Year 2
Mrs ChapmanWelcome to Year 2
How to make apple cookies?
In our English lessons year 2 have been learning about instructional texts. We have been looking at different types of instructions and the different organisational features. Today, we looked at recipes and our task was to follow a step by step guide to make apple...
Staying healthy, keeping clean
In Science, Year 2 have been learning about healthy lifestyles. We have looked at the effects of diet, exercise and hygiene on the body. This week we carried out an experiment to learn why we use soap when we wash our hands. We filled a bowl with water and then...
Super Skipping
In PE year 2 have been working on fundamental skills and developing jumping and skipping techniques. This week we did a jump circuit to complete a range of jumping and skipping challenges. We then persevered to jump using a long rope. The children have tried so hard...
Creating Pictures
In our computing lessons Year 2 have been recreating art work in the style of famous artists. They had to use various functions and tools to recreate their own pictures. They used the palette ,eraser, fill and thickness tool.
Amazing Athletics
Year 2 had an amazing morning at Gateshead College Academy for Sport where they participated in a KS1 Indoor Athletics Festival. They showcased excellent running, jumping and throwing skills in a range of skill challenges and mini competitions. A huge well done to...
Aboriginal Art
In our art lessons Year 2 have been learning about aboriginal art. We found out that aboriginal art consists of symbols which tell a story. Last week, we learnt how to draw different symbols and the meaning behind them such as humans, stars, or a meeting place. This...
Brilliant Balances and Super Shapes
Year 2 have been working really hard to perform different shapes and balances in their PE lessons. They began by practising shapes such as ‘tuck’, ‘pike’, ‘straddle’ and ‘star’ individually then progressed to partner work.
Councillor Visits Assembly
In assembly this week, the children were very lucky to have a visit from Councillor Joe Sowerby. He spoke to the children about his role as a councillor and shared with them how he campaigned to win votes in the election. The children will soon be holding their own...
Creation Stories
Year 2’s Religion Education topic this half term is called Our Wonderful World. We have been listening to the “Creation Stories” from different religions. This week we explored the Hindu creation story and compared it with others. We then sequenced the story and acted...
Reading Buddies
This term, our Key Stage 2 and 1 children have been paired up as reading buddies. Each Friday, the children will select a book to read with their buddy and enjoy. As you can see from the photos, it was wonderful to see our older and younger children reading together.
History Detectives
Year 2 became detectives in History this week. They used different paintings of a significant event from the past to ask curious questions and share ideas about what they could see and notice. There were lots of amazing ideas shared and are looking forward to next...
Numbers to 100
Year 2 have made a super start in their maths lessons this week learning numbers to 100. Today the children played a game in pairs. One had to build a number using base ten and the other had to count the tens and ones to check if they were right.