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Feb 11
Think 10 and Rebalancing: Making Addition Easier!
This week we have been learning two powerful mental maths strategies to help us add a two-digit number and a one-digit number more easily: Think 10 Rebalancing We used our whiteboards and pens to work through the problems step by step. We also used a part-part-whole model to help us see how numbers can be …
Feb 05
The History of Flight! ✈️
This half term in History, Year 2 have been soaring through the exciting history of flight! We kicked off our learning by becoming history detectives, exploring a range of mysterious sources and objects to help us uncover our new topic. We examined a passport, photographs of people who served in the RAF during the World …
Jan 29
Sharing our stories with Nursery!
Our Rapunzel Story Project Over the last three weeks, we have been learning about the traditional tale Rapunzel and a modern version of the story. We compared the two stories and talked about what was the same and what was different. We then planned our own stories with a beginning, middle and end. We thought …
Jan 22
Animals and their Offspring! 🐣🐾
This term in Year 2, we have been learning all about animals and their offspring. The children have been exploring different animal groups, learning what their babies are called, and discovering whether animals hatch from eggs or are born as live young. We began by recalling what we already knew about the six animal groups: …
Jan 15
Maths – Addition and Subtraction
Using the Inverse to Solve Addition and Subtraction (Year 2) This week in maths, Year 2 have been learning how addition and subtraction are connected by using the inverse. The inverse means doing the opposite operation to help us find a missing number or check an answer. When we know one fact, we can use …
Jan 08
Journey into Fairy Tales: Exploring Rapunzel
This week in English, Year 2 have been swept away into the magical world of Rapunzel! We began by reading the traditional fairy tale, bringing the story to life through role play as we retold it to our classmates. Stepping into the characters’ shoes helped us remember key events and retell the story with confidence …
Dec 18
Thank You, Year 2! 🌟
What a fantastic autumn term it has been in Year 2! We are so proud of all the hard work, enthusiasm, and positive attitudes the children have shown over the last few months. This term, the children have completed three wonderful stories, written creative poems, and even sent a letter home to parents using the …
Dec 11
📮 Year 2s Post a Letter!
ChatGPT sIn English this week, our Year 2 children have been diving into the wonderful book Dragon Post by Emma Yarlett. Inspired by the story, we explored what makes a great letter and even had a go at writing one ourselves! We began by creating postcards to send home, sharing all the exciting things …
Nov 20
Finding Beauty in the Everyday: Our Week With Last Stop on Market Street
This week in English, we have been exploring the wonderful story Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña. The book follows a young boy on a journey with his Nana, who teaches him to notice the beauty in ordinary moments by using all of his senses. Inspired by their adventure, we set …