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:
Monday 13th October - Parent consultations
Wednesday 15th October - Parent consultations
Thursday 11th December - Christmas Jumper Day
Class Information
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