Art & Design
Year 2 art (typically for children ages 6–7) focuses on building foundational techniques in drawing, painting, 3D sculpture, and collage. Students experiment with color mixing, texture, and line work while studying famous artists and designers to inspire their own imaginative creations.
Autumn
The famous Liverpool waterfront will be Year 2's inspiration this term. Why not visit with your family! Take a walk - or even the ferry - and observe the shapes of the famous building which are unique to our city.
Spring
This term Year 2 look closely the patterns on different living things and how it is used to help animals camoflague. Perhaps you can find out more about animals which use camoflague by reading books, watching a documentary, or even visiting the zoology collection at Liverpool World Museum (it is free).
Summer
Pop Art provides inspiration for Year 2 this term. You can see examples of Pop Art at Liverpool Tate. Go along to truly experience the colour and size of this popular art.