Weight

Today we weighed our toys using a balance scale. We had to find something that weighed more than our toy, something that weighed less than our toy and something that weighed the same as our toy. We knew it is the same when the scale balanced. Then we estimated how many blocks weighed the same as our toy before we checked to see if we were correct.

Light

Today we used mirrors and torches to show that light travels in straight lines. We had to use the mirror to reflect the beam of light from the torch onto an object. Once we got good at that we used two mirrors. 

Writing about our toys

After morning tea we started planning a piece of writing about our toys. We know that it is important to plan as this helps us to think of lots of ideas and key words that we will use in our writing. If we spend time planning it makes writing much easier.

Cuddly toy visitors

This week we have lots of cuddly toy visitors in class. We started with comparing the toys by size. We talked about toys that are tall and toys that are long. We compared how wide our toys are by seeing which toys could fit through a narrow gap. We have also enjoyed reading to our toys.

Reading time with the bigger kids!

We were lucky to have some visitors this afternoon from another room. We enjoyed reading to them and playing reading games with them.

We love writing

We love writing time in Room 13. 

Year 2 Activity Fun Day

Even though we couldn't go to the beach we had a fantastic time doing team building activities at school. The children had to listen, communicate, work as a team and problem solve. We climbed through hopes and threw paper aeroplanes. We built towers from blocks and from paper. We raced like a caterpillar and crossed a shark infested river. We played silent games and animal noise games. In the afternoon we all created some wonderful artwork. Thanks to those parents who supported the children. Everyone had fun!

Beach Trip

Next Thursday we are going to the beach!

Please remember: 

• school uniform
• hat
• water bottle
• morning tea
• lunch

It is a good idea to put on sun screen before you come to school. If you would like to bring a bucket and spade for the sandcastle competition then please make sure that these have your name on them.