Class 2
A new term and new beginnings!
Welcome to Class 2!
When you check in on a regular basis, you will have the opportunity to view what your child has been learning in class.
Who is who in Class 2
Mrs Tait- Class teacher
Mrs Simpson- Teaching assistant
Tuesday and Wednesday - PE
Wednesday- Spellings
Please name all of your child’s clothing as it helps the children identify and develop independence in looking after their own belongings, as well as prevents belongings getting muddled up!
Please remember to order your child's lunch using SchoolGrid!
The skill of reading is one of the most important we teach our children. It is a life skill that enables them to extend their concepts, gain information as the basis for other learning and to gain access to the magical world of fantasy.
Please sign your child's reading record once you have heard them read.
Summer 1 Medium Term plan
Class 2 Summer 2 Medium Term Plan
Katy from Berwick library came to talk to Class 2 about the Summer reading challenge.
Class 2 wish England well in the Final!
Class 2 have been designing a purposeful product through evaluating existing products. They have then designed and made a puppet for a class performance, by joining materials, using different techniques including gluing, stapling and sewing.
Class 2 have thoroughly enjoyed, jumping, throwing, running and being a good sport, followed with a delicious ice-cream!
Class 2 have been using their mark making tools to creatively express their emotions using ink
Class 2 have enjoyed using physical action to develop relaxation techniques and calm the body and mind
Class 2 have been designing and creating mark making tools with different materials
Class 2 have been sharing fruit, shapes, items and different lengths by dividing them into equal parts to explain fractions.
Class 2 have produced some amazing, creative and inspiring life cycles.
Class 2 have been celebrating Maths day by problem solving using all 4 operations as well as discussing and sharing ideas about maths beyond the classroom.
Class 2 have been expressing their emotions through art and different mark making techniques
Class 2 have been developing their love of reading by tasting different types of fictional text and searching for delicious vocabulary at the book café.
Class 2 mathematicians have been working collaboratively to build 3D shapes that show edges, vertices and faces.
Class 2 were very fortunate to meet the Zoolab creatures today, some of our children managed to conquer their fears!
Class 2 have been learning to sing and play tuned instruments. Look out The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra!
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Class 2 have been working collaboratively to create their own plant and then talk about the environment in which it grows.
Class 2 have been developing their skills as historians by identifying, describing and explaining how six significant people made history during their lifetime.
Class 2 have been investigating vertical lines of symmetry
Class 2 have been using their knowledge of shape to create art work in the style of Piet Mondrian
Our engineers of the future with their unique designs
Class 2 were able to learn from two of our pupils about their personal experience of Ramadan
Class 2 have been observing, investigating and naming plants that are growing in our wonderful school grounds.
Class 2 were delighted to meet Graham, and learn more about the lambs and their mother.
It's not quite a Lowry!
Class 2 have been identifying primary and secondary colours as well as using tints, tones and shades to paint in the style of L.S Lowry
Team building with Commando Joes's
Class 2 have been looking at human and physical geographical features within L.S Lowry's artwork, as well as virtually walking the route using positional and directional language.
Class 2 mathematicians are learning to divide by sharing and grouping.
Class 2's budding gardeners have begun planting out!
Class 2 have been developing geographical and mathematical skills through using compass directions to describe position, direction and movement
Class 2 have been developing their writing through the creative arts
Easter activities
Class 2 were using their skills as Scientists and Engineers to solve the problem of protection for Humpty Dumpty. They have been investigating, comparing and contrasting and identifying which material would be the best for protecting 'Humpty Dumpty" from a fall. As well as using different forms of measurement for height and weight.
We have been learning about the Easter story
'Funny is power' Red Nose Day in Class 2
Class 2 keeping the dancing going!
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A special message from class 2 for all you wonderful Mothers!
Class 2 have been developing their skills in working scientifically
Photography taster session. We have learned how to use composition, isolating different parts of a scene to get the image that we want.
World Book Day !
