28
Oct
Year 2 Art: Symmetry and Pattern
In Art this week we looked very closely at the patterns on animals fur. We tried to create symmetrical animal faces using charcoal and pencils....
Year 2
19
Oct
Year 2 Maths: Addition, Bridging Through 10
We worked in pairs to add two numbers together which bridge through 10. We placed the first addend in the tens frame. Then we collected the second addend and partitioned it so that we could fill the first tens frame. The leftover part went in...
11
Oct
Investigating Materials in Year 2 Science
In Year 2 this week we have been trying to help the dog from the ‘Smartest Giant in Town’ to cross the bog. We investigated how far materials of 5cm could be stretched. We each had a role in the investigation, including stretcher, holder, marker,...
05
Oct
Year 2 Mathematics: Estimating Length
In Maths this week, Year 2 have been using a 0 to 100 number line. The children's learning culminated with children estimating the length of lines by comparing them with lines of 100cm....
27
Sep
Distinguishing between long and short sounds in Year 2 Music
In Music we have been learning to distinguish between long and short sounds. We used a simple form of notation in which long and short sounds were represented by long and short lines. Our friends had to guess which pattern of sounds we were making....
22
Sep
Naming Materials in Year 2 Science
In Year 2 Science we began our learning about Materials. We started with a sorting activity in which we said ‘Ready, Steady…’ and then had to name the material an object is made from. We then spoke about the properties that make each material suitable...
13
Sep
Wiggly Worms and Snazzy Snails Art Gallery in the Curve Garden with Year 2
We visited the Curve Garden for a one off gallery session in which our artworks are exhibited! The exhibition was called 'Wiggly worms and snazzy snails' and featured collage pieces relating to plants and mini beasts that live in the garden. We also took a...
06
Sep
Learning to ‘Pause, Breathe, Finish up’ in Year 2 Computing
In Computing we have been thinking about how we feel when we have to finish using devices. We role-played scenarios and learnt the phrase 'Pause, Breathe, Finish up.' We then drew ourselves using technology....
19
Jul
Year 2 Musical instruments!
Here we are enjoying our last music lesson in Year 2 of the school year!...
12
Jul
Year 2 visit to Horizon 22
Year 2 visited the highest viewing platform in Europe to have a Birds Eye view of London. The class enjoyed drawing and sketching the landscape making sure details of bridges, rivers and skyscrapers were added....