Willowbank School, KilmarnockWelcome back! I hope everyone has had a safe and restful Easter break. 
With such beautiful weather upon us, it is a great opportunity to take our artwork outdoors.
Please find attached a link to Messy Little Monsters where you will find some fun activities which can be done in the back garden or out and about during your exercise time.
Stay safe! 
Mrs Macdonald.
https://www.messylittlemonster.com/2018/03/easy-outdoor-art-ideas-kids.html?m=1
All Sungazers were able to hold a good position on all fours for quite a number of bounces. Some could even hold the position lifting up one leg which is seriously hard. Well done!
Daisies have been fantastic the last two weeks before closure at Rebound. Great team work and partnering on the trampoline with groups of 2-3 and 4. Cooperating, following song actions, keeping in rhythm of the bounce and taking care we kept a safe space for ourselves and our partners. In doing so we made our friendships shine and develop stronger. I am so proud of you
Successful Learners & Effective Contributors!
The Bluebells are going to be creating a new wall display for their classroom. The theme for this is ‘The Jungle Book’.
Today the boys and girls tried their hand at marble inking.
What we used:
– A large tray with deep sides filled with cold water
– Marbling inks
– White A3 paper
– A spoon
The ink is carefully dropped onto the water where it floats because it contains oil. A spoon is used to swirl the ink before paper is placed on top. When the paper is lifted an interesting marble pattern is left.
Super creative!
Successful Learners & Effective Contributors
The Transition class all showed great interest in this week’s art lesson… expressive art!
Working together from one large sheet of paper, the pupils were given the freedom to create their own marks and drawings, using varied resources:
Once the paper dried, the designs were used to make these lovely personalised cards. Absolutely fabulous work boys!
Successful Learners & Confident Individuals.
In order to recognise World Book Day on 5th March 2020, the pupils in the Bluebells class demonstrated excellent understanding whilst creating paper weave bookmarks.
These are created by using four strips or paper and glue.
All of the children actively participated and through curiosity and imagination this design problem was solved.
Keep up the hard work everyone!
All Sungazers did some deep proprioceptive bouncing on the hands and knees which they really enjoy a lot. followed by left right recognition and relaxation
The boys in the Transition class have continued to work hard during swimming lessons which are lead by Mrs McGowane.
There has been lots of turn taking during pool games, excellent listening to instruction and the boys have been encouraging each other whilst discovering new techniques.
Successful learners and confident individuals all round!
We had a busy morning in the Pine class today! The pupils created some lovely ‘love heart’ cards to give to someone special.
Lots of fun and messy hands!
Confident individuals today!
