Welcome to Year 2B!
w/c 16/12/24
What an incredibly busy and joyful final week of the Autumn term it has been in Year 2! We kicked off the week with an adventurous day in the forest, where we learned how to safely start a fire, upon which we toasted marshmallows to perfection! Nothing beats the great outdoors and some sweet treats. Having wrapped up our reading, writing, phonics, and maths early in the week, we had plenty of time to get into the festive spirit by wrapping up our beautiful artwork to share and gift over the coming weeks. Our Christmas party was a highlight filled with fun, laughter, and delicious foods! The excitement continued on Thursday as we enjoyed a lovely walk to Braddan Church, where we sang our hearts out, spreading festive cheer. To wind down, we gathered together for a Christmas film on Thursday afternoon—such a perfect way to relax and enjoy each other’s company. The excitement peaked on the final day of term with a fabulous show featuring our teachers and Year 6 pupils in a lively Generation Game! From laughter to friendly competition, the day was packed with messy fun and unforgettable memories. As we close the chapter on this term, we want to wish everyone a well-deserved and peaceful two-week break.
w/c 09/12/24
What a great week it has been! The mild weather allowed us to venture into the woods, where we had a fabulous time exploring amongst the trees. We embraced our creativity by building charming reindeer decorations, and of course, enjoyed climbing and swinging to our hearts' content! In literacy, we wrote detailed instructions to assist our teacher in decorating her Christmas tree this week. Our writing skills are truly blossoming! Meanwhile, in maths, we dove into the concept of making exchanges when adding over tens. We utilised place value charts and Base 10 before moving on to create visual representations through pictures and drawings. This hands-on approach is wonderful for reinforcing our understanding! Our artistic journey continued in topic as we painted and varnished our amazing clay tiles, inspired by the renowned Archibald Knox. Just wait till you see the incredible creations!
w/c 02/12/24
What an exciting week it has been at school! We kicked things off with a delightful trip to Lester's Yard, where we marvelled at a beautiful rainbow and warmed ourselves by the fire. Nature truly has a way of inspiring us! In Literacy, we created our very own toolkits for writing amazing instructions. Together, we shared and marked some of our teacher's work, setting the stage for our hot task next week. In Maths, we dove into the world of number bonds, mastering the art of adding three one-digit numbers using our bonds to help us and adding to the next 10. Our Topic lessons were a real treat as we wrapped up our tile designs and spent the morning crafting clay tiles inspired by the famous Archibald Knox. Lastly, in PSHE, we learned invaluable lessons about taking care of our teeth. Healthy smiles all around!
w/c 25/11/24
Our first Forest School session was a great success, as we shared our skills and made sure everyone had fun in a happy and safe environment at Lester's Yard. In literacy, we've been diving into the world of verbs and adverbs, learning how to use them to write clear and engaging instructions. Meanwhile, in maths, we've been mastering different strategies for addition, with a special focus on adding by making 10. Our new topic on Archibald Knox has sparked our creativity! We discovered where he found his inspiration and began developing our sketching skills, taking on the challenge of drawing some intricate Celtic knots and patterns. In PSHE, we explored the concept of a growth mindset and discussed how to manage the many feelings that come with it. It's all about embracing challenges and learning from them!
w/c 18/11/24
This week, we continued our exploration of fact families and related facts, mastering number bonds to 20 for speedy calculations. In our writing sessions, we had a blast crafting short burst pieces, showcasing all the skills we've honed in our instructions unit. The highlight was writing magical instructions for creating a potion! In science, we delved into the importance of a healthy balanced diet and good hygiene practices. We also discussed what it feels like to be unwell and how to keep safe around medicines. Health is important, and we're learning how to look after ourselves! In PSHE, we’ve focused on setting personal goals and finding motivation to achieve our dreams. It's all about thinking big! We tested our spatial awareness by creating and decorating festive paper lanterns. To top it all off, we were thrilled to have the West Midlands Theatre group perform Snow White for us on Thursday! We all loved joining in the fun and laughter!
w/c 11/11/24
This week, we had the pleasure of meeting Pudsey Bear, the beloved mascot for Children in Need, who inspired us all to raise funds for this amazing charity. Every penny counts! In our literacy lessons, we delved into the world of imperative verbs and time connectives—essential tools for writing clear and concise instructions. Our maths sessions focused on number bonds to 10 and 20, alongside exploring fact families and building related facts. In science, we embarked on an exciting investigation on how human feet grow over time! We gathered data from various sources, recorded our findings, and interpreted them to answer our scientific questions. We also discussed the crucial role that exercise plays in maintaining our health. This week in PSHE, we explored our feelings and devised simple strategies for managing them, especially referring to our CALM (emotion coaching) approach that we use at school.
