Willowbank School, KilmarnockThis Transition class were Effective Contributors when they all worked together to make a scarecrow for our raised bed. The boys helped spread out the plastic sheet to hold the hay and then took turns stuffing the scarecrow. Unfortunately the pumpkin head was just too heavy so a decorated hay stuffed bag had to be the replacement.
The Transition class worked very well together during the week. They needed to hoover after making their scarecrow and they all pulled together to make the room spotless. They were Confident Individuals operating the hoover and switches. There was even time for some personal skills where we practiced methodically brushing hair
After improving their over arm throwing technique, the Transition boys focused more on accuracy this week in P.E. They were Confident Individuals and hit the smaller target well.
Hallowe’en was certainly different this year in Transition class. However, we still had lots of fun. The boys were Effective Contributors working together making masks, taking part in Hallowe’en yoga and enjoying a small Hallowe’en party. We had treats from the kitchen and a video costume parade where we got to see all our friends’ costumes. The costumes were frightening, as were the dance moves!
The Transition boys have a long way to go before their up-cycled greenhouse is complete. This week the boys focused on their motor skills and risk management when they cut the bottom off each bottle so that they slot together on the canes. The boys were all Responsible Citizens focusing on up-cycling to reduce plastic waste.
The Transition numeracy time took a spooky turn this week when the boys played a dice game against the staff. The boys had to roll the dice and see who could complete the most numbered characters. The boys were Successful Learners by counting the dots on the dice and matching it to the number on their characters. The boys beat the staff with ease!
The Transition boys recalled their knowledge from previous weeks’ work to assess risky situations and demonstrate that they are Responsible Citizens. The class worked through several scenarios which showed either risky behaviour or safe behaviour. The boys managed to sort them into a ‘thumbs up’ pile or a ‘thumbs down’ pile. Some boys even demonstrated safe behaviours.
‘If music be the food of love’………the Transition boys certainly played on! The boys worked together as Effective Contributors using musical and numeracy skills to keep in time and change notes when prompted. It came together very well and we had a very harmonious afternoon. We ended with a group conductor session to Hallowe’en classics!
As part of the Transition class literacy work this week we practiced Hallowe’en Makaton Signs. The boys worked really well as a class and were Effective Contributors. The signing was very clear and a great effort was made by all. The boys also practiced their reading and writing skills ending with a Hallowe’en themed story.
The Transition boys showed that they are Confident Individuals when preparing for personal care. Each boy identified the personal care item and made a collection of items that were the same. They all indicated their preference of scent. The boys came up smelling of roses!
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