Sharing the learning
As part of our play we have been explored jigsaws and Primary 2 have been throughly enjoying having this area. If you have any complete jigsaws at home that you are no longer using any donations for our class would be brilliant.
Some pupils also built a bridge using chairs to provide supports. The bridge was nearly out the window!
As part of our topic we have been looking at traditional toys. Primary 2 created their own kites using paper and art straws. We had the perfect windy day to test them out.
This was an excellent opportunity to practise essential cutting skills.
On Monday P2 marked St. Andrew’s day by making flags.
Pupils learned of St. Andrew’s journeys in Europe. They learned how he spread the teaching of Jesus and inspired many.
They found out that the Saltire represents the cross which he died on.
Today Ryan led a special Santa themed session where children practised gross motor skills. Children were well engaged and worked hard to achieve targets.
Our PE days continue to be a Wednesday and Friday. Pupils in full PE kits earn house points. All sessions are outdoors.
Mistakes are  beautiful
As part of our mindset month, we looked at making different patterns. This lesson focused on the trying multiple solutions. It reinforced the importance of trying different approaches.
On Friday Primary 2 were introduced to the Read, Write, Count bag which we will be taking home at the end of the November.
We listened to the story and created a storyboard to show the beginning, middle and end.
As part of Scottish Book week we will be exploring other ways to use the resource bag.
Primary 2 have explored the playground looking at the trees around us. Inspired  by  the book ‘How Many Trees?’, the pupils explored the playground searching for different shapes of leaves. Then then used a leaf Id to identify the surrounding trees based on the shape of the leaves.
If you’d like to do this at home you can find the leaf id sheet here.
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2020/03/tree-id-kids/
After this Primary 2 discussed the impact of winter on the local wildlife. We then made bird feeders mixing lard or coconut oil with bird seeds and cereals.
In class we then found out about St. Francis of Assisi and his love of nature. We remembered Pope Francis call for Care for our common home and recognised the importance of caring and providing for the animals in our world both local and worldwide.
P2B are outdoors every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Mrs Reid gave Primary 2 a challenge to help Rapunzel escape the tower.
Pupils had to work within a group to find a solution. They had a variety of materials to use and they had to evaluate the best solutions.
Activities like this really require a growth mindset as sometimes the first strategy doesn’t work and they have to find another solution.
There was great conversation in the class about the benefits and limits of the materials.
Over the last few weeks we have been practising throwing and catching skills.
PE will remain outdoors and continues to be every Wednesday and Friday.
Primary 2b had a great day outside.
First they completed a sound scavenger hunt with Mrs Stevens.
Then they went out with Miss McKay. First we listened to a mini beast poem and discussed what mini beasts we might find in our playground.
Others built dens. They used a range of materials and practised skills such as tying knots.
Pupils also had time to watch for shapes in the clouds but it was more like one big grey cloud then lots of different shapes.
In the afternoon Primary 2 create posters encouraging others to look after the playground by putting litter in the bin.
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