Week beginning 1st March
Hello class 2 and parents,
Thank you to all the children who completed and returned their packs, your effort and perseverance is greatly appreciated. Learning at home can be tricky so we love that you have tried your best to develop those independence skills needed for lifelong learning.
It was delightful to see you virtually on Thursday for our Live stream session. If you didn't make it, remember to give your permission via email so that you can join us on Thursday 4th March at 1:30pm for our next Live Stream.
This week we are looking at the text Leaf by Sandra Dieckmann and in mathematics we are learning about multiplication and division (try your best to answer the extension questions). I have uploaded an audible version of the story on School 360 for you to watch, listen to and read along with, as well as your handwriting lesson.
This week we will be celebrating World Book Day on Thursday 4th March. We would love you to get involved by dressing up as your favourite book character and taking part in some of the World Book Day activities ( I have attached some below) or click on this link https://www.worldbookday.com/resources/ or alternatively https://www.worldbookday.com/share-a-story-corner/?dm_i=35S3,146M3,6TQG34,4AT20,1 t
to find a wealth of resources to support reading to your child.
Remember to dress as a character from your favourite book. I wonder if you will guess who I am?
You can also click here to access more World Book Day activities through Oak National Academy.
I have also attached instructions for a photography framing taster workshop led by Joanne Coates. This would be a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your composition skills and perhaps inspire you to become a photographer in the future. Please send in your amazing work so that we can share it when you return or alternatively upload it to your file in School 360. Have fun!
I am looking forward to seeing you all next week when you return, in the meantime stay focused and keep trying your best to complete your work to a high standard.
Mrs Tait
Week beginning 22nd February
Hello class 2 and parents!
I hope you have had a restful and enjoyable half-term break. This weeks timetable has been attached below. Remember that you can click on the links (provided within the table) to guide you directly to the lesson or video clip. This week we are looking at The Secret of Black Rock in English, (a video of the story and your handwriting lesson has been uploaded to your shared files on School 360) and Multiplication and Division in Maths (don't forget your extension questions!). Your daily phonics reading, spelling, longer words and hold a sentence links are on school 360 in the shared files section as well as your own personal folder (My Files).
Fairtrade Fortnight is running this year from February 22nd to 7th March. With this in mind, I would like you to have a look at this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe2tUsC7FSE&feature=youtu.be showing you how to make Fairtrade Banana and Choc Chip Muffins and have a go at making them. Please upload your photos to your file on School360. I would also like you to find out what the word Fairtrade means. Why do the products in the video have a Fairtrade sticker on them? Have you ever seen any other products with this sticker on? Why do you think Fairtrade is important/not important? Either upload your answers to your file on School 360 or include them in written form in your pack.
Happy investigating and researching, as well as measuring and baking, and enjoy your muffins of course!
Mrs Tait
Hello Class 2 and parents,
Well done for all your hard work this term, parents included! I do hope you enjoy your half-term break. Sally from Field to Fork ,at The Hirsel, has very kindly put together some activities that you might want to try at home. If you do please remember to upload any pictures or work to your School 360 file.
Please remember to hand in your pack on Friday 12th February and collect the next pack for the week beginning 22nd February.
Take care and stay safe everyone!
Mrs Tait
Activities to try over Half-term
We have worked collaboratively and used good communication skills to design a sledge, build a snowman and developed our gross motor skills in throwing snow balls at a target
Week beginning 8th February
Hello Class 2 and Parents,
Last week was Children's Mental Health week. Thank you so much for all your photographs and videos that you uploaded to School 360, it was lovely to see the different ways in which you express yourself, they really brought joy to my heart!
Your timetable and other activities have been attached below for you to access. Please remember to complete your feedback in the boxes provided. Your handwriting lesson and your story are in your shared file in School 360. Remember that you can take pictures of other activities you are doing and upload them to your files on School 360.
