Year 2 2023

Welcome back to a new school year in year 2!

Working in Year 2 this year will be myself (Miss Streets) and Mrs Shepherd

We are looking forward to welcoming you into Year 2 and watching everyone develop over the next year. 

On this webpage you will find information about what we are learning, key events, pictures of the children's learning and useful websites to visit. 

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to send me a dojo message and I will respond within the working week. 

We are looking forward to starting the busy year we have ahead of us.

Miss C Streets 

Important information

Spring 1 2023

Welcome back and Happy New Year!

The children have continued to work hard and Mrs Munir, Mrs Dowell and myself are looking forward to another busy half term in year 2. 

On this webpage you will find information about what we are learning, key events, pictures of the children's learning and useful websites to visit. 

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to send me a dojo message and I will respond within the working week. 

We are looking forward to starting the busy year we have ahead of us.

Miss C Streets 

The Environment

English

In English this half term we are going to be writing set detailed set of instructions on how to plant and look after a seed. The children will also be writing a letter. 

Maths

Our learning will focus on money where we will learn to count money in pence and pounds. We will be making the same amounts in different ways. We will also be comparing amounts of money and finding change. 

We will then move on to learn about multiplication and division. We will start by looking at equal amounts, making equal amounts and adding equal amounts. We will look at Multiplication sentences and using arrays. We will also focus on our 2, 5 and 10 times tables. 

Science

In Science this half term we will be learning about plants. We will learn that plants may grow from either seeds or bulbs. These then germinate and grow into seedlings which then continue to grow into mature plants. These
mature plants may have flowers which then develop into seeds, berries, fruits etc. Seeds and bulbs need to be planted outside at particular times of year and they will germinate and grow at different rates. Some plants are better suited to growing in full sun and some grow better in partial or full shade. Plants also need different amounts of water and space to grow well and stay healthy.

In computing we will be focusing our learning on spreadsheets and how to use them.   

In history we will be focusing our learning on showing an understanding of different ways to find out about and represent the past, using  a wide vocabulary of topic specific and everyday historical terms, speaking about how you have found out about the past and describing changes in living memory and aspects of national life.

In geography  we will be learning how to use maps, globes and atlases to identify world’s seven continents and five oceans, United Kingdom we will also use basic geographical language to refer to physical features – beach, cliff, coast, forest, hill, mountain, sea, ocean, river, soil, valley, vegetation, season, weather. We will then learn locational language (near/far/left/right) and simple compass directions (North/South/East/West) to describe the location of features and routes on a map. The children will also devise a simple map and create a key using basic symbols and know about changes that happen in the local environment.

In PE we will be learning a range of different ways to include jumping as a means of moving around.

In PSHE our unit will be dreams and goals. Aspirations, how to achieve goals and understanding the emotions that go with this. 

In art we will be looking at using junk models to create our school environment.

In RE we will learn about the Jewish religion and their beliefs. 

Autumn 2 2022

Welcome back after a busy first half term in year 2!

The children have been working hard and Mrs Munir, Mrs Dowell and myself are looking forward to another busy half term in year 2. 

On this webpage you will find information about what we are learning, key events, pictures of the children's learning and useful websites to visit. 

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to send me a dojo message and I will respond within the working week. 

We are looking forward to starting the busy year we have ahead of us.

Miss C Streets 

The Great Fire of London

English

In English this half term we are going to be writing a diary account entry that is based on the Great Fire of London. The children will also be writing a newspaper report, recording witness accounts from the Great Fire of London. 

Maths

Our learning will focus on addition and subtraction where we will learn to add three 1-digit numbers, add to the next 10, add across a 10, subtract across a 10 and subtract from a 10. We will also subtract a 1 digit number from a 2 digit number (across 10), we will look at 10 more and 10 less, add and subtract in 10's, add 2 digit number. We will then learn to subtract 2 digit numbers, carry out mixed addition and subtraction problems, compare number sentences and and mixed number problems. 

