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Year Two Blog 24th November
Fri 24 Nov 2023Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In Maths we will be learning how to name and describe 2D shapes. We will draw, name and count vertices and sides on 2D shapes. We will also learn how to recognise symmetry in 2D shapes. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our literacy lessons next week we will be writing a report about a house to persuade people to buy it! You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In computer science next week we will continue to create a slideshow of a fairytale story. The children will learn how to login to a computer and save their work. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In geography next week we will identify and label the seas that surround the United Kingdom. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our design and technology lessons the children will be making their sandwich design. 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
pass
grass
We are focusing on
fiction
motion
action
fraction
lotion
station
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Year One Blog 24th November
Fri 24 Nov 2023What we will be learning next week:
The children have been busy learning our Nativity songs and lines for the performance. Please ensure that you are taking time to learn the lines with your child and that you are aware that they will need a suitable costume as specified on the slip sent home.
In Literacy, the children will be continuing with their learning about Supertato. The children will design their new 'super veggie' that will trap the villain Evil Pea!
In Maths, the children will be comparing numbers to 20 using the greater than and less than and equal to symbols and they will also be ordering their numbers to 20.
In Art, the children will be designing their Winter Wonderland themed clay tile, ready for construction the following week.
In Science, the children will be thinking about the best material to be used as a crash mat for Humpty Dumpty. We will test the different materials and the children will predict which material would be best.
The children will be making a Christmas decoration for the Christmas hoops that are displayed in the hall. They will be on display at the Xmas fair for you to see!
Just to confirm, PE days are now Wednesday and Thursday.
Reads
Ducks
Frogs
Otters
Extra Playtime
45%
39%
56%
Doodle Maths Stars
Ducks
Extra playtime
Frogs
Otters
756
213
235
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Year One Blog 17.11.23
Fri 17 Nov 2023What we will be learning next week:
In Literacy, the children will be introduced to the story 'Supertato' and they will be writing a missing poster to try and find the Evil Pea. They will be using adjectives to describe him and the prefix 'un'.
In Guided Reading, the children will be reading the story 'Send for a Superhero' and will be thinking about why Vacuum and Filth are the villains in the story.
In Maths, the children will be partitioning their numbers within 20 using dienes and they will also be finding one more and one less than a number to 20.
In Art, the children will use clay to practise their slip, score and blend techniques.
In History, the children will be learning about the key people that were involved in the Gunpowder Plot. They will learn the role of each of these key individuals and complete a matching activity to show their understanding.
In Science, the children will be thinking about the best material to be used as a crash mat for Humpty Dumpty. We will test the different materials and the children will predict which material would be best.
Next week, the children will be going home with their lines for the Xmas performance. Please ensure that you are learning these lines with your child.
Just to confirm, PE days are now Wednesday and Thursday.
Reads
Ducks
Frogs
Otters
Extra Playtime
38%
42%
48%
Doodle Maths Stars
Ducks
Frogs
Otters
Extra Playtime
427
85
666
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Year Two Blog 17th November
Wed 15 Nov 2023Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In Maths we will be learning how to write fact family calculations and spotting patterns to find missing numbers. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our literacy lessons next week we will be learning how to use commas in a list and how to use an adverb in a sentence. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In computer science next week we will continue to create a slideshow of a fairytale story. The children will learn how to login to a computer and save their work. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In geography next week we will identify many human and physical features found in England. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our design and technology lessons the children will design packaging for their sandwich. 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
child
wild
told
old
cold
climb
We are focusing on
biggest
slimmest
fitter
robber
runner
spinner
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Upton Infant's Christmas Fair - 2nd December 10am
Tue 14 Nov 2023
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Year One Blog 10th November
Fri 10 Nov 2023This week the children will be practising their
What we will be learning next week:
In Literacy, the children will be continuing to look at the story 'I Want My Hat Back' and they will write a sequel to consider where the Rabbit may have gone next.
In Guided Reading, the children will be reading the story 'Supertato' and will be thinking about why the Evil Pea is the villain in the story.
In Maths, the children will be writing numbers as words and they will be introduced to numbers within 20. They will count to 20 using a number track and will build their numbers using numicon and tens frames.
In Art, the children will use clay to practise their kneading, coiling and rolling techniques.
In History, the children will be learning about the events of the Gunpowder Plot and making their own timeline of the events that happened.
In Science, the children will be grouping materials by their properties and sorting them.
Have a great weekend!
Reads
Ducks
Extra playtime
Frogs
Otters
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35%
55%
Doodle Maths Stars
Ducks
Extra playtime
Frogs
Otters
742
468
432
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Year Two Blog 10th November
Fri 10 Nov 2023Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In Maths we will be adding and subtracting two 2-digit numbers using a numberline. We will also be comparing two number sentences. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our literacy lessons next week we will be writing a report about how and why it is important to protect Poole Harbour. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In computer science next week we will be creating a slideshow of a fairytale story and learning how to save on a computer. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In geography next week we will be comparing Scotland and Northern Ireland. You can read the knowledge organiser here.
In our design and technology lessons we are learning how to safely prepare foods by grating, peeling, slicing and spreading. 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
floor
poor
water
kind
mind
door
find
We are focusing on
nicer
whiter
bravest
smiley
rudest
closer
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