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Year Two Blog 28th November
Sun 27 Nov 2022Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In Maths next week we will be recognising 2D and 3D shapes by looking at their properties. We will also draw, name and count the vertices of 2D shapes. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our literacy lessons next week we will continue to read 'House Held Up By Trees' and we will plan and write an estate agent report to help sell the house. We will focus on adding expanded noun phrases and conjunctions into our writing. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In computer science next week the children will retrieve their work from last week and continue to write about their favourite hobby. This week they will add a voice recording to their work. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In geography next week the children will be drawing a map of the school and create a key to represent different features. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our design and technology lessons the children we will be making their sandwich by preparing all of the ingredients themselves. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
Next week's spellings
Set A
(for children doing RWI)
Set B
(for children not doing RWI)
We are focusing on
fast
last
past
class
grass
pass
We are focusing on
fiction
action
lotion
motion
fraction
station
Doodle Maths Stars
(total number of Doodle stars earned per class)
Woodpeckers
Foxes
Extra playtime
Squirrels
548
700
193
Have a lovely weekend!
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Year One Blog 25th November
Fri 25 Nov 2022Welcome to this week's Year One Blog
What we have been learning this week:
This week in literacy the children have been introduced to the book 'Send for a superhero'. The children have been learning about the villains in the story and have created their own 'wanted' poster for the villain 'Vacuum'.
This week in Maths we have started place value to 20 using pictorial and concrete representations to support our understanding. This has included counting within 20 and using our tens frames and numicon to represent our numbers.
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 Science this week we have learnt about the 4 seasons and have considered what happens during each of these to our environment.
In Art this week we have used charcoal to deepen our understanding of shading, cross-hatching and smudging.
We have also been busy preparing for our Christmas play by practising singing the songs in our performance.
Have a lovely weekend everyone!
Doodle Maths Stars
Ducks
Frogs
Otters
Extra playtime
905
945
1624
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Year One Blog 18th November
Fri 18 Nov 2022Welcome to this week's Year One Blog
What we have been learning this week:
This week in literacy the children have completed their independent write on an adapted version of their 'I want my hat back' story. They have published this by creating their own book to take home.
This week in Maths we have continued with subtraction including numbers to 20 and we have counted back on a number line. We have also used fact families to represent our addition and subtraction facts.
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 History this week we have plotted the events of the Gunpowder Plot on a timeline using their chronological order.
In Science this week we have investigated our 5 senses using practical resources and recorded this in our books.
In Art this week we have used our graphite pencils to learn 3 different techniques: shading, cross-hatching and smudging.
Have a lovely weekend everyone!
Weekly Reads
(How many children in the class have read 3 times)
Ducks
Frogs
Otters
Extra playtime
14
13
19
Doodle Maths Stars
Ducks
Extra playtime
Frogs
Otters
1494
1128
1399
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Year Two Blog 18th November
Wed 16 Nov 2022Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In Maths next week we will be comparing numbers to 100 using 'greater than', 'less than' and 'equal to'. We will also be reading and writing numbers in words and focusing on number bonds. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our literacy lessons next week we will be reading 'House Held Up By Trees'. We will learn how to write commas in a list and introduce adverbs to describe the tree and setting in the story. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In computer science next week the children will retrieve their work from last week and continue to write about their favourite hobby. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In geography next week the children will be using their knowledge so far about maps to walk around the school and locate some hidden letters. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our design and technology lessons the children we will be using their design to create a sandwich and create packaging for the final product. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
Weekly Reads
(How many children in the class have read 3 times)
Woodpeckers
Extra playtime
Foxes
Squirrels
15
9
12
Our spelling quiz will be on Thursday 24th November.
Next week's spellings
Set A
(for children doing RWI)
Set B
(for children not doing RWI)
We are focusing on
child
wild
told
old
cold
climb
We are focusing on
biggest
slimmest
fitter
robber
runner
spinner
hottest
saddest
Doodle Maths Stars
(total number of Doodle stars earned per class)
Woodpeckers
Extra playtime
Foxes
Squirrels
766
553
720
Have a lovely weekend!
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Year Two Blog 14th November
Sun 13 Nov 2022Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In Maths next week we will continue to subtract two digit numbers using dienes and a number line. We will also be using our knowledge of number bonds to 10 to help us find the correct answer. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our literacy lessons next week we will be writing a short campaign to prevent water pollution. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In computer science next week the children will continue to use a laptop to write about their favourite hobby. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In geography next week the children will be walking around Upton to spot local landmarks. We will then plot these landmarks onto a map. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our design and technology lessons we will be designing a sandwich, selecting ingredients from the taste test we completed this week. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
Weekly Reads
(How many children in the class have read 3 times)
Woodpeckers
Extra playtime
Foxes
Squirrels
15
14
12
Next week's spellings
Set A
(for children doing RWI)
Set B
(for children not doing RWI)
We are focusing on
floor
poor
water
kind
mind
door
find
We are focusing on
nicer
whiter
bravest
smiley
rudest
closer
Doodle Maths Stars
(total number of Doodle stars earned per class)
Woodpeckers
Foxes
Extra playtime
Squirrels
589
894
380
Have a lovely weekend!
