Birch 2025 - 2026

Welcome to Birch class

Autumn Term  

Our topic for the first half term is ’Clothes’, where we will be developing a range of skills linked to the topic.  

In our English and Communication sessions, we will be reading a variety of sensory stories, including ‘Lulu’s clothing’ ‘Alien’s love underpants’ and ‘Froggy gets dressed’. During these stories and within our individual workboxes, we will be developing our reading, fine motor, writing, communication and listening skills. We will also enjoy Intensive Interaction and Attention Autism.  

The theme will continue throughout our Art and Science lessons too. In Art we will be using collage, printing and weaving techniques. In science we will be exploring materials and different textures.  

In our maths sessions, we will be working on number- place value and geometry learning about shapes and their properties.  

Every day we will continue to work on our individual targets and enjoy lots of fun and exciting ways to learn!  

Key information:  

• Swimming will take place every Monday afternoon from 8th September- 20th October.  

• PE will take place on a Wednesday afternoon after October half term, please ensure your child has a full PE kit in school. 

• Please send in waterproofs and wellies if they are not already in school, so we are always prepared for whatever the weather brings us. A spare set of clothes, including underwear and socks is also really useful. 

• Please name all items of clothing, particularly jumpers, coats, hats and PE Kit.  

• Snacks and/or lunch – Please make sure you have ordered a school lunch if appropriate. Please also send enough snacks for your child and send juice if they prefer to drink this.  

• Please let us know if there are any issues or useful information that will help us to care for your child via email or a phone call. 

All the staff in Birch class are happy to answer any questions or queries you may have and will support you as best we can. Thank you!   

Amy and the Birch class team.