Our bookings for next term’s Little Achievers are now open, and we’ve had so much fun this past Autumn term!
This term, we’ve been working on developing fine and gross motor skills through a variety of engaging activities. The children enjoyed sorting objects into bowls using large tweezers, colouring and mark making with crayons and paints, and using playdough to cut out shapes. We also practised pouring dry cereal into cups and bowls, linked to Sandra’s teaching of the verbs “filling” and “pouring”.
As the season changed, we embraced all things autumn! The children explored leaf printing and used magnifying glasses to examine leaves, conkers, and sticks up close.
In the last few weeks, we have turned our attention to Christmas arts and crafts with the making of our Christmas cards and Christmas pictures.
As well as all of these activities, our weekly Sing and Sign sessions have been a highlight, with everyone (both adults and children!) learning and practicing new Makaton signs each week. These sessions have been a wonderful way to enhance communication skills while having fun. Meanwhile, our visiting therapists have provided invaluable advice and support to parents throughout the term.
It’s been a fantastic and productive term at Little Achievers, filled with learning and creativity. We can’t wait to see what the Spring term brings!
Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1086818526469?
Bookings for the Spring term at Young Achievers are also now open.
This term, the Young Achievers have been exploring the theme of ‘being kind,’ and we’ve had an amazing time embracing kindness in so many fun ways!
A highlight was welcoming Sarah from Critical First Aid, who delivered a first aid course for our older group. The session taught everyone valuable skills, including what to do in an emergency, how to help someone who is hurt, and even how to perform CPR!
Themed weeks have also been a big hit this term. During Space Week, the children and young people shared facts about planets and enjoyed a themed movement session whilst exploring outer space. Halloween brought its own excitement, with everyone dressing up in costumes and making spooky potions.
Throughout the term, we’ve focused on practising kindness through activities like sharing and listening exercises, offering words of encouragement to build each other’s confidence, and celebrating our successes through show-and-tell sessions and talent shows. These moments have helped the children and young people discover new ways to make friends and express kindness within the group.
We’ve also continued to develop essential turn-taking and social skills with a variety of engaging games, including duck duck goose, scavenger hunts, and ball games.
We’re so proud of the Young Achievers and all they’ve accomplished this term!
Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1086848536229?
