Nature name!

Poppy has created a beautiful collage of her name using items that she collected on a walk to the park, with her nan.
Well done Poppy!

Forest School – Planting, Printing & Playing

Grasshoppers had a lovely afternoon at Forest School yesterday. The children planted bean seeds and had a go at printing, using ferns and other leaves and plants.

They also enjoyed playing on the mini tractor, making dens and building nests for mini-beasts.

 

 

Shrewsbury Museum Trip

Yesterday, Grasshoppers went on their class trip to Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery. The children took part in a Great Fire of London workshop in the morning, led by our learning officer, Rose.

The children created a timeline of the events and dressed up as some of the key people, including Samuel Pepys, Thomas Farrinor, Thomas Bloodworth and King Charles II.

They took part in four activities: Using a quill and ink to write, as Samuel Pepys did in his diary. Making a pomander using herbs and spices, making leather goods by threading wool and strips of leather and constructing a large Tudor house, using wooden frames and making the walls by weaving thin canes between wooden poles.

We also did a treasure hunt to find precious items that people would have tried to save in the fire.

After lunch, we went on a guided walk around the town to look at the Tudor buildings. We looked out for pegs that joined the beams together and carpenters’ marks on the wooden beams. We saw hooks that shop owners would have hung their produce from and the decorative patterns that meant the owners of the building would have been rich. We looked at the names of the streets and worked out what might have been sold in the shops there. We also found some very narrow passages which showed us just how close the building were built and how the fire would have spread so easily.

We had a wonderful day, the children were so inquisitive and engaged and we learnt lots of new things.

 

 

Class Trip

On Monday, Grasshoppers have their class trip to Shrewsbury Museum.

Please can the children bring a coat as, in the afternoon, we will be doing a guided walk, around the town centre. There is a chance of light rain for Monday.

Please also remember a non spill water bottle and packed lunch, if they haven’t ordered one from school.

Many thanks.

Spelling Test

As we have World Book Day tomorrow, Grasshoppers will do their spelling test for this week, on Monday.

Their new spelling list has been put into their spelling books today and they will be tested on those words next Thursday, as normal.

Many thanks

Spring Term in Grasshoppers

Welcome to the Spring term!

Happy New Year to you all, I hope you have enjoyed the Christmas break.

Our Spring curriculum is called ‘Famous Faces’.

Curriculum Overview Spring Term 2025

If you would like to get in touch, at any point this term, please use our class email and I will get back to you as quickly as possible.      grasshoppers@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk

Many thanks,

Nicky Morris

Forest School Session – Monday 16th December

Grasshoppers will all be going to Forest School tomorrow, Monday 16th December, in the afternoon.

Please can the children have clothing and coats suitable for the weather conditions. We do have some waterproofs and some wellies that can be borrowed.

Many thanks

Nativity – Evening Performance

                                 

Please could all children in Fireflies & Grasshoppers return to school on Tuesday 10th December at 5.30pm, so that they have time to get changed ready for their performance at 6pm.

Please do not arrive before 5.30pm.

Many thanks,

Mrs Morris & Mrs Fox

Nativity Costumes/Lines

Nativity Costumes 

We do have some nativity costumes in school but some of them are starting to look a little worn. If anyone has any old costumes that they are happy to donate to school, for future performances, we would be very grateful.

We will be sending home a slip next week so parents and carers know what costumes the children will need for our nativity performance.

Lines (KS1)

If your child has brought home lines to learn for their part in the nativity, please can you support them at home to learn their lines and deliver them with lots of volume!

Many thanks,

Mrs Morris & Mrs Fox

 

 

Rhino Readers – Online reading books

Rhino Reader Books

The children have a new set of log in details in the front of their yellow reading records.

These will allow them to access online copies of the Twinkl Phonics books they bring home.

They will have access to all the books within the level they are working at. This is based on the sounds they have been taught in class and the sounds they are secure with and can remember.

It is really important that the children learn the sounds that I put on their ‘Home Learning’ sheet on a Thursday. They will not be able to progress with their reading if they do not know their sounds.

The children can reread books they have read and also read new ones, within their level.

Please click on the link below for more information about how you can support your child with their reading.

To access the ebooks click on the link below and enter your child’s username and password.

twinkl.com/learn

If you have any questions about Rhino Readers or your child’s reading in general, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Many thanks.

Rhino Readers Information

Games – Number Facts/Number Bonds

Here are some great resources to help the children with their maths. I have shown them how to use the games and would encourage them to have a go at home.

Many thanks

Number Fact Families

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/number-facts/number-fact-families

Save the Whale – Learn your number bonds to 5,6,7,8,9 & 10

https://www.ictgames.com/saveTheWhale/index.html

Hit the Button – Number bonds/Times Tables

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

Mental Maths Train

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/mental-maths-train

Paint the Squares – 100 Square games

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/paint-the-squares

 

Beach Party Reminder

Just a reminder that tomorrow (Wednesday 17th July) the children can come to school in a summer outfit ready for their beach afternoon. Please can they wear sturdy footwear, not flip flops or sandals.

The weather is forecast to be warmer so please can the children come prepared to spend the afternoon outside.

Many thanks,

Mrs Morris & Mrs Fox

Class Trip to Enginuity

Yesterday, Grasshoppers went to Enginuity for the day. The children took part in a bridge building workshop, in the morning. They worked in small groups to design and make bridges. They tested the strength of their bridge by seeing how many weight elephants it could take, before breaking. All the designs were very different and most were successful in holding the weight of 3 or 4 elephants.

After a picnic lunch, we split into groups and explored the museum.

We had a wonderful time!

