Year 2

January 2026

We have well and truly started this year with a BANG!

In English, we have studied the book 'Prince Cinders' by Babette Cole. We have sequenced the story, thought our own adventure for the Prince and created our very own story. The children have thought creatively about their work and we were so proud of the results!

In Maths, we have looked at capacity and how different containers hold different amounts of liquid.

In Art, we have delved deep into colour mixing and how this can be used in our own paintings.

In PE, we have developed our skills of throwing a ball and rolling it with accuracy. We have even used these skills in a game situation.

Handwriting has been a skills which we have been working on for quite some time now and the results have been brilliant!

December 2025

December has been a fabulous month which as been packed full of festive fun and learning!

We started the month with our festive lunch which was served by the teachers and staff. Everyone had so much fun, told jokes and enjoyed a delicious Christmas dinner.

In Science, we continued our unit about microhabitats and we made a choice chamber for some every lucky woodlice. We gave them the choice of damp or dry conditions and watched what happened!

In Geography, we looked at the difference between the hot and cold places on Earth. We located them on a map and decided which area we would prefer to live in.

In Maths, we studied money and using it in real-life contexts with addition and subtraction.

In DT, we researched which would be the strongest shape structure for a chair for our special guest - an elf! Then, we designed our chair and made it for him.

We also had some time with a yoga expert and she told us about the importance of relaxing when life gets a little hectic. We looked at techniques to control our breathing and practiced yoga poses too.

November 2025

It has been a busy month for Year 2! We have been practicing our nativity as well as all of our fabulous learning in the classroom.

In Science, we have been studying minibeasts and their microhabitats. We even went on a minibeast hunt and found worms to put into our very own class wormery!

In History, we looked at the importance of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. This was our topic for Great Britain Day! We finished the day off with a fabulous afternoon tea which was full of delicious cakes!

In Maths, we have studied statistics and data. We understand how to collect data and structure it in tables and graphs.

Towards the end of the month, we decorated a hanging decoration. This is now hanging in our Key Stage 1 corridor!

We have also looked at a new strategy to help us to spell words which we find difficult. These are called 'triangle letters!' See if your child can teach you this fabulous new method!

October 2025

In the beginning of October, we performed our poem in front of lots of people. The poem we chose was 'Oh dear, look what I got' by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. The children were amazing and performed the poem with actions they had created too!

In English, we looked at Marsh Mill and researched facts about it. Now, we are experts in the history of the Mill and our local area!

In Art, we have now used lots of different materials to help create our maps. We even tried to make it 3D as well!

In History, we found out about the Riverdance shipwreck in 2008. We were fascinated with the role of the RNLI in helping the people in this situation.

Also, at Baines, we love taking our learning outside of the classroom so we took part in an cross-curricular orienteering session! There will be many more of these to come!

Year 2 have been very busy bees already!

In History, we are learning about the importance of the RNLI to the Fylde Coast. Our key figure which we are studying is Grace Darling. We were so lucky to have Brenda from the RNLI come in and deliver a talk. She even brought in things which they wear during a rescue and let us try them on!

In English, we have been reading "The Pirates Next Door" by Jonny Duddle. We have used this to create our own story about a pirate character coming to Blackpool. He got into a LOT of sticky situations and even fought a giant octopus!

In Maths, we have looked at using equipment to represent two digit numbers. We have also studied the different units of measurement and even used measuring equipment in and out of the classroom!

In Art, we have been looking at creating a map about our local area. The children have been inspired by their journey to school.

In PE, we have been looking at playground games from the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and lots of up to date games too.

June 2025

Wow, what a month!

During health week, we took part in LOTS of different activities such as Taekwondo, UV dodgeball, Ultimate Frisbee and Yoga!

We also participated in a very busy sports day, where the sun was shining and everyone had fun.

A few highlights of this month are as follows:

In English, we have been using Aladdin to create a variety of different texts.

In Maths, we have used analogue clocks to tell the time to the nearest 5 minutes.

In Geography, we have been looking at the importance of coastal areas and used Blackpool as a brilliant example.

In Art, we have used clay to make tiles.

May 2025

This month, Year 2 have been busy!

Our highlights are as follows:

• In English, we have loved working with 'Wind in the Willows' and writing our very own adventure for Mr Toad!

• In Science, we have looked at how to keep a plant healthy and what a plant needs to survive.

• In Maths, we have partitioned two digit numbers in MANY different ways!

• In PE, we have developed our striking and fielding skills as well as improve our athletics skills in preparation for sports day!

We also have watched the fabulous Year 2 contestants in our very first Baines' Got Talent - Tallulah and Ophelia and Indie. We were so proud to see their acts (as well as all of the other acts!)

There has also been a delicious VE day picnic in the sunshine too!