Willowbank School, KilmarnockApologies there is an issue affecting the upload of pictures. The Transition boys took learning outdoors this week (the sun even shone!). The boys were consolidating their understanding of direction and time. The remote control bug was used off-road round a course. Each boy had the chance to control the bug and also to use the timer to see who was the fastest. We’ll keep you updated on the overall winner as we build up our off-road skills!
Apologies there is an issue affecting the upload of pictures. The Transition boys participated actively in making naan bread from three ingredients. They used their numeracy skills to each weigh out 50g of flour and 50g of yoghurt. They combined this with 1/4 of a teaspoon of baking powder and a pinch of salt. The boys were very safe and sensible as they cooked them in a very hot frying pan. Each naan was very soft and tasty when eaten with some Indian style dips!
One of the activities we carried out this week for our LGBT Theme was making colourful hanging hearts.
We confidently used them for lots of different learning activities. Counted them and made sure everyone had all 6 colours, we signed all of the colours, we arranged the hearts into the correct size orders and then we strung them all together – don’t they look pretty
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We all enjoyed a lovely session of Tac-Pac – Adam was so relaxed he fell asleep.
Shannon loves the fanning – this really made her giggle.
Shannon and Jacob in SQA Textiles practicing some different techniques of applying colour.
Another wonderful visit from the Clown Doctors. Melanie was a very confident girl copying their actions.
Adam enjoyed the interaction.
Oh they broke the blinds …..don’t tell Joan!!!
But Jessica though it was really funny!
Shannon had a lovely time, she laughed and interaction was lovely.
We were all successful learners and worked on our SQA Numeracy Unit – adding whole number with the help of the large bricks – Reece confidently helped everyone.
For our SQA Unit Communication – Recognising a Character we read the book ‘The Animal Boogie’ – we all selected our favourite characters, then learned their signs and their noises and a little bit about them.
Jessica made the bird dance.
This week in cookery we made a mess… no Bread!!!
We had some hot out the oven for snack, then took some home – yum!
Adam and Melanie enjoyed sensory play and watching Inside Out.
We were a responsible class and took all of our recycling – carefully sorting it into the right compartment.
Hello Mrs Hunter!!!
We enjoyed making choices and then painted paper plates – we are going to make character faces.
Getting our sensory tile started.
Reece and Adam enjoyed watching the hail.
For LGBT we are reading ‘And Tango makes 3’ we also listened to it on the internet.
Waiting for the egg to hatch!!!
The Transition boys were Effective Contributors when they all worked together to make Spaghetti Bolognaise. Some of the boys used their chopping skills and others safely added the ingredients to the pan. They all used their numeracy skills to weigh out individual portions of pasta. We then sat down to share the food. What a tasty conclusion to a lesson.
The Transition boys had a great time this week when they shared games. They were Confident Individuals and worked very well together. Some great numeracy skills were on display using dice, counters, spinners and timers. Some boys used the time to practice literacy skills. A great effort by all.
The Transition boys were Successful Learners this week when we used our remote control bug to practice listening and following directions. The boys were set directional challenges and managed to get the bug the correct way around an obstacle and back to the start. Some even managed to get the bug under the obstacle!
We made some Scottish Flags this week by cutting out lots of different types of blue paper, then putting the glue onto the paper and scattering on the blue pieces – surprise!!!
There was blue paper everywhere!!
Adam wasn’t impressed!!
Shannon enjoyed making a mess!!
Reece has been working on her pencil control.
In the Pine Room we love listening to each others news.
Reece and Jessica enjoyed working with the sensory toys.
Jacob has been sorting his shapes.
Jacob and Shannon enjoyed some floor time listening to music.
Reece is a successful contributor in class looking at the next days menu and selecting the photo for her friends to make their choices.
Shannon made a choice in her SQA Textile class.
The Clown Doctors came to visit – what fun!!
Melanie loved copying their actions.
Shannon laughed and laughed!!!
Shannon wanted to make music.
Goodbye till next time.
The Pine Class successfully led Assembly this week – it was all about Robert Burns.
Reece and Jessica getting on with their Numeracy work.
Adam and Melanie enjoyed Numeracy a different way.
Shannon loves listening to switches – so all the characters from Inside Out now have their own music.
We enjoy being in our Standing Frames and Lift Pants.
Melanie matching her characters.
Shannon ready for a Switch it! Game.
Reece is a busy girl.
SQA Baking Unit – Exploring the Ingredients – Sugar.
Reece and Melanie loved it.
Shannon was for none of it.
Jessica liked the smell.
Reece liked to help and encourage Jacob.
Reece working on her cutting skills.
Shannon enjoying some counting.
Melanie having fun.
Adam no way am I touching this!!!
This week the Oak room have been working hard on their ILP targets. they were confident individuals and successful learners when completing all the tasks set.
Monday morning started with our morning group where we write our day, date and month as well as come together to sing and dance in our seasons song. The boys enjoy using props to dress up as each season and can identify the current season which is winter. After morning group Reece sets up our snack shop and invites his friends one by one to select the correct coins to pay for their snacks.
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