We are just starting to get back to normal routines with our learning in the LSU. Some of us are returning to mainstream learning as well as LSU, others are just finding our comfort within our own space.

We continue to be working on our social skills, learning how to effectively engage with others and work as part of a group. Listening to each other, engaging in genuine back and forth conversations and negotiating our play roles and spaces takes up a large part of our everyday.

All the students have quickly adapted to saying goodbye to mum and dad at the door, putting their bags away and washing their hands. Washing hands or using sanitiser is encouraged upon arrival, before we eat, after visiting the bathroom and after playing on the playground.

Since returning from home learning we are still following daily Google slide presentations. This visual timetable assists the students to understand the plan of the day and the visual representation captures their focus and attention. Most days we maintain similar routine and expectations.

Recently we have reinstated a literacy focus and reintroduced our “Hot Reads”. Literacy activities for the week are based around our hot reads. Our “hot reads” are on display on the white shelf near the door. One of the books we have focused on is “Where is the green sheep?” by Mem Fox.

In mathematics we have been busy learning about number and counting, identifying corresponding numeral, written number and quantities, basic addition problems, measurement and identifying ½ and ¼ in shapes and with a measuring jug.

During national Reconciliation week, we looked at Welcome to country and looked at Aboriginal perspectives, as well as artwork and dreamtime storytelling. We hope to incorporate more indigenous perspectives into our program on a everyday basis.

Lyndy and Sharon