Wednesday, 22 April 2015

S is for Singing, Swimming & Sewing

So Sorry - Speedy & Short - Special "S"ircumstances!!

Singing - I have been a Sing-Up trained teacher for a number of years and have found songs to be an excellent way for children to learn facts, become more socalised as well as have a great time singing :)  It doesn't matter if you are not the best at singing because performing is so much more than that and those children with special needs can be those that light up a stage by their sheer enjoyment and whole hearted pleasure in singing with others.

 Swimming - is an excellent way for some children to gain more independence, have greater control over their bodies, improve breathing etc particularly if the swimming can take place in very small groups and in a hydro-therapy pool - ask your local special school if they have one and if so are they willing for others to use it - I did and it has reaped great rewards!

 Sewing - this is such a useful skill.  It allows for the replacement of a button, the joining of material, making your own clothes, mending your own clothes, creating stuffed animals and other gifts and all it takes is a needle and thread.  I was going to show you some of my sewing that I have done over the years but I have just realised I cannot take any photos at the moment so that will have to wait until sometime later.

Freebie is a book - I have allowed it to be editable so please feel free to add or change things - I'd love some pictures - let me know what you think?

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6 comments:

  1. Eileen T22 April 2015 at 23:34

    I've just got back into sewing again. I've plans to make a couple of skirts and tops for myself when I have more time during the summer holidays. I agree with you ... it is such a useful skill to have.

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  2. SENCO Cat Herder23 April 2015 at 06:50

    Summer tops and skirts always seem such a pleasure to make - maybe because the fabrics are light and often the patterns are so pleasant:)

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  3. Mars25 April 2015 at 02:08

    Lol I've just answered about sewing in your U post ;)

    I love swimming, I started doing this again about 3 years ago, once a week in a very sedate fashion, my swimming club calls me their token blue rinse swimmer... breast stroke with head above water at a snails pace - whilst others train for athletic events and open water swimming I just trundle up and down to swim away my stress!

    Singing - only on my own ;)

    Mars
    Curling Stones for Lego People

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    1. SENCO Cat Herder27 April 2015 at 03:34

      That sounds very brave joining a swimming club - I too swim like you so I only go by myself to the public pool during less populated open swim sessions!!

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  4. Anna (herding cats-burning soup)26 April 2015 at 16:28

    I would love to have sewing as a skill. I can do basic type things but nothing fancy. Love swimming :)

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    1. SENCO Cat Herder27 April 2015 at 03:36

      Thanks for stopping by, Anna - I like to swim as it gives me time to think and also let those worries flow away :)

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