Forward Together / Ymlaen Gyda'n Gilydd
Our topic for this term is....... Waves of Wellbeing!
Yoga - session 3 π§βοΈπ§βοΈπ§βοΈπ§βοΈ
As usual, we started our yoga class with some Star Card Positive Affirmations except this week we picked a card that we thought represented our partner. It was really lovely to hear others say nice things about us and even more when we heard things that we didn’t realise like others thought we were kind or patient.
Then we had great fun with a game of Tree Dodgeball. It was easier to get someone out when they were rooted to the floor and not able to dodge around !
We then worked in teams rolling our dice to pick yoga poses from 1. Standing poses 2. Forward bend poses 3. Twists and stretches 4 Back bending poses 5. Balancing poses and finally 6. Poses done with a partner. We learnt to work in teams and help each other.
Then came the asanas - yoga pose practice. We started with some breath work - practicing three part breath and starfish breath to calm before moving onto a new one - Dragon breath. This breath helped us feel more awake - so a good one to practice when we are tired.
Then we all jumped up to practice some Sun Salutations and warrior poses before moving onto an interactive adventure which was about Trevor the Rhino who had lost his Happiness.
We learnt about what other African animals ate or did practising poses as we went through the story. We then learnt that none of them had taken Trevor’s happiness - that it was inside him all the time. He had just forgotten and was focusing on sad things. We then closed our eyes and remembered a happy memory and found how it made us smile and happy too. Our happiness is inside us all the time as well.
Yesterday we were healthy and confident pupils during our first Yoga session. β€οΈ
We started our yoga class with some Star Card Positive Affirmations. We talked about what it meant to be happy, generous, excited, healthy etc
After that we burnt off some energy and learnt how to work as a team with some Down Dog races. This got our hearts racing and our bodies warmed up.
Next we practiced breath control - an important part of yoga - controlling a ping pong ball with just a straw and our breath. Trickier than it looked!
Then came the asanas - yoga pose practice. We started with some breath work - practicing three part breath and starfish breath. This made us all feel nice and calm, slowing our heart rates and soothing our nervous systems.
Then we all jumped up to practice some Sun Salutations before moving onto an interactive adventure which was about a Treasure Hunt. We were pirates exploring an island to find the jewels and we each had a treasure map to follow. Not only did we learn and practice lots of yoga poses such as lizard, lion, cobra, shark, goat, eagle and crow, but we also practiced counting backwards (we lost pirates along the way as they quit the hunt) and learnt that rewards only come to those that persevere even if things are scary or difficult. Everyone was very excited to find the stash of jewels and each took a crystal to keep.
Finally we slowed things down with some mindful candle gazing meditation learning to focus, observe and enjoy some stillness.
We did so much and the children left feeling energised, relaxed and looking forward to next weeks class..
Today we had a fantastic time launching our new topic for Summer Term.
We had a visit from Cllr Julie Barton and Carys who are members of the Litter - free Beddau and Tynant Group. They spoke to us about how plastic is causing problems for wildlife in our local area and for creatures in the sea.
Cllr Barton read the fantastic story 'Just One Child' to us and we dscussed how we can all help to create a plastic - free and litter - free planet.
We then went on a litter pick around Mount Pleasant Park and collected lots of rubbish!
πΏπΏOutdoor Learning Week πΏπΏ
Dosbarth Lime went on a walk to look for signs of spring and to collect suitable natural materials to use on their Easter card.
After reading the story 'Vlad in the Great Fire of London' the children planned some suitable activities for outdoor learning week.
First they wanted to take on the role of Vlad in the outdoors and act out the story. Then after taking on his character and exploring his feelings throughout, they wrote a diary entry as Vlad.
Dosbarth Lime were keen to build shelters too, just like the Londoners in 1666 had in the story. They worked collaboratively to make important decisions, to assess risks and to solve many problems along the way. Da iawn pawb!!
Paddington enjoyed his weekend break with one lucky member of our class. It was lovely to hear about the activities they completed together and the fun time they both had. Gwych!!
Modern Foreign Language
Today we had a new teacher in Dosbarth Lime - one of our very own clever, confident pupils!! He taught our class some Polish language patterns and he supported his peers by encouraging them to speak in Polish. Mrs Powell was so impressed with her new helper teacher and the way the class engaged fully in this session.
Everyone loved listening to a different language and we can't wait to learn more tomorrow!!