This morning, the children walked in and found that our class elves had been listening to our English lessons and had written their own ‘Christmas Star’ story. However, when the children began to read the Elf’s work, they noticed quite a few mistakes. We decided we would help them improve Read more…
In our class reflective worship this week, we thought about the time of advent. We discussed how this time of year is an exciting time but can also be a difficult/sad time for some people. We then thought about courageous advocacy, the inspirational people we have read about and our Read more…
This week, Year 2 are starting to write a new story called ‘A Christmas Star’. The writing will be based on a BBC Christmas advert. Today, we had an experience lesson, in which we watched the advert and discussed the events of the story ( our plot points) and the Read more…
This half-term, Year 2 are working with clay in Art. In our first lesson, we explored the Clay by experimenting with tools to make marks, shaping the clay with our hands and then making a model of our choice. In the following lesson, we created ‘pinch pots’ and added our Read more…
In our grammar lesson this week, Year 2 learnt how to use commas in a list. After learning about why we use commas, we first practiced sentences verbally by using ‘Kung Fu Punctuation’. We then worked in groups to complete sentences by adding lists, using dry macaroni as commas.
Wow! What a fantastic morning Year 2 had with their shared learning and lunch. The children and parents were split into groups and set a task to make a hanging solar system. The children and adults worked together, using planet fact sheets, to colour each planet correctly and write a Read more…
Year 2 has had a fantastic day today for French day. We started the day with a French breakfast while watching a French episode of Bluey. We have been listening to French songs and learning and saying different French phrases throughout the day. In the afternoon we looked at where Read more…
For our Design and Technology lesson we have been asked to make a healthy wrap. In the wrap we have been asked to think about the different food groups to include: protein -hummus, ham or chicken. Vegetables- tomatoes, cucumber or lettuce. Dairy- cheese. We looked at each food, felt it, Read more…
Today, Year 2 were very lucky to take part in a special workshop called ‘Circus Sparks’ with Mick from Skylight Circus Arts. The aim of the sessions is to use circus skills to promote confidence in children. Today, we learnt balancing skills with feathers, plate spinning and tricks, and began Read more…
As part of our topic ‘The Great Fire of London’ the children have been learning about fire safety and why The Great Fire of London spread so quickly. This week we had some special visitors come to school to help us with our learning. Some came into our classroom to Read more…