What have Y2 been up to?
Summer Term Two
Week 1
This week we have started using a new text in our reading and writing lessons. The children have been really enjoying 'George's Marvellous Medicine'.
In Science, we have started learning about habitats around the World.
Summer Term One
Week 7
This half term we have been doing computing with Miss Dawes. We have been exploring internet technology around us. We have really enjoyed our computing lessons this half term. Here are a few pictures of what we have been up to.
This half term we asked the children to complete a project based on a significant individual they are interested in. The children found out some really interesting facts about their chosen person and really enjoyed sharing their facts with their peers.
Week 6
After visiting Wightwick Manor we were inspired to design our own printing block. We looked at examples of William Morris's work and chose elements that we liked to create our own pattern. Once we had designed and made our printing blocks we used them to create out own repeating pattern. Here are a few of our printing blocks prior to painting!
In Science, we have been learning about habitats. This week, we were learning about which plants are best suited to certain habitats. We identified and matched the plants that grow in desert, ocean, forest and beach habitats.
Week 5
As part of our writing lessons we have been learning about poetry. We looked at examples of poems about 'Mums'. We practised reading them in a clear voice and put actions to the words. Then we performed them to our peers. The weather was lovely so we decided to do this outside!
In PE, we have continued to practise attacking and defending in an invasion game.
Week 4
In P.E this week, we were looking at different throwing techniques to hit a target or to pass to a partner. We started off by accurately throwing a beanbag into a hoop before passing accurately to a partner. We talked about how in an invasion game you have to have an accurate pass in order to score points.
In computing this week we looked at the benefits of information technology in the wider world. We focused on what devices that might be used in a shop and how the technology works. The children looked at how all items in a shop have bar codes and when these are scanned the product information is shown on the computer along with the price. The children had some codes to explore and match up to the correct product.
Week 3
This week we explored our new forest school area. We had to use natural materials to create a birds nest. We looked at what a birds nest looks like and discussed how birds put the materials together. We then worked in small groups to create a nest.
Week 2
This week we went on our trip to Wightwick Manor. We looked at the different William Morris prints within the house including on the wallpaper and household interiors. The children had a wonderful time finding out lots of things about the family that lived at Wightwick as well as spotting all of the different William Morris prints. Visitors and guides at the Manor house complimented the children on their fantastic behaviour and good manners throughout the visit, some even commenting on how they were the most well behaved school they had had in a long time!
Week 1
This week we have started reading a new text in our English and reading lessons. It is all about amazing women who have made contributions to society. So far we have learnt about Marie Curie and Amelia Earhart.
In history, we have started learning about significant individuals. We talked about what 'significant' means and why someone might be considered so.
We have started learning about 'Information Technology around us' in Computing. This week we started by identifying examples of information technology.
Spring Term Two
Week 5
We had a very exciting week this week! We got to make our vegetable soup. We had a go at cutting up tomatoes and onions ready for our tomato soup. Once the soup was all finished, we had a little taste.
Week 4
This week we got to try a variety of soups as part of our D&T unit to see which ones we liked the taste of. We tried vegetable, mushroom, tomato, carrot & coriander and potato & leek. The tomato soup was our favourite!
This week in music we learnt how to sing the song "Saying Sorry". We enjoyed learning the words to the song and making up the actions. The children enjoyed how happy and upbeat the song made them feel.
Week 3
We have been having a look at the different food groups that make up a healthy diet in PSHE this week. We were given some pictures of different food items to sort into the correct food group.
It was World Book Day this week and parents came in to read with the children. It was lovely to see everybody sat down enjoying a good book!
Week 2
We used the Ipads in our English lessons to research synonyms. This will help us to use more ambitious and interesting vocabulary in our independent writing.
During our Science lessons, we have been learning about microhabitats. We went on a walk around our outdoor area to observe the living things within different microhabitats.
Week 1
We have begun to read a new book as part of our reading and writing lessons this half term. It is called 'The Diary of Killer Cat'. We are really enjoying reading all about the mischief Tuffy gets up to.
This half term, we are learning about gymnastics in PE. This week, we learnt about different types of rolls. Here are some photos of us warming up and learning how to perform log, egg and teddy bear rolls.
In music, we learnt to play the C, D and F notes in time with the song 'I wanna be in a band'.
Spring Term One
Week 5
This week, we have completed our final collages in art. They are inspired by the work of Leeza John and depict the local nature reserve.
In science, we have been learning about the importance of hygiene and how quickly germs can spread. We used glitter to represent the germs. We could see from this how easily germs can spread from one place to another if we do not wash our hands properly.
Week 4
What another fantastic week it has been! In computing, we designed our own beebot mats. We had lots of great themes including zoos, parks, space, a shopping centre and a school. We then tested our mats by programming algorithms using the beebots.
Also this week, we have been learning about working together to achieve a shared goal. We talked about how cooperation and fairness are important when trying to achieve a group goal. We worked in small groups to create a dream bird with each member of the team taking on a different role or responsibility.
Week 3
This week, we went on our trip to Twycross Zoo. The children had a great time seeing and learning about a range of different animals. We will be using this visit as inspiration for our writing for the next couple of weeks. The children particularly enjoyed seeing the giraffes, the gibbons and the penguins.
Week 2
This week, we have started a new topic in maths. We are learning about money. We have started to think about how to add amount using pence and pounds. We have also been making a set amount using different coins and notes.
In PE, we have continued our unit 'Animal Olympics'. The children practised demonstrating the value of excellence through accurate throwing.
Week 1
This week we have started all our new topics for the Spring Term.
In Maths, we have been continuing to learn about shape. In English, we have stared to use the book 'A Twist of Tales' by Julia Donaldson. We will be using this to write some exciting stories over the next couple of weeks.
As part of our computing lessons, we have been learning about giving instructions. We talked about how robots will only work if they are given clear, precise and unambiguous instructions. We practised following instructions and giving instructions to a partner.
Autumn Two
This half term our topic is 'India'.
We have had great fun learning about Kerala in our Geography lessons and even tried some traditional Indian foods.
During our PE lessons, we have been learning dance movements around the theme 'The Gunpowder Plot'.
In Maths, we have learnt about addition and subtraction.
Our Jigsaw unit was called 'Celebrating Difference'. We have talked lots about our similarities and differences. We used role play to discuss how we might act if we witnessed bullying.
Autumn One
This half term our topic is 'A Glace to the Past'.
So far this year, we have shared the book 'Diary of a Wombat'. This has been the focus of our English lessons and the children have been writing fabulous diaries inspired by this text.
In PE, our topic is called 'attacking and defending'. We have started to practise key skills such as finding space and intercepting which will help us when playing team games.
During our history lessons, we have been exploring 'The Great Fire of London'.
In music, we have learnt to sing the song 'Music is in my soul' and have started improvising with glockenspiels.
