Year 2
Welcome to Bluebell and Daffodil Class
Year 2 Meet and GreetYear 2 LeafletYear 2 Curriculum Overview
This year the children will be working hard to make good progress through our curriculum. They will learn how to work more independently and how to apply their core skills across the curriculum. During the year, among many other things, we will be invaded by aliens, travel back in time to 1666 to learn about the Great Fire of London and even dive deep to investigate life under the sea.
In English, pupils will draw inspiration from a range of fiction and non-fiction texts and curriculum topics. Drama will also be used to support their learning. They will learn to use a range of punctuation and varied vocabulary to make their writing more exciting to the reader. These will be taught and scaffolded throughout the year with the aim of children developing their independence and confidence. Lessons will be made accessible for all children through careful differentiation of resources and adult support to ensure every child experiences success.
In Mathematics, children will be building on knowledge and core skills learnt in Year 1, such as place value, number facts and addition and subtraction. This year there is a focus on consolidating the 2, 5 and 10 times table and introducing the 3 times table. By the end of the year the children should be secure in these. As they progress through the year, there will be opportunities for the children to explore word problems and apply their skills.
We have started the year with a visit from a mysterious spacecraft, and we are learning all about our own planet in Geography, with a focus on continents, countries and oceans, and the animals who live here in Science.
In Spring, we will be diving deep to explore underwater where we will be investigating life under the sea, which will support us to learn about living things and their habitats. In History, we will use a range of sources to learn about the Suffragette Movement and focus on a person of historical significance: Emmeline Pankhurst.
In Summer, we will be travelling across the ocean as we study a number of journeys including the historic Mayflower. We will enjoy island adventures and look at some exciting books to enhance our learning. Our Science topic of plants will support us as we admire these far off lands.
Both classes will work with a specialist music teacher; this is an excellent opportunity for them to develop their musical understanding and ability.
PE
Both Year 2 classes have indoor PE on Monday, and outdoor PE on Thursday.
Children must have their PE kit in routinely on these days – i.e. dark shorts/trousers (weather appropriate), white T shirt and trainers or plimsolls. We work through a mixed curriculum of gymnastics, dance, athletics, team games, travelling and balance skills.
Homework
Homework will be set as and when children need additional practice of our learning. We encourage all children to use the 1 Minute Maths app to improve fluency.
Reading
Children should read with an adult at home for 10 minutes a day and record this in their reading record. There is plenty of research to suggest that children that read consistently perform better at reading and writing. They will have the opportunity to change their books every day and will need to bring in their book bags with their reading records. At school, the children will read to adults on a regular basis, both in a group and independently.
We are very excited to have a fantastic year together in Year 2!
Miss Tyerman and Ms Fox
