This half term in Year 2 our topic is Around the world in 80 days.
This half term our topic is ‘Around the world in 80 days’, during which we will be exploring the continents and oceans of the world.
The children will be reading stories and completing a range of activities such as writing in role, writing speech bubbles for characters and writing questions. They will also develop their non-fiction writing. Throughout our work in English we will focus on our phonics and reading skills.
In Maths we will focus on Numbers 10 to 100 and calculations within 20. The children will develop their understanding of numerals, and equations. They will use representations such as number lines, part whole models and bar models. The children will also compare and partition numbers. As well as this the children will add and subtract numbers. They will also be shown how to add three addends and how to do so efficiently. We will also use number within statistics including with pictograms and bar charts.
Within Science the children will learn that most animals live in habitats to which they are suited. They will describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other. We will be using a simple food chain to describe how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals, naming different sources of food.
In Computing we will begin with 'Route explorers'. The children will be coding using 2go. They will write simple instructions to move a screen turtle along different routes. The children will learn how to build an algorithm and create commands. We will then move onto 'The Internet'. The children will develop an understanding of what the Internet is as well as recognising browsers and websites. Online safety Online safety will be taught throughout the year using the 2BeSafe units.
During Geography we will use maps and atlases to identify countries and develop our understanding of the continents and oceans. The children will enjoy learning songs to help them remember the names and sizes of the continents and oceans!
In Music the children will begin with a topic called 'Meet the instruments'. Within music lessons the children will listen to a range of high quality music and learn to recognise common instruments in an orchestra. They will also learn about the inter-related dimensions of music.
In RE the children will be considering the question ‘Why is light an important symbol for Christians, Jews and Hindus?’. During their work they will focus on the theology lens of thinking through believing. The children will consider what light sources are and where they are found in the world around them before thinking about how they are used to take part in religious worship and celebrations.
Our PE lessons will focus on fitness and ball games. The children will enjoy developing their agility, balance, co-ordination, speed and stamina. They will also develop skills needed for football, basketball and netball.
PSHE lessons will be based around the theme of relationships. We will learn about family groups and friendships, understanding the similarities and differences and how to support each other and resolve conflicts.
In art lessons the children will study the artists Andy Goldsworthy and Stephen Wiltshire. They will enjoy recreating pieces from the artists as well as creating their own style. We will develop a wide range of techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space. The children will use a range of materials and techniques, including drawing and sculpture to develop ideas to represent a range of well-known landmarks from around the world.
We continue to assess the children’s reading, writing and number skills, highlighting areas for development through our next step marking and supporting the children to develop these areas.
Please continue to hear your child read and note this in their reading diary. Please also complete the weekly homework with your child and send us a picture of it to Class Dojo.
Thankyou, Year 2 team.
