Welcome back Daffodils class!

We hope that you have all had a wonderful summer and a well deserved rest. We are really looking forward to the new school year ahead. 

History
In Daffodils class this half term, we will be finding out about Charles Darwin and his work studying nature and his discovery of new animals. We will be learning about his important voyage to the Galapagos Island. We are hoping to go on a visit to Shrewsbury to find out more about him. More information will follow!
Through mantle of the expert, we will travel back in time and join Charles Darwin on his voyage to the Galapagos Island and find out what he discovers along the way!
We will write a story and a diary entry, about our adventures on HMS Beagle.

Art 
In art this half term, we will focus on self portraits and using the work of Frida Kahlo as inspiration. 
Science
In science, we will be finding out about animals. We will identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. We will identify and name a variety of common animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores
Also, notice that animals, including humans, have offspring which grow into adults and find out about and describe the basic needs of animals for survival.
PE
PE will be every Monday and Friday. Please make sure PE kits are brought into school on a Monday and then taken home on a Friday. PE kits should include plain coloured shorts and jogging bottoms, white or navy t-shirt, trainers and a plain sweatshirt. Please make sure these are clearly named as things can get mixed up whilst getting changed!
Reading.
We will change books each week and children can take home a book to enjoy. Please make sure book bags are in school every day. It is lovely to read your comments, please make sure you fill in reading diaries every time you read.
TT Rocks
This week, children in year 2, will receive their TT Rocks login to access at home. This is a really fun way to learn multiplication tables. Please try to have a go as much as you can, the more times you play the more rewards you get and the better you become at your multiplication tables! 
​https://ttrockstars.com/
We are looking forward to another wonderful year working hard in Daffodils class.
As always, if you have any worries or questions, please let us know.
Mrs Humphreys and Mrs McTweed

A busy first day in Daffodils

We had such a lovely first day back in Daffodils! We talked about how we expect to be treated in Daffodils and zones of regulation. After watching a clip from the film inside out, we talked about the different emotions we might feel and what to do if we find ourselves in any of the zones. We matched pictures showing different emotions, to each of the zones. We had lots of fun in maths playing some number games too! Our busy day ended enjoying reading with our friends and listening to our class book.