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Welcome to Year 2!
We hope you have had a great summer break and are ready for the autumn term in year 2. We have lots of exciting topics this term that you can find more information about below.
What are we learning?
English -
This term, the children will begin by developing their letter-writing skills, inspired by the story Voices in the Park by Anthony Browne. This story follows four different characters as they each describe the same visit to the park from their own perspective. The children will explore the thoughts and feelings of the characters and use their understanding to write letters from different viewpoints, considering audience, purpose and appropriate language.
Later in the autumn term, our writing will focus on creating narratives inspired by Gorilla, also by Anthony Browne. This heartwarming story follows a young girl named Hannah, who longs to spend more time with her busy father. After receiving a toy gorilla for her birthday, she embarks on a magical adventure that explores themes of family, friendship, imagination and belonging. The children will use this inspiring text to develop their storytelling skills by creating engaging narratives with descriptive language and exciting story events.
Geography- The UK
This term, the children will be learning about the United Kingdom. They will explore the four countries and their capital cities, discover famous landmarks, and identify the human and physical features of different places. Through a range of engaging activities, the children will develop their geographical knowledge and compare different locations across the UK.
Science- Materials/ Living things and their habitats.
This term, the children will investigate a range of everyday materials, comparing their properties and exploring why different materials are used for different purposes. They will carry out practical investigations to help them identify and compare the suitability of materials for a variety of uses.
Later in the term, our focus will be Living Things and Their Habitats. The children will learn about a variety of animals and the habitats in which they live, exploring what living things need to survive and why different habitats are suitable for different species. To enhance their learning, the children will visit the Sea Life Centre, where they will discover more about marine habitats and the animals that live within them.
History – Great Fire of London!
This term, the children will be learning about the Great Fire of London. They will explore the key events in chronological order, discovering how the fire started and why it spread so quickly across the city. The children will investigate a range of historical sources, including extracts from Samuel Pepys' diary, using observation and enquiry skills to find out about life during this significant event and understand why it is remembered today.
Other Subjects:
Maths – Place value and addition and subtraction.
PE – Invasion games, gymnastics and swimming.
DT – Making fire engines
Music – Glockenspiels.
Computing – Online safety
RE – Who is an inspiring person?
Our Year 2 Timetable
The timetable below shows when children will need to bring in specific items during the week. It is the children's responsibility to ensure that they bring the correct equipment and kit on specific days. If any changes are made, parents will be notified via parent pay. We ask that children bring in their reading records and books daily, so that we are able to read with the children whenever possible.
| DAY | THINGS TO REMEMBER |
| Tuesday |
Swimming Day (full kit including swimming cap and towel needed) - please ensure the children are not wearing earrings on this day. If children wish to wear goggles, a letter needs to be sent in.
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| Thursday |
PE kit to be worn to school. All earrings removed. Weekly homework should now be completed on edshed.com and Maths.co.uk. It is an expectation that is completed each week. Spelling test day - new list of words sent home. |
| Friday |
Feel good Friday! Remember your navy trousers! New homework available on edshed.com and Maths.co.uk. Reading books will be changed and diaries checked. |
Remember, all reading books and reading records should be in school every day.
