Safer Internet Day
Today was Safer Internet Day in school. We thought about why and how we should stay safe online.
We started the day by reading a book calling Chicken Clicking. We reflected on the choices that Chicken made and why they were unsafe on the internet. We learned that we should always ask an adult if we are unsure of something on the internet, do not use websites that we do not have permission to use, never share personal information online and know that not everything we see on the internet is true.
This afternoon, we met with Year 1. We shared our knowledge of being safe online through a game we played together. When we rolled the dice and landed on the HELP square, we had to pick up a situation card and discuss what we’d do to stay safe.
We ended the day by thinking of three top tips for staying safe online. Help at home by asking your child their top tips and sticking to them.
Living and Learning: Staying safe online
Today, we had a workshop all about how to keep safe online. We learnt that when we use the internet there are 3 important rules to follow:
- Always ask parents first
- Only talk to people you know
- Stick to places that are just right for you
Here are some of our comments on how to keep safe online:
“You can go on YouTube kids to watch videos,” said Elijah.
“Don’t wear your school uniform on a video as strangers will see the school logo,” said Ethan.
“If it has an 18 on, you can’t play it if you are under 18,” said Gabriel.
“Don’t click on pop ups as it may be a trick ,” said Leo.
“Always ask a teacher if you’re not sure and need help on an iPad,” said Busby.
“Grown ups have rules to keep us safe,” said Lily.
Super scientist: I can perform simple tests
This week in science, we have continued learning about conducting a simple experiment. We thought about how to make an experiment a fair test and we have been conducting a comparative test.
We explored if all paper was good to write on. We used five types of paper and looked at which was the easiest or hardest to write on.
We found that some were easier than others and thought that this was because some paper was shiny and some were dull.
Attendance competition
Last week’s attendance winners were Year 2 with 96.8%. Well done to all the children in the Year 2 class.
Living and Learning: I know how to seek help.
Over the last two weeks in Living and Learning with Mrs Bald, we’ve been learning how to keep safe by assessing our risks and seeking help from someone we trust.
In the first lesson, we thought about lots of different risks in our homes and we discussed solutions to stay safe in high risk situations. Have a look at our fantastic ideas here!
In our second lesson, we thought about who might be able to help us stay safe. We talked about our trusted adults being able to keep us safe at home and in school. We also talked about Childline, a service for children and young people when support or advice is needed. We memorised their number 0800 1111 using actions.
Science: waterproof or absorbent?
In our Science lessons, we’ve been exploring everyday materials such as wood, metal, plastic and fabric. This week, we’ve thought about paper and the ability to soak up water.
We performed a simple test, pouring some water onto different types of paper. If the paper soaked up water, this means that it is absorbent. If the paper didn’t soak up water, it was waterproof.
We found out that kitchen roll is absorbent, which is why it is good for cleaning up mess! We also found out that the greaseproof paper was waterproof, which is why it is good for cooking.
We talked about the wrapping paper being waterproof. However, Miss Kay had brought in three different types of wrapping paper to share. We found out that not all wrapping paper is waterproof!
PE: meeting a footballer!
In PE this week, we met a footballer named Bex Rayner.
She told us all about herself and how she started out as a footballer. She also gave a live demonstration of her skills – one of our lucky Year 2 children had a go at copying!
Then, we completed a circuit of different exercises that Bex does to help her stay healthy and active.
Wake up Shake up!
Today, Wake up Shake up happened indoors! Check us out in action…
Geography: the streets around our school
Today, we went on a local walk around Wetherby to survey some areas. We considered the amount of litter, bins, traffic, plants and trees and we talked about how safe we feel in our environment. We noticed that most places with lots of litter did not have many bins. When we returned to class, we discussed which areas we liked the most and why.
Help at home: wrap up warm and go on a walk around Wetherby. Have a look at what you can see. Talk about your favourite places.
Reading: non-fiction
Today, in our Reading lesson, we read a non-fiction text about the Chinese New Year celebrations happening this upcoming Sunday.
A non-fiction text is a text that contains facts and information. A fiction text is a story that is made up. We then decided to search in an atlas, another type of non-fiction book, to locate where China is and which continent it is in. We used the indexes at the back of the book to help us find out.
Help at home: ask your child what an index in a book is. Search for any non-fiction books at home together. Do they all have an index at the back?