This week we have been learning how to read the clock and write the time for half past the hour. We were getting a bit confused about which number the hour hand was before or after.
At our independent station we played a matching game, we had to match the written time with the correct clock face.
For our plenary on the smart board we looked at the big interactive clock and Miss Boyes called out different times. We had to try to move the hands into the correct place.
In reading this week we looked at a piece of non-fiction text.
Marcus “We know that non-fiction texts are true and tell us facts.”
The text was all about Blackpool, we read it on our own and then we had to work together to decide if the statements on the statement sheet were true or false. We all wrote the statements under the correct heading.
This week we had art with Mrs Young, we love being creative and we enjoyed making butterflies and talking about symmetry.
We learned how to use the paint package on the notebook this week. We worked in trios or small groups to design either a shield for Prince Charming, Cinderella’s glass slipper or a fairy tale home. We explored all of the different tools and learned to use the paint brush, choose different colours, add shapes and add text. This was lots of fun and Miss Boyes was so impressed with how we got on!
Our class talks were great this week, we spoke about the fairy tale character or home which we created for homework. We had to say why we chose the model which we made, how we made it and which materials we used then our peers asked us a few questions about our creations.
We have begun our Athletics block in PE. Before PE this week we watched a clip of an Olympian throwing the shot put. We thought about his technique and commented on it. We know that you have told hold the shot put under your jaw, tucked into your neck. After watching the clip we worked on our own technique in the hall. We split up into 3 groups and we had to see who could throw the bean bag the furthest. We tried throwing the beanbag with both our right and left hand to see which one felt best.
Mr Robinson and Miss McCafferty our PE students worked with us to record the distance and to help us with our technique.
We then had a final for the boys and girls who threw it the furthest.
We hope you have a lovely bank holiday weekend, From Miss Boyes and Primary 2!
What a wonderful week you’ve had, Primary 2.
I bet your class talks were super! You are so enthusiastic about learning. I must pop in for a visit and catch up with your news. I am really impressed with the sound of your technology skills this week. I have no idea how to do that!!!