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Weekly Update 04.11.22
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Lime Tree Class Blog 2022 - 2024
Hello!
Our first week back after half term has already come to an end and what a busy week it has been!
We have continued with our Florence Nightingale topic this week, looking at the changes in the Scutari hospital before and after her arrival. The children had a go at exploring their senses to imagine what Florence might have seen, smelt and heard when she first arrived at the hospital. Next Thursday Lime Tree Class will be having their Florence Nightingale Workshop where the children will learn more about her time in Scutari and the good work she did.
In English we have started looking at instruction writing. The children have been learning about the key features and imperative (bossy) verbs used to write command sentences. Yesterday the children followed oral instructions to make their very own Florence Nightingale lamp.
In Art we created some 'big build' nature sculptures inspired by Andy Goldsworthy and Heather Jansch. We started by collecting sticks, logs and leaves on our nature walk and worked in teams to create the sculptures.
Next week we will be launching our new Aslan Reading Challenge. Aslan is the famous lion from the story The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe - he has also made appearances in lots of other stories under a different name. The Reading Challenge is to encourage more Home Reading and the winning class will get to have their very own Aslan for the week. There will be more information coming home next week.
Lime Tree Class were very excited at the thought of having Aslan in our classroom for the week, so let's get reading!
Have a lovely weekend.
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 21.10.22
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Lime Tree Class Blog 2022 - 2024
Hello!
The first half term has already come to an end. It seems to have come and gone in a flash but we have enjoyed every second of it!
In Maths, Year 1 have continued with their addition within 10 by using number lines. Year 2 have been looking at ways to add 2 numbers together by making 10 first and also adding 3 single digits together with the help of ten frames and their number bond knowledge.
In English we have continued with our poetry. The children have written a poem of their choice based on 'What the Ladybird Heard' or 'The Owl Babies'. I have been amazed at the use of onomatopoeic and alliteration words in their writing!
To finish the week we have had a little treat and had a go on the KS2 Trim Trail.
Thank you for a great start to the year and I look forward to welcoming you all back for Autumn 2.
I hope you all have a lovely half term break.
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 14.10.22
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Lime Tree Class Blog 2022 - 2024
Hello!
Another busy week has come to an end. It was lovely to talk to all at Parent's Evening and let you know how well the children have settled into Lime Tree Class.
We have finally finished the shoebox habitats which are being sent home with the children today. I think everyone has done a fantastic job and the colourful minibeasts are very cheerful!
In English we have continued with our focus text 'What the Ladybird Heard'. The children have been writing poems using onomatopoeia and alliteration.
In Maths Year 1 have been working on number bonds to 10 and Year 2 have been working on number bonds to 100.
We have also had our first History lesson of the year in preparation for our Florence Nightingale topic starting next week.
Have a lovely weekend.
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 07.10.22
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Lime Tree Class Blog 2022 - 2024
Hello!
This week we finally put the shoeboxes to use and made our minibeast habitats. This was definitely our favourite lesson of the week! The children have some finishing touches to do next week. Once complete, their colourful clay minibeasts will have a home and I will upload some pictures of the final result.
In Maths Year 1 have been looking at using a ‘part-whole’ model to split numbers in to parts and how the part-whole model can also be used for addition. In Year 2 the children have progressed on to number bonds to 10 and fact families.
In English we have continued with our 'What the Ladybird Heard' writing. Today the children retold the story after lots of story mapping with actions. I can already see my 'WOW Work!' wall is going to be full of amazing writing!
We will be electing our School Council next week. If your child would like to stand as the Lime Tree Class representative they need to make a poster about why the class should vote for them and why they would be a good school council representative. Their poster needs to be ready to share in class on Thursday 13th October. Hopefully we get lots of posters!
I look forward to seeing you all at Parents' Evening next week and hope you have a fantastic weekend.
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 30.09.22
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Lime Tree Class Blog 2022 - 2024
Hello!
We have had another super week of learning in Lime Tree class.
In English this week we started a new focus text 'What the Ladybird Heard'. The children have been role playing, hot seating and thought tracking to support their writing focusses.
In Maths children have been comparing numbers and objects using mathematical vocabulary; greater than, less than and equal to.
As Autumn is now well underway we seized the opportunity to go on a woodland walk to collect natural objects, that we then used to create Andy Goldsworthy inspired nature sculptures.
Thank you to those of you who have already brought in a shoebox for the D&T project. If you haven't yet, please bring them in on Monday morning.
Have a lovely weekend.
Miss Cotterill