This week we will be celebrating Safer Internet Day on Tuesday 9th February. I have assigned you a little quiz on School 360 click on Busy Things, click on Key Stage 1, then Year 2, scroll to the bottom of the page. Click on My Assignments on the right hand side and try the Internet safety quiz. You could make a poster to tell others why and how they can stay safe online.
Understanding the different risks that children might experience at different ages means that we have to stay up to date in order to feel confident, supportive and empowered to help keep our children safe online. You can Click Here to access a free online safety course for parents and children presented by Myleene Klass. Have fun and stay safe everyone!
Remember that this is the last week of Miss Lee's Science challenges. Don't forget to upload your entries on your file in School 360. I do believe there is a prize!
There will be no work set for the week beginning 15th February,as this is half-term, however you will need to collect your work for the week beginning the 22nd February this Friday when you drop off this weeks learning pack. Picking up you pack on the allocated day helps give more time for children to access learning, as well as providing the appropriate time for marking and feedback to be given.
Keep persevering, and building your resilience everyone!
Mrs Tait
Home learning timetable Week beginning 8th February
Some of the activities and wonderful work that Class 2 have participated in
Week beginning 1st February
Hello Class 2 and Parents,
It has been such a pleasure to see that you have been persevering and putting so much effort into your home learning. Your photographs on school 360 have really brightened my day!
Your timetable for this week has been attached below, (remember to complete your comments boxes on your timetable with your parent) along with the BBC Bitesize timetable of programmes that you can watch on the CBBC channel. There are also some STEM starter activities for you to try, upload any work to your School 360 file.
Please continue with your phonics lessons, there are links in your pack and I have also uploaded them to your school 360 file. You have your speed sound lesson, spelling lesson, longer words session and a hold a sentence lesson. You know which colour group you are in so just click on the links for your group. There is one link for the hold a sentence, just choose which day you want to do it on.
Your handwriting video and your story this week are also on your School 360 message board on your homepage (just click the link).
This week is Children's Mental Health Week. This year's theme is 'Express yourself'. There are different activities that you can get involved in Click on this link to access some of those ideas and watch a video from the Royal Patron HRH The Duchess of Cambridge https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/
Keep checking in to your message board on School 360 for new ideas. On Friday 5th we would like you to to express yourself by wearing a colourful outfit. You could wear your favourite colour or choose a range of colours to express how you’re feeling. We would love to see some photos uploaded on to School 360. I can't wait to see your creative ideas!
Remember to have a go at Miss Lee's science challenges in your shared files folder on School 360, challenge yourself, you know that you can do it!
If you have any logging in issues or just need some support please don't hesitate to call me at school (01289 306667) or just let me know during the weekly communication call.
Keep being responsible, respectful and resilient everyone!
Mrs Tait
Home learning timetable Week beginning 1st February
Week beginning 25th January
Hello Class 2 and Parents,
A massive thank you to all the children and parents who are managing to complete work and hand it in, as well as, upload work to School 360. Your efforts are really appreciated as we know that learning at home can be tricky, however, I love your perseverance and determination!
Please continue with your daily phonics lessons, as these help you to access all areas of the curriculum.
Your timetable for this week has been attached below. Remember that you have 2 options for each subject.
Remember to write a title and date (and underline it) for any work completed on squared or lined paper. BBC Bitesize will be broadcasting live lessons each morning which you can watch through your television on the CBBC channel. I have attached their timetable below.
Your tasks on School 360 week are:
- To watch and complete the handwriting lesson (your sheet is in your pack)
- To watch the Man on the moon story (to support your English lessons)
- To complete the Computing activity about shopping to develop your skills in abstraction and your understanding of algorithms.
Don't forget to take part in Miss Lee's science challenges! Take care everyone!
Keep believing, achieving and succeeding
Mrs Tait
Week beginning 18th January 2021
Hello Class 2 and parents!
A new week and a new timetable. Well done all the children who completed their Schools 360 activity as well as their written work. I am very proud of you! Please remember to complete the feedback sheet (at the bottom of your timetable) to let me know what you have learned after each session.
