Cherry Tree Class Blog
Cherry Tree Class Blog
06.10.23
Mrs Moore (f.moore) on: Cherry Tree Class Blog
Another very busy week in Cherry Tree Class!
In our topic work this week, we have been learning about how we know about the Great Fire of London. We have been sorting evidence that could be used. The children have enjoyed learning about Samuel Pepys and that he buried his cheese and wine in his garden to keep them safe from the fire.
In English we have been describing the setting of 'Buckingham Palace'. We have watched video clips showing the Changing of the Guard and the inside of the Palace.
In maths we have been using the language 'more than', 'less than' and 'equal to' to compare numbers and objects. We have also been using the symbols.
Next week we have our Fire of London Workshop. Thank you for all the boxes. I think we have more than enough now! There will be lots of pictures to follow after the day.
A slightly shorter week for the children next week due to the Training Day on Friday.
Enjoy your weekend.
Mrs Moore
29.09.23
Mrs Moore (f.moore) on: Cherry Tree Class Blog
We have started to learn more about how the fire started in our topic work this week. They have enjoyed learning more facts about 'The Great Fire of London'.
In English we have been thinking about story settings. We have been looking at video clips of London and more specifically the River Thames. The children have written a description of this setting describing sights, sounds, smell and feelings.
In maths we have been looking at number lines using intervals of 1's and 10's. We have also been estimating where numbers would be on number lines.
Yesterday we had our voting for the class School Council Representative. I was very pleased with the number of candidates and with how well they all shared their posters. The votes were very close but the winner was 'Iris'. I am sure that she will represent the class well!
Please remember to send cereal boxes in to school from Monday. We will need them the following week for our workshop.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs Moore
22.09.23
Mrs Moore (f.moore) on: Cherry Tree Class Blog
As always, a busy week in Year 2 Cherry!
In our topic work this week we have continued to think about the past and present. We have been sorting pictures of buildings, people and transport deciding which belong to London in the past and the present. We have been looking at how the buildings were different in 1666. These differences will help the children to understand why the Fire of London started and spread so quickly.
In English we have been writing expanded noun phrases to describe Katie from our book 'Katie in London'. The children have used these noun phrases in their descriptions of Katie. Next week we will be writing descriptions of settings in the story.
The children have really impressed me this week with their 'Place Value' knowledge. We have been partitioning 2 digit numbers into tens and ones and writing the expanded form ( 52 = 50 + 2 5 tens and 2 ones). We have used a range of practical equipment to reinforce the value of these digits.
We have continued to look at different media on Art. This week we have explored chalks.
In PE we have continued to work on our games skills with Sam. The children have been using small balls and working on their throwing and catching skills. On Friday the children enjoyed their dance session inspired by the Lion King!
The children should all have brought home a note requesting cardboard boxes. These need to be brought in from Monday 2nd October ready for our Fire of London Workshop the following week.
The children have all been told today about School Council Elections. If your child wants to stand for the class council representative they will need to make a poster about why they should be voted for and bring to school by Wednesday next week.
Enjoy your weekend.
Mrs Moore.