The Ark - Mrs Machado
Welcome to the Ark!
Hello and welcome to our class page! I'm Mrs. Machado, and I have the joy of teaching a smaller, wonderful group of children. In our class, we follow the National Curriculum in a way that’s creative, engaging, and tailored to each child’s unique strengths — using a multisensory approach that brings learning to life.
This page is designed to keep you informed and involved. You’ll find:
📸 Photos of our learning journey
📘 Class information and updates
👪 Support for parents
🌐 Useful links and resources for children
Thank you for visiting — I’m so excited to share all the amazing things happening in our classroom with you!
Key Dates:
Class Information
Christmas Jumper Day and Christmas Lunch 2025
Ark Christmas Craft Afternoon
Thank you to all of our amazing parents and carers that attended the Ark Christmas Craft Afternoon! The children worked hard making salt dough ornaments ready to decorate with their loved ones on Tuesday afternoon. It was a great opportunity for parents to meet each other and socialise in an environment that was familiar and safe for the children. We had lots of fun and aim to make this a regular event.
Christmas Craft Afternoon
Wear It Pink 2025
Hinduism - Diwali - Making Rangoli Patterns and Diya Lamps
African Drumming Workshop to Celebrate Black History Month
Choir Performance
Ufton Court September '25
Support / Resources For Parents
Links For Parents
Sensory Play
What is sensory play? https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/articles/z6whxbk
See these great ideas for setting up sensory / messy play up for your child:
https://www.learning4kids.net/play-ideas/exploring-activities/list-of-sensory-play-ideas/
Physical Education
To start the day it is good to wake up the body and mind and so you can search online for free workouts by Joe Wicks. https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1
Maths
Interactive maths games on a range of topics: https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/index.html
https://www.themathsfactor.com/ https://www.topmarks.co.uk/
Phonics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7hRbrpq5Bo
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7fbLgY2oA_cFCIg9GdxtQ
Reading
Free e-book library: https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/
There are some interesting resources on the David Walliams website, please go have a look and listen to his stories. https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com