Year 2: Blog items
World Book Day 4th March 2021, by Miss Flynn
Date: 3rd Mar 2021 @ 10:07am
World Book Day - 4th March 2021
World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading. Our mission is to promote reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own. Reading for pleasure is the single biggest indicator of a child’s future success – more than their family circumstances, their parents’ educational background or their income. We want to see more children with a life-long habit of reading for pleasure and the improved life chances this brings them. Designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, World Book Day is marked in over 100 countries around the globe.
Throughout the day, your child's teacher will upload activities to complete to SchoolSpider however there are also a number of free events being hosted throughout the day.
See below for further information and don't forget to send photographs in if you have dressed up!
Most importantly- keep reading!
Miss Flynn :)
4TH MARCH
In the morning…
BBC Breakfast: tune in to see Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo and Malcolm Donaldson sharing stories while dressed up as the book characters! If you’re inspired, check out our ideas on how to make your own book character costume to wear while you share your favourite stories.
9:15am: Join CBBC presenter Kenzie Benali and Football School authors Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton for a fun, free live event! Hosted in collaboration with the National Literacy Trust and the Premier League, the event will be an interactive quiz, including a round led by footballers from the Premier League, the English Football League, and Women’s Super League! Join the event here.
9-10am: Scala Radio’s Screentime with World Book Day. Scala will be playing music from films and TV shows that have been adapted from children’s books, including The Secret Garden, The BFG and Harry Potter. There will be exciting conversations about how to get involved with World Book Day, as well guest readings throughout the day.
In the Afternoon…
1:45-2:45pm: Fonetti’s World Book Day online extravaganza! Register in advance to hear stories from Clare Balding and Christina Gabbitas, who will answer questions from young readers. Fonetti are also launching a new competition, where the winners can become a published author. Register for the event here.
2-2.45pm: KS3 event with Robert Muchamore, in partnership with South West ASCEL schools/libraries and Authors Aloud
2.30pm – 3.30pm: Twinkl’s World Book Day Quiz! Twinkl are hosting a fun, quick fire World Book Day quiz. For children in the early years there will be the reading of a short story then asking some fun, quiz questions based on the book to practice children’s retelling and recall skills. Afterwards, there’s some further quiz fun as children can try to name that story with Twinkl’s PowerPoint and/or try another scavenger hunt for some further screen free, energy-burning fun.
Big World Book Day Virtual Book Bonanza with At Home 4 Indies: Two brilliant schools events for KS1 and KS2, featuring Konnie Huq, Andy Shepherd, Jonny Duddle, Julia Patton, John Kane and Chris Wakling. Email [email protected] for more information.
Become a RECORD SMASHER! In celebration of the upcoming publication of The Incredible RecordSmashers by Jenny Pearson, Usborne and Guinness World Records are encouraging as many children as possible to have at a book-based challenge this World Book Day! Book tower & topple, book stacks, balancing books on your head… Everyone who has a go gets an official certificate to prove they are INCREDIBLE – get involved here.
For older readers…
4-5pm: Spark Your Story with this free virtual Creative Writing Workshop. Aimed for ages 16-25, join Isabelle King, Norfolk Storyteller and children’s author, to explore the stunning landscapes of Alfred Cohen, to inspire your writing. At the end of the workshop you will have created a setting, character and the start of your own amazing story. Click here to book your place.
Year 2 Blog 01.03.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 28th Feb 2021 @ 9:43pm
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Happy Monday! |
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Maths This week you will be focusing on addition and subtraction. In this lesson you will use addition and subtraction strategies to solve equations. (Lesson 1/2) Follow the link to complete the lessonhttps://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-explore-addition-and-subtraction-part-1-c4t32c |
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English This week you will be working on describing a setting! You will be using ‘How Coyote Brought Fire to the Earth’ to help you with this!Follow the link to hear the story and complete the lesson.https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-listen-and-respond-to-a-story-ccrk4d |
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RE To start off our RE topic of the Mass, It is important to know where Mass takes place. Today you will be learning about the church – the place of worship in Christianity. You will learn about the features of a church and also look at two very famous churches in England. https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/where-do-christians-worship-71k64t |
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KINDNESS CHALLENGE How many kindness activities can you complete this week! |
Year 2 Blog 26.02.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 26th Feb 2021 @ 9:06am
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Happy Friday!! |
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Maths
For your last shape lesson this week you will be learning to:
To describe and classify 2D shapes (thenational.academy)
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English – Fiction
Recap the story of Beegu by following the link…
Think about how Beegu was feeling about being in school ‘She thought she found the perfect place’.
You will be writing a letter to Mrs McGunigall as if you were Beegu,
You need to: Describe yourself and why you would be a good student at our school! Try your best to use adjectives, similes and BOYS sentences.
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History –
Watch this BBC bitesize video about air travel: Air travel in the 20th century - KS1 History - BBC Bitesize
You are to design their own flying machine – use things from around the house e.g. toilet rolls, playdough, books. -- OR –
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Year 2 Blog 24.02.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 24th Feb 2021 @ 10:51am
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Maths Shape lesson 2
Today you are going to be learning how to describe and classify 3D shapes!
To describe and classify 3D shapes (thenational.academy)
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English
Recap the story of Beegu on Youtube
You are going to focus on the physical characteristics of Beegu.
Draw a picture of Beegu and use labels to write about his characteristics. What does he looks like? What is his personality like?
Cute yellow Tiny adventurous
Science – Plants
Follow the link to learn about what the different parts of trees and plants are called.
