Cherry Tree Class Blog
Cherry Tree Class Blog
30.09.22
Mrs Moore (f.moore) on: Cherry Tree Class Blog
We have made the most of the school grounds this week with habitat searches in Science and nature collections in Art.
The children have really enjoyed creating their own 'Nature Sculptures' using leaves, stones, twigs, flowers and other nature objects. I have been amazed by their artist flare and talent.
In English we been reading the story 'What the Ladybird Heard'. The children have been creating 'Freeze Frames' for key parts of the story and writing thought bubbles about character's feelings.
In maths we have been comparing objects and numbers using mathematical vocabulary. We have also been ordering numbers and placing numbers on number lines.
Next week we will be moving on to addition and subtraction to 20 and beyond.
Just a reminder about reading. Please can you make sure that your child is reading their school reading book at least 3 times each week. This regular reading and opportunity to re-read books is vital for them to improve their fluency and understanding. Please remember to record your child's reading in their reading record book so that we know they have read the book at home and that it needs to be changed. Thank you for your support with this.
Enjoy your weekend.
Mrs Moore
23.09.22
Mrs Moore (f.moore) on: Cherry Tree Class Blog
A shorter but still very busy week in Cherry Tree Class.
We have continued our work in English using the story of the Owl Babies. The children have been writing expanded noun phrases and using them to write descriptions of the story setting.
In maths we have been partitioning 2 digit numbers and writing them in their expanded forms 83 = 80 + 3. We have continued to work on writing numbers to 100 as both words and numerals. This week's homework is giving the children the opportunity to work on these important skills.
In art we have been making careful, observational drawings of things found in nature. I have been very impressed with the children's artistic skills.
The children should all have brought home their homework books today. Inside are details about how homework needs to be completed and when it needs to be returned. Your help in encouraging the children to complete their homework neatly and on time is much appreciated.
A reminder that shoeboxes need to be brought to school for the week beginning the 3rd October. The children should all have brought home a note about this today. They will be using them for some science work linked to habitats.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Mrs Moore
16.09.22
Mrs Moore (f.moore) on: Cherry Tree Class Blog
The children have continued to make a great start to the year. I have been really impressed with how sensibly they have all come into school each morning and settled down ready to learn.
This week in English we have started our work using the story 'The Owl Babies'. The children have been making predictions about the characters and writing descriptions of the owls.
In maths we have been focussing on 'Place Value'. The children have been doing lots of practical work using equipment and drawing the representation of 2 digit numbers. Understanding the value of each digit in a number is so important for the work in maths they will do later in the year and throughout their school life.
In Science the children have been thinking about living and non-living things. This has linked really well with our Art this week too. The children have been sculpting living things found in nature out of clay. They used pinching, pulling and rolling techniques and small tools to create their pieces of art.
Many of you will have seen the amazing new climbing equipment on the Key Stage 1 playground. The children have all had an opportunity to use this this week. They have shown skill and coordination when making their way round the structure.
Before the end of the half term the children will be using shoe boxes to create a 'Shoebox Habitat'. Could you send your child in with a shoe box before the week beginning 3rd October (if you have more than one, the extra would be much appreciated).
We will be back on Tuesday due to the Bank Holiday Weekend.
Mrs Moore