Welcome Back to Primary 2’s Class Blog!

It has been a wonderful start to the new year! We have hit the ground running in 2026, but we still have such fond memories of our final weeks in Term 2. We all thoroughly enjoyed our Eco Fun Day, where we learned so much about looking after our planet while having a great time together. A huge well done to all the children for their hard work on the Nativity—it was a magical performance and a perfect way to end the term. Now, we are feeling refreshed, motivated, and very much looking forward to all the learning ahead in Term 3.

Numeracy

Before the break, we were busy mastering 2-digit column addition and building our speed with doubles and halving within 20. We also explored data handling by creating our own tally marks and bar charts to represent information. To help us with tricky math stories, we started using the CUBES method, which helps us circle key numbers and underline questions to ensure we choose the right calculation. Finally, we went on a shape hunt to identify 2D shapes and 3D objects in our environment.

“I remember doing the column addition and word problems. They make me excited to be a grown-up with more responsibility to do hard maths!” – Myles

We have started this term with a very “hands-on” approach to Measurement.

• Non-Standard Units: We began by exploring the length and height of objects around our classroom using “non-standard” items. The children have been busy measuring desks, books, and even each other using their hands, feet, and cubes. This helps us understand the concept of “long” and “short” before we move on to official scales.
• Standard Measurement: We are now transitioning to using a ruler to measure in centimetres (cm). We are learning how to line up the “zero” mark at the start of an object and read the numbers accurately to see exactly how long something is.

“Measuring was hard but I tried my best. I used a ruler to help me.” – Aidy

“I think our new topic of fractions is quite hard. There is so much to remember – we will need to practise!” – Blair

Literacy

In Term 2, we continued our Primary 2 phonics journey using our magnetic boards to build and break apart words. We also shared different ‘tricks’ to help us remember the spellings of tricky common words. Our reading has gone from strength to strength as we used Tools for Reading strategies to tackle more complex book-banded books.

“Every day that I work with my partner is feels like phonics gets easier.” – Freya

“Reading is so much fun.” – Georgia and Mason

“Reading helps my brain to settle down and it helps me get smarter. The more I read, the better I get at doing things I didn’t think I could do before.” – Henry

“I liked reading about planes. I went to a museum to learn more!” – Aiden

We finished the term by becoming authors of our own Descriptive Writing pieces. Our new writing focus for this term is Information Reports. This is a very exciting shift from stories to non-fiction.

• Factual Writing: We are learning that an information report is meant to give the reader facts. We are practising how to use a title, sub-headings, and clear, factual sentences.
• Structure: We are looking at how to organize our ideas into categories (for example, what an animal looks like vs. what it eats).
• Continuing Skills: While we learn this new style of writing, our reading and phonics work continues every day. The children are doing exceptionally well at applying their phonics sounds when they come across new technical words in their research.

“We wrote about bikes and how people can use them safely. We wrote about wearing scooters on helmets. We even wrote about Robert Burns.” – Andrew

“Writing helps us with our spelling. It is good practice.” – Aylin

Health and Wellbeing

Our physical focus last term was all about fitness and dance. We practised partner dancing, which required us to use the space effectively and stay coordinated with our teammates. Outdoors, we developed our skills in various ball games, and in class, we spent time setting personal targets to help us achieve our best.

We have a very active term planned for both our bodies and our minds:

• Indoor PE (Athletics): We are transforming the gym hall into an athletics track! We are focusing on our running technique, building up our stamina, and practicing different types of jumps and throws.
• Outdoor PE (Netball): On the court, we have begun learning the fundamentals of Netball. This includes learning how to find space, the “sticky feet” rule (not running with the ball), and different types of passing like the chest pass and bounce pass.
• In-Class HWB (Emotional Regulation): We are spending time talking about our “internal weather.” We are learning how to recognize different emotions and, more importantly, finding “tools” to help us stay calm, focused, and ready to learn.

“PE can be a challenge – it depends what you’re doing. The more we practise, the better we get.” – Iver

Other curricular areas

STEM:

Social Studies:

Last term, we learned how our community works together. We explored the vital work of the Foodbank and followed the journey of a letter through the Post Office, learning exactly what happens after we pop an envelope into the red post box.

Our new topic is all about the beautiful patterns of Tartan! This is a very creative and historical topic where we will be:

• Weaving: We are learning the physical skill of weaving—going “over and under” with different colored materials to create a checkered pattern.
• Dyeing Fabrics: We will be experimenting with how to change the color of white fabric using various dyes to see how different threads are prepared before they are woven into a traditional tartan.

“When you post things, it only gets delivered Monday – Saturday, not Sunday!” – Maisie

“Tartan is a Scottish fabric that people wear. It is really cool – we get red, blue, yellow and green.” – Harlie

“We made our own dyes with blueberries, beetroot, spinach and turmeric.” – Jayden

Thank you for your continued support, particularly in supporting your children with homework tasks. As we move through this busy term, we will keep you up-to-date on your child(ren)’s learning using the school Instagram.