Cherry Tree Class Blog
Cherry Tree Class Blog
6.05.22
Mrs Moore (f.moore) on: Cherry Tree Class Blog
A shorter week this week due to the Bank Holiday Monday but another very busy one.
This week we started out new topic 'African Adventure'. The children worked in pairs to create a mind map of things that they already know about this vast continent. It was a good starting point to talk about what they knew and sort out some misconceptions too. We also looked at some maps of the World and Africa. We reminded ourselves of the continents of the World and what a continent is.
In English we started our new story,'Handa's Surprise', a traditional story set in Kenya. The children have continued to write poems but this week linked to our book. They have written some creative pieces selecting adjectives carefully to create expanded noun phrases.
In maths we have been recapping measuring length and height and comparing measurements. We have also continued to work on solving reasoning problems, reading problems carefully to decide on the correct operation to use. Lots of children 'had a go' at their next times tables on Thursday so hopefully we will have some certificates and badges to hand out next week, once I have marked them all. Your help at home to work on these times tables is much appreciated.
In PE we have been practising our skipping in preparation of the Skipping Festival (you should have received a letter about this on Thursday with more details). The children's skipping skills are really improving and they have all shown great determination.
We also saw the start of the Key Stage 1 Multi-Sports Club on Thursday after school. The children all enjoyed their session!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Mrs Moore
29.04.22
Mrs Moore (f.moore) on: Cherry Tree Class Blog
Another very busy week in Cherry Tree Class.
We have continued our work on poetry this week. The children are really enjoying this unit of writing. They have written some lovely poems titled, 'If you're not from Yeadon'.
In maths we have continued to work on solving problems involving all 4 operations. The children have been thinking about the maths vocabulary that will help them to decide which operations to use.
In Art this half term we are looking at sculptors. This week we have looked at the work of Michelle Reader. The children enjoyed creating their own monsters using a variety of re-used materials.
On Tuesday we had a visit from Harold the Giraffe. He came to talk to us about 'Feelings'. The children listened really well and talked very clearly about different feelings they might have and how to manage them. They really enjoyed meeting Harold!
All the children were given a letter yesterday about an after-school multi-sports club that will be starting soon. Please make sure that your child returns this by the date given if they are interested in taking part in this club.
Enjoy your longer bank holiday weekend. Let's hope the weather warms up a little.
Mrs Moore
22.04.22
Mrs Moore (f.moore) on: Cherry Tree Class Blog
It was lovely to see all the children back in school on Tuesday. We are now in the final term of the year. Where has the time gone?
We had a few lessons to finish, so we are continuing with our topic 'Yeadon Explorers' for the first 2 weeks of the term. This week the children have been learning about the old school 'South View School'. They have been looking at evidence on the school grounds of the old school. These included the old walls, original window and the old stone sign that was above the entrance.
In English we are continuing the theme of Yeadon to write some Yeadon inspired poetry. The children have been looking at List Poems and becoming more familiar with the structure of poems. They have written their own List Poem using their walk to the Tarn for some ideas.
In maths we have been using the inverse to solve missing number addition and subtraction problems. We have also been using our addition and subtraction skills to solve number sentences and then compare them using the less than, greater than and equal to signs. We will be continuing to work on our quick recall of times tables facts for 2,5 and 10 times tables. Your help at home to work on these would be appreciated. The children need to know the multiplication and division facts for these times tables.
Well done to all the children who completed the 'Screen Time Challenge'. The winning classes will be announced next week.
Remember that the Book Fair will be in school all next week. You will be able to visit this either before or after school. Please look at the school newsletter for more information.
Enjoy your weekend.
Mrs Moore