--- title: "Ladybirds" url: "https://www.brookfieldsschool.com/classes/ladybirds" school: "Brookfields Special School" --- # Ladybirds ![](https://www.brookfieldsschool.com/images/background/Ladybirds.jpeg) Welcome to Ladybirds Welcome to the Ladybirds class page. We are an **EYFS / KS1 SEND class**, supporting children through a play-based, sensory-rich curriculum tailored to individual needs. ### ### Autumn Term Overview (2026) The overview for this term is uploaded on this class page. This outlines the learning content that will be covered during the Autumn term. If you have any questions about the overview or your child’s learning, please feel free to get in touch by email or phone. **Sami-Leigh and the Ladybirds Team xx** Autumn Overview 2.12 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brookfields-special-school/files/documents/2026_-_Overview(2).png) Autumn 2026 Topic 2.49 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brookfields-special-school/files/documents/2026_Topic_overview(1).png) Weekly Themes 1.65 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brookfields-special-school/files/documents/2026_-_Themes_for_each_week.png) ### Class Life & Learning ### *Photos to come...* ### Staff Team *(At Brookfields School, children and parents address staff using their first names.)* - **Sami-Leigh** – Class Teacher - **Alicia** – Teaching Assistant - **Karen** – Teaching Assistant - **Kathryn** – Teaching Assistant ### Pupils Reception / EYFS / KS1 (Year 1) ### Home Learning & Activities Hello Ladybirds children and families, The activities listed below can be used for home learning, homework, or holiday ideas, should you choose to engage with any of the suggestions. You will also find activities to try at home on: - Other class pages - The Home Learning section of the school website Take care, **Sami-Leigh and the Ladybirds Team xxx** ### Routine Songs Here are some links to our routine songs that we use regularly in class: - **Good Morning** – - **Good Afternoon** – - **Goodbye** – Sensory Activity Cards 11.44 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brookfields-special-school/files/documents/classes/AU-S-015-Sensory-Activity-Cards.pdf) Yoga Movement Cards 795 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brookfields-special-school/files/documents/classes/yoga-movement-cards.pdf) Outdoor Gross Motor Skills Area Challenge Cards 23.24 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brookfields-special-school/files/documents/classes/Outdoor-Gross-Motor-Skills-Area-Challenge-Cards.pdf) ### Contact ### **Sami-leigh.freeman@bfs.set.org** Communication Ideas # **Communication Support for Parents** **Helping your child express themselves in meaningful ways** At Brookfields, we understand that communication looks different for every child. Many of our pupils are non-verbal, and we focus on building meaningful ways for them to express themselves. Below are practical activities and tips for home learning. ## ## **Routines Boards** **What it is:** Visual boards that show single-step actions to help your child learn and understand **Example:** Brushing teeth – each step illustrated with a picture. **Parent Tip:** Use clear, simple images and repeat routines consistently. **Resources:** - **https://widgitonline.com/en/home** ## **Sharing** **What it is:** Encourage your child to communicate when they want a toy back using: - Symbols - Sign language - Vocalisations - Body language **Games:** Mr Potato Head, Pop-Up Pirate, tea set play **Parent Tip:** Praise every attempt at communication. Short, frequent sessions work best. **Resources:** - **https://www.autismspeaks.org/tool-kit** ## **See and Say / Communication** **What it is:** Introduce verbal communication through animal sounds. **How to do it:** Hold a toy animal, make its sound, and say its name aloud. Encourage your child to imitate. **Resources:** - Animal Flashcards 1.92 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brookfields-special-school/files/documents/t-tp-1661544389-cute-farm-animal-picture-cards_ver_1(1).pdf) ## **Modeling Emotions** **What it is:** Take turns modeling emotions using pictures or mirrors: happy, sad, angry, hurt. **Parent Tip:** Mirror play helps children connect facial expressions to feelings. ## **Sensory Bags** **What it is:** Encourages exploration, coordination, and focus using different textures. **Materials:** Rice, flour, pasta, water beads, small toys. **Parent Tip:** Supervise for safety and encourage exploration with open-ended questions. Maths ![](https://www.brookfieldsschool.com/images/images/087.jpg) # **Maths at Home – Numbers & Shapes** **Helping your child explore numbers, counting, and shapes in fun, practical ways** At Brookfields, we know that maths can be hands-on, visual, and playful. These activities are designed to support children, particularly non-verbal pupils, in exploring early numeracy and shapes at home. ## **Number Activities** **1. Count Your Blocks** Lay out your building blocks and count how many you have. - Challenge: Add or remove blocks and count again to see how many are left. - Use colourful blocks or objects from around the house. **2. Number Rhymes & Songs** Sing together to develop number awareness and memory: - 5 Little Ducks - 5 Speckled Frogs - 10 Green Bottles - 5 Currant Buns **3. Write Numbers at Home** Use tactile materials to make learning hands-on: - Flour, foam, or paint