In Year 2, we become experts at recalling number bonds within 100 and start to learn our 2,3,5 and 10 times tables in maths. We develop our reading fluency by exploring a range of familiar stories, such as those by Julia Donaldson, and begin to answer simple questions about what we have read. We use capital letters and full stops in our writing and start to use commas for lists, exclamation marks and question marks in different types of sentences. We learn about a range of different conjunctions that can be used to add more information in our writing. We continue to practise letter formation in our handwriting. In Science, we find out about what animals need to survive and their habitats, investigate the properties of materials and we start to grow our own plants and learn to look after them. Guy Fawkes, Amy Johnson, explorers and The Great Fire of London are our history topics. In Geography, we carry out simple fieldwork to find out about our local area. We start to create our own simple maps using a land use key. To find out about what we learn in other subjects, click on our long term plan below.
In Year 2, we take part in a nativity play and are have opportunities to have hands on experiences that relate to what we are learning through trips and visitors to the school.
Art
Class 2 are fantastic photographers! They have been practising taking medium shots and extreme close ups. #y2art #y2computing
We have been exploring the parts of a camera this afternoon. We then had a go at taking photographs and chose our favourite. #y2art
Class 2 have been creating their own motifs and stamps for printing this afternoon. #y2art
Class 2 have been creating repeating patterns with everyday objects this afternoon. #y2art
We are very proud of our Clarice Cliff inspired clay bowls! #y2art
Computing
Class 2 are computing superstars. They have planned and programmed their own rocket race,using scratch. What a great job they did! #y2computing
Class 2 are fantastic photographers! They have been practising taking medium shots and extreme close ups. #y2art #y2computing
As part of Safer Internet Day, Class 2 have been learning about voice assistants. We discussed what they can do and how we can use them safely. #y2computing
Class 2 have been programming Beebot using left, right, forwards and backwards. #y2geography #y2computing
DT
Class 2 have been testing their vehicle ideas using KNEX. 🚗🏎🚕 #y2dt
Class 2 have been exploring how different types of axles work. 🚗 #y2dt
Class 2 have been exploring different toy vehicles and how they work. #y2dt
Class 2 have been busy creating their animal puppets this afternoon. #y2dt
Class 2 have been modelling their puppet ideas by making templates and mock ups. #y2dt
Geography
We have been finding out about the different eco systems that can be found in Kenya. #y2geography
Class 2 have been locating Kenya and Nairobi using globes, atlases and maps. #y2geography
Class 2 have been programming Beebot using left, right, forwards and backwards. #y2geography #y2computing
Class 2 have been busy completing orienteering activities as a team. #y2geography
Class 2 went on a walk this morning to create a sketch map of Tickton Main Street.🗺 #y2geography
History
Class 2 have been asking questions about Ernest Shackleton and finding out the answering using two sources. #y2history
Year 2 have been using historical sources to answer questions about Amelia Earhart. 🌍✈️ #y2history
Class 2 had a lovely afternoon with their parents decorating moths with creative and unique designs. #y2history
Class 2 have had a fantastic day at the Street Life Museum! We have been looking at what life in Hull would have been like in the past. We even met Amy Johnson! #y2history #ourschool
French
Class 2 have been learning about the seasons in French. We can tell each other which our favourite season is. #y2french
Class 2 have been learning to count to 10 in French. 🇫🇷 #y2french
PE
Class 2 have been practising lots of different jumps today. #y2pe
Class 2 have been practising their over arm throws this afternoon. #y2pe
Class 2 have been demonstrating excellent attacking and defending skills in PE today. #y2pe
Class 2 have been learning life saving skills in swimming today. #y2pe
Maths
Class 2 have been finding objects that are longer and shorter than a metre. #y2maths
Class 2 have been exploring different ways to make an amount with money. #y2maths
Class 2 have been collecting data to try and find out which mini-beasts live in the woodland area. 🐞🐛🕷 #y2geography #y2maths
Reading
Class 2 have been performing shape poems with expression this morning. #y2reading #y2writing
Class 2 have been performing their rhyming couplet poems to their class mates this morning. #y2writing #y2reading
Class 2 have been performing rhyming couplet poems using expression and actions. #y2reading #y2writing
Class 2 have been exploring Sunny’s suitcase to try and predict where he is going next on his journey. #y2reading #y2writing
Class 2 have been freeze framing different parts of the ‘Meerkat Mail’ story. #y2reading #y2writing
Writing
Class 2 have been busy writing their own shape poems this morning. #y2writing
Class 2 have been performing shape poems with expression this morning. #y2reading #y2writing
Class 2 have been performing their rhyming couplet poems to their class mates this morning. #y2writing #y2reading
Class 2 have been performing rhyming couplet poems using expression and actions. #y2reading #y2writing
Class 2 have been exploring Sunny’s suitcase to try and predict where he is going next on his journey. #y2reading #y2writing
Science
Year 2 have been observing and sorting seeds this afternoon. They also have been planting broad bean seeds ready to look after and watch them grow.🌱#y2science
Class 2 have been scientists investigating the micro habitats that can be found in the school grounds. They noticed similarities and patterns in their observations too. 🦋🐝🐞#y2science
Class 2 thoroughly enjoyed meeting and learning about some very furry friends today! Thank you @furry_friends_animal_therapy #y2science #ourschool
Class 2 have been investigating how fast germs (glitter) can spread and how we can keep good hygiene🦠#y2science
Class 2 have been exploring different life cycles. #y2science
Music
Class 2 have thoroughly enjoyed a visit from folk musicians today. They especially enjoyed being able to have a go at playing folk instruments. 🎵🎶 #y2music #ourschool
Class 2 have been learning a new song and playing their glockenspiels in time with it. 🎶#y2music
Class 2 have been creating their own musical rhythms this morning. 🎶 #y2computing #y2music
Class 2 have been learning to sing a new soul song this morning 🎶🎤#y2music
RE
Class 2 had a great time at St Paul’s church experiencing the Easter story #y2re #ourschool
Class 2 have been exploring Christian and Islamic special objects and the beliefs they represent. #y2re
Class 2 have been looking carefully at Islamic prayer mats to see what clues they can find about Muslim beliefs. #y2re
Class 2 have exploring different statements and have been deciding whether they show a Christian action or a belief. #y2re
Class 2 have been deciding which statements are facts or beliefs. #y2re
Jigsaw
Class 2 have been thinking of strategies that they can use to help them to feel relaxed. ☺️ #y2jigsaw
Class 2 have been thinking about their own personal goals and what steps they would need to take to achieve them. #y2jigsaw
Big smiles from Class 1 and Class 2 this morning. They had a great time watching ‘The Lion Inside’ at Hull New Theatre. 🦁🐭 #ourschool #y1reading #y1writing #y1jigsaw #y2reading #y2writing #y2jigsaw
Class 2 have been using excellent team work skills to create a wreath for each table. Values in action! #y2jigsaw