Paper Planes
This week we have been learning about the Wright Brothers and the first powered flight. We compared them to the brave people from the past that we studied last term. Most children decided that they would NOT like to be on the plane that the Wright Brothers built! The children made their own paper planes […]
Potter’s Super Science Skills
Potter’s Super Science Skills This week in Potter class we have continued with our Science topic ‘materials’. Children have used lots of scientific skills by going on a hunt around the school to find out which materials different objects are made from. Children have also sorted objects according to their properties and have learned lots […]
Habitat in a box
In our mini mission this week the children have been learning about habitats and how the animals that live there are suited to their environment. They have all made a ‘habitat in a box’ this afternoon. I was very pleased with their creativity, imagination and independence (and tidying up!)
No More Worries for Year 2!
This week we have read the story ‘Silly Billy’ by Anthony Browne and made our own worry dolls. We have been talking about our worries and what we can do to help ourselves if we have worries. Tonight, the children have brought their worry dolls home. They may want to put them under their pillows […]
Poles Apart
As part of our mini mission ‘Poles Apart’ the children tasted food from around the world. They have sampled black beans from Brazil, fried rice with sweet and sour sauce from China, falafel from Egypt, pineapple from Hawaii and BBQ chicken from Australia. They spent time exploring these different cultures, their flags, landmarks and traditions. […]
Year 2 become Native Americans for the day
On Tuesday, Year 2 took part in some Native American activities. We did some weaving using pond reeds, drew some native american symbols using sticks and berry juice which we crushed with rocks and made our own headdresses just like the Chief of a tribe would have worn.