Year 2 2024 - 2025

Here is a link to some of the short stories that we like to watch and listen to in class:

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/short-stories

A Message from Mrs Moorhouse:

Hello everyone and welcome back - I hope you all had a lovely Christmas!

This half term we have lots of fun learning planned. We also have a trip booked for next half term. Please check School Spider for more details including payment and permissions.

In Year 2, please ensure that your child has their name in all items of clothing - especially jumpers and cardigans. Also packed lunches and water bottles need your child’s name and class to be clearly labelled.    

In Year 2 we are reading:

Our current Christian value is:

Respect

In English we will be learning about..

Stories involving Fantasy

During our lessons we will be discussing our ideas with our friends and making sure our sentences make sense before we write them. Finally we will write our own versions of the story remembering to use our capital letters, full stops and spaces to write simple sentences.   

We will also be using adjectives, adverbs and conjunctions such as when, if, because

Guided reading sessions will take place 3 times a week.

In Maths we will be learning about…

• Money
• Multiplication and division
• Equal groups
• Arrays
• Sharing
• Doubles and halves
• Problem solving

You can help your child by:

- Supporting them with their homework tasks.

- Helping them to learn addition and subtraction facts.

- Number recognition.

- Encouraging them to access TT Rockstars

In other areas...

In Science we are learning all about Animals including humans

In Geography our topic is Seas and coasts

In RE we are learning about Sacred places

In Art we will be creating a clay relief tile inspired by Natalie Blake

In Computing we will be learning about Spreadsheets

PE will be with a sports coach on a Tuesday. 

Indoor kit: plain yellow t-shirt, black shorts and black pumps.

Outdoor kit: plain yellow t-shirt, jogging bottoms and trainers.

Remember to have the correct P.E kit in school all half term, as it will be sent home at each holiday to be washed. Long hair must be tied back for P.E lessons. If your child wears trainers with laces, please practise tying laces before bringing them into school - thank you very much.

Phonics

We have recently moved to a new phonics scheme called 'Little Wandle' You can find more information about this here.

Reading

Now books have been assigned, please read with your child as often as possible. Children will read at least once a week in school as well as guided reading sessions. Please sign your child’s book every time you hear them read.

Useful Websites

• Bitesize - A primary school resource for children studing Key Stage 1 Maths, English and Science, featuring game activities and tests.
• Thinkuknow - If you are 5, 6 or 7, I bet you probably like to use the computer for fun. Why not take a look at this website to help you go on the internet in a safe way and know who to talk to if you are worried.
• Phonics Play - Packed with interactive phonics games
• Times tables Rockstars - Practise your times tables and earn coins to make your avatar look even cooler. You can also challenge your friends! You will need you log on details that were sent home during lockdown