DT Children’s Toy Analysis
Our first DT lesson involved learning about the difference between ‘form’ and ‘function’. The children in Class Three then explored a range of children’s toys before analysing their functions and forms. We thoughts about whether the toys would support a child’s fine or gross motor…
Vocabulary in Context
In English, Class Three began reading their new text, ‘On the Origin of Species’. The children used their dictionary skills to search for the correct definition for the context in question before using their new words to compose sentences and offering synonyms that share the same meaning.…
Class Two: Shadows
In science this week Class Two investigated and described shadows based on materials. They were able to write a conclusion using the key vocabulary: opaque, transparent and translucent. Well done Class Two!
Position and direction
Some collaborative learning and problem solving in Maths this week. The children had to program a Robot Mouse to move around a track collecting cheese! They had to use forwards, backwards, left, right and turn functions to work out a route! This helped our position and direction knowledge!
The Life Cycle of a Frog
In Science this week, Class Three continued with their learning about life cycles and reproduction. This week, we learned about amphibians, specifically the life cycle of a frog! The children explored differences amongst the species, including that of a tree frog. We then planned a…
Sports Week!
We have loved participating in Sports Week at Mary Howard! Class three have enjoyed different activities centred around various sports this week including: tennis, badminton, basketball and cricket! Excellent koinonia and perseverance demonstrated by all, especially during our ‘world…
Class Two: Time
Well done to Class Two! You have worked so hard throughout our time unit. We have all deepened our existing learning and eradicated common misconceptions. I am so proud of you all!
Beach cafe
We are thinking about summer and have set up a beach cafe role play area! We have been using our imaginations to be the chef and customers!
Class Two: Reflective Surfaces
In science, Class Two explored reflective surfaces through a classroom hunt! Through this discovery learning, Class Two identified which properties makes an item reflective and understood how light bounces off them into a new direction. Well Done Class Two!
Computing: Scratch Jr
In computing Year 2 revisited how to use Scratch Jr. They added a new sprite, changed the background and created a sequence of commands. Then they worked with the Reception children and showed them how to program. Great teamwork!
The Shadow Cage
Class Three began reading their new text, The Shadow Cage. The children made predictions about the text using clues from the front cover. We then used paired reading and explored the use of question sentences (our SPAG focus) as a tool to create suspense within a narrative, within several short…
Class Two: Spiritual Arts
Well done to Class Two for completing their spiritual art pieces ready for the competition. Each piece was beautiful and a true, personal interpretation of ‘thinking about God’.
