Year 2 have been working hard this week to prepare for the Christmas show, and we are so proud of how well they have learned the songs and actions. At the end of last week, we asked the children who would like to say a part in the show, and at the beginning of this week, we sent home their lines. Please support them by practising their lines at home to help them feel confident and ready for next week.
We would also like to kindly remind you to send in their show outfits by tomorrow, Friday, 6th December. Each child will need:
Named black leggings/trousers
A named Christmas or party jumper
Everything packed in a clearly labelled bag (name and class).
Reminders of show times (10.12.24):
2B/2D – 9:15
2M/2P – 10:30
In English, we have been working hard continuing with our non-fiction book all about our class pet. The children have been focusing on several key sections such as their appearance, explained what it eats in its diet, and explored its natural habitat. Additionally, they have included three fascinating facts to capture the readers’ interest. To finish, they created a glossary, where the children carefully explained the meanings of some tricky words to help their readers understand the text better.
In maths, we have been putting our addition and subtraction skills to the test by solving number sentence problems. First, the children worked on calculating the answers to number sentences. Then, they applied their understanding of comparison symbols such as greater than (>), less than (<), and equal to (=) to compare the results. We also explored missing number problems, such as 10+6=13+___ which challenged the children to think critically about balancing equations. To support their learning, we used tens frames as a visual tool to help break down and solve these problems.
In geography, we have been developing our map-reading skills. The children have been exploring the concept of maps and their features, including how to use a key effectively. As part of this learning, they created a map of our school, complete with a key to identify and locate different rooms and areas within the building. To make their maps functional and meaningful, the children practiced giving clear directions to help someone navigate from the school office to our classroom.
We really enjoyed our Christmas wrap DT project. To begin, the children taste-tested all the available ingredients and carefully evaluated each one, giving it a ranking out of 5 based on flavour and preference. This helped them decide which ingredients they wanted to include in their own wraps. Once the selections were made, the children assembled their wraps, putting their cutting and spreading skills to use. The wraps turned out to be a success, and everyone agreed they were incredibly yummy. We would like to thank parents and carers for contributing to the purchase of ingredients, making this project possible.