What are the parts of trees and plants called? (thenational.academy)
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friendlyYear 2 Vlog 12.02.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 12th Feb 2021 @ 11:35am
Year 2 Vlog 11.02.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 11th Feb 2021 @ 10:37am
Year 2 Vlog 10.02.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 10th Feb 2021 @ 12:46pm
Year 2 Vlog 09.02.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 9th Feb 2021 @ 11:12am
Year 2 Vlog 08.02.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 8th Feb 2021 @ 10:26am
Year 2 Vlog 05.02.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 5th Feb 2021 @ 1:20pm
Year 2 Vlog 04.02.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 4th Feb 2021 @ 10:08am
Year 2 Vlog 03.02.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 3rd Feb 2021 @ 4:18pm
Year 2 Home Learning Vlog 02/02/21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 2nd Feb 2021 @ 11:48am
Happy Tuesday!
Here are your activities for today!
Have a great day,
Miss McNamee, Miss Wise, Miss McLaughlin, Mrs Wright and Mrs Dunleavy :)
Year 2 Vlog 01.02.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 1st Feb 2021 @ 10:12am
Year 2 Vlog 29.01.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 29th Jan 2021 @ 9:28am
Happy Friday Year 2!
Today's Maths is your final lesson of Division this week.
Today's English is using all you have learnt this week to create your own leaflet persuading people to go to South Africa!
We hope you enjoyed last weeks Science Live Stream from The National Marine Centre, please follow the link to see what they are up to this week!!
Enjoy your weekend, make sure to get some fresh air!
Miss McNamee, Miss Wise, Miss McLaughlin, Mrs Wright and Mrs Dunleavy
Year 2 Home Learning Vlog 26/01/21, by Miss McNamee
Date: 26th Jan 2021 @ 10:08am
Good Morning Year 2,
Maths
This week in Maths, we are focusing on division. This morning we would like you to complete this Oak Academy lesson:
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/using-the-division-symbol-when-grouping-75hkjt
We look forward to seeing how you have got on.
English
This week in English, we are continuing with Non Fiction writing. By the end of the week we will be writing postcards. To support this, today we will be focusing on writing from personal experience.
Have a little look at this BBC Bitesize lesson:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zyx78hv
Geography
Yesterday we focused on Asia. Today we will be focusing on Nigeria. This will support your writing in your English lesson tomorrow.
Have a little look at this BBC Bitesize lesson teaching you all about Nigeria:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7vmdp3
Remember to continue with your TTR challenges!! **if you need your login please let us know**
We will have a look at your work later on today. Keep up the hard work!
Miss McNamee, Miss Wise, Miss McLaughlin, Mrs Wright and Mrs Dunleavy!!
Year 2 Vlog 25.01.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 25th Jan 2021 @ 4:24pm
Hi Year 2!
Happy Monday!!
We have attached the video explaining your tasks for today!
Remember our TT Rockstars challenge is back!
Let's see which class can take the lead!
Last week was Miss Wise's class....it's all to play for.
(If you need your login, please comment and we will send it to you).
Miss McNamee, Miss Wise, Miss McLaughlin, Mrs Wright and Mrs Dunleavy 
Year 2 Vlog 22.01.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 22nd Jan 2021 @ 10:45am
Happy Friday!
Here is your blog for today!
Enjoy your Weekend!!!
Miss McNamee, Miss Wise, Miss McLaughlin, Mrs Wright and Mrs Dunleavy! 
Year 2 Vlog 21.01.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 21st Jan 2021 @ 9:51am
Good Morning!
We hope you are all staying safe at home!
We are really enjoying seeing your completed tasks, both online and in your packs! Keep up the great work!
Today's Maths lesson is - Solving Problems using repeated addition.
Today's English lesson is - Reading Non-Fiction Books to find information about Dolphins.
Today's PE lesson is - The importance of keeping healthy and working through some PE challenges at home! (The challenges can be found in the Homework area, along with the blog for today).
Have a great day!
Miss McNamee, Miss Wise, Miss McLaughlin, Mrs Wright and Mrs Dunleavy
Year 2 Vlog 20.01.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 20th Jan 2021 @ 11:48am
Happy Wednesday!
Here are your instructions for your school work for today!
Have a great day,
Miss McNamee, Miss Wise, Miss McLaughlin, Mrs Wright and Mrs Dunleavy! 
Year 2 Vlog 19.01.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 19th Jan 2021 @ 11:49am
Good Morning!!
Let's hope the weather starts to clear up soon!
We have attached the Vlog for today, for you to have some more ideas on how to complete your tasks!
In Maths, we are carrying on with multiplication by making and adding equal groups. (Remember - EQUAL means THE SAME).
To continue with our Non-Fiction work we have attached a Youtube video for you to learn all about Giraffes!
Today would be a great day to think about 'being thankful'
Think about ways that we can show we are thankful. What have your family done for you that you can say thank you for?
In RE, we are looking at the story of 'Jesus and the 10 Lepers' - Think about how you would feel if you did something for somebody and they didn't say thank you!
We can't wait to see your work uploaded on School Spider.
Miss McNamee, Miss Wise, Miss McLaughlin, Mrs Wright and Mrs Dunleavy!
Year 2 Vlog 18.01.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 18th Jan 2021 @ 12:15pm
Good morning Year 2!
The last 2 weeks have gone so quickly! We are still counting down the days until we can all be together in the classroom/on the playground!
Here is today’s video with a brief overview of what you need in order to complete your activities today.
We love seeing your work and are so happy you are enjoying your learning!
We hope you have a great week!!
Keep safe and happy!
Miss McNamee, Miss Wise, Miss McLaughlin, Mrs Wright and Mrs Dunleavy
Year 2 Vlog 15.01.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 15th Jan 2021 @ 9:48am
Year 2 Vlog 14.01.21, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 14th Jan 2021 @ 9:42am