Printmaking in Year 2
This half term in art the Year 2 children have been learning how to use objects to print patterns. In this lesson the children created their own stamps for printing. They drew a motif on kitchen sponge then cut it out. The children used their stamps to create repeating patterns where shapes…
End of Year Party 2021
After what has been a very different year in Year 2, the children were able to enjoy a party outdoors followed by a movie and popcorn. The children played parachute games, learned how to limbo dance, went on a scavenger hunt and posed for photos in a photo booth frame. A great time was had by…
Year 2 Gruffalo Friends
After exploring the woods and talking about the sticks they found, the Year 2 children played Hug a Tree! There were some fabulous instructions given and lovely teamwork to help each other to find their trees to hug!
Once we had played this game, the challenge was to design and make a Gruffalo…
Healthy D.T.
The Year 2 have been learning about what makes a healthy sandwich or wrap. They planned their own healthy sandwiches and wraps. They finally got to make them using their cutting skills. The children throughly enjoyed eating them afterwards.
Exploring the geography of Egremont
Year 2 have spent much of this year learning about physical and human features in their geography lessons. Today they went on a walk around Egremont to explore the many features it has and use their knowledge to identify the type of features they are. The children even found time for a spot of…
Position and direction in Year 2
Year 2 started a new maths unit today on position and direction. Today they were using the positional words left, right, backwards and forwards. They had great fun giving instructions to their partners to move around the playground.
Design Technology Day in Year 2
Year 2 have been learning about the history of puppets in preparation for designing and making marionette puppets. The children thoroughly enjoyed the making process and are very proud of their final creations. The children found out that puppets have been used to entertain people for thousands of…
Planting seeds in Year 2
This term Year 2 will be learning about plants in their science lessons. Today they have been learning about germination and setting up an investigation to see what seeds need to be able to germinate. The children planted their own individual pots with a dwarf sunflower seed in. They cannot wait…
Y2 Playtime Fun on Langley Castle
After much anticipation and excitement the children returned to school to find that Langley Castle was all ready and waiting for them to play on it. The children had a great time exploring the castle on top and underneath, going down the slides and the fireman’s pole as well as climbing the nets…
Y2 Autism Awareness
Today Year 2 have been learning about Autism Awareness Week and what autism is, including the difficulties that autistic people can encounter in their lives. The children learned how everyone is different and unique in their own special ways. They reflected on this by thinking about all the things…
Year 2 enjoy a tool talk from the playground installers
Year 2 were treated to a tool talk from the men installing their new playground equipment. They were shown around the work area and told all about what was happening as well as being able to ask questions about the development. The excitement is certainly building as Langley Castle is taking shape…
Year 2 Science Week 2021
Earlier this week Year 2 learned about the famous scientist Isaac Newton and found out how he discovered the force gravity. The children made paper spinners to explore gravity for themselves. They investigated the difference made by adding paper clips to the spinners and the time it took them to…