Tag: Term 2

Our new Taskboard

After Andy’s visit we have been trialing a new taskboard with Nevaeh. She is matching the symbols with the symbols that have been placed on the board for each part of the day. The laminated symbols with the tasks she has to completing in the next block, Nevvaeh matches the symbols before undertaking the activity. Today Nevaeh was a little tired so we did hand over hand to match.

Another successful music lesson  followed. Today we had keyboard, xylophone, guitar and drum. We started with Row, Row, Row Your Boat before Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.  Marilyn had her turn before Nevaeh copied. Nevaeh then used the xylophone  but once she saw the guitar in the case on the floor she was keen to explore. Marilyn played You are my Sunshine while Nevaeh kept time on the drum. Next was Count on Me.

It was beautiful to watch Nevaeh taking turns and waiting today. She was patient as Marilyn played the keyboard, understanding that her turn was coming. Awesome effort Nevaeh.

 

Another Winter’s Day

Brrr…. it is cool.  After greetings in the classroom Nevaeh went to dance in the sensory room. But uh, oh! The speaker was flat! There was audible frustration that sound was only coming from the phone.

 

After using the weighted blanket, she acquired this herself and sat still for 10 minutes before scooting to the door taking it with her, to sooth herself  she was content to do her physio. You are a clever girl Nevaeh, recognising items in the room that help you calm.

Follow this link to see Nevaeh in action.

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Today there was no RDA. It was too cold and damp. So after a trip in the car Nevaeh came back to school and joined in the Korfball fun.

She loves Torston’s boom box! While others were eating Nevaeh went straight to the seat where it was sitting, she eyed it and wanted Jackie and I to turn it on for her. Torston likes songs with a strong beat and this appealed to Nevaeh. Once on Nevaeh closely monitored the blue tooth symbol.

All and all it was a good day in Nevaeh’s world, thank you for sharing with me.

Out and about in town

After going on a bear hunt  at the library we needed to do a quick trip to the supermarket to pick up some groceries. Nevaeh walked from the library to the supermarket, meeting a very friendly dog on the way. Nevaeh then walked around the supermarket holding on to the trolley as we negotiated the aisles and other shoppers.

Nevaeh then lined up to pay for our purchases waiting patiently for the customer in front to finish before it was our turn. It was a long walk back to the car. Awesome effort Nevaeh, you showed great patience and independence.

 

 

Chilling out in Term 2

Nevaeh has ssettled quickly back into school routines. On Thursday Nevaeh had a busy day with RDA. Prior to that we had danced to Ed Sheeran and tappped away to Row, Row, Row Your Boat. Nevaeh continues to display a great sense of rhythm. She sustained her interest in this activity for over three minutes.

Click on the image to see Nevaeh playing her xylophone.

After such al ong day it is nice to snuggle in the bean bag and listen to stories.The weighted blanket helps us to self reuglate when we are feeling tired.It is great to see you making choices Nevaeh. Awesome effort!

Term 2

It was a busy end to term 2.  Neveah worked hard at achieving a certificate and ribbon at RDA, I was lucky to be able to go with her and Jackie, also Ollie and Sabian. Seeing how far Neveah has come with RDA and how her confidence has grown was fantastic.

Maria and myself were also able to get a last visit to the library, we found a Greedy Cat and sat down for a quiet read.

The sensory room was the perfect place to get some messy paint play in, Neveah wasn’t so keen on holding the paintbrush but we managed to get some beautiful pictures done. In the sensory room, we also have a set of pink draws and Nevaeh has shown an interest in exploring them, looking and searching through, great exploring fun.