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Year Two Blog 26th April
Fri 26 Apr 2024Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In literacy we will be planning and writing a letter explaining why we believe lights should be left on. We will continue to read 'The Dark by Lemony Snicket'.
In maths next week we will learn how to measure mass in kg and g and capacity in litres and ml. We will compare different containers and objects.
In science the children will learn that plants need light, warmth, water and soil in order to grow. We will look at healthy and unhealthy plants and give reasons to why they are healthy or unhealthy.
In history we will be ordering the key events of Mary Seacole's life on a time line.
In art the children will use clay to make simple joins.
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Year One Blog 19th April
Fri 19 Apr 2024What we will be learning next week:
In Literacy, the children will introduced to the story 'Lost and Found' by Oliver Jeffers. They will be describing the penguin and writing a dictated sentence about the story.
In Maths, the children will be continuing with their work on Multiplication. The children will be making equal groups and drawing arrays to show their multiplication facts.
In Science, the children will be learning about the 5 types of animal and categorising different animals based on their characteristics.
In DT, the children will be making a paper loom to practise using the weaving techniques that they will use to make their own placemat by the end of the term.
In Geography, the children will be learning about the capital city of London and locating it on a map. They will then learn about rural and urban areas and comparing London and Upton.
Have a lovely weekend!
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Year Two Blog 19th April
Wed 17 Apr 2024Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In literacy we will be retelling the story of 'The Dark' in first person.
In maths next week we will telling the time in quarter hour intervals and 5 minutes. The children will also learn how to solve time word problems.
In science the children will learn about germination. They will learn about what is needed for a plant to grow.
In history we will be asking and answering questions about Mary Seacole. The children will research the answers using secondary sources.
In art the children will manipulate different materials e.g. playdoh and straws and make a model of themselves.
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Year Two Blog 22nd March
Wed 20 Mar 2024Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In literacy we will continue to write our adapted story based on 'The Bear and the Piano'.
In maths next week we will complete a multiplications facts quiz. We will focus on the 2, 5 and 10 x multiplication facts. Please practice with your child to improve their fluency.
In Computer Science we will continue to use Purple Mash to learn how to code.
In geography we will be discussing different ways to slow down climate change.
In Design and Technology the children will be making and evaluating their stitched pocket.
Next week's spellings
Set A
(for children doing RWI)
Set B
(for children not doing RWI)
many
break
path
half
hour
again
copied
copier
copying
happier
happiest
cried
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Year One Blog 15th March
Fri 15 Mar 2024What we will be learning next week:
This week the children will be undergoing their Spring Assessments for Reading, Writing and Maths.
In Literacy, the children will also be describing their new Beast using adjectives within a sentence.
In Science, the children will be learning about the features of each season and the difference in day length between them.
In Art, the children will be practising drawing their nose and hair. They will add shading and cross hatching to these.
In History, the children will be creating their own family tree.
Have a lovely weekend!
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Year Two Blog 15th March
Wed 13 Mar 2024Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In literacy we will plan and write a story based on 'The Bear and the Piano'.
In maths next week we will be using different equipment to measure e.g. trundle wheel, tape measure and ruler. We will also practice x2, x5 and x10 times table facts.
In Computer Science we will continue to use Purple Mash to learn how to code.
In geography we will be learning about climate change. We will learn about global warming and the effects it is having on our planet.
In Design and Technology the children will be creating their own stitched pocket.
Next week's spellings
Set A
(for children doing RWI)
Set B
(for children not doing RWI)
sure
pure
cure
azure
secure
lured
flies
tries
replies
copies
babies
carries
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Year Two Blog 8th March
Wed 06 Mar 2024Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In literacy we will be reading 'The Bear and the Piano' and learning how to use apostrophes for contractions.
In maths next week we will be measuring the length of objects in centimetres and metres. We will also be learning how to estimate length and make comparisons.
In Computer Science we will be learning how to change the properties of an object using a sequenced code.
In geography we will be researching the human and physical features of 4 countries in Europe.
In Design and Technology the children will be designing their stitched pocket.
Next week's spellings
Set A
(for children doing RWI)
Set B
(for children not doing RWI)
ear
hear
fear
beard
rear
dear
cry
fly
dry
try
reply
July
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Year One Blog 1st March
Fri 01 Mar 2024What we will be learning next week:
In Literacy, the children will hunt for clues to find out what happened to Beegu and segment to spell words to be used in their writing this week. They will write a newspaper report to recall what has happened using their descriptions of Beegu.
In Maths, the children will be introduced to mass. They will compare mass using 'heavier' and 'lighter' and they will measure mass using cubes and a pan balance.
In Science, the children will be exploring their 5 senses and learning the associated body part that goes with each. They will be investigating the 5 senses.
In Art, the children will be practising different drawing techniques including cross-hatching, smudging and shading.
On Thursday it will be World Book Day. The theme for Year One is Winnie the Witch. Please send your child into school wearing an appropriate magical costume.
Have a lovely weekend!
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Year Two Blog 1st March
Wed 28 Feb 2024Welcome to Year Two
World Book Day - Thursday 7th March
Harry Potter theme
What we are learning next week
In maths next week we will be learning to recognise equivalent fractions and solve problems involving fractions.
In our literacy lessons we will be learning how to write suffixes and interesting adjectives. We will also write a diary entry from another person's perspective.In Computer Science we will be learning how to create an algorithm.
In geography we will learn about the different climates of the seven continents.
In Design and Technology the children will be joining two pieces of material together using running stitch.
Next week's spellings
Set A
(for children doing RWI)
Set B
(for children not doing RWI)
fire
inspire
wire
tired
hire
dire
pencil
fossil
nostril
April
gerbil
lentil
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Year One Blog 23rd February
Fri 23 Feb 2024What we will be learning next week:
In Literacy, the children will writing sentences using the -ed suffix which will help to build up to their newspaper report about Beegu. The children will be planning their newspaper article at the end of this week.
In Maths, the children will be continuing with length and height. They will measure this using both standard and non-standard units e.g. cubes and rulers.
In Science, the children will be learning the different parts of the body and labelling them.
In History, the children will be learning about the past, present and future tense. They will use the terminology 'last year, last week, next week and next year' to talk about their own lives.
In Art, the children will be using charcoal to practise different techniques.
Have a lovely weekend!
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