Titanic Talk

Many thanks to Stewart Clarke, who came into school to give the class a talk about the Titanic and also tell the children about his experiences working as an engineer on a modern cruise liner. Thank you also to Nicole Clarke, who assisted by showing the children photographs.

The children really enjoyed the talk and we are very grateful for their time.

Number Bonds to 10, 20, 100/Times Tables/Counting in 2s,5s,10s,3s

Save the Whale – Learn your number bonds to 5,6,7,8,9 & 10

https://www.ictgames.com/saveTheWhale/index.html

Hit the Button – Number bonds/Times Tables

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

Number Fact Families

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/number-facts/number-fact-families

Mental Maths Train

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/mental-maths-train

Paint the Squares – 100 Square games

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/paint-the-squares

Time Games

In maths, we have been learning how to tell the time.

Please find links below to some games, which will support this learning.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/time/teaching-clock

BBC Bitesize – Time Resources

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zhk82hv

Clocking In Game

https://firstlook.educationcity.com/content/Activity/index/25812

Telling the time in words

https://mathsframe.co.uk/en/resources/resource/117/telling_the_time_in_words#

Hickory Dickory Dock Time Game

https://ictgames.com/mobilePage/hickoryDickory/index.html

Corner Exotics – Simon Airey

This afternoon, Grasshoppers and Fireflies had a visit from Simon, from Corner Exotics. We all learnt so much about the world and the animals that live in it. In particular, those from Australia and those animals with similar adaptations.

A blue tongued skink, carpet python, boa constrictor, hedgehog, chinchilla, scorpion, giant spiny stick insect, tarantulas, Australian green tree frog, African bullfrog, leopard gecko and an East Australian bearded dragon.

We all had a great afternoon and the children were fearless!

 

Easter Fun

Have a lovely Easter break with your families, Grasshoppers

I was told about the Easter Festival at The British Ironwork Centre by Carla. Kids get in free!

There are a few other events below too. Have fun!

https://www.britishironworkcentre.co.uk/visit-us/

Homemade Easter Festival🐣, The British Ironwork Centre, Oswestry, 29 March  to 30 March | AllEvents.in

https://www.shropshiremuseums.org.uk/event/castle-dragons-eggs-trail/

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https://www.ludlowcastle.com/events/easter-trail/

Advert for the Easter Egg Trail at Ludlow Castle, with eggs and rabbits ears!

 

Ludlow Library (@LudlowLibrary) / X

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom–shropshire/easter/

Easter Storytime & Craft at Booka Bridgnorth

Science – Alive/Dead/Once Alive/Never Alive

Grasshoppers have enjoyed learning about what makes something alive and sorting objects into groups depending on whether they are ‘Alive’, ‘Dead / Once Alive’ or ‘Never Alive’. There are some great activities on the BBC Bitesize website that they might like to try with you at home to help embed their learning.

Dead, living and non-living – BBC Bitesize

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Maths Games

In class, I have shown the Year 2 children how to play these games to support their multiplication work, at home.

I will also send home information about TTRS, next week, as the Year 2 children can begin accessing this, if they haven’t already. They should begin on their 2, 5 and 10 times tables, before progressing onto their 3 times table.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/times-tables/coconut-multiples

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/mental-maths-train

 

Welcome back!

Welcome back!

I hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas break and enjoyed spending time with your families.

Hopefully, you all feel refreshed and ready for the Spring term ahead.

Our topic for this term is ‘Australia’.

Click on the link below for a clearer view.

Australia Curriculum Overview Spring 2024

Please find below some information about the ‘Grasshoppers’ class.

Monday – Thursday, the class is taught by Mrs Nicky Morris.

On a Friday, the class will be taught by Mrs Katherine Brescianini.

Grasshoppers will be supported in class, at various times, by Mrs Markall, Mrs Robinson, Miss Burton and Mrs Moreton.

This year, we have 26 children in class: 22 Year 2 children and 4 Year 1 children.

 

PE Days

Monday: Gymnastics & Dance (Indoor PE kit)

Friday: Games (Outdoor PE kit)

 

Water bottles

Please can water bottles be plastic, not metal and they must have non spill spouts. Children need to have a clean water bottle in school every day.

 

Bags and Coats

The children will need one bag for their belongings which will be placed in the cloakroom at the start of the day. They will bring their reading book, reading record and water bottle into the classroom only. There will be a box outside the classroom for lunchboxes to be stored.

Children must bring a warm, waterproof coat every day. They will be going outside at playtime whatever the weather.

Please ensure that all belongings are named, especially school jumpers, cardigans, coats and bags.

 

Hair

Long hair (below shoulder length) should be tied back. Hair should be kept out of children’s eyes using headbands or clips.

 

Trinkets and toys

Please can you ensure that the children do not bring into school trinkets or other small toys from home.

 

Reading

The children will be expected to read regularly throughout the week and have their record signed by an adult.

The children must bring their reading record and reading book to school every day. They need to bring them into class and place them in the blue box.

 

Homework

Homework is reading, learning the spellings for their year groups and learning their times tables. To support them to do this they will have access to ‘Spelling Shed’, ‘Numbots’ and ‘Times Table Rock Stars’.

The children have log in details for these but if you have any problems, please get in touch.

(You can also find our school ‘Homework Policy’ on the school website.)

Please look out for regular updates on the Grasshoppers page of the school website. Here you will find reminders, photographs and information about the curriculum we follow in class.

All this information can also be found in the ‘Information’ section on our Grasshoppers class page.

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me by email, send a note or arrange a telephone call/ appointment via the school office.

Our class email address which you can contact me directly on is: grasshoppers@brownclee.shropshire.sch.uk

Many thanks,

Mrs Nicky Morris

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