Pine
Welcome to Year 2
Pine
Miss Heritage
What a fantastic first half term we have had in Year 2! We are incredibly proud of the enthusiasm and hard work the children have shown this half term. They have really enjoyed their learning, shared some fantastic ideas and made us smile along the way.
Literacy
We have been exploring the book Wolves by Emily Gravett. The children have been learning about the features of non-fiction texts. We have used our learning to create our very own information booklets all about wolves, including interesting facts and information we have discovered. The children have also worked in groups to create their own short documentaries about wolves, taking inspiration from the wonderful David Attenborough! They have loved sharing their knowledge, developing their speaking skills and presenting information just like real wildlife presenters.
Maths
In Maths, we have moved on to exploring addition and subtraction. We have revisited our number bonds to 10 and thought carefully about how we can use facts we already know to help us solve other related calculations. The children have been developing their confidence in recognising number patterns and making connections between different number facts. We will continue to build on these important skills after half term as we explore addition and subtraction further.
Science
Our Science learning has focused on materials. The children have had lots of fun investigating different materials and carrying out a range of exciting experiments. We have been exploring the properties of materials and thinking about how they can be used for different purposes. The children have enjoyed making predictions, observing what happens during our investigations and discussing what they have discovered.
History
We have now reached the end of our Movers and Shakers History topic! We have had so much fun learning about a range of significant historical figures and exploring the impact they have had on the world, both positively and negatively. This week, we particularly enjoyed learning about activists throughout history and discovering how they have stood up for what they believe in and helped to create change. The children have been thinking about how the actions of individuals can make a difference and shape the world we live in today.
Next Half Term
After half term, we have lots more exciting learning to look forward to!
- Literacy: We will be exploring the beautiful story The Bear and the Piano, using it as inspiration for our writing.
- Maths: We will continue developing our understanding of addition and subtraction, building on the number knowledge and strategies we have been practising.
- Geography: We will be starting our new topic, Let's Explore the World! We are looking forward to discovering more about our world and developing our geographical knowledge.
We hope you all have a lovely, restful half-term break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for another exciting half term of learning!
Thank you for your continued support.