Spring 1

We have some exciting topics this term for everyone in Year 2.

We will be looking at money in maths this term. We will be counting money, comparing different amounts and finding change.

In English we are looking at the book 'The dragon machine'. We will be writing letters, making character descriptions and making posters. We will be using different techniques in our writing such as statements, questions, exclamations and ensuring we use the correct tense.

In history, we will be looking at the history of nursing. We will learn about famous nurses and the important roles they played. 

We are starting a new topic science called 'materials and their properties'. We will look at some famous inventors and their inventions. 

In RE, we will carry on with of our topic of who is muslim and how do they live. We will look at how Muslims show their commitment to Allah. We will also look at a mosque and learn about what happens there.

In design and technology, we will be making a ferris wheel. We will look at the different parts that make up a ferris wheel and design our finished product.

We will be doing forest school this half term so please can we ensure that we have wellies/ change of shoes, long sleeved tshirt/ jumper and long trousers/ leggings. 

Autumn 2

This term we have been looking at 2d shapes and 3d shapes in maths. In English, we have been writing a non- chronological report on Owls based on the book 'The Owl who was afraid of the dark'. In art, we have been making maps and using these to make prints of different sections of our route to school. In geography, we have been looking at what we import and export from the UK. We have also looked at types of animals that are often on farms and what crops are grown. In computing, we have been understanding how to take pictures of different objects and how to edit them. We have also looked at how to eat healthy and the importance of exercise in PSHE. 

Welcome to Lemurs!

I am looking forward to an action-packed first half term in Year 2 with you all! We have some exciting topics this year and I am excited for you to learn about the Great Fire of London.

In English, we will be looking at the book Troll Swap, we will be using predictions, role play and class discussions to allow us to understand the key features of the text. We will then use our knowledge to write our own narrative using the Troll Swap as a model.

In Maths, we will be studying place value which will allow us to secure our knowledge of numbers to 100. We will be able to partition numbers, estimate numbers on a number line and order objects.

PE will be on a Monday. Please send your child to school with their full PE kit on this day including trainers.

Forest school and swimming will be on a Wednesday. Please remember to bring appropriate clothing for forest school on this day (long sleeves and trousers). Remember to bring an extra pair of shoes that can get muddy, too! You may leave a pair of wellies in school on your peg throughout the term if that makes it easier for you.  For swimming, remember your costume, a towel and a swimming hat!

Book changing day will be every Wednesday so please can you ensure reading folders or books are in school for this day. 

Just a gentle reminder that children need to be waiting at the door at 8.30am. Registration begins at 8.40am with the first lesson of the day beginning at 8.45am. The school day will finish at 3.20pm.

Do keep an eye on our class page for updates and snapshots of our learning this term!

I am looking forward to seeing you on Monday 4th September to start our Year 2 journey.

Miss Spowage