Welcome to A1's class blog. Here you will see regular updates from our class giving you an insight into the work we get up to. 

Autumn 2025

This term in A1 Class, we’ve had a fantastic time exploring new stories, building key skills, and learning more about ourselves and the world around us. Here’s a look at what we’ve been getting up to!

Sensory Stories

We’ve enjoyed diving into a selection of wonderful sensory stories that have helped bring reading to life:

· Jasper’s Beanstalk – We explored the days of the week as Jasper took care of his beanstalk, using textures and props to help the story grow in our imaginations.

· Each Peach, Pear, Plum – Children engaged with sensory objects and character spotting, developing early comprehension skills through rhyme and repetition.

· Dear Santa – We celebrated this festive favourite by unwrapping mystery objects, exploring sounds, and joining in with the excitement of discovering surprise gifts.

These sensory stories supported communication, attention, and engagement in fun and meaningful ways.

Community Skills

A1 have now started community skills sessions, giving children the opportunity to safely experience environments beyond the classroom. We’ve focused on:

· Following simple routines in the community

· Practising awareness of surroundings

· Building confidence in new places

These small steps help develop independence and life skills we’ll continue to build on throughout the year.

Independent Living Skills

We’ve been working on our learning map targets within Independent Living Skills, including:

· Tidying and organising items

· Practising simple self-care routines

· Developing early independence in everyday tasks

Children have shown brilliant progress, gaining confidence with hands-on activities that support functional learning.

Maths: Shape & Time

In Maths, we’ve been exploring:

Shape

· Identifying and exploring 2D shapes

· Using tactile shapes for sorting and matching

· Building early spatial awareness through play

Time

· Sequencing daily routines

· Using visual timetables

· Beginning to recognise key times and events

These activities help build important foundations for mathematical thinking and daily life.

PSHE: All About Me & Emotions

In PSHE, our focus has been on:

· Describing ourselves – building language around appearance, preferences, and identity

· Learning about emotions – recognising different feelings, using symbols and expressions, and understanding how to express emotions safely

We’ve used mirrors, emotion cards, role play, and circle time to support communication and self-awareness.

A Wonderful Term!

A1 have had an amazing term full of discovery, exploration, and growth. We’re so proud of the progress the children have made and the enthusiasm they bring to each activity. We look forward to even more exciting learning experiences next term!