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This afternoon, we have spent a fun filled time in the wildlife area. Mr Murton showed us how to whittle our own sticks, start a fire, how to create our own den and bug hotel and transport water around the trees using pipes. The children all had a fabulous time working together, supporting…

This week we have been investigating different fruit, vegetables and plants. We have talked about where different produce comes from and how it grows.

To understand the life cycle of a plant, we have started the process of growing cress. We gathered soil, a pot, seeds and water and started…

Welly Wednesday was lots of fun today! We spent the afternoon exploring our outdoor areas, talking about shapes, colours and textures.

Taken from the popular book ‘that’s not my…’, We pressed a cut-out shape onto a range of surfaces, and described what we…

Our new topic is called 'Ready, Steady, Grow'. This project teaches children about food and farming and explores themes, including where food comes from, what plants and animals need to grow and survive and what constitutes a healthy lifestyle.

Today we brought in a selection of…

Despite the weather, we had a superb trip to Beamish to investigate what life was really like during the Victorian times. The children took a close look at what the dentist had to offer, spent time learning about the Free Masons, explored the pit village and what life was like for the working…

Today, we have been honorary students of Durham University via a virtual workshop, “Meet the Greeks”. Michael led the workshop, first of all showing us the symbols of some of the Greek Polis (cities), including the Athenian owl, the lotus flower of Rhodes and Pegasus (winged horse) of…

We have been honorary students of Durham University via a virtual workshop, “Meet the Greeks”. Michael led the workshop, first of all showing us the symbols of some of the Greek Polis (cities), including the Athenian owl, the lotus flower of Rhodes and Pegasus (winged horse) of Coram.

Next, we…

I love all the little 'In the Moment' activities that happen based on the children's interests.

Whilst I was cutting some cardboard, one of the children asked if he could have a piece.  He happily took it away and I watched as he created a Giant.

The Giant then caused mayhem around the…

We had a fantastic visit to Beamish. We experienced what it would have been like to learn in a Victorian classroom in 1897; the children were surprised at the strictness of the teacher, as they had to work in silence and refer to him as ‘Sir’. The lesson consisted of chanting the 12 times table;…

Wow, I can't quite believe how much we have fit into the first week back!  We've been non-stop in Year 2, I really don't know where you've found the energy.  On Tuesday, the children took part racing against each other in Great Ayton's annual pancake race event.  On Thursday, the children came to…

To kickstart our new topic ‘Sow, Grow and Farm’, the children went into our allotment area with Miss Tucker to carry out a range of activities including allotment maintenance, planting seeds and learning all about the different things you can grow yourself. They had a brilliant time. 

The…

We've enjoyed looking at everyone's costumes, sharing our favourite books and creating poetry about books!  Through the day we are dropping everything to have a quick read.