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• Year 2 Blog - Week Beginning 31st October

  Sun 30 Oct 2022

  Welcome to Year Two

   

  We hope you had a lovely half term break!

   

  What we are learning next week

   

  In Maths we will be finding 10 more and 10 less of a number to 100 and we will be learning how to add and subtract two 2-digit numbers. You can read the knowledge organiser here.

   

  In our literacy lessons next week we will be reading the book 'We are Water Protectors'. At the start of the week we will be writing a list poem about water, rivers and waves. We will then write a fact file about water pollution and teach the reader how to protect rivers. You can read the knowledge organiser here.

   

  In computer science next week we will be identifying the correct keys on a keyboard. You can read the knowledge organiser here.

   

  In geography next week we will be learning the difference between a city, town and village. We will also be looking at the human and physical features in Upton. You can read the knowledge organiser here.

   

  In our design and technology lessons we are going to be brilliant chefs and discuss the skills we would need to design and make an appealing menu e.g. chopping, grating, peeling and presentation. Using our prior knowledge from our science lessons, we will sort different ingredients into food groups. You can read the knowledge organiser here. 
   

   

  Weekly Reads (How many children in the class have read 3 times)
  Woodpeckers	Foxes  Extra playtime	Squirrels
  12	14	9

   

   

  Doodle Maths Stars (total number of Doodle stars earned per class)
  Woodpeckers	Foxes Extra playtime	Squirrels
  553	720	573

   

   

• Year One Blog Week 7

  Fri 21 Oct 2022

  Welcome to this week's Year One Blog

   

  What we have been learning this week:

   

  This week in literacy the children have watched 'A Cloudy Lesson' and have made their very own bubble blowers. The children have learnt that we use imperative verbs in instructions and we have practised using these in our own. The children have written their own instructions of how to make a cloud blower using imperative verbs.

   

  This week in Maths we have been learning our number bonds to 10 and have learnt how to do this systematically. We have also displayed our different ways of representing our addition using our tens frames and part-part whole models.

   

  We are encouraging the children to use Doodle Maths at home to improve their maths fluency. If you do not know your child's login, please ask your class teacher.

   

  In Geography this week we have created our very own maps of our classrooms using the key features of a map which we have learnt. In DT we have evaluated our fruit salads and have considered what we would like to include if we were to make a fruit salad again.

   

   

  What we are learning after the half term:

   

  In Maths, we are going to continue with addition using tens frames and number lines to count on before moving onto subtraction.

   

  In Literacy, we are going to read our new book 'I want my hat back'. The children are going to continue to write questions using the story and make predictions. 

   

  In Guided Reading, we are going to be using our book 'I want my hat back' to answer comprehension questions on what the children have read.

   

  In History, the children will be introduced to the Gunpowder Plot and will learn about when this took place and how life in this time differs from today. 

  In Art, the children will be introduced to graphite pencils and charcoal to create line drawings. The children will explore how to use these materials to create different patterns.

  In Science, the children will begin their 'Humans' topic and will be labelling the different parts of the human body.

   

  We hope you all have a wonderful half term and we look forward to seeing you when we are back.

   

  Weekly Reads (How many children in the class have read 3 times)
  Ducks	Frogs Extra playtime	Otters
  15	18	15

• Year One Blog Week 6

  Fri 14 Oct 2022

  Welcome to this week's Year One Blog

   

  What we have been learning this week

   

  This week in Literacy the children completed their first piece of independent writing based on our book 'Astro Girl'. They wrote a letter to inform her all about space.

   

  This week in Maths we have been learning how to use the add symbol and have used our part-part whole models to help us to complete our addition. We have also been using fact families to represent addition.

   

  We are encouraging the children to use Doodle Maths at home to improve their maths fluency. If you do not know your child's login, please ask your class teacher.

   

  In Geography this week we have been constructing our own map of the classroom. In DT we have been designing our own fruit salad. Feel free to practise any chopping skills as the children will be making their own fruit salad next week.

   

   

  What we are learning next week

   

  In Maths, we are going to learn our number bonds to 10 and we are going to compare number bonds using our resources. Don't forget to keep up with your Doodle Maths at home!

   

  In Literacy, we are going to look at a new book called 'A Cloudy Lesson'. The children will be using this book to write a set of instructions.

   

  In Guided Reading, we are going to be retrieving information from the text 'Rocket says look up'.

   

  Weekly Reads (How many children in the class have read 3 times)
  Ducks	Frogs	Otters      Extra playtime
  15	16	19

• Year Two Blog - 14th October

  Wed 12 Oct 2022

  Welcome to Year Two

   

  What we are learning next week

   

  In Maths next week, we will be completing a maths assessment and we will also be continuing our learning about place value, addition and subtraction. You can read the knowledge organiser here. 

   

  In our literacy lessons next week we will be writing a leaflet about wolves using the facts we have learnt.  You can read the knowledge organiser here.

   

  In science next week we will be consolidating all our learning from this half term. We will discuss the importance of a balanced diet, the importance of exercise and what humans need to survive. We will use this knowledge to design a leaflet to share with the Year One children.  You can see more on our knowledge organiser..

   

  On Friday we will be having a 1950s party day and if your child would like to, they can wear 1950s style clothes. We will spend the day creating and burying a new time capsule full of information about school in 2022. We will be dancing to 1950s music, playing popular games and trying different foods. If you or your family have any memories of life in the 1950s then please share with your child or your child's class teacher so we can share these with children next week. 
  
