This half term in Year 2 our topic is Around the World in 80 Days.
During English lessons the children will Compose and write a sequence of joined sentences. Compose and write sentences using expanded noun phrases. Compose and write question sentences. They will have daily phonics and spelling lessons using Little Wandle Revised Letters and Sounds planning and resources. The children will take part in group reading sessions twice a week and will be taught how to join their letters following the Little Wandle Handwriting programme.
Within Maths lessons we will teach the children to 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. They will then move onto adding and subtracting 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.
During Science we will be conducting fair tests, making predictions, recording and explaining results. 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 Online safety will be taught throughout the year using the 2BeSafe units. The children will also 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. The children will then move onto developing an understanding of what the Internet is as well as recognising browsers and websites.
This half term will be a Geography based topic where the children will use globes, atlases and maps to locate the continents and oceans of the world. They will learn key facts about each continent including countries that make up the continent , famous landmarks and what the climate is like.
In Art the children will be developing their skills within collage and sculpture. They will explore and compare the work of Stephen Wiltshire and Andy Goldsworthy to represent landmark buildings.
During PE lessons the children will begin to explore and develop agility, balance, co-ordination, speed and stamina. They will also develop ball skills with a focus on foot skills, bouncing, catching, matches and games.
Within PSHE we will be thinking about family groups and friendships. The children will understand the similarities and differences, supporting each other and resolving conflicts. It will also include opportunities for developing speaking, listening, discussion and reaching agreement in groups.
RE lessons will be taught through through a Theology lens. The children will consider why light is an important symbol for Christians, Jews and Hindus. They will hear religious stories and learn about religious artefacts.
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.
Please hear your child read and record it in their reading diaries. Please also check our Class Dojo Year 2 page where we will post links to the homework and share messages.
