Recently, class 2 have really been loving our guided reading sessions, which we do every day. For one of our sessions, we got into pairs and read to each other. We really loved showing our reading skills and sharing our books with our friends.
Library Stock Appeal
I’m writing to ask if anyone is willing to donate any of the following to our school library: Children’s magazines Instruction books Cookery books Travel brochures Menus Comics Graphic novels Children’s newspapers Manuals Play-scripts Catalogues I am trying to expand the breadth of text types our children are reading and want to make a wider… Read more »
Marvellous creations
In class 2, we have had some fantastic pieces of homework come in. Keep up the amazing work!
Artist study
In class 2, we recently created these fantastic pastel artist studies of the artist Sara Catena. They did a brilliant job getting the correct line work in place and then using contrasting colours.
Creative homework
Just look at our lovely display of creative homework so far this term! We are running out of space on our homework wall but don’t worry… We’ve moved onto our window space too! Please feel free to ask questions or talk to me or Mr Fox about any concerns. After school is always the best… Read more »
Strategies to improve handwriting.
Strategies to improve handwriting:There are many enjoyable activities which help young children to develop the strength and dexterity in their fingers which are necessary for holding and controlling a pencil or pen. Fine motor activities: these involve controlling and manipulating their hands and fingers which will help strengthen. Activity ideas could include: modelling with play dough… Read more »
Construction
On Friday, Class 2 were set quite a tricky task of constructing and designing buildings from select materials. Mr Fox and Miss Jenkins were so proud of the amount of effort and enthusiasm ALL the children in class 2 put towards their creations.
Inclusion and BSL
Recently in class 2, we have been looking at inclusion and how we can include people with differences to us. Due to this, Mr Fox taught us some basic BSL (British Sign Language). We were so excited to learn this and hope to continue this in the future.
Creative homework – Class 2.
Creative homework has been set for this term and all homework is expected to be in by the last week. All homework should be completed to a good/high standard. If all homework is not completed by the last week of term, we will be completing pieces during lunchtime in a homework club and you will… Read more »
Using a dictionary
This morning, Class 2 did a really quick 10 minute activity looking for different words in the dictionary. Everyone was partnered up and had 2 minutes to find a specific word in the dictionary. Once found, the class had 3 jobs. 1. Find our the word class/ group – noun, verb or adjective, 2. Find… Read more »