Our  Year 2 Diary – Spring Term

English

In English this term, we have been on an amazing reading and writing adventure, looking at both fiction and non-fiction texts. First, we discovered the tiger who came to tea, and we retold the story through actions and the help of a story map. The fun continued as we imagined our own animals coming to tea and wrote brilliant pieces all about their magical visits!

We then moved on to exploring instruction writing. The children worked carefully to produce clear and precise instructions on how to look after the mythical creatures they had designed during their Art lessons.

Finally, the children brought all their learning together by writing an explanation text about the life cycle of a bean plant. After learning about what plants need to grow, the different parts of a plant, and how seeds develop, the children used their new knowledge to describe each stage of a bean plant’s journey from seed to sprout to fully grown plant. They enjoyed using scientific vocabulary and showed great understanding as they explained how a tiny seed can grow into a healthy bean plant.

Art

In Art this term, Year 2 have been busy designing and creating their very own mythical creatures. The children began by sketching their imaginative ideas, thinking carefully about features that would make their creature unique. Using their designs as a guide, they then sculpted their creatures out of clay, showing great creativity and attention to detail. Once the clay models had dried, Year 2 learnt how to glaze their mythical creations, adding colour and shine to bring them to life. The children were incredibly proud of their finished pieces.

In the spring term, Year 2 studied the work of William Morris. The children began by exploring Morris as an artist and learning about his use of nature in his designs. They then created their own line drawings of natural objects found in our playground. To conclude the topic, the children produced a final piece in the style of William Morris, using carbon paper.

Science

In Science, we have been carrying out an exciting experiment. We began by learning about the different parts of a plant and what plants need to grow. We then set up an investigation by placing four plants in four different environments to observe how each setting affects their growth. We have found this experiment very interesting, and the children have been fascinated to see how the plants change and develop each week.

PE

In PE, we have been developing a range of gymnastic skills, focusing on balance, coordination, and controlled movements. We were also incredibly fortunate to welcome two parents into one of our lessons, where they delivered a fantastic session on gymnastics. Their expertise and enthusiasm really inspired the children, who thoroughly enjoyed learning new techniques and building their confidence.

Geography

In Geography this term, we have had a wonderful time learning about the seven continents and the five oceans. The children enjoyed discovering where each continent and ocean is located, as well as exploring what makes them unique. To showcase their new knowledge, the children then put their learning into practice by creating and labelling their very own globes.

Maths

Maths has been an exciting part of our learning this term. We began by exploring multiplication and division, focusing on the 2, 5, and 10 times tables. The children worked hard to recognise patterns and build their confidence, and they also enjoyed practising at home using Times Table Rock Stars to support their learning.

We then moved on to fractions, where Year 2 particularly enjoyed finding different fractions of shapes and numbers. The children loved the practical activities and were eager to show how well they could identify halves, quarters, and thirds.

Design and technology

This term, the whole school took part in an egg‑mover competition. The children were challenged to design and build a vehicle capable of transporting an egg safely down a slope and across a flat surface. Their designs were impressive, highly creative, imaginative, and brilliantly executed.

Computing

In Computing this term, Year 2 have been learning all about algorithms. The children discovered that an algorithm is a set of instructions that tells a computer or robot what to do. They had great fun creating their own algorithms and then debugging them when things didn’t go quite as planned. To help bring their learning to life, the class used Bee‑Bots, programming them to move around mats and complete different challenges. The children worked brilliantly, showing great problem‑solving skills and lots of enthusiasm!

Our Year 2 Diary - Autumn 2025

English: We stepped into the world of Paddington Bear and wrote postcards from him to Aunt Lucy in Peru. This activity helped us practise descriptive writing and imagine Paddington’s adventures in a fun and creative way. We also explored the beauty of poetry. We practised performing our poems in class, focusing on expression and confidence. After some fantastic performances, we voted for two of our classmates to represent us in the whole-school poetry competition.

Maths: In Maths, we explored 3D shapes. We investigated their properties - counting sides, faces, and vertices - and learned how these shapes fit into the world around us. It was a great mix of practical and theoretical learning.

Exploring Geography: We set off on a local area walk to discover human and physical geographical features, from roads and buildings to natural landscapes. Along the way, we became real geographers by creating detailed field sketches of what we saw!

Senses Walk: Back at school, we went on a special walk using our senses to explore our surroundings. We noticed what we could see, hear, touch, and smell, which made us appreciate the little details in nature and our school grounds.

Design & Technology: Our History topic on the Great Fire of London inspired us to design and build our very own fire engines! We compared modern fire engines with those from the past and used our creativity to make models that showed what we had learned.

Focus Week – Art: During Focus Week, we became artists inspired by Keith Haring’s bold and colourful style. We posed in different shapes and turned those poses into vibrant, energetic artworks that really pop!

Computing: Our Computing lessons were all about digital photography. We took photos and experimented with different filters to edit them. Using these edited images, we created calendars to give as a gift at Christmas.

Science: Science was hands-on and investigative! We experimented to find out which material is the most absorbent. We made predictions, tested our ideas, and analysed the results like real scientists.

Christmas Production; December was full of festive excitement as we took on lead roles in our Christmas production. We sang, danced, narrated and took on the acting parts of the show.