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,...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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....
Here we are enjoying our last music lesson in Year 2 of the school year!...
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....
Year 2 visited the Young V&A museum this week, where young minds become encouraged to explore the themes of childhood past and present and develop an appreciation of creative design through the inspirational collections. Year 2 loved looking at toys and creations from history and...
Year 2 visited the Hackney Town Hall to learn about Hackney’s history linked to their Geography unit. The children went on a tour around the town hall and listened to councillor Ian Rathbone talk about all the hard work that happens in Hackney and what...