In KS1, we have been designing and making our own toy cars. The purpose was to design and make a functional and appealing toy car which would carry a Lego figure. Our toy cars had to have a chassis, four wheels, two axles and a body. We used card, sellotape, glue, paper, cardboard or wooden …
Yesterday, the children in KS1 had a fabulous time partying in the hall with their friends. We played four corners, musical statues, pass the parcel and even had time to practise our dance moves to some Christmas music. Afterwards, the children spent time chatting to their friends while enjoying some delicious snacks! Merry Christmas KS1. …
Today in Herons, we investigated which material would be best for Ted’s umbrella. We made a prediction before starting the investigation by choosing if plastic, felt, paper or tin foil would be best. We then tested the four materials by dropping a small amount of water onto each one. Afterwards, we discussed our findings and …
Look how excited Herons were about wearing Christmas jumpers!
This term our topic has been ‘Toys’. As part of this unit, the children have learnt about old and new toys and how toys have changed over the years. As our exit point, we went on a trip to Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall, where the children were given the opportunity first hand to explore …
In Herons, we have been estimating numbers to 100 on a number line. We used blank number lines in pairs and challenged one another to predict where the number(s) would go. We gave each other clues, if needed, by working out the middle number and/or deciding which two multiples of 10 it would fall between.
In Herons, we have been looking at comparing and ordering objects and numbers to 100. We have used base 10 to help us make the numbers and comparison symbols to help us understand which is greater than and which is less than. We have also learnt how to order the numbers smallest to greatest and …
Today, we learnt how to flexibly partition numbers to 100. Some children used base 10 to help them and others pictorially represented the numbers. Other children were able to work the partition mentally. We created numbers sentences and part whole models on our whiteboards.
This morning, Herons put on a fabulous show for the whole school to tell them about everything they’ve learnt so far in Year 2. Myself and Mrs Dolan are so proud of each and every one of them for their effort and attitude to putting on such an amazing and memorable class assembly. We hope …
Today, we discussing the social hierarchy in Ancient Egypt and the six different classes that made this up: Pharaohs, Officials, Priests, Scribes, Artisans and Peasants. The children were each given a statement and had to decide which class it belonged too. We then listened to some facts about each social class and gathered some more …