w/c 04/11/24
What a joy it was to reunite after our week off! This week, we dived back into our learning with enthusiasm, and we couldn't be prouder of our learning! Our STEAM Stay & Learn session was a highlight, where some of our grown-ups joined us to design and invent clever vehicles to ensure we can still manage our weekly shopping when stormy weather disrupts the boats! In maths, we embarked on a new journey exploring addition and subtraction. The children showcased their talents in recalling number facts to solve problems and searched for patterns to help them remember them more easily. In literacy, we found out what makes a perfect set of instructions! We had a go at marking some writing, gaining insight into how we can check and edit our work after we feel we've finished. Our science lessons introduced us to the exciting world of "Animals including Humans". We explored the basic survival needs of animals, life cycles, and discovered fascinating facts about animals and their offspring. Finally, in PSHE, we delved into important discussions about gender stereotypes, particularly relating to different types of jobs adults have. This sparked some thoughtful conversations.
w/c 21/10/24
We've had an incredible final week of Autumn 1. We embarked on an imaginative journey by crafting our very own warning tales. We learned to weave dialogue into our narratives while ensuring our stories had a clear opening, build-up, problem, resolution, and a satisfying ending. In maths, our focus has been on mastering the concept of place value. We have been practising counting confidently in 2s, 5s, 10s, and 3s especially.
Finally, to wrap up our Rainforest topic, we showcased our artistic flair by creating and sewing glove puppets out of felt, representing various rainforest creatures. The vibrant colours and unique designs were a testament to our hard work!
w/c 14/10/24
Another brilliant week in Year 2! In Literacy, our shared storytelling adventure led us to craft the tale of "How the Anteater got its Tongue." Through teamwork, we explored the magic of storytelling, complete with fabulous dialogue between our quirky characters. This collaborative effort transformed our warning tale into an imaginative masterpiece. In Maths, we wrapped up our place value unit, confidently counting in 2s, 5s, 10s, and 3s. Our number skills are sharper than ever. Artistic talents shone in our Topic sessions as we created delightful little finger puppets using felt. We embraced our creativity, sticking our fabrics together before diving into the challenge of sewing with running stitch and over stitch. Just threading the needle tested our resilience, but what an amazing opportunity to step into that learning zone! In science this week, we explored the fascinating adaptations of animals, learning how they thrive in different habitats.
w/c 07/10/24
What an exciting week of discovery and creativity we’ve had at school! In Literacy, we have been exploring different planning tools, including the fantastic Story Hand plan! We’ve also delved into the art of crafting dialogue, making our stories come alive with character interactions. Moving on to Maths, we've been busy comparing numbers and using mathematical symbols to illustrate our findings. Plus, we've practiced our counting skills in 2s, 5s, and 10s – a great way to reinforce our number sense! Our Science enthusiasts wrapped up our investigation on the preferred habitats of woodlice. It was all about revisiting our predictions and evaluating our results – did we guess correctly? Lastly, in Topic lessons, we started exploring the wonderful world of puppetry and had a smashing time with some percussion call and response!
w/c 30/09/24
This week has been packed with exciting activities! We were thrilled to welcome PC Kennaugh, who shared invaluable tips on staying safe while we're out and about. We absolutely loved Rock Kidz, learning about kindness and rocking out. In our English lessons, we dived into the world of direct speech and commas in lists, bringing our stories to life. In maths, we worked on tens and ones on number lines, making estimates, and comparing objects to sharpen our number skills. Our science investigation had us intrigued as we discovered the preferred habitat conditions of woodlice.
w/c 23/09/24
What a whirlwind of a week it has been! In literacy, we’ve explored different types of sentences and paragraphs, honing our writing skills and expanding our vocabulary. Maths took us on a journey with number lines, mastering the concepts of 10s and 1s! In science, the wonders of the natural world came alive as we studied various habitats and the incredible life that thrives there. From lush rainforests to arid deserts, we are learning it all! Finally, we tapped into our musical talents by composing and performing a range of call and response music. It’s amazing to express ourselves through rhythm and harmony!
w/c 16/09/24
We have been busy bees this week in Year 2, diving into the wonderful world of language. We've explored nouns, verbs, and adjectives, crafting perfect sentences and unleashing our creativity with words! In Maths, we have been mastering our numbers up to 100, learning to read, write, and partition them in exciting new ways! And the fun didn't stop there! This week, we took a delightful musical journey into the rainforests of Western Africa. The sounds, rhythms, and stories have captured our imaginations!
w/c 09/09/24
This week, Year 2 began an inspiring writing topic, exploring the delightful Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling. We are learning to craft our own warning tales, using our creativity and storytelling skills to warn against the unexpected!
In mathematics, we've been mastering different methods to represent numbers up to 100. We have been using various tools and equipment to deepen our understanding of digit values.
Additionally, we started our new science topic, where we are getting to grips with the seven characteristics of living things, known as MRS GREN. This foundational knowledge is essential for understanding biology in the natural world.
And that's not all! We've embarked on an exciting journey into our "Rainforest" topic, with a particular focus on the breathtaking rainforests of West Africa. We are learning about the diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife that thrive in these lush environments.
w/c 02/09/24
We have had such a lovely first week in Year 2 and everyone has shown such readiness and resilience. This week has been all about settling in, spending time together and getting to know new routines.
