Lime Tree Class Blog
Lime Tree Class Blog 2022 - 2024
Weekly Update 29.09.23
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Lime Tree Class Blog 2022 - 2024
Hello!
Somehow we are already half way through the Autumn 1 term!
In Science the children became sense explorers! With their tastebuds the children had to identify mystery food while blindfolded. Everyone worked really well together and managed to correctly classify and identify all the fruit and vegtables.
In PE we have continued to work on our underarm throwing and bowling. The children really enjoyed putting their skill the the test in mini games of piggie in the middle.
In Art, we have continued to explore different media. This week we focused on oil pastels and how we could use them in different ways to achieve different textures and patterns
Today we voted for Lime Tree new School Council Representative. I was so impressed with the number of candidates and with how well they all shared their posters! The votes were very close but the winner was Owen :)
Please remember to send boxes in to school from Monday. We will need them the following week for our Great Fire of London workshop.
Have a lovely weekend.
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 22.09.23
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Lime Tree Class Blog 2022 - 2024
Hello!
Another busy week for us in Lime Tree Class.
Our first topic lesson of 'Emergency 999!' was to compare past London in 1666 with present London today. We particularly focused on the differences in buildings as this will help the children to understand why the Great Fire of London started and spread so quickly.
In Maths, Year 2 have continued with partitioning 2-digit numbers into tens and ones and writing the expanded form (52 = 50 + 2, 5 tens and 2 ones). We have used a range of practical equipment to reinforce the value of these digits. Year 1 have been counting forwards and backwards within 10. The children have also been finding one more and one less than a given number by using a number line or a ten frame.
In English we have focused our descriptive writing on Katie from our focus text 'Katie in London'. Year 2 have extended their writing by including expanded noun phrases.
In Science we did a 'senses' experiment. I think the children definitely enjoyed testing their taste buds the most!
At the start of the week the children should all have brought home a note requesting cardboard boxes. These need to be brought in from Monday 2nd October ready for our Great Fire of London Workshop the following week. Thank you in advance!
It is time to elect our new School Council representative! If your child is interested in being Lime Tree's representative, they will need to make a poster about why they should be voted for and bring this to school by Wednesday next week.
Have a lovely weekend!
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 15.09.23
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Lime Tree Class Blog 2022 - 2024
Hello!
The second week in Lime Tree has gone by in a flash. The children from Year 1 and 2 are bonding well and it is lovely to see new friendships blossoming! All the children are now becoming familiar with our new routines and have been working super hard.
In English we have started our new focus text 'Katie in London' and have been writing descriptive sentences about the Lion from Trafalgar Square who is Katie and Jacks special guide in the book. I have been really impressed with everyone's fantastic writing.
In Maths Year 1 have continued with the focus on numbers up to 10. We have also been looking at different representation of numbers and how to use the '=' symbol to show the 'same as'. In Year 2 we have been using base 10 and place value mats to recognise the tens and ones within numbers up to 100.
We started our 'Exploring Different Media' topic in Art with Pencils. The children really enjoyed exploring different techniques to create lines, patterns, shapes, and textures. In PE we have been practicing our under arm throwing with a partner. Everyone has worked really hard on their hand-eye coordination!
Have a lovely weekend.
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 08.09.23
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Lime Tree Class Blog 2022 - 2024
Hello and welcome to Lime Tree 2023-24 blog!
It has been a lovely first week getting to know each other; everyone has settled into Lime Tree really well.
On Tuesday the children all had an opportunity to share their 'all about me bags'. This was a great way to find out more about the children's life outside of school!
In Maths we have been doing lots of practical activities to recap on numbers to 10 and 20. Year 1 have been sorting objects by colour, shape and size. They have also been using ten frames to count up to 10 objects. Year 2 have been making numbers up to 20 using cubes and the base 10 to represent tens and ones.
In English our focus text has been 'The Colour Monster Goes to School'. The children have really enjoyed this story and using their imaginations to take their own Colour Monster on an adventure.
We have also had lots of fun in our PE lessons practicing our throwing and catching skills with a partner.
I hope you all have a lovely weekend in the sunshine :)
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 21.07.23
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Lime Tree Class Blog 2022 - 2024
Hello!
We made it through the final week... I cannot believe a whole year with my lovely Limes has come to an end already!
I want to thank each and every child for being such a superstar and making my first year of teaching an amazing one. Getting to know them has been a delight and I am extremely saddened to see them go but I do wish them the very best for the future!
Another thank you goes out to all the grownups as well for being so supportive throughout this year :)
This week has been a great one full of fun. A particular highlight was the KS1 disco that took place on Monday afternoon. The Best Day Ever!!!
All that is left to say is have a wonderful summer holidays, have fun and stay safe!
We look forward to welcoming you back in September!
Miss Cotterill
