Little update on this area now school has started. It’s a HIT! Especially this wall. My class love it for lots of reasons. I’ve taken out the ‘toy baskets’ though as these had the opposite impact and overstimulated most of the class. So now it’s drawing and books and basket tasks and it’s great!!

This is not just a reading corner. I can’t wait to help support children and teach them how this space is used. To regulate. To use it as safe place. To develop their growth mindset. All of this needs to be taught& supported- every day. I’m looking forward to doing just that. Back to it tomorrow 💪

I attended #Grammarsaurus CPD last academic year. The Place Value of Punctuation and Grammar just makes sense. It’s accurate subject knowledge at its finest! This year we plan on teaching the basics correctly for the first three weeks. Is anyone else teaching it? I’m just making my lessons.

Thanks for the recommendation for graphic novels for KS1! @jonnybid.bsky.social
They arrived and I think the cohort will love them! also purchased a Makedo construction set too for some STEM work. My daughter and I will share it with my class! So I’ve bought a book for inspiration which is great!

Throw back to an Nrich maths lesson: multiplication.
I gave the children time and flexibility in presentation. We discussed some strategies but it wasn’t set in stone. How their minds work fascinates and blows me away! Year 2 problem solvers- I’m so proud.

Little desk corner glow up! And a ‘you all belong here’ working wall. As suggested by TGMC I will ask members of our class what they love about each person over the first 28 days. Each child will get a postcard with the words and phrases on to take home.

A fun way to explore Human and Physical features in #Geography
Kids loves exploring google earth initially. Then on to tracing paper over the screenshot to label and identify. Quick support resource made using #Widget to help.

This year, it’s my fourth in year 2. Prior to this I was ks2 based.
I feel like I’ve reignited my teaching spark. A few reasons for this- I’ve read some brilliant books. This one in particular. I’ve also delved in to Canva & have loved making resources on it. I’m excited for September.