What have Y2 been up to?
Week 4- Class Update
29/09/25
English:
This week, Year 2 focused on planning their own stories inspired by The Magic Paintbrush. They created imaginative new characters and settings, using expanded noun phrases and adjectives to describe appearance and personality. The children showed great creativity and are beginning to structure their ideas clearly in preparation for writing.
Maths:
In maths, we explored doubling and halving. Children used practical resources such as counters and cubes to find equal parts of amounts. These hands-on activities helped them understand the concept of sharing and multiplying in a fun and engaging way. Their confidence in recognising number patterns is growing steadily.
History:
This week in history, Year 2 learned about jobs in the 17th century and compared them to modern-day roles. They were fascinated by jobs like chimney sweeps, gong farmers, bakers, and early firefighters. The children discussed how working conditions and tools have changed over time, sparking thoughtful conversations about progress.
Science:
In science, the children conducted an exciting experiment by constructing bridges from different materials-plastic, paper, cardboard and wood. They tested which could hold the most weight and concluded that wood was the strongest. This hands-on investigation encouraged teamwork, hypothesis and critical thinking as they explored material properties.
Week 4- Class Update
22/09/25
English:
This week, we began our new narrative topic based on The Magic Paintbrush by Julia Donaldson. Children explored descriptive devices, focusing on expanded noun phrases to describe characters’ appearance and personality. They’ve enjoyed using imaginative language to bring their writing to life and are developing confidence in expressing ideas creatively.
Maths:
In maths, children have been learning all about subtraction. They practised adding and subtracting ten and solving two-digit problems. Using number lines, base ten equipment, and mental strategies, they built strong foundations for understanding subtraction. Their confidence and problem-solving skills have grown through hands-on activities and collaborative learning.
History:
Year 2 explored what London was like after the Great Fire. They examined how architecture and building materials changed to prevent future disasters. The children compared old and new designs, learning how the city was rebuilt with safer structures. Their curiosity and thoughtful questions made for engaging and insightful discussions.
Design & Technology (DT):
In DT, Year 2 began experimenting with different ways to join materials. They practised stitching, gluing, pinning, and taping in preparation for designing and making puppets. These practical skills will support their creativity and independence as they move forward with their exciting puppet-making project later this term.
Week 3- Class Update
15/09/25
Weekly Class Update
We’ve had another exciting and productive week in class, filled with hands-on learning, creative thinking, and lots of teamwork. The children have shown great enthusiasm and focus across all subjects-here’s what we’ve been up to:
Maths
In maths, we’ve been working on subtracting across and from 10, using concrete resources and number lines to support our understanding. The children have been practising different strategies to solve subtraction problems and are becoming more confident in explaining their thinking. It’s been fantastic to see their fluency and accuracy improving day by day.
English
Our English lessons have taken a fun and imaginative turn this week! The children have been planning and writing letters to the scissors and glue sticks, who have mysteriously quit our classroom. They’ve used amazing adjectives and thoughtful questions to express their feelings and persuade the classroom tools to return. The creativity and humour in their writing has been a real highlight!
PE
In PE, we’ve continued learning about invasion games, with a focus on marking players to defend an area. The children have been developing their spatial awareness, teamwork, and tactical thinking through a range of engaging activities. It’s been great to see their confidence grow as they learn how to work together to protect their space.
History
Our history topic has taken us on a journey through time as we explored the differences between past and present-day London. We’ve looked closely at changes in architecture, transport, and artefacts, comparing life in the 17th century to today. The children were fascinated by how much the city has evolved and enjoyed discussing what life might have been like during the time of the Great Fire of London.
Week 2- Class Update
08/09/25
We’ve had another fantastic week of learning, full of curiosity, creativity, and teamwork. The children have been working hard across all subjects and showing great progress. Here's a snapshot of what we've been up to:
Maths
This week in maths, we’ve been recognising number bonds to 10 and 20 with increasing fluency. Through games, challenges, and hands-on activities, the children have been strengthening their understanding of how numbers can be combined and split. This foundational skill is key to developing mental maths strategies and confidence with calculations.
English
In English, our focus has been on using questions and exclamations in our writing. The children have explored how punctuation can change the tone and meaning of a sentence, and they’ve enjoyed experimenting with different sentence types to make their writing more expressive and engaging. We’ve seen some fantastic examples of imaginative writing that really captures the reader’s attention!
PE
Our PE lessons have introduced the concept of invasion games, where children have been learning how to attack and defend space effectively. Through team-based activities, they’ve developed skills such as passing, positioning, and strategic thinking. It’s been brilliant to see their teamwork and communication improving with each session.
History
In history, we’ve continued exploring the Great Fire of London and this week focused on an important historical figure: Samuel Pepys. The children learnt about his famous diary and how it gives us a unique insight into life during the 17th century. They were fascinated by his observations and the role he played in recording this significant event.
Week 1- Class Update
02/01/25
It has been wonderful to welcome our happy and cheerful children back to school this week! Their energy and enthusiasm have brought a lovely buzz to the classrooms, and it’s been a joy to see them reconnecting with friends and diving into their learning.
Maths
In maths, we’ve been focusing on place value up to 100. The children have been exploring how numbers are made up of tens and ones, using practical resources and visual representations to deepen their understanding.
English
Our English lessons have centred around the delightful book The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt. This story has sparked thoughtful discussions about feelings and emotions, helping children to empathise with the characters and reflect on their own experiences. We’ve also been learning about the key features of informal letters, and the children have started planning their own letters from the perspective of a crayon.
History
We’ve launched our exciting new history topic: The Great Fire of London. The children have begun to explore what life was like in 1666 and how the fire started and spread. They are already asking brilliant questions and showing great curiosity about this significant event in British history.