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.
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Using Music to Help Children with Special Needs Manage Emotions
January 30th, 2012Peter Rabbit Narrowly Escapes McGregor’s Hoe
January 19th, 2012The 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 too.
TWLS Students Learn Functional Life Skills
December 29th, 2011The 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 include: Raking and bagging leaves, shoveling snow, brushing off/ scraping car windows, taking out the garbage, and relining the garbage can. The lessons (and chores) change throughout the year as the functional life skill units change. In addition to what they learn in school, students are required to practice at least twice each week at home and track their progress. Imagine that…chores as homework!
Join TWLS December 15
December 9th, 2011Mark 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.
Have you Heard About Plum District?
November 29th, 2011Feeling stressed about holiday shopping? Then look no further because Plum District has great deals for the girls, women and moms in your life!
Tasty Fall Treats at TWLS
November 21st, 2011Preparing 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!
Thanksgiving Fun - TWLS Style!
November 15th, 2011Thanksgiving 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.
Problem-Solving at TWLS
November 7th, 2011When 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, whenever they occur.
Connections Newsletter Available Now
October 31st, 2011Volunteering 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 recent newsletter.
Warmed up for Baker Near-Wilderness
October 25th, 2011The 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 and adults alike!