Can you improve your fitness?
Class 2 have enjoyed their PE unit focusing on health related fitness. They have completed a fitness test each week trying to beat their previous score. Great work getting your pulse rates higher children. We even finished off with a little meditation.
String Cup Phones
This week in science our enquiry question was to discover the best way to create a sting cup phone. We tested different cups, materials of strings and lengths of strings to discover which made the clearest sounds. We used our knowledge of vibrations and how sound worked to adjust and measure the…
Super Sound Investigations
In Science today we investigated how sound works.
We used a range of resources to explore vibrations and how we can see, hear and feel them.
Blending/ smudging with pastels
Today class 2 explored blending and smudging with pastels. They then applied their skill to a picture of a lighthouse. Great messy work everyone!
Where is the best place to dry our washing?
In science this week our enquiry question was, “Where is the best place to dry our washing?”
The children applied their knowledge of evaporation to plan a fair test investigation.
Where do you think our washing dried the quickest - outside, the radiator, in the cupboard or on the…
Roman Invasion - do we or don’t we?
In history we discussed why the Roman’s wanted to invaded. We then discussed reasons for and against and set up a conscience alley drama in the hall. We then had to debate with each other trying to persuade the emperor to side with us.
The for side won and learnt that Emperor Claudius did in…
Blocking with pastels
Class 2 have started their Spring art unit of work working with pastels. Today they have explored blocking techniques and used these to creating the missing part of a seaside image.
7 times table fun!
Maths is about having fun! Today class 2 danced, sang and played games to help them learn the 7 times table.
Future football stars!
What a great we had this morning! Class 2 visited The Lamb, home of Tamworth Football club, to train on their pitch. They took part in shots of goal, penalty shoot out and mini matches. Thank you so much to Tamworth Football Club Academy coach Ethan and all of the staff at Tamworth Football…
Creating Christingles
We really enjoyed creating our Christingles for our service.
Tamworth football club visit Elford!
Today we had a fantastic PE session delivered by Ethan from Tamworth Football club. It was a fantastic opportunity for our children and we know he was impressed with our developing skills. We can’t wait to go to The Lamb in a few weeks!
Ice Cream Making in Science
This week in science we applied our knowledge of changing states to create our own ice cream. Method and recipe coming soon.