in a tray - Trace numbers with your finger **4. Ordering Numbers** - Start with numbers 1–5, then 1–10 - Write numbers on paper, cut them out, and arrange in order - Use objects alongside numbers for visual support **5. Count Physical Actions** - Count jumps, stomps, or star jumps while doing the action - Encourages gross motor skills along with numeracy **Digital Resources for Home:** - [Numtums – Episodes, Games & Activities](https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/the-numtums) - [Numberblocks – Episodes, Songs & Activities](https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/numberblocks) ## **Shape Activities** **1. Learn Shapes with Mister Maker** Watch the [Mister Maker Shape Episode](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e883Yb8f8wA) and explore shapes in your environment. **2. Shape Songs** Sing along with fun songs to reinforce shape names: - [Shape Song 1](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTeqUejf3D0) - [Shape Song 2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAE79M9lCbg) **3. Explore Shapes at Home** Look around your house or garden: - Round: clock, plate - Square: window - Rectangle: door - Talk about the shape names while you explore **4. Mark Making Shapes** Use flour, foam, or paint to draw different shapes with your finger. **5. Shape Sorters & Play** - Practice picking up and posting shapes - Encourages fine motor skills and shape recognition **6. Shape Art & Crafts** - With adult support, mark make different shapes from paper and use them to make pictures - Talk about each shape as you create **Printable Resources for Home:** - Twinkl Shape Colouring Activities Nursery Rhymes ![](https://www.brookfieldsschool.com/images/images/090.jpg) Nursery rhymes support us to develop rhyme patterns, sequence events and join in with words, actions or intonation. Please see the links below for the songs and signing versions - we will learn simple signs as we sing. What is your child's favourite nursery rhyme? Here are some of our favourite rhymes: - Miss Polly had a dolly **** - Humpty Dumpty [**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n\_J2z-ILXo**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n_J2z-ILXo) [**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2lC-DlqSSY**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2lC-DlqSSY) - Baa baa black sheep [**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRHvTTOR8Ns**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRHvTTOR8Ns) [**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VGsBK94I2U**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VGsBK94I2U) - Twinkle Twinkle [**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymOaMuP58NY**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymOaMuP58NY) [**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wah6\_\_bc9bk** ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wah6__bc9bk%C2%A0%C2%A0) - Hey Diddle Diddle [**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNERJWsYEpI**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNERJWsYEpI) - Jack and Jill [**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE5dAFnDrqE**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UE5dAFnDrqE) Other makaton signed rhymes can be sound following this link: [**https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VGsBK94I2U&list=PLjT4XhijakZiqAV\_QjFd-8nV5CuO5Rpnz&index=6**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VGsBK94I2U&list=PLjT4XhijakZiqAV_QjFd-8nV5CuO5Rpnz&index=6) Baa Baa Sequencing 343 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brookfields-special-school/files/documents/classes/Baa_baa_sequencing.pdf) Baa Baa Black Sheep Song 432 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brookfields-special-school/files/documents/classes/Baa_Baa_Black_Sheep_Song.pdf) Humpty Dumpty Cut and Paste Sequencing Activity 939 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brookfields-special-school/files/documents/classes/au-l-53613-humpty-dumpty-cut-and-paste-sequencing-activity-sheet-english_ver_4.pdf) Humpty Sequence 466 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brookfields-special-school/files/documents/classes/humpty_sequence.pdf) Miss Polly Poem 87 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brookfields-special-school/files/documents/classes/miss_polly_poem.pdf) Jack and Jill 763 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brookfields-special-school/files/documents/classes/Jack_and_Jill.pdf) Humpty Flash Cards 2.11 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brookfields-special-school/files/documents/classes/humpty_flash_cards.pdf) Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Activity 238 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brookfields-special-school/files/documents/classes/nz-l-52299b-twinkle-twinkle-little-star-activity-sheet-twinkl-font.pdf) Star Colouring 202 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brookfields-special-school/files/documents/classes/star_colouring.pdf) Miss Polly Visuals 1.88 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brookfields-special-school/files/documents/classes/Miss_polly_visuals.pdf) Nursery Rhyme Bingo 4.25 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/brookfields-special-school/files/documents/classes/nurseryrhymebingo1.pdf) ### Classes - 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