Year 2 Blog - 6.11.26
Date: 6th Nov 2026 @ 2:44pm
Year 2 Weekly Blog
Welcome back! We have started our new Christmas Around the World topic with a visit to Japan from our classroom!
In English, we explored how Christmas is celebrated in Japan. We gathered winter weather words, including chilly, frosty and icy, and used these to help build our sentences. We also learnt about festive illuminations, decorations and popular Christmas foods, including fried chicken and strawberry shortcake!
In Maths, we practised our number bonds to 10 using ten frames and counters. We then explored fact families within 20, looking at how addition and subtraction are connected. The children also practised their calculation skills in our weekly arithmetic session.
In Science, we learnt about Charles Macintosh and his work on waterproof fabric. We explored everyday materials and thought about why their properties make them suitable for different jobs.
Our Art activities encouraged us to draw in different ways, including drawing through touch and experimenting with forwards and backwards movements. In PE, we began developing our invasion game skills and explored yoga.
We also continued our phonics and handwriting practice, and enjoyed opportunities to learn through our continuous provision activities.
There was lots of excitement in Year 2 this week as the children found out their Nativity roles and started learning their songs! If your child has a speaking part and you have a few spare minutes, we’d really appreciate your help practising their lines at home. We can’t wait to share the show with you!
Have a lovely weekend!
The Year 2 Team