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Hello everyone!

Following on from parental feedback from the last Dandelion cohort, we have now opened this padlet so you can have an insight into what your children have done during the sessions.

I hope you enjoy the updates when they come!

If you have any questions, just ask.

Mrs Nicklen

Assistant Service Pupil Ambassador

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Today we talked about what being mindful means and then what being worried looks like. We drew some pictures about what worry might look like and talked about who we could talk to if we feel worried. Ronnie said being worried felt like a 'glitch' and we all agreed.

To get to know each other we played a game that Mrs Nicklen and Miss Gush couldn't help us with. We had to put ourselves in first name alphabetical order.

We also saw what adventures the two bears had been on.

See you next week!

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Today we have talked about belonging and what that means to us.

Olivia said she belonged to her family and Mrs Nicklen agreed.

We then carried on getting to know each other and filled in an 'all about me’ work sheet.

We loved looking at what the bears have been up to on their adventures.

See you next week!

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What a wet day! Where has summer gone?

Today was creative writing week, we discussed how we could write down our thoughts and feelings. We talked about how writing can make us feel better. It can help us to recognise our own thoughts and feelings.

It can make us feel better about a difficult situation and can put us in a better mood.

The children played the same game from week 1 and this time they got faster.

We also had lots of fun telling each other jokes.

How do you get a baby astronaut to sleep?

You Rocket!

Once back after half term, we will begin to discuss what the children would like to do for their choice week. Previously we have had a water fight, a film afternoon and a cookie decorating day followed by playing on the playground with all the equipment.

We will also confirm the date for the last session. Parents are invited to attend this session for the certificate presentation.

I hope you have a fantastic half term break.

Mrs Nicklen

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Week 5 - Separation/Feelings

This week we focused on our feelings and in particular how we feel when our parents go away.

We played a game using coloured pencils which was fun. We talked about things that make us nervous, happy, sad and worried. The children were really respectful and listened to their friends talk which was really lovely.

See you next week!

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This week we have invented superheros and their powers. We have given them names too! Mrs Nicklen and Miss Gush loved Electrik girl and Glitch man.

We also played a game involving ordering the children by their age which we all struggled with but we got there in the end.

See you next week

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Today we played coping skills bingo and talked about different ways we can manage all of our emotions - good and bad!

It was lots of fun! Ask your child if they were the winner.

We ended with biscuits, chatter and an emotions word search.

The children have all decided that on their choice week they would like to have a water fight on the playground. We will send an email nearer the time but please send them with either spare clothes to change into afterwards or a PE kit to change into before hand.

We did this last year and it was so much fun!

See you next week!

Mrs N

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We had the best time on Wednesday for choice week. We had a water fight and biscuits. It was fantastic to watch them all run around laughing and bonding. I think some life long friendships have been made.

See you on Monday at 3:45.

Mrs Nicklen

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We have come to the end of Dandelions and what fun it has been! Your children have been a joy to spend time with, they are funny, smart, kind, caring .... The list is endless.

I hope they have enjoyed their time with us as much as we have with them.

We spent our last week together celebrating them and getting certificates for being the Little Troopers they are.

Thank you for your support.

Mrs Nicklen