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2025-26

Exploring Fractions (Mathematics) - W/B 08.06.26

In our mathematics immersion lesson, children in year 2 took part in a range of engaging and exciting carousel activities to introduce their new topic: Fractions. They explored fractions practically by using playdough to create thirds, quarters and sixths and used Lego blocks to demonstrate equal parts. The children also made fraction strips to represent both unit and non-unit fractions and enjoyed playing a pizza fractions snap game to reinforce their understanding. These hands-on activities helped the children develop their understanding of fractions in a fun and interactive way.

The Day the Crayons Quit (English) - W/B 01.06.26

This week, the children in year 2 were introduced to their new class book, ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ by Drew Daywalt. The children started by exploring the front cover and making predictions about what the story might be about.

To begin our learning, the children took part in a colouring activity, only to discover that all the colouring pencils had disappeared! They did their best using ordinary pencils instead and reflected on the difference this made to their work. Later, the children discovered a map and embarked on a treasure hunt in the school playground. At each ‘X’ on the map, they found a note from the crayons explaining how they felt and where they had gone- and at the final ‘X’, they discovered the missing crayons! The activity sparked lots of excitement and curiosity, and the children were eager to find out more.

We are looking forward to reading the story together and discovering what happens next!