Squirrel

Your teacher is: Ms Dallas
Email: year2@belmore.school

Teacher Bio

Favourite subject at school and why: My favourite subject at school was History.  One of our topics was Stately homes and  Castles. Even now I like to visit Stately homes and castles to look around them. I also like to visit historical places in different countries.

Favourite children's book you have read: My Favourite book is The Witches by Roald Dahl, I first read it to my own children when they were little and I like reading this book to my classes each year. I have read it over twenty times.

What topics are you looking forward to teaching next year: I am looking forward to teaching Literacy. I have really like to stories that we have read and written about this year and I am looking forward to teaching them again.

Any other info:  I have really enjoyed teaching Year 2 this year and I am looking forward to year 2 again next year.

Fact File

Name: Squirrel

Scientific Name: Sciurus carolinensis

Habitat: Woodland, urban areas

Features: Grey squirrels have mainly grey fur, but may have red-brown patches, especially around the face and legs. The species has a long, bushy tail that helps it balance when tree climbing.

Interesting Fact: To prevent their food stashes from being stolen, grey squirrels have been observed pretending to bury nuts in a bid to fool other squirrels that may be watching.