Year 2 Blog Friday 15th May 2026

Date: 12th May 2026 @ 10:21am

Home Practice

Reading: In Year 2, children should read for at least 15/20 minutes every night and talk about the book.

This will help with understanding the text and learning new words.

Spelling: Please practise these spellings for your quiz on Friday (22.05.26):

cinema    circle     circuit      circus     city    pencil    police   recipe    special   citizen

Sumdog: Complete the shape and spelling challenges.

Counting: Count forwards and backwards in twos. See how far you can go! 

You could also work on your 2, 5, 10 or 3 times tables, telling the time and doubling and halving.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button 

English

This week we researched and began to write our own versions of Snail Mail.

We also wrote a special story about a ship wreck, using great vocabulary and punctuation.

Maths

We have been learning about shape this week.

The children have named and discussed the properties of 2D and 3D shapes. we also learnt about symmetry.

They used the following mathematical vocabulary, sides, edges, vertices, vertex, faces, symmetry and lines of symmetry.

We started some new learning about measuring.We used rulers, measuring tapes and trundle wheels to measure objects.We discussed which equipment was the best to use for different sized and shaped objects. We also had a go at estimating the lengths of the objects before we measured them.

R.E.

We spent more time learning about the Holy Spirit and the way it changed Saul/Paul into being a much better version of himself.

After that, we looked at how the Holy Spirit helped other people in the Bible. For example, Mary, Jesus, the Prophets and Disciples.

History

We thought about why monarchs built castles and the materials they used.

P.E.

We have been preparing for Sports Day (18.05.26).

It's been great fun using the track and improving our athletics skills.

We have also been practising our Dance From The Heart

Science

We had a look to see how our radish and carrot seeds are growing and we filled in our plant diary.

We learnt about important it is to eat a range of foods.

We drew and labelled pictures of how to keep healthy.

Forest School

We used the tarps, ropes ,mats and blankets to make shelters. There was great problem solving and teamwork on display. We played a game where a storm is coming and everyone has to get into their shelters.

Golden Assembly

Star of the Week- Hannah

Super Learner- April

Superstar Writer- Lilly-Mae

Bookworm- Arianna

Mathematician- Arthur

Special Mentions- Rudy and Dean for fabulous stick art and

Zac for being a kind and thoughtful friend.