Year 2

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.  

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.