Exploring Impressionism with 2Paint A Picture!

This week in our Computing lesson, Year 2 began an exciting new unit called Creating Pictures! In Lesson 1, we explored a fantastic program called 2Paint A Picture, and our focus was on a very special style of art: Impressionism.

First, we looked at some famous impressionist paintings. We noticed how the artists used short, quick brushstrokes, soft edges and lots of light and colour to create beautiful scenes. The children were brilliant at spotting the key features of Impressionist art and could describe them confidently – well done, everyone!

Next, it was our turn to become digital artists! Using the Impressionism template on 2Paint A Picture, the children created their own masterpieces. From shimmering gardens to dreamy landscapes, each piece captured the soft and colourful feel of the Impressionist style.

🎨 Successes from the lesson:

• The children could describe the main features of Impressionist art, using great vocabulary like “light,” “brushstrokes,” and “blurry edges.”

• Everyone had a go at creating their own Impressionist-style picture using the digital tools in 2Paint A Picture – and the results were amazing!

We can’t wait to explore more styles of art over the next few weeks and continue developing our digital creativity. 

Y2: Let the Summer term commence!

Can't quite believe we are in the Summer term already! 

I hope that you have had a lovely break. Just a short blog with some key information for the week ahead. 

Mondays: PE in the afternoon (please can we have labelled PE kits in from tomorrow)

Thursdays: Swimming in the afternoon. All children will be going to the swimming pool to learn this vital skill of learning how to swim. We have had many chats about this as a class. Mr Spracklen will be taking the class swimming. Please can you make sure you have filled in the forms about their ability. Just a reminder that all girls will need a one piece swimming costume (not bikinis), all children MUST have hats and ideally goggles. There will not be time for showers. 

This Friday 17th from 3pm: Science Fair. 

You are invited to come and view all the entries. If you have any entries then please only bring these in on Friday as we have very limited storage for them. 

If you have any questions or concerns please come and see me at the door in the morning. 

🌏Mrs Thorpe and the Year 2 team 🌍