We will learn move on to learn about shape, learning to recognise 2d and 3d shapes, count the sides and vertices on 2d shapes. We will also 2d shapes, looking at the lines of symmetry on shapes, using the lines of symmetry to complete shapes. We will also 2d and 3d shapes, count the faces, edges and vertices on 3d shapes and make patterns with 2d and 3d shapes.  

Science

In Science this half term we will be learning about everyday materials. We will learn all objects are made of one or more materials that are chosen specifically because they have suitable properties for the task. A material can be suitable for different purposes and an object can be made of different materials.
Objects made of some materials can be changed in shape by bending, stretching, squashing and twisting. For example, clay can be shaped by squashing, stretching, rolling, pressing etc. 

In computing we will be focusing our learning on coding, using and understanding algorithms.  

In history we will be focusing our learning on showing an awareness of the past by using common words and phrases relating to the passing of time (eg centuries, decades, weeks, days, ancient). Describing where people and events fit within a timeline and identify differences and similarities between ways of life in different periods. Asking and answering questions using parts of stories and other sources to show understanding of key features of events. Showing an understanding of different ways to find out about and represent the past. Describing changes in living memory and aspects of national life. Describing significant events, people and locations beyond living memory locally, nationally and globally and speaking about how you have found out about the past.

In PE we will be learning about to respond to the stimulus using a range of different, controlled movements.

In PSHE our unit will be celebrating differences, focusing on respecting similarities and differences. 

In art we will be looking at drawing, painting and sculpture and using a wide range of materials and components.

In RE we will learn how we should we care for others and the world, and why does it matter?

Autumn 1 2022

Welcome back to a new school year in year 2!

Working in Year 2 this year will be myself (Miss Streets), Mrs Dowell and Mrs Munir. 

We are looking forward to welcoming you into Year 2 and watching everyone develop over the next year. 

On this webpage you will find information about what we are learning, key events, pictures of the children's learning and useful websites to visit. 

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to send me a dojo message and I will respond within the working week. 

We are looking forward to starting the busy year we have ahead of us.

Miss C Streets 

Knowing Me, Knowing You!

English

In English this half term we are going to be writing a story with a familiar setting and writing poems about families. 

Maths

Our first maths focus we will be looking at is Place Value. We will be looking at numbers to 20, counting objects to 100 by making 10’s, recognising 10’s and ones, using a place value chart and partitioning numbers to 100. We will also be looking at writing numbers to 100 in words, flexibly partitioning numbers to 100, writing numbers to 100 in expanded form, 10’s on a number line to 100 and 10’s and 1’s on a number line to 100. 

Science

In Science this half term we will be learning about animals including humans. This includes noticing that animals, including humans, have offspring which grow into adults,  to find out about and describe the basic needs of animals, including humans, for survival (water, food and air). This also includes describing the importance for humans of exercise, eating the right amounts of different types of food, and hygiene.

We will also be linking our learning to the work of a real life scientist.  

In computing we will be focusing our learning on e-safety, understanding how to use online searches safely and that our online search leaves a digital footprint. 

In geography we will be focusing our learning on naming and locating the world’s 7 continents and 5
oceans, naming, locating and identify characteristics of the 4 countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom
and its surrounding seas. We will also be learning how to ask and answer geographical questions linked to
physical and humans features within our area and further. We will also use google maps on the chrome books and on the iPads to investigate human and physical features.

In PE we will be master basic movements including running, jumping, throwing and catching, as well as developing balance, agility and coordination, and begin to apply these in a range of activities.

In PSHE our unit will be 'Being Me in My World.' will leach the children to identify some of their hopes and fears. To understand the rights and responsibilities of being a member of the Year 2 class, to listen to other people’s ideas and to know that the choices you make have consequences. We will also learn to know what is right and what is wrong, to know that bullying can sometimes be about differences and to know that it is ok to be different from others.

In art we will be developing our skills of how to draw our self-portraits,  using a range of materials creatively. 
To develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space.
We will also use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences an imagination.

In RE we will recognise that sacred texts contain stories which are special to many people and should be treated with respect.