Cherry Tree Class Blog
Cherry Tree Class Blog
09.06.23
Mrs Moore (f.moore) on: Cherry Tree Class Blog
Cherry Tree Class have had a great start to the final half term of this year.
We have started our new topic 'Oh I do like to be beside the Seaside'. We have been learning about coastal regions and what a seaside is. We have been using maps to find some famous seaside resorts.
In maths we have been using the inverse to solve addition and subtraction missing number problems.
In English we have started our new book 'Somebody Swallowed Stanley'. The children have enjoyed listening to the story and acting out the important parts. We have been thinking about the main characters and writing thought and feeling bubbles.
On Wednesday the children had a special Mind Mate Assembly. As a follow up we used our team skills and resilience skills to work in a group to build shelters for a cuddly toy. The children thought about the skills that they needed to work well as a team.
Please remember in this warmer weather to make sure that your child brings a filled water bottle each day (containing water). They should also make sure that they have applied sunscreen before coming to school and bring a hat for extra protection.
Enjoy your weekend.
Mrs Moore
26.05.23
Mrs Moore (f.moore) on: Cherry Tree Class Blog
Well we have reached the end of, yet another, half term. This year really is going too fast!
With all our assessments completed, the children have enjoyed a week catching up on their topic work and DT.
The children really enjoyed testing their 'Pirate Lunchboxes'. We created a 'zip-wire' and used soft balls as the mermaids, seagulls and strong winds that the lunchboxes needed to survive. The children's boxes needed to have a strong handle, a lid that stayed closed, compartments to keep the food separate and some waterproofing to protect the food from the stormy seas.
The children all did a great job on their lunchboxes and most survived the zip-wire journey. After the test the children reviewed their lunchboxes and thought about what they might change if they made one again.
In maths. we continued our outdoor learning theme. The children completed a position and direction challenge on the playground. They worked in pairs to solve the clues. They needed to use compass direction points (north, south, east and west) and also right, left. clockwise and anti-clockwise.
We completed our 'Message in a Bottle' topic this week. The children learnt about Neil Armstrong and why he was famous. They also wrote about the explorer that they have been most inspired by and why. In our Leeds Rhino Dance they created a flight dance inspired by Amelia Earhart. They have all thoroughly enjoyed these dance sessions.
I hope you all have a wonderful half term. It looks like it will be a sunny one!
Mrs Moore
19.05.23
Mrs Moore (f.moore) on: Cherry Tree Class Blog
We began the week by visiting nursery to see their chicks. Mrs Suddall talked to the children about why the chicks needed a light bulb in their crate and how we can tell which are male and female. The children enjoyed looking at the chicks and reinforcing their learning about the basic needs of animals.
The children have enjoyed showing their creative side this week working on their DT (Design and Technology) project. They have been looking at lunchboxes and thinking about what features they need to make them good at the job they need to do. The children have designed their own lunchboxes and this week have made them. I was very impressed with their skills and also how well they worked with and supported each other. Next week we will be testing our lunchboxes (more pictures to follow).
Our Leeds Rhino Dance Coach worked with the children on a Christopher Columbus themed routine this week. The moves included a 'Crows Nest' and sailing on all three of his ships. The children are really enjoying these sessions.
I cannot believe next week is the last week before our final half term of the year.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Mrs Moore