Year 2

Materials

Materials

Continuing with our topic, we looked at which materials can be altered. Using the actions bend, stretch, twist and squash we tested different materials.

Information text

Information text

Autumn 2, Week 1. We have been looking at the features of an information text this week. We then looked at the importance of writing instructions in chronological order and how to identify title statements. [gallery type="rectangular"...

Dance Explorers: Lesson 1.

Dance Explorers: Lesson 1.

We created movements to show items we would take with us on an expedition. We focussed on the parts of our bodies we used to move and how to control our movements.  

Team building lesson 6

Team building lesson 6

We  explore simple strategies as a team to help us solve problems. We have applied our group work and communication skills to a range of team building activities to show what we have learnt this half term. [gallery type="rectangular"...

The Fox, Chicken and Corn.

The Fox, Chicken and Corn.

We worked in teams of 4 to solve the problem. We discussed, shared and listened to the ideas of different groups. Then we tried out our methods to see if we could cross the river.

Dodging L5

Dodging L5

We revisited our dodging skills before playing Danger Dodgeball. We set up groups of 5 in a square playing area. Players on the outside tried to hit the players on the inside. Inside players had to use effective dodging techniques to keep away from the ball. We...

Team Building Lesson 4.

Team Building Lesson 4.

We warmed up with the alphabet game before playing Pass the Buck. We had to pass an object around the circle without dropping it, cooperating and communicating as a team.

Team building lesson 5

Team building lesson 5

We are learning to explore simple strategies as a team. We played a few different games including, fox, chicken and corn. We had to work together to find a solution to the problem  of the farmer getting all the items across the river safely. [gallery...

Groups of 10

Groups of 10

We explored how to use groups of 10 to help us count larger numbers more effectively.

Acrostic Poems

Acrostic Poems

We explored a range of acrostic poems to learn about what they are and gather inspiration for our own writing.

Brushing our Teeth

Brushing our Teeth

We have learnt all about how to take proper care of our teeth. We created posters to share our knowledge.

Jobs past and present

Jobs past and present

We explored jobs both in the past and the present. We looked at the glass industry and the mining industry and how these roles have evolved over time. We also spoke about teaching and jobs in IT.