Welcome to Year 2!

What have we been learning about?

In English this week, we completed and edited our most recent piece of writing- a letter to the judge about why the big, bad wolf should go to jail! We continued to use the prefix 'un' to describe the wolf's actions (unking, unfair, untruthful) and also used the conjunction 'because' to give reasons for our opinions. On Thursday, we edited our writing and made improvements. 

In maths, we started our unit on addition and subtraction. To begin the week, we recapped our understanding of number bonds to 20 and then reminded ourselves how to use part/ whole models to solve addition and subtraction problems. Throughout the week, we also used place value counters and base 10 equipment to reinforce our understanding of missing parts and sums of numbers. 

In topic, we continued our D+T project! We learnt to make moving mechanisms including slides and levers. Then, we designed our moving picture, drew the background and started to paint it. Next week, we will be adding the moving aspects and creating our mechanisms to add to the picture. 

In PE, we have been learning to play football and tag rugby. We have been focussing on our hand- eye co-ordination for both sports. Also, we have been learning to pass in small groups and developing our communication skills. 

Times Tables Rockstars:

Children have now been given their individual logins for their TTR account, which they they are very excited about! These have now been stuck into most children's reading records for children to access at home. At the moment, their accounts are set to only practice the 10 times tables and the questions can be changed to include only multiplication rather than division (which we have not covered). This can be adjusted as children learn and become more confident in their times tables. If your child does not have their login stuck into their reading record, please ask them to hand it in tomorrow and I will make sure it is stuck in. Let me know if you have any questions!

Morning Snacks:

During the morning, children are welcome to have a snack. We always have fresh fruit/ vegetables available for children but if you would rather send your child in with their own snack from home this is absolutely fine. However, may I please request that this is a healthy morning snack as opposed to crisps, chocolate biscuits etc. Thank you for your support!