Year 2 Emerald Class

Miss Davies	Mrs Moth	Miss Goodfellow	Mrs Quinn	Miss Salmon
Class Teacher	Teaching Assistant	Teaching Assistant	Teaching Assistant	High Level Teaching Assistant (PM)

We are thrilled to share some exciting news from Year 2! Our young learners have been hard at work mastering an essential life skill: tying their shoelaces.

Over the past few weeks, we have been guiding the students through fun and engaging activities designed to make learning this skill enjoyable.

We encourage you to continue supporting your child at home by practicing this skill together. Celebrate their progress and remind them that practice makes perfect. Tying shoelaces may seem like a small achievement, but it’s a big step in their journey of growing up.

In our recent Year 2 science class, we conducted an engaging experiment to help children understand the concept of germs and the importance of hand hygiene. Here’s a brief overview of the activity:

1. Introduction to Germs:
   • We used glitter to represent germs. Each child received a small amount of gel on their hands, followed by a sprinkle of glitter.
2. Hands-On Learning:
   • The children rubbed their hands together, spreading the “germs” (glitter) around. They then shook hands and high-fived.
   • This visual demonstration helped them see how easily germs can spread through contact.
3. Observations:
   • The children noticed how the glitter transferred from their hands to their classmates’ hands, illustrating the spread of germs.
4. Proper Handwashing Technique:
   • We demonstrated the correct way to wash hands using soap, warm water, and a 20-second washing routine.
   • The children practiced washing their hands, ensuring they understood how to effectively remove germs.

This experiment was a fun and educational way to emphasize the importance of hygiene and how proper handwashing can prevent the spread of germs. The children enjoyed the hands-on activity and learned valuable lessons about staying healthy.