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Year One Blog 11th November
Fri 11 Nov 2022Welcome to this week's Year One Blog
What we have been learning this week:
This week in literacy the children have continued to look at 'I want my hat back' and wrote a letter to the rabbit from the story. We also designed our own characters in preparation for their retelling of their adapted story.
This week in Maths we have begun subtraction. We have used tens frames and counters and moved onto pictorial representations. This has involved using the crossing out method.
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 History this week we found out more information about the Gunpowder plot and have answered questions.
In Science this week we have used our senses to go on a hunt around the school to identify what we can find using these.
In Art this week we have used charcoal to create lines and patterns. We have also created a gradient.
What we are learning next week
In Maths, we are going to subtract using a number line and also learning fact families.
In Literacy, we are going to complete our independent write to showcase all that we have learnt about the story.
In History, the children will be creating a timeline of the events of the Gunpowder Plot.
In Art, the children will be learning the following techniques: shading, cross-hatching and smudging using their graphite pencil.
In Science, the children will be completing an investigation using their senses.
Have a lovely weekend everyone!
Weekly Reads
(How many children in the class have read 3 times)
Ducks
Frogs
Otters
Extra playtime
16
14
18
Doodle Maths Stars
Ducks
Frogs
Extra playtime
Otters
982
1597
179
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Brilliant Chefs!
Tue 08 Nov 2022This week, the Year Two children have been learning to be 'Brilliant Chefs'. They have been learning and practising techniques to prepare food, including peeling, grating, spreading and different methods of cutting safely.
They have also been tasting different ingredients and thinking about which food group they belong to.
Next week they will be designing a sandwich which they will then go on to make in the following week.
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Year One Blog 5th November
Fri 04 Nov 2022Welcome to this week's Year One Blog
What we have been learning this week:
This week in literacy the children have been introduced to their story 'I want my hat back'. We have created our own questions to find out more about the different characters in the text. We have also practised using these questions in speech and thought bubbles for the different characters.
This week in Maths we have been continuing with addition using tens fames and counters. We have also used a number line to add our numbers within 10 by counting forwards. We have also recapped our number bonds to 10.
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 History this week we started looking at the Gunpowder plot and the chronology of other historical events over time. The children then created their own timelines using these events.
In Science this week we have learnt the different parts of the human body. We have labelled these using our key vocabulary.
In Art this week we have been introduced to graphite pencil and have experimented with this material to create different patterns and a gradient. The children have also learnt about Leonardo Da Vinci.
What we are learning next week
In Maths, we are going to begin subtraction using concrete manipulatives. This will include using tens frames and counters and also pictorial representations using the crossing out method.
In Literacy, we are going to continue with 'I want my hat back'. We are going to write a letter to the Bear in the story and are beginning to adapt the story to retell their own version.
In History, the children will be learning about the key events in the Gunpowder Plot and asking and answering questions about this.
In Art, the children will be using charcoal to create different lines and patterns.
In Science, the children will be exploring their senses and will go on a sense treasure hunt around the school.
Have a lovely weekend everyone!
Weekly Reads
(How many children in the class have read 3 times)
Ducks
Frogs
Extra playtime
Otters
Extra playtime
15
16
16
Doodle Maths Stars
Ducks
Frogs
Extra playtime
Otters
558
1614
231
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Year Two Blog - 4th November
Fri 04 Nov 2022Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In Maths next week we will be subtracting two digit numbers using dienes and a number line. We will also be using our knowledge of number bonds to 10 to help us find the correct answer. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our literacy lessons next week we will be writing a short non-chronological report and we will be using our knowledge of adjectives to write a short speech about why it is important to protect the water. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In computer science next week the children will be writing sentences on a laptop and learning how to save their work. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In geography next week the children will be using aerial photographs of Upton to create their own map. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our design and technology lessons we will be preparing ingredients by peeling, slicing, grating and spreading. Once the children have practiced their skills, they decide which ingredients they would like to use to make their sandwich. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
Weekly Reads
(How many children in the class have read 3 times)
Woodpeckers
Extra playtime
Foxes
Squirrels
15
12
9
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
house
love
ask
where
once
door
wild
We are focusing on
affect
effect
accept
except
quite
quiet
further
father
Doodle Maths Stars
(total number of Doodle stars earned per class)
Woodpeckers
Extra playtime
Foxes
Squirrels
1355
612
657
Have a lovely weekend!
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