http://www.twls.org Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:26:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In music therapy this month at The Whole Learning School, students are focusing on recognizing and expressing emotions. The way that music can impact emotion can be very helpful for children who struggle with special needs. Music can help them express emotion when words are not enough. It can also support ... http://www.twls.org/using-music-to-help-children-with-special-needs-manage-emotions/ The Whole Learning School Players presented "The Tale of Peter Rabbit" for their Winter Showcase recently.  Music Teacher Amy Madson and Drama Teacher Lori Opsal worked together with TWLS students to re-tell the classic Beatrix Potter story with original songs, set to familiar tunes, so that the audience could sing-a-long ... http://www.twls.org/peter-rabbit-narrowly-escapes-mcgregors-hoe/ The students at TWLS have been learning, practicing, and perfecting some very important functional life skills that will help them become successful adults.  Recently, students have been learning how to complete everyday chores that they will require to live independently.  Right now, the chores we are learning about and practicing ... http://www.twls.org/twls-students-learn-functional-life-skills/ Mark your calendars for next Thursday, December 15 at 2:30 p.m. for The Whole Learning School's Winter Showcase. The showcase events, typically held in winter and spring in the TWLS gym, feature student's achievements in drama and/or music class.   [caption id="attachment_1860" align="alignright" width="300" caption=""Spiders" from the Spring 2011 Showcase production of ... http://www.twls.org/join-twls-december-15/ Feeling stressed about holiday shopping?  Then look no further because Plum District has great deals for the girls, women and moms in your life! Like Groupon, Plum District offers daily deals via email, but Plum District focuses on deals that women and moms will love. Plum District puts women first by connecting them with ... http://www.twls.org/have-you-heard-about-plum-district/ Preparing the food for Thanksgiving is almost as much fun as eating it...especially when you make these Tasty Acorns!  TWLS students made and enjoyed this nummy treat today. Try it with your family this Thanksgiving! Tasty Acorns Ingredients 1 bag of Mini Nutter Butters 1 bag of chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips 1 bag of Hersey's Kisses Cooking ... http://www.twls.org/tasty-fall-treats-at-twls/ Thanksgiving fun came early for the students at The Whole Learning School.  Northern Clay Center came to the school on Tuesday, November 8 to teach students how to create clay turkeys for Thanksgiving. The students loved it.  "It's awesome!" Elena shouted. "I liked making the feathers," Peter said. Based on the clay ... http://www.twls.org/thanksgiving-fun-came-early-at-twls/ When asked their favorite class in school, almost every student has said either "lunch" or "recess", at some time. But those times of day, when activities are also less structured, can be a source of disagreement between students. The Whole Learning School is committed to helping students learn to solve problems effectively, ... http://www.twls.org/problem-solving-at-twls/ Volunteering and giving back provides The Whole Learning School's students with several important benefits: First, it boosts their self-esteem and their self-confidence by seeing how their efforts make a difference in the lives of others. Second, it provides them with valuable vocational skills. To learn more, check out our most ... http://www.twls.org/connections-newsletter-available-now/ The Whole Learning School students are preparing for this week's annual pilgramage to BNW, also known as Baker Near-Wilderness. Located just 15 minutes from TWLS's location in Plymouth, this overnight camping trip builds valuable social, life and independent living skills.  In addition to all of that, it's incredibly fun for children ... http://www.twls.org/warmed-up-for-bnw/