To celebrate National Poetry Day, Year 2 took part in a special poetry session exploring the classic poem The Owl and the Pussycat by Edward Lear. The session began with a discussion about what poetry is, helping the children understand how poems use rhythm, rhyme, and imagination to tell stories and express ideas.

Working in small groups, the children orally rehearsed the poem, practising their expression and fluency. They then confidently performed it for their peers, sharing their interpretations and enjoying the playful language of the poem.

Following the performances, the class engaged in a variety of creative activities inspired by the poem, including:

• Illustrating scenes from the poem
• Writing their own rhyming couplets
• Exploring the characters and setting through drama and discussion

It was a joyful and imaginative session, full of language, laughter, and learning!