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Weekly Update 17.11.22
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Lime Tree Class Blog
Hello!
This 4 day week has flown by but we have still been up to lots of things in Lime Tree!
As we are very nearly in glitter season, we have started learning the songs for our Christmas performance 'Prickly Hay'. The children are very excited about this!
In Maths Year 1 have continued with subtraction using a number line to find the difference. In Year 2 the children have moved on to adding and subtracting multiples of ten with the support of 100 squares.
In English we have been writing diary entries as Florence Nightingale. The children have done a fabulous job of getting in to character and writing from Florence's perspective.
Unfortunately we were not the 'Aslan Reading Challenge' winners this week but I do want to say a big thank you to those of you who are making the time to do lots of home reading with your child, it really does make a big difference to their progress. Lets keep it up and hopefully we will be the winners next week!! Remember to sign and date when you have read in the reading record.
Have a lovely weekend.
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 11.11.22
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Lime Tree Class Blog
Hello!
Another great week for us all in Lime Tree.
We have continued with our instruction writing. The children have written their own instructions using lots of time conjunctions and imperative 'bossy' verbs for how to make a Florence Nightingale lamp.
In Maths, Year 1 have been subtracting within 20 using a part-whole model. Year 2 have also been subtracting 1 digit numbers from 2 digit numbers and adding and subtracting multiples of 10.
We had the unfortunate news on Thursday morning that our Florence Nightingale workshop was cancelled due to Florence being unwell. We have however been able reschedule the workshop for Tuesday 29th November!
With the beautiful Autumn leaves still falling, we seized the opportunity to collect some for a 'leaf man' crafting activity. I'm hoping to keep some to decorate the classroom!
Please make sure you are reading lots at home. The winner of the first Aslan Reading Challenge will be announced next week and all the children want to win Aslan for our class.
Have a lovely weekend,
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 04.11.22
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Lime Tree Class Blog
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
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
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
