Handwriting
We have been working hard on our handwriting and learning how to join our letters.
Handling Data
Our Computing lesson this week linked to our science work. We had to choose our favourite fruit. We created a tally chart and then learnt how to use this information to create a block graph on Busy Things graphmaker.
Pop Art
As part of our Fighting Fit theme we looked at the work of, the artist and sculptor, Keith Haring. We enjoyed using clay to make a figure and working in his style to create our own masterpieces.
Fire Safety
We had a visit from firefighters from Skelmersdale Fire Station who taught us all about fire safety and what to do if we smelt smoke or there was a fire in our house.
Heart Smart
We are enjoying our Heart Smart lessons. Today we learnt how to differentiated between the truth and lies we hear or speak about ourselves.
Multi-Skills Event
The Year 2 children selected for the multi-skills event had a great time competing in lots of different events against other schools. They were so proud to come back and show their medals to the rest of the class.
English
We have really enjoyed the start to our unit of work on 'Twisted Fairy Tales'. We started the week having to guess the fairy tales from the objects in the mystery bag. We then looked at the front cover of 'Honestly Red Riding Hood is Rotten' and made predictions about what we think would happen in…
Maths
This week in Maths we have been learning to multiply. We have been learning how to make equal groups to help us work out the answers to our 2 and 5 times tables. Check out our Seesaw page for ideas to support at home and links to times tables songs.
PE
We continue to enjoy our PE lessons and are learning to play lots of new games.
World War 2 Week
Year 2 have really enjoyed World War 2 week. We started learning about the key events of World War 2 and creating a timeline. We then learnt about the Home Front with a focus on rationing, the role of women and what it would be like to be a child during the war, including what to do if an air raid…
Guy Fawkes Day
Year 2 enjoyed our Guy Fawkes theme day. They were really engrossed in learning about the events of the Gunpower Plot. They then enjoyed working creatively using Doodle Buddy on the iPads, printing and using chalks to create fireworks pictures.
HeartSmart
This week we met Boris, the robot, in our assembly, who will help us to explore our hearts and the things that make us unique. This half term our theme is "Let the love In". We had our first lesson in class and talked about when other people use kinds words or actions to show us they love us and…