Class 2
Remote Learning 17th July 2020
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So 17 weeks ago, I waved goodbye to my wonderful Year 2 class, having spent an amazing two terms with them. It was so emotional, and I didn't have any idea what the following weeks would bring. I wrote on the blog on the 20th of March that 'I will do everything I can to support you all in these uncertain times ahead'. I hope that you feel that I kept my promise - from all your lovely cards, emails, messages and conversations, I think that I have.
I would like to say lots of thank yous. Firstly to the wonderful children of Class 2. You have astounded me by your resilience, your motivation, your ability to produce exceptional work in exceptional times. You have done Lego challenges, baked, written stories, read books in weird places, walked, taken part in virtual sports day, run the race for life, created rainbows and rain makers, painted Aboriginal art. You've kept up with the 6 questions and gone on bug hunts, you've posed for portraits and made ice lollies. You've written letters to your new teacher, drawn with Rob, learned column addition and subtraction - and yesterday you came into school for the 'summer send off' with smiles on your faces and stories to tell. It was wonderful to see you and my how you've all grown!
My next thank you goes to your adults. It's not been an easy time, I know! But you became teachers over night - you embraced the blog and emailed me with photos and updates. You kept your children safe and ensured they had the best experiences during lock down - all while trying to work from home or juggling jobs. Thank you for all your amazing gifts and cards - at the end of each year, these gifts are never expected but always appreciated and this year especially! Thank you for the wonderful photo book - something I will treasure forever.
I can't write this final blog without a thank you to the rest of the Netherthong team. To Miss H, for sharing the blog with me, as we have the class in 'real times'. I've always known that the class have been in safe hands with Miss H and her creative wonderful ideas have been a joy to read. For the rest of the school team too, who have worked tirelessly in school and at home to keep the school community together while dealing with their own personal situations. I've been in awe at how we have all coped with change and uncertainty.
So onto today...
If we were in class today, we'd be having 'golden time'. "What's golden time?" I hear you cry! Golden time is choice - doing the things you really want to do. So I'd like you to have some golden time together at home today. Here are some suggestions:
Play a board game or card game such as Dobble
Watch your favourite film and eat popcorn!
Do lots of craft or drawing
Go outside and play with your favourite outdoor toys
Have a go at this 'I spy' activity
Bake your favourite recipe (if it's cake, remember to lick the bowl!)
Try this quiz
Play some party games
Have a mini disco
Whatever you decide to do - have fun and take a few pictures for today's final gallery.
Have an amazing day!
Mrs B x
Remote Learning Thursday 16th July 2020
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Good morning the beautiful people of year 2!
I can’t believe that it is the end of a half term and the end of a school year! I would just like to take this time to say thank you! I have loved my Tuesday afternoons and Thursdays and the reason why is you! Throughout this most strange time, you have not ceased to amaze me with your attitude and effort that you have put into all the work that has been given! I thought I would share this creation that I made with you over the weekend, a blueberry cheesecake …
If you fancy having a go, the recipe can be found here. What do you think?
I thought that today, as it is my last day with you, I thought that we could have a fun-filled crafty day so here are just a few activities that you could have a go at where you can recycle some household objects:
Fish natural collage – Here is the templates you could use or you could make your own!
Here is the science STEM booklet that I posted last half term for you to have a go at a few more of the fabulous activities:
I must say I feel very lucky that I still get to see you for a morning next year but I can’t wait to see you today!
Have the most wonderful summer, stay safe and see you all (after 7 weeks off!!) in September!
Love
Miss H xxx
Photo gallery! 15th July
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Good morning class 2!
Many apologies! I had promised to post you a lovely gallery of photos yesterday and tried all day to do just that! For some reason our blogs appear to be having technical difficulties! We are unable to post photographs at the moment; just typical!! I'll post them just as soon as we have solved the problem!!
Thanks so much for your patience!!
Mrs Matthews
Remote Learning Wednesday 15th July 2020
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Happy Wednesday everyone! I hope you are excited about tomorrow - I know I am! We've still got today to do though first! I thought it would be nice to go a little of timetable today - we would normally do so in the last week of term and we would have had a den building day. So I figured it would be great to have a den building day at home.
Now 'den building' could mean all sorts of things and I want you to really use your imagination. Here are some suggestions and pictures to help you on your way. You might want to choose one to complete or a few of them. Whatever you decide, this activity is all about problem solving and having fun. Don't forget to take pictures of your den, no matter how you decide to make it!
Build a den indoors
You could use sheets, blankets and the kitchen table - make sure you ask your adult first and don't forget to tidy it away later on!
Build a den from Lego or other construction toys
Build a den for a fairy
Build an outdoor den from natural materials
Build an outdoor den from other materials
You might want to name your den or design a flag to go on the top. You might even have your lunch or some hot chocolate and biscuits inside your den!
Happy den building Year 2! Enjoy your day.
Mrs B x
Transition Tuesday 14th July
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Good morning Year 2!
I can't believe we are now in our final week of the year; where has the time gone? You'll all be back in school and in class 3 in no time at all! I'm really looking forwards to you joining me; I have lots of exciting activities planned!
Thank you so very much for all your fabulous photos over the last few weeks; they have been wonderful to see every week. Check the blog later today for a 'Mrs Matthews Gallery'!!
Here are just a few activities for you today....
Literacy;
Today I'd really like you to say a very big thank you to whoever has been helping you with all your 'lockdown learning'! It might be Mum, Dad or someone else. It might be Grandparents or perhaps an older sister or brother. See if you can design a very special card for that special person! Write a special message inside too. Don't tell them though; make sure it's a surprise!!! You might want to treat them today too; perhaps a shoulder massage, lots of cuddles or helping to make them a surprise treat!
Maths;
6 questions;
- 54 + 24
- 76 - 43
- 5 x 3
- 1/2 of 24
- If it is 3 o'clock, what time will it be in 2 hours?
- 23 + 22 + 21
Activity;
I'd really like you to have fun practising your times tables in an active way this morning! Here's the instructions....
a. Every time you go upstairs count in 2's
b. Every time you go downstairs count in 5's
c. Try star jumps as you are counting in 10's
d. Count in 3's as you tidy your bedroom (if it's a little tricky, write them down first)
e. Help Mum or Dad set the table and try counting in 4's (write them down first if it's tricky!!)
Reading;
Make a cosy little den in the house or outside if it's warm (fingers crossed) and share a book or two- Mum or Dad could read one to you and you could then read yours! Don't forget to ask each other questions about the books you have read!!
Have a wonderful day and remember to check the blog later today for our photo gallery!!
See you in September!!
Love from,
Mrs Matthews
xx
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