Working in pairs, we investigated colour mixing using both primary and secondary colours. We fixed paper into a tray and used a wide brush to coat the paper with a thin layer of water. We then took turns choosing two primary colours, squeezing or pressing the paint onto the damp Read more
A fantastic first day back in Year 2. We began our new topic ‘Making music’ in computing. The children enjoyed experimenting using 2sequence to compose their own music. They then looked at the tune of Twinkle Twinkle and added different instruments alongside the drum beat, to create a new version.
We have been working with clay this half term. We have been practising moulding, rolling and using a ‘slip’ to stick pieces together. We all then designed 3 elf houses and picked our favourite to make out of clay. We used these different clay techniques to create our elf houses.
What an amazing week we have had in Year 2! Fantastic performing in the KS1 Nativity, Christmas film, Visit from Father Christmas, Christmas crafts, cards and calendars, and all finished with a fab Christmas party 🎉 Well done to all the children for a fantastic nativity and for a brilliant Read more
We have been working hard this week to write the Nativity story but from the Three Wise men’s perspective. We used ideas from our class story and from our Nativity to help to add extra detail and adjectives.
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.