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Weekly Update 26.5.23
K Simms (k.simms) on: Willow Tree Class Blog
Hello everyone,
We have had such a busy week getting things finished off as we approach the half term holiday!
In maths, we have looked at telling the time to o'clock, half past, quarter past, quarter to and how to use Roman numerals to tell the time in 5-minute increments!
In English, we have edited our setting descriptions and produced a final copy of them ready to display.
In science, we pretended to be the manager of a pop band who was worried about the sound level and so we investigated which materials would be the most effective at soundproofing.
On Thursday, we worked in groups to prepare strawberry smoothies as part of our DT topic, Edible Gardens. The children did a fantastic job and were then able to evaluate what went well and what they would do in the future to improve it.
There is no set homework over the half-term holiday but we do encourage that children continue to practise their times tables and, of course, keep reading regularly.
Next half term will be especially busy so here are just a few reminders of what is expected:
- PE is on a Tuesday and Thursday and the children should come to school wearing their PE kit.
- Times Tables tests are every Thursday and the children will find out if they have achieved this on the Friday.
- Children should be reading at least 5 times a week and this will be checked when books are changed on a Thursday.
- Homework is due in on a Wednesday and will not be marked if it is brought in any later. Children who do not complete their homework will do so at breaktime on Friday or during their Golden Time.
- Breaktime snacks should be a piece of fruit or some vegetables.
- As the weather is getting warmer, please ensure your child has appropriate sun protection. Sunscreen can be applied by your child at school but this will be at breaktime and lunchtime.
Wishing you all a lovely half term break,
Miss Simms
Weekly Update 19.5.23
K Simms (k.simms) on: Willow Tree Class Blog
Hello everyone,
As we reach the end of the penultimate week of this half term, I would like to say a huge well done to the children for their hard work this week! We have looked at lots of tricky concepts in our lessons.
In maths, we have been looking at finding the correct change from different amounts. There were some difficult problems for the children to solve but they used their knowledge of column subtraction to help work out the answer.
In science, we looked at how sound travels through the air and investigated this using string telephones.
In topic, we answered some important questions about Stonehenge, including: How was it made? Who made it? How long did it take? Why is it so important? We also finished our cave drawings!
In English, we have been preparing to write setting description of the cave from our guided reading text "Stone Age Boy" and used all of our 5 senses to describe the deep, damp cave with the echoes of footsteps bouncing off the walls.
Homework will be sent home tonight and is due in on Wednesday. Reading books will be changed on Thursday.
Also, on Wednesday, school photos will be taking place so please make sure your child is in the correct school uniform.
Have a lovely weekend and let's hope the sun comes out a little more next week!
Miss Simms
Weekly Update 12.5.23
K Simms (k.simms) on: Willow Tree Class Blog
Hello everyone,
Another short week in school but the children have worked hard in every single lesson!
We have had a great time practising our throwing skills in athletics using javelins. In maths, we read 'The Great Pet Sale' to start our lessons on money and looked at different currencies from around the world. Next week, we will be looking at adding money and finding change.
In English, we started the writing process for a descriptive piece of writing by looking at personification, fronted adverbials and metaphors.
In science, we planted our sunflower seeds and we are looking forward to seeing how these start to grow over the next few weeks!
Homework will be sent home tonight and is due in on Wednesday. Reading books were changed yesterday and will be changed again next Thursday. Please make sure your child has read at least 5 times by then; this can be any book that they enjoy reading as well as their reading scheme book.
Have a great weekend,
Miss Simms