Cherry Tree Class Blog
Cherry Tree Class Blog
10.05.24
Mrs Moore (f.moore) on: Cherry Tree Class Blog
How lovely it has been to see some sunshine. The children have been so happy to finally be outside without coats.
A slightly shorter week this week but still a very busy one.
In our topic (geography) work this week we have been exploring the countries in Africa. The children have used maps and atlases to find countries and locate on their own blank map.
We have started a new story in English called 'Lila and the Secret of Rain'. The children have worked in pairs to create a story map making sure that they have the correct sequence of events. We have also used some drama techniques to retell the story and think about the main characters thoughts and feelings.
In maths we have been solving a range of 'reasoning' problems. The children have been working with more independence to choose the correct operation and the best strategies to solve each problem. We have talked about the importance of careful reading and finding the key vocabulary to help us.
In PSHE the children have been learning about the importance of good oral hygiene. They have thought about the important things they need to do to have healthy teeth. They should all have brought home a leaflet, toothbrush and small toothpaste today.
Please remember in this hotter weather to apply sun-cream to your child before they come to school and ensure that they have a water bottle (containing water) in school each day.
Have a wonderful weekend in the sun.
Mrs Moore
03.05.24
Mrs Moore (f.moore) on: Cherry Tree Class Blog
It finally feels like summer is on the way!
This week we have continued our topic work about Africa. The children have been recapping on the equator and looking at which African countries are closer to it.
In English we have been using the story 'Handa's Surprise' to inspire some poetry writing. We tasted some of Handa's fruits and collected a bank of adjectives to use in our poetry. We then used some of these to write our own 'List Poem'.
In maths we have continued our unit of work on money. We have been comparing and ordering money and amounts using the less than, greater than and equal to symbols. We have also been using coins to find different ways of making one pound.
Our Art this week has been inspired by the famous sculptor Barbara Hepworth. We worked in groups, using a range of cardboard boxes, to create our own abstract sculptures of people. We had to think carefully about the size of box chosen depending on which part of the body it was being used for. The children worked really well as a group and produced some great results.
Let's hope the weather is kind to us over the Bank Holiday Weekend.
Enjoy, and see you on Tuesday.
Mrs Moore
26.04.24
Mrs Moore (f.moore) on: Cherry Tree Class Blog
It has been a week of visitors!
On Monday we had a 'Road Safety' trainer from Leeds Council. He talked to the children about how to be safe on a variety of modes of transport including cars, buses and bikes. He talked about the importance of booster seats in making sure that seat belts fit on their hard parts of their bodies (hip, hip, shoulder). The children learnt about the 'Green Cross Code' and that they need to THINK, STOP, LOOK and LISTEN when crossing the road. We then went outside and crossed the road with him in pairs remembering to use the 'Green Cross Code'.
On Wednesday we had an 'African Drumming' Workshop. We were all taught how to tilt the drum and which part of our hands to use to create the best sound. We played the drums and a range of percussion instruments to a traditional West African song. I was very impressed with the children's listening and musical skills. A great time was had by all!
In English we have continued with our story 'Handa's Surprise'. We have been writing recounts of Handa's day in the first person. Next week we will be using the story as our poetry inspiration to write some List Poems.
Maths this week has been all about 'Money'. We have been using coins and notes to make amounts. The children have shown a good understanding of the coins and notes we have. This can be a tricky concept to teach in the increasingly cashless world we now live in.
We have also continued our unit of work on 'Sculptures'. This week we made monsters out of a range of 'bits and bobs' we had in school. Please remember if you have any cardboard boxes to send them into school for next week.
Enjoy your weekend.
Mrs Moore