bike to display and the whole school went outside to watch the women’s race speed past. We did some WuSu (Wake up, Shake up) dances while we were waiting and the Year 4 skipping team showed us their skipping dance from the skipping competition, too. It was a day to remember for sure!
Living and Learning – BIG emotions
This week, we talked about different types of emotions and discussed whether some are stronger or ‘bigger’ than than others. We use mindfulness techniques to help us deal with big emotions. You could try mindfulness at home. Go Noodle has some great ideas. One of our favourites this week has been Bee Breath.
PE – 2KL
2KL enjoyed their PE lesson outside today. They were working on their ball skills, particularly chest passes, and paired balances.
Golden Stars
Well done to our two most recent Golden Stars. I think it’s safe to say there were pleased!
Community links – Elmete Elderberries
We visited the community group for older people, the Elmete Elderberries, at St Phillip’s Church for the second time today. The sit-down aerobics was a great work out, followed by some refreshments of course! We also enjoyed doing wordsearches, colouring and a live performance by the brass band. Our children behaved impeccably and were a credit to our community and the school. Thank you for having us, Elmete Elderberries.
Shaggy Dog and the Terrible Itch!
1K really enjoyed retelling the story Shaggy Dog and the Terrible Itch. They created their own puppets and used them to act out the story.
Living and Learning – Identifying Emotions
Our Living and Learning sessions this week involved identifying different emotions through facial expressions and whole body movements, postures or poses. We also talked about how different situations make you feel. Music is a great way that you can help at home. Listen to a variety of classical music and talk about how it makes you feel.
