Adventurer 2

 Overview of class.

Welcome to Adventurer 2. We are a lower Key Stage 2 class.  Steph is our Teacher. Aprille is the TA. Jodie, Jemma and Jackie are the ISA's.

Autumn 2:

Our class have been looking at: 

English: In English this half term, we have been exploring a range of engaging stories, including Let It Fall, Father Christmas Needs a Wee! and The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Night Before Christmas. The children have enjoyed recalling and retelling the key events from each story, showing an understanding. We have also used colourful semantics to help describe the different characters, their feelings and the actions taking place. The festive theme has made the activities especially exciting, and the children have been enthusiastic and fully engaged throughout our learning. 

 Maths: In Maths, we have been exploring capacity and measurement through lots of practical activities. We used scales to compare different items and find out which were heavy and which were light. We also experimented with cups, pompoms and cereal to help us understand when a container is full, or empty. Alongside this, we investigated floating and sinking by testing a range of objects in water, making predictions and observing. 

Science: In Science this half term, we've been learning about the life cycle of a plant. We've explored the essential things a plant needs to grow, such as sunlight, water, and the right soil, and we've also discussed how to care for plants to help them thrive. To make our learning even more hands-on, we planted our own coriander seeds. This has given us the chance to experience firsthand what it takes to nurture a plant, from watering it to ensuring it gets the right amount of light, and we’re excited to watch it grow! 

Topic: This half term in Topic, our class has been exploring the vibrant culture of 'Incredible India.' We've had a hands-on experience by visiting a local Indian restaurant in Birmingham, where we enjoyed a delicious curry together. In class, we 'traveled' to India, taking an imaginary aeroplane journey, and participated in traditional Indian dance and dress-up activities, embracing the colorful culture through role play. We've also explored the art of Rangoli, creating our own beautiful designs with coloured sand and chalk. To top off our learning, we've made our own Indian flags, gaining a deeper appreciation for the country's heritage and traditions. 

Forest Schools: This half term in Forest School and Learning Outside the Classroom, the children have immersed themselves in a wide range of enriching outdoor experiences. Our visits to Marquis Drive have been a highlight, giving the children the freedom to explore the natural surroundings, walk through the woodland areas, relax and swing in the hammocks, and investigate the grassy spaces through imaginative play. In our school-based sessions, we have focused on exploring a variety of textures, including ice, oobleck, mashed vegetables, and crushed cereals. The children have enjoyed feeling, squashing, mixing, and experimenting with these materials as they developed their sensory awareness and fine motor skills. As a whole class, we also worked together to create vibrant firework paintings, using bold colours and splatters to capture the excitement of fireworks in the night sky. The children look forward to these sessions each week, approaching every activity with curiosity, enthusiasm, and a love for learning outdoors. 

Spring 1:

Next half term in Topic, we will be diving into the world of the Vikings. The children will take part in exciting role-play, create their own Viking-style weapons, and explore how the Vikings lived, travelled, and survived. In Science, we will be learning about states of matter, investigating how materials can be solids, liquids, or gases, and exploring how they can change from one state to another through hands-on experiments. 

Reminders:

Children will be doing Forest schools on a Monday and Thursday (please ensure suitable clothing for the weather and please send in a change of clothes as we may get dirty/wet.)

 P.E.  Tuesday so children can come dressed in their PE kits on this day wearing appropriate footwear. 

We will let you know of any important dates via Dojo. 

Adventurer 2 class photos

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