  Next week in Jigsaw, we will be continue to think about how to make the right choices at school. 

   

  Weekly Reads (How many children in the class have read 3 times)
  Woodpeckers	Foxes	Squirrels       Extra playtime
  13	13	14

   

  We will be introducing spelling checks this week. Children will receive either a Set A or Set B spelling list. Set A is a list of spellings for children who are currently doing Read, Write Inc and Set B is for children who do Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling lessons. These lists will be slipped into the red spelling books and sent home every Friday. The children will be tested on the words the following week, on a Friday morning.  

   

  Next week's spellings
  Set A (for children doing RWI)	Set B (for children not doing RWI)
  We are focusing on have are with think house climb	We will be focusing on teapot waterfall pancake earring starfish football

   

  Doodle Maths Stars (total number of Doodle stars earned per class)
  Woodpeckers   Extra playtime	Foxes	Squirrels
  312	144	110

   

  Have a lovely weekend!

  

• Year One Blog Week 5

  Thu 06 Oct 2022

  Welcome to this week's Year One Blog

   

  What we have been learning this week

   

  This week has been very exciting for the children in Year One. We have been lucky enough to have athletes come to visit our school and we completed our very own athletic course. 

   

  Now that the children are all settled in, here is some information about reading which may be useful:

  • Library days are on a Monday (Ducks), Tuesday (Frogs) and a Wednesday (Otters). Please bring back your child's love to read book on these days so they can swap them for a new one. If you do not bring back your old one we cannot give out a new one until this one is returned.
  • Read, Write, Inc books are handed back on a Wednesday and the children will take home a new one. Homework also needs to be returned on this day and you will receive your new homework sheet.
  • Unfortunately, in Year One we do not do updates on Tapestry. However, we still love to hear about your children's achievements and your child can take in any certificates or trophies to share in Assembly on a Friday.
  • When children are read with during Read, Write, Inc this reading is not recorded in their diary. However, from next week any teacher or TA reads during guided reading will be recorded in their diary.
  • Every Friday we do a reading raffle and if children have at least 3 reads from that week they have the chance for them to win a prize. One child per class will be selected at random.

   

  This week in Literacy we have been continuing with our 'Astro Girl' book and we have been finding out a variety of facts about Space. We have then used these facts to create our very own fact files to showcase all of our new learning.

   

  This week in Maths we have been learning about how to use a number line and place numbers within 10 on this. We have also introduced them to addition by looking at part-part whole models.

   

  We are encouraging the children to use Doodle Maths at home to improve their maths fluency. If you do not know your child's login, please ask your class teacher.

   

   

  What we are learning next week

   

  In Maths, we are continuing with addition and using the add symbol. We are also going to be introduced to fact families. 

   

  In Literacy, we are going to be writing a letter to Astrid using all that we have learnt so far.

   

  In Guided Reading, we are going to be making predictions based on the book 'How to Catch a Star' by Oliver Jeffers.

   

• Sports For Schools Visit

  Thu 06 Oct 2022

  This morning, Luke and Leon from Sports For Schools have been putting the children through their paces as they take part in sponsored circuits to raise money for sports equipment.

   

  The children are thoroughly enjoying themselves, keeping fit and raising money at the same time.

   

   

• Year Two Blog - 7th October

  Wed 05 Oct 2022

  Welcome to Year Two

   

  What we are learning next week

   

  In Maths next week, we will be subtracting across 10 by using tens frames and number lines. We will also learn how to add 3 1-digit numbers. You can read the knowledge organiser here. 

   

  In our literacy lessons next week we will continue to look at facts about wolves and different non-fiction texts. We will use this information to plan a non-chronological report (as a leaflet) about wolves.  You can read the knowledge organiser here.

   

  In science next week we will be consolidating all our learning from this half term. We will discuss the importance of a balanced diet, the importance of exercise and what humans need to survive. We will use this knowledge to design a leaflet to share with the Year One children.  You can see more on our knowledge organiser.

   

  In history next week we will be using the knowledge we have learnt so far to plan a 1950s party!  You can see the knowledge organiser here.

   

  Next week in art, the children will be looking at their final piece of art and evaluating it. What do you like about it? What would you change next time?  You can see more on our knowledge organiser.
  
  Next week in Jigsaw, we will be continue to think about how to make the right choices at school. 

   

  Weekly Reads (How many children in the class have read 3 times)
  Woodpeckers Extra playtime	Foxes	Squirrels
  17	14	13

   

  We will be introducing spelling checks this week. Children will receive either a Set A or Set B spelling list. Set A is a list of spellings for children who are currently doing Read, Write Inc and Set B is for children who do Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling lessons. These lists will be slipped into the red spelling books and sent home every Friday. The children will be tested on the words the following week, on a Friday morning.  

   

  Next week's spellings
  Set A (for children doing RWI)	Set B (for children not doing RWI)
  We are focusing on by my one  there some  come	We will be focusing on sunniest happiness snowiest  grumpiness plentiful

   

  Doodle Maths Stars (total number of Doodle stars earned per class)
  Woodpeckers   Extra playtime	Foxes	Squirrels
  346	143	114

   

  Have a lovely weekend!