What different materials do you know?

Our Science topic this term is all about 'Materials'. So far we have recognised the differences between objects and materials and we have also discussed the differences between natural and man-made materials.

What different materials do you know?
Which of these materials are natural and which of these materials are man- made?

Problem solving

We worked on our problem solving today in numeracy. Look at traingles solving theirs. Their question was: There are 5 paper plates and 15 counters in a cross. Can you..... Use all 15 counters. Put a different number on each plate. Make each line add up to 10.

What do you think of their problem solving skills?

What did you learn yesterday and today at STARSNAPPERS?

All the children at Woodmansterne have taken part in a photography workshop called STARSNAPPERS this week. Year 2 learnt how to take self portraits using a remote control, 'Hollywood' shots and even had the chance to dress up in a fancy hat...including the teachers and teaching assistants :-)

What photography words have you learnt and what do they mean?

London's burning!

We burned down our very own 1666 street today. What did we do to stay safe during the fire? What did you see and smell? How would you feel if your house was burning down?

Our second try at movie maker!

Here is Red group's second attempt at movie maker! Has the performance improved?

Great Fire of London workshop

We had a fantastic workshop by the Rainbow Theatre today, all about the Plague of 1665 and the Great Fire of London.

We all learnt so much about our new topic. What did you learn today?

My favourite part of the performance was when the people of London made rows to pass along the water, to put out the fire. What was your favourite part?

Here is our performance:
Part 1


Part 2


Part 3

Our first try at movie maker!

2L's red group had a go at making their very own movie, to help them retell 'Toby and the Great Fire of London'.

What do you think of the movie?

What do you like about it? What could we do better next time?

The Great Fire of London day

Don't forget on Monday 21st January 2013, is our role play day on our new topic THE GREAT FIRE OF LONDON. So make sure you come into school in your costume. There are some ideas in the image.

We look forward to seeing your amazing costumes on Monday. Have a super weekend, wrap up warm and be careful when out in the snow :-)

How well do you know 'Toby and The Great Fire of London'?

This week in Literacy we have been retelling the story of 'Toby and The Great Fire of London', using 'Talk for Writing'.

Can you practise retelling the story to an adult this weekend?

Look at our class video to remind you of the words and actions:-

http://youtu.be/lRILR82sgbk

Welcome back!

Welcome back year 2. We have had a great first day experimenting with the school's new iPads! We can't wait to show you what we've learnt.

See you in the morning.