Carise K's Blog

  July has been such a wonderful month, and I’ve been really loving my new program! In our life skills sessions, I learned some cool facts about sun safety, and I even used my Talklink to answer questions during our quiz. I also walked around the center to watch a demonstration on how to clean windows. I learned how to tie shoelaces today. I really enjoyed watching a YouTube tutorial and practicing the steps on a pair of shoes. Getting out into the community is always a highlight for me since I love exploring and getting fresh air. I was lucky enough to visit the historic village for a nice stroll along the boardwalk and explored the fairy gardens. I’ve also spent quite a bit of time at the Greerton Library lately. My favorite part was reading a book called Purple Crayon , which kept me super engaged. Walking to and from the library was great exercise, I even made sure to stop, admire, and smell the flowers along the path.  During Girls Group, I tapped into my creative side by...

  Throughout the month of June, I have enjoyed participating in a variety of activities during my sessions. In my sensory sessions, I explored many virtual train rides, from travelling through the African safari and seeing meerkats, lions, and elephants, to taking a train ride through a land of dinosaurs. I have also been using my TalkLink in literacy sessions, where I enjoy copying words from flashcards and placing them onto the Scrabble board. In Girls Group, I love taking time to unwind by listening to nursery rhymes, enjoying story time, and being pampered with shoulder massages. For my outings, I have been getting some fresh air and exercise by going for walks at Falkner Reserve and the Kopurererua Valley Walkway. I also enjoyed visiting the Wilrose Centre to watch my friends perform waiata and attending story time at the Greerton Library. During music sessions, we explored New Zealand artists such as Stan Walker, Six60, and Flight of the Conchords. We learnt about their journ...

Throughout the month of May, I became more involved in activities with my friends and enjoyed exploring a wide range of new experiences. One of the highlights was learning about different styles of music and cultural dance from across the Pacific Islands and beyond. I discovered how each culture expresses itself uniquely through movement and rhythm, such as the fast-paced drumming and energetic dancing of the Cook Islands compared to the slower, more graceful style of Tahitian music and dance. I also stepped into the exciting world of K-pop, where I enjoyed the upbeat music, energetic choreography, and vibrant atmosphere. During another session, I practiced my box step dance in preparation for our upcoming ball. I enjoyed it and had a big smile on my face. I loved spending time in my Girls group session, where we relaxed together with shoulder massages and hair brushing. Quiet reading time also became one of my favourite parts of the month because it gave me a chance to relax and feel ...

 I really wasn't sure about these bricks, they went together and stayed together.TA

  Practising our ballroom dancing today for our masquerade - TR

  Today we sat down together and had a fun tea party. EB

  Today we enjoyed quiet time, reading stories, brushing hair plus shoulder massages. EB

 Today last session we saw a butterfly hatch from a crysilis, it is now drying its wings, Also we have been practicing some new words.  AN

 I enjoyed finding all the white animals and looking at how they glow under the purple light.TA

  Each time the song got paused they had to "STOP" 🛑 their instruments. It was a fun game and it made me laugh. -N.O.

  Today we enjoyed some storytime and enjoyed using the Talk Link. EB

I had a lovely, relaxing afternoon at the library reading books. It was really nice. Gv

I had such fun today in sensory today, I had a fun foot massage with tickles, it got my giggles going, we all had a great laugh together and had fun 🤣  

Had a blast in music today. We did music in the dark and jammed out to everyones favourites. -N.O.  

              BbI had a turn at connect 4 so much fun.-MN 

  We sang along to great songs from musicals while brushing hair. EB

 Today I enjoyed matching the animal cards during a virtual African safari, it was really cool because they glowed bright like my jacket under the u.v light. TA

  We had a talent show for our music session, I enjoyed watching my friends perform many great hits! - TR

 Today in let’s get creative we did a puppet show with animals and a silly man who had forgotten all there names.  AN 

Today I decided to watch Andrea Rieu during computer session. WD