Look at us learning
Maths
In maths we have been learning about money. We enjoyed making our own shops.
Fire safety
We enjoyed a visit from the fire brigade to learn all about fire safety. We even got to the see their fire engine!
Art
We have been using clay to make sculptures based upon the works of Jeff Koons.
World Book Day
Maths
We have been investigating mass using kilograms and grams.
Snow!
Maths
We have been using metre sticks to find things in the classroom that are more or less than a metre.
Science
We have investigated what plants need to survive this includes; light,air,water, nutrients and space to grow.
Seeds and germination
Habitats and Micro-habitats
Home Challenge - Habitats in a box
PE
We enjoyed Dance with Beth, funky moves for Friday afternoon.
Fantastic Friday moves with Beth.
Yoga Workshop with Tanya and Beth.
Supertato Gymnastics
Apparatus
Geography
RE
Christian symbols.
Belonging - we discussed what it means to feel like you fit in. When you belong you feel like you are in the right place. We talked about feeling part of a family, school, clubs outside school, church and the temple.
Thank you to Clayton Brook Church, we really enjoyed our visit.
DT - Textiles
We made a seed bag for Mr McGregor. We used a number joining techniques to make the bag these included; safety pins, glue and staples.
Easter Bunny Puppet
Art
We used leaves to print a repeating pattern.
Maths
We created our own multiplication board games.
English
The children worked together to research facts about different animals for their new story.
Maths
The children have been working hard to learn the 2, 5 and 10 times tables.
Art
We took our learning outdoors during art to create rubbings of different surfaces.
English
We followed instructions to play a pairs matching game.
Art
We have experimented with colour mixing to create shades.
We used chalk pastels to create firework pictures. First, we chose two colours to create a repeating pattern. Then, we covered the pattern with black. Finally, we scratched firework shapes into the chalk pastel.
Maths
We have been using manipulatives to support us with addition and subtraction of 2-digit numbers.
PE
We have enjoyed our gymnastics unit in our PE lessons.
Computing
As part of our animation unit, we have made our own flip books!
Maths
This term we have been investigating the place value of 2 digit numbers using practical resources.
History
We enjoyed showing our grown-ups everything that we have learnt about the Gunpowder Plot and making Guy Fawkes with them.
PSHE
We have been learning how to tie our shoe laces!
P.E.
We enjoyed our basketball session with Andy. The children quickly picked up the skill of moving with the ball.
Orienteering
Dance Workshop with Beth.
20th Century Playground Games; Toilet Tig, Duck,Duck,Goose and Piggy in the Middle.
Hopscotch
Geography
Human and physical features of our local area.
A map and key of the Isle of Struay.
A Map of the Isle of Struay.
Science
Living, dead and never alive scavenger hunt.
Life Cycles
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Stranded on a desert island- What do we need to survive ?
Music
Religious Education
Christianity -God. Does how we treat the world matter?
The Creation Story
After listening to All Things Bright and Beautiful we identified the beliefs and values contained in these words.
Diwali
The children enjoyed making Barfi sweets for our Diwali celebration. Also we thought of some interesting questions so we could ask Sriindira during the Hot Seat session.
On Thursday the church wardens from Clayton Brook Community Church visited Year 2 and we made a Christingle and talked about the symbolism of the special candle. Thank you to Jo (Asda's Community Champion) for donating the Christingle packs.
Jesus Light of the World.
DT
Brilliant Beginning - make a structure; a lighthouse for the Isle of Struay
Exploring stability in readiness to make a structure.
Exploring strength of a structure.
We made a pier for Isle of Struay. Katie Morag will be very pleased, Well Done Year 2.
Christmas Super Structure
Forest School Afternoon
