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Weekly Update 13.3.26
K Atkinson (k.atkinson) on: Lime Tree Class Blog
In maths, we have continued learning about fractions. Year 1 have recapped how to find a quarter and half of quantities. Year 2 have also looked at finding a third and 2/4 being equivalent to 1/2. We have also completed some maths assessments to check the children's progress.
We read "Stick Man" in English and the children have sequenced and retold the story. On Thursday we went looking for sticks and today the children made their own stick men.
In science we sorted and classified animals based on their diet, using a Venn diagram. The children are now very confident at naming different herbivores, carnivores and omnivores.
We have continued learning how to keep ourselves safe in PSHE; the children have learnt what privacy means and can give examples of private and public places.
The children all looked amazing today, wearing what they love!
Have a lovely weekend and see you again on Monday,
Miss Atkinson
Weekly Update 6.3.25
K Atkinson (k.atkinson) on: Lime Tree Class Blog
The children have had a wonderful week full of lots of excitement.
In English we have written a recount from the point of view of the fox from the story of 'The Smartest Giant in Town'. We enjoyed acting out key parts of the story using drama techniques.
In maths we have continued learning about fractions. This week we have focused on quarters, as well as recapping halves.
On Wednesday the children participated in a PSHE workshop about how to stay healthy and look after their wellbeing. Harold the giraffe also visited and the children loved giving him a stroke or cuddle goodbye.
The highlight of the week was World Book Day yesterday. The children enjoyed showing off their costumes in a parade with the rest of Key Stage One and EYFS. We had a day full of reading (and some PE & DT too!).
Today we have looked at how much our cornflower seeds have grown since we planted them last week. We enjoyed writing in our plant diary and measuring how tall our plants are, using the rulers.
Have a wonderful weekend and I will see you again on Monday,
Miss Atkinson
Weekly Update 27.2.26
K Atkinson (k.atkinson) on: Lime Tree Class Blog
The first week back has flown by (how is it nearly the end of February?!)
In English the children have enjoyed listening to our new class text "The Smartest Giant in Town" by Julia Donaldson. They have worked to create some sentences describing George, with Year 2 looking to put commas between their adjectives when writing an expanded noun phrase.
In maths we have begun looking at fractions. Both year groups have learnt what 'half' means and have begun to fluently recall half of a number.
We have worked hard in DT and have used our designs from last week to create a moving picture to show one of the scenes from Cinderella. The children worked hard to make their own sliders, levers and wheels and the quality of work was very high. We will be finishing off our work next week.
In computing we have started using the app 'Scratch Jr' to begin to understand how to write a programme. The children enjoyed using the blue 'movement' blocks to programme the cat to move in different ways.
Have a wonderful weekend and see you again on Monday,
Miss Atkinson
Weekly Update
K Atkinson (k.atkinson) on: Lime Tree Class Blog
The first spring half term has come to an end. The children have amazed me with their hard work and how much progress they have made; they should all be very proud of themselves. Mr Turner has also started his teacher training placement with us, so will also be teaching the children over the next few weeks.
In English we finished writing our instructions for how to get Cinderella ready for the ball. In maths we have learnt about money; year 1 have learnt to identify different coins and notes whilst year 2 have learnt how to add coins to make £1.
Last week in science the children enjoyed a visit from a tortoise whilst learning about reptiles! This week the children created a poster about their favourite animal, making sure to say write whether it is categorised as a mammal, bird, reptile, fish or amphibian.
In PSHE we have learnt about how to speak up for ourselves and state what we feel comfortable with. For example by saying "I don't like hugs please can I have a high 5 instead?"
We also enjoyed playing with the parachute in the hall, as a reward for meeting our class target of completing our morning activity during the register and being ready to learn at the start of the day. Well done Lime Tree Class!
Have a wonderful half term and I will see you again on Monday 23rd February.
Miss Atkinson
Weekly Update 6.2.26
K Atkinson (k.atkinson) on: Lime Tree Class Blog
We have had a week full of rain and wet play but also full of learning.
In English, we have started writing instructions for how to get Cinderella ready for the ball. We will continue these next week!
In maths, Year 1 have continued working with arrays to solve repeated addition number sentences and have also looked at how to divide by sharing and grouping. Year 2 have recapped how to solve multiplication and division number sentences using a range of different strategies, We will be learning about money next week!
Elsewhere in the curriculum we have enjoyed creating maps of the school as part of our geography unit of work about Yeadon. We have also planned and designed Cinderella moving pictures which we will be making after the holidays in DT.
Have a wonderful weekend and hopefully it doesn't rain too much! See you again on Monday,
Miss Atkinson