We hope you’ve all had a brilliant holiday and are ready for the Summer term. We have lots of exciting activities planned over the next few weeks, here is what we’ll be up to.
English
This half term, Year 2 will be studying Wolves by Emily Gravett. Through this engaging picture book, the children will explore how information texts are structured and how facts can be presented to the reader. They will learn about features of non-chronological reports, such as headings, subheadings, factual sentences and illustrations. Using this knowledge, the children will plan and write their own non-chronological report, developing their research, writing and editing skills along the way.
Maths
This half term, Year 2 will be focusing on fractions and time. In fractions, children will learn to recognise, find and write simple fractions such as ½, ⅓, ¼ and ¾, and understand that fractions are equal parts of a whole or group. They will also begin to explore how fractions can be used in everyday situations.
In our time unit, children will develop their ability to tell the time to the hour, half past, quarter past and quarter to. They will also learn to sequence events, use appropriate vocabulary (such as minutes, hours and o’clock), and solve simple problems involving time.
Science
Year 2 will be exploring habitats and how living things depend on them to survive. The children will learn about a variety of habitats, including woodlands, ponds and microhabitats, and discover how animals and plants are suited to their environments. As part of this unit, we will make use of our local Forest School area, including our pond, to observe habitats first-hand.
Topic
This half term, Year 2 will continue to learn about three significant British queens: Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II. The children will explore who these rulers were, when they lived, and why they are important in British history.
Alongside their history learning, pupils will create artwork inspired by each queen, exploring different styles of portraiture. They will look at royal portraits from the past and present, using these as inspiration to create their own pieces.
The children will also begin the Seaside unit this half term. Year 2 will explore what makes seaside locations special, including physical features such as beaches, cliffs and the sea, as well as human features like piers, promenades and amusements. At the end of the half term, we are very excited to be visiting Lytham St Annes, where the children will have the opportunity to explore a real seaside environment, observe geographical features first-hand and apply their learning in a meaningful way.
Jigsaw
Our Puzzle piece this half term is Relationships. The children will learn about the importance of having positive and healthy relationships with others, including friends and family. They will develop skills such as kindness, respect and cooperation, and understand how to be a good friend.
Pupils will also learn about different types of relationships, how to recognise when they feel safe and happy, and who they can talk to if they have worries or concerns. The unit will cover understanding personal space, managing feelings in relationships, and resolving simple conflicts.
PE
PE will be on Thursdays. Please remember to bring your PE kit. This should include a plain white t-shirt or Corrie t-shirt, plain black shorts or leggings and black pumps.
Homework
You will be given Maths homework each week as well as being able to choose from a range of creative activities in Topic. Homework is given out on Friday and is due in the following Wednesday.
We ask that reading books are read 3 times weekly at home and an adult will need to sign the Reading Log in order for it to be changed.
We’re really excited for this term, and we’re sure it’s going to be a great one! Thank you for your continued support.
Miss Read, Mrs Faulkner and Mrs Akhtar