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Weekly Update 09.10.26
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Pear Tree Class Blog
Hello!
We have had another super week of learning in Pear Tree class.
In English we have continued with our 'What the Ladybird Heard' writing. We created a Talk for Writing Story Map which the children used to retell the story to a partner. We had some very brave volunteers who retold the story to the whole class (see videos below). The children then used to map to retell part of the story in their own words.
In Maths we have been looking at using a ‘part-whole’ model to split numbers into parts and looking at how we can use the part-whole model to help us to solve addition number sentences.
On Thursday we voted for our 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 Martha :)
Have a lovely weekend.
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 02.10.26
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Pear Tree Class Blog
Hello!
In English we continued with our 'What the Ladybird Heard' writing. The children have been role playing, hot seating and thought tracking to support their writing focusses.
In Maths we have continued comparing numbers and objects using mathematical symbols; >, <, =. We have also been using the number line to order numbers (within 10) from smallest to biggest.
In Art we used the natural objects we collected last week to create Andy Goldsworthy inspired 'Land Art'. The children worked in groups to create their nature sculptures.
Parents Evening is coming up on the 20th & 21st October. The booking system is already live so please make an appointment if you haven’t done so already.
Have a lovely weekend!
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 25.09.26
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Pear Tree Class Blog
Hello!
We have had another super week of learning in Pear Tree class.
In English this week we started a new focus text 'What the Ladybird Heard'. The children have been writing descriptive sentences about the hero ladybird who saves the farm.
In Maths we have been comparing numbers and objects using mathematical vocabulary; greater than, less than and equal to.
As Autumn is now well underway we seized the opportunity to go on a woodland walk to collect natural objects, that we will be using to create an Andy Goldsworthy inspired nature sculpture next week. The mini models that we made in week 2 are now on display for the whole school to see!
EXCITING NEWS: It is time to elect our new School Council representative! If your child is interested in being Pear Tree's representative, they will need to make a poster about why they should be voted for and bring this to school. The deadline for children's posters is Monday 5th October.
Have a lovely weekend!
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 11.09.26
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Pear Tree Class Blog
Hello!
Week 2 down and wow what a week it has been!
This week we started our 'Nature Sculptures' focus in Art and we made some mini models using clay inspired by British nature and wildlife. Hopefully you spotted them on our windowsill but if not please see the photo below of all our little creations.
We have also been doing some descriptive writing about The Owl Babies, Percy, Sarah and Bill. The children have really impressed me with their use of phonics to spell words independently.
Thank you to everyone who has already starting with lots of home reading; it is great to see all the children so enthusiastic about reading!
Another thanks to those who came to the 'Meet the Teacher' evening on Wednesday and for the many kind words shared about our special visitors this week.
Have a lovely weekend.
Miss Cotterill
Weekly Update 04.09.26
Miss Cotterill (e.cotterill) on: Pear Tree Class Blog
Hello and welcome to Pear Tree 2026-27 blog!
It has been a lovely first (short) week getting to know each other; everyone has settled into Pear Tree really well.
On Wednesday 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. The children have been sorting objects by colour, shape and size. They have also been using ten frames to count up to 10 objects from a larger group.
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 also created our very own Colour Monsters for the cloakroom display :)
Have a lovely weekend.
Miss Cotterill
