Nov 11
This week we had a great time on our trip to Wenzel’s. We went on a double decker bus to get there. When we arrived we had to put on hair nets and aprons and then went into the factory. We met Colin the baker. He talked to us about the ingredients that they use …
Nov 03
This week in Year 2 we have started to look at poems. We thought back to our time in Year 1 and recalled some features you might find in a poem, for example “rhyming words!”. Then, we all played a game of ‘Rhyme with me’, starting with one word we began to think of as …
Oct 20
This half term in Art we have been learning about the Dutch artist Piet Mondrian. We started by looking carefully at his work. We identified that he only used straight lines and primary colours in his art work. Once we knew about Mondrian’s work we then explored the different elements of his work. We practised …
Oct 13
In Science, we have been learning about all the different ways we can keep healthy. We have discussed hygiene, how to keep clean and have explored what might happen if we did not keep hygienic. For this, we went outside and had to ‘pass the germs’ to show this we shook hands covered in paint! …
Oct 06
This week in Maths we have been using our knowledge of 10 to help us add and subtract efficiently. We used tens frames and counters to help use this method using concrete equipment. We have also been exploring how this might look pictorially as well as using more formal written methods. Think 10 is not …
Oct 06
At MH we are an inclusive setting and work closely as a staff team with the pupils and parents at school to ensure that every child gets what they need to access their education. Everyone needs different things – we are not the same. We spend lots of curriculum time celebrating difference. Difference in our …
Sep 29
At Merry Hill, we believe in developing a culture of word learners who are excited about words. This Thursday we have had our Word Aware Day and the children were buzzing with excitement as they entered the school wearing creative costumes inspired by their word. In Year 2, we began our day collecting the words …
Sep 22
Over the last 2 weeks we have been working hard to learn ‘Pumpkin Soup’ by heart. We worked together in our classes to draw a story map and decide on actions to help us with our retelling. We have been practising lots to make sure we really know the story. Our teachers even mixed up …
Sep 15
This week in Year 2 we have been discussing that we should celebrate our own successes, whilst showing respect for others and what their achievements may be even if they are different to our own. In Jigsaw, we spoke about when we have achieved something and received a certificate. We were invited in the circle …
Sep 09
Welcome to Year 2. We have really enjoyed meeting and getting to know all the new Bears and Giraffes this week. We have been learning about The Golden Rules – here are some pictures of us working hard and with determination. The Zones of Regulation – we have been identifying different emotions in others, thinking …