Year 2
Key Times
Homework |
Each week, children are expected to learn their spellings, practise their times tables, practise their joined-up handwriting and read to an adult for 10 minutes each night. |
PE |
This half term, the PE days are Wednesdays and Thursdays for both classes. Please ensure that your child comes to school wearing school uniform and they will change in school. Please ensure all items are fully labelled with your child’s name. |
Trips |
We are planning on having a visit from a Theatre Company, who will be delivering a Christmas themed performance. We will also be having a ‘continents day’ in school, to consolidate our learning. |
Key Times |
For Year 2, the school day will begin at 8.30, and end at 3.30. |
What are we learning?
English |
In English this half term, we shall be exploring several written genres to further develop the children’s writing based on the texts ‘On The Way Home’ and ‘Who’s Afraid of The Big Bad Book’. These will include setting descriptions, diary entries and poetry. |
Maths |
In maths, we will be consolidating our learning on addition and subtraction. We will also begin to explore the concept of geometry. |
Science |
In science, we are examining the basic needs of human and animals and exploring how animals change over time. We shall also be learning about a balanced diet, exercise and hygiene. |
Geography |
This half term we are learning about different continents including Africa, South America and Antarctica. |
History |
Following on from the Tudors, we are learning about James I and the Gunpowder Plot. |
RE |
In RE this term, we will be focusing on the importance of Christmas and the stories behind it. |
Computing |
Online safety is the focus for computing. We are learning how to log in and out of programmes safely, how to create avatars, how to keep our work safe on the internet. |
Art |
In art, we will be learning about collage. Our focus artist will be Andy Goldsworthy. We will create land art combining different materials and using our knowledge of colour, shape and texture. |
Mandarin |
In Mandarin, we will be learning to recognise and draw some Chinese characters. |
PSHE |
In PSHE we will continue thinking about relationships. Wellbeing will remain a focal point of our learning. |
PE |
In PE, the children will be practising their throwing and catching skills. |
Music |
In music, we are continuing to learn beats and rhythms. We will compose and compare graphical scores and identify musical pieces most appropriate to accompany stories. In singing, our focus is on Christmas songs. |