Material testers
This week during our What’s the matter? science mini topic, Year 2 had an interesting investigation to carry out from Mr Vango.
Throughout the investigation, we used lots of science skills.
Starting with questioning, considering what equipment we’d need and the method for the investigation, we then focused on predicting which material would be the best for the tent. We recognised that predicting is a skill we also use in reading. We were then ready to get testing. Using observation skills was key to our investigation so we could make a conclusion about the materials.
Ask your child what material they concluded was the best one to use for the tent.
Well done to Vedant who realised that to make the test fair we would need to add the same amount of water from the syringe when testing each material.
A great team effort!
In our Living and Learning lesson this week, we were discussing how to work well as a team and Year 2 have definitely shown that in our assembly today.
Well done to all the children for learning their lines, reminding each other when to speak and listening to others when they were reading.
Thank you to Clare Luther, author and Evie’s auntie, who inspired the children with her visit to class last week.
Finally, thank you for coming to watch the children and supporting them with learning their lines.
Hope you’ve been reading this evening!
Class assembly
The children have been busy rehearsing and look forward to welcoming you to watch our class assembly this afternoon.
It starts at 2:40pm. We hope to see you then.
Using commas
In Year 2, one of our writing objectives is to use commas correctly in a list.
Ask your child to check the following sentences and spot the correct one. Can they tell you why the others are not correct?
Can your child finish this sentence using the spellings for this week as a list.
This week, our spellings are …
Author visit!
This morning, we had a visit from an author, Clare Luther, who talked to us about her books and answered some of our questions. It was great fun!
Living and Learning
- Drug, alcohol and tobacco education (DATE)
- Keeping safe and managing risk
Here are the weekly Living and Learning statements, for this half term, to support this learning.
- I don’t interrupt (with my mouth or my hand).
- I can make things better.
- I know what a drug is.
- I am aware of risks.
- I make safe choices.
- I stay safe online.
Class Novel
After the Christmas holidays, we’ll continue reading Beware! Killer Tomatoes by Jeremy Strong.
Here’s the blurb….
Jack’s in trouble. Big trouble. Not only is he in hospital with a leg in traction (boring) but he knows the police are coming for him. Because of an accident – a tomato-related accident – involving a supermarket pyramid and an old-age pensioner. Whoops!
Be mindful
At this busy time of year, mindfulness can help children to take control of their emotions.
During our recent themed week, all children took part in mindfulness workshops to learn a variety of techniques to use at school and at home. Here’s a reminder of a few of them that might be useful for over the holidays. A mindfulness newsletter/parent guide will be sent out in the new year.
Breathing hug
Start with both arms in the air. Put one hand across your tummy and the other on your shoulder. Breath slowly in and out.
Breathing tree
In a standing position, raise your arms as you breath in and release your arms back down as you breath out.
‘Ok’ breathing
Make an ‘o’ sign on your tummy button to represent that it is ok to feel different emotions. Slowly breath in and out.
Mindfulness bottle
This is a bit like a snow globe. Shake it up and watch it. Simply watch the disturbance as it begins to settle – as does our mind.
Take a bottle, add glitter and food colouring and seal tightly.
Lights, Camel, Action!
This week, we’ve enjoyed three fantastic performances of our Lights, Camel, Action! production. We’re sure you will agree the children have done a great job and we’re very proud of their performances. Every child tried their best and learnt songs, dances and often lines.
Thank you for coming to watch the children. They love to spot a familiar face in the audience! We hope you enjoyed the show.
We also raised £202.41 for our new school charity, Make a Wish so thank you for your donations.
After a busy first term in Year 2, it’s time now to enjoy the holiday with family and friends. See you back at school on 02 January 2018!
DT – Puppets
Finally, we evaluated our finished products.
We thought about what went well and what we found difficult. We also considered what we would do differently if we were going to do it again.
