Primary 2/1 have had a very busy and exciting week, diving into their new topic all about dinosaurs!

As part of our topic work, the children explored different types of dinosaurs and learned how to categorise them as carnivores or herbivores. They engaged in thoughtful discussions about what dinosaurs may have looked like, considering their size, colour, and physical features. The children also learned about camouflage and why it would have been important for dinosaurs to blend into their environments.

In maths, the children developed their data-handling skills by learning how to use tally marks to record information. They then used this data to create a pictogram showing the class’s favourite fruits. The children demonstrated excellent counting skills and took great care in presenting their results clearly.

During literacy, we continued our work on describing settings. The children wrote imaginative descriptions of where dinosaurs lived, including forests, jungles, and prehistoric landscapes. They also practised improving their writing by adding adjectives to uplevel simple sentences, making their work more detailed and engaging.

To finish the week, the children used a variety of construction materials to design and build their own dinosaurs. We were very impressed with their creativity and teamwork. Some children even created dinosaur enclosures inspired by Jurassic Park, thoughtfully discussing the safety features needed to keep the dinosaurs securely inside.

Well done to Primary 2/1 for a fantastic week of learning. We are very proud of all their hard work and enthusiasm!