This week, your School 360 task is to watch the handwriting video in your files and complete the sheet in your pack. Login to School 360, click on resources on your home page, then click on j2e, then go into my files and you will find a handwriting video to watch. I have also recorded a story for you which can be found in the same way.
Just like last week, you have a choice of whether you follow the online links or the paper copies. It is easier to visit the school website and click on Class 2 to get the timetable, then you can click on the links which will take you directly to the lessons. If you choose to follow Money in maths, there are links to a short video to support learning. As well as this, you could set up a shop, using items from around your home. Price each item and show the different ways of making those amounts. Upload your pictures to your School 360 files.
I have included a winter scavenger hunt that you could use when you are out getting your daily exercise, as well as a Stem Starters activity sheet with lots of different Science based tasks. If you complete any of the tasks please take a photo and upload it to your School360 file. All efforts will receive Avatar points.
All work needs to be returned by Friday 22nd and the new pack for the following week collected. Please remember to be kind and patient with your family Class 2, everyone is trying their best, don't forget to believe, achieve and succeed.
Take care everyone!
Mrs Tait
Home learning week beginning 18th January
Week beginning 11th January 2021
Hello Class 2!
Well this was not the start to the new year that I was hoping for, but, just like you I am going to try to be resilient and persevere with our situation.
Each week there will be a new timetable for you to follow, which I will upload to this page. There will be links to online lessons as well as activities that you can do if you are finding accessing the internet tricky (please let me know if you are). Please return your completed work on a Friday and collect your new pack, which will contain all the resources you need for the following weeks learning.
There will be live Sing Up music sessions on a Tuesday morning at 9am with a different artist leading each week just copy and paste this link in your search bar https://www.youtube.com/singup
The BBC are also streaming live lessons on the CBBC channel on your television or you can access them through this link https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/5jnTq52LFwHHy8tw89SfGRJ/bbc-live-lessons
Please remember to login to School 360 click on resources and then j2e, then j2write. I would like you to choose a background and write me a short descriptive sentence using adjectives and conjunctions. Once you have done that upload it so I can award you some Avatar points! Have fun and be as creative as you can!
This is the alternative link for your PSHE lesson on Friday. Please complete activity 1 www.coramlifeeducation.org.uk/scarf/home-learning-unit-2
I miss you all so much Class 2, but we will all be together again as soon as it is safe to do so. In the meantime, try your best, be kind and don't stop until you're proud!
Mrs Tait
Home Learning Timetable Week beginning 11th January
What we are learning this autumn half term
What we will be learning in the second half of the autumn term
Phonics screening check
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This week we have been learning about the Hindu faith. We have sequenced the story of Rama and Sita and written a recount. We have also used our mathematical knowledge of symmetry to make Rangoli patterns, as well as, follow an algorithm, (debugging where necessary) to make a paper lantern for our Diwali celebration.
Class 2 really enjoyed learning about relationships and friendships with Laura from Operation Encompass. They also helped Harry the horse to solve some friendship problems by suggesting some constructive ideas.
Class 2 have been to view different artists in our school pop-up gallery. The children have been using pastels to create a perspective picture in the style of David Hockney's Woldgate woods painting
Arts Week! Autumn days. Class 2 have been learning to use a range of materials creatively to design and make products
Class 2 have been developing fine motor skills and using line, shape and form to create artwork worthy of the Tate gallery
Class 2 have been sorting, classifying and researching food groups and why a balanced diet is important for good mental and physical health
We have been learning about addition and subtraction
Class 2 have been developing their art and design techniques, using colour pattern and texture, line, shape and form to make portraits in the style of Pablo Picasso.
Class 2 have been learning to use technology safely and respectfully, identifying where they need to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies.
Grace Darling
Class 2 have been using technology purposefully to create, organise, store, manipulate and retrieve digital content.
Our budding future directors , editors and actors. The Life of Grace Darling Scene 1
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Place Value in Mathematics
Investigating trees
Developing our skills as historians
