Two weeks of Talk for Writing magic in our Reception class. Using Handa’s Surprise, we’ve immersed, mapped, innovated and today we’re so proud to share the final innovated write! Early writing at its best. Pie Corbett Olive Tree Primary Twinkl EY in Schools #EdTech Showbie •@EYFSchat

We explored the fruit Handa surprised us with today. Trying new fruits sparked curiosity and lots of descriptive talk — building confidence, vocabulary and those very important oracy skills.  Olive Tree Primary Manisha Patel

Exploring the world of veggies with Grandpa! We dove into 'Oliver's Vegetables'—handling, smelling, and even tasting fresh produce. A fun and flavorful learning experience! Olive Tree Primary Twinkl EY in Schools EYTalking  Nursery World Early Excellence  #primaryedutwitter

🌱 Today Year 2 worked in their Trailblazer groups to investigate the scientific question: What are the best conditions to grow a plant? Brilliant teamwork and curiosity! 🌿🔍 #Year2 #Science #Trailblazers Olive Tree Primary Tseni Abolarin

What a mess! 🎨 Year 2 had such a fun afternoon creating sculptures in the style of Alberto Giacometti. Messy, creative, and brilliant! 🖌️🗿 #Year2 #Art #Giacometti Olive Tree Primary

We had great fun being introduced to riddles this term! Following our Talk for Writing unit, Year 2 were able to invent their own riddles. They published and performed them. Such fantastic creativity and confidence! ✨📚 can you solve any of them? Pie Corbett Olive Tree Primary

This is why we use iPads. Our children have access to a live recording of our teacher model #justsaying

This week, we started reading our new text, Little Red Riding Hood. To spark our imaginations, we had a special visitor – Little Red herself! We asked thoughtful questions and had great fun role-playing different characters from the story. What an exciting start to our adventure!

This week we began our writing journey using Talk for Writing to explore the rich vocabulary in The Pirate Cruncher! Using Word Up, we hunted for powerful verbs and acted them out to bring the story to life. 🏴‍☠️📚 Olive Tree Primary Pie Corbett

Using our iPads we have innovated the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by adding their own favorite foods, showcasing our storytelling, digital skills, and imagination. Excited to see their unique twists! Twinkl EY in Schools Olive Tree Primary Showbie Pie Corbett #oracy #EYFS

We've brought our drawings of our mums to life using an animation app for #WorldBookDay! This creative project enhances digital literacy, boosts artistic expression, and fosters storytelling skills Twinkl EY in Schools Olive Tree Primary Scholastic School Reading List

In Computing this week, we have been learning how to take a good photo. We explored the difference between landscape and portrait and practised using both when taking our own pictures! 📸 Olive Tree Primary

Proud moment! 🌟 With the help of iPads, this SEND pupil was able to plan and write their own diary entry. Technology helping to unlock confidence and creativity in writing! ✏️Olive Tree Primary Talk for Writing

Year 2 received a special message from NASA yesterday! 🚀 Working in their Trailblazer groups, the children designed and created their own moon buggies, making sure they were light enough to travel to the Moon. 🌕

What a way to start #BritishScienceWeek then an assembly with William thanks to Tseni Abolarin Olive Tree Primary

Day 2 of #BritishScienceWeek and we start the day with an assembly from @TheRoyalInstitution. The children are hooked Olive Tree Primary Tseni Abolarin

Can you guess where year 2 went today? Olive Tree Primary

Yesterday we had an exciting visit from The History Guy who came to talk all things explorers Olive Tree Primary #historyguy #handsonlearning #year2

As part of our computing topic, we’ve been learning how to edit photos using filters 📱 Using iPads, one child confidently explained the process, helping others follow along and access the tutorial 👏 #DigitalSkills #Computing Olive Tree Primary

How amazing is this! 👏 I am bursting with pride with this one. A year 2 child used her iPad to create a tutorial to help others understand how to solve this maths question. Such brilliant use of technology to support others in the class. 📷 Olive Tree Primary Showbie