Homework 

Each week, children are expected practise their 2, 5 and 10 times tables and number bonds for 10 and 20. They are also expected to read for at least 15 minutes every evening.  

PE  

Our PE Day is Friday 

Please ensure that your child has their PE kit on this day 

Key Times 

For Year 2, the school day will begin at 8.45, and end at 3.20. Please stick to these timings as each year group has their own start and end time to ensure social distancing. 

Literacy 

In Literacy we will be reading “Emily Brown and the Thing”, a story about a little girl called Emily who helps a ‘Thing’ solve his problems. We will be using this story as a base for recounts, setting descriptions, diary entries and instructions. We are also running a reading comprehension session to develop these skills. 

Maths 

In Maths this half term we will start by looking at statistics, including tally charts and pictograms. We will then re-visit the four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). We will focus on using the column method for addition and subtraction, times tables and arrays for multiplication and times tables and grouping for division.  

Science 

In Science we are looking at animals and their habitats. We will re-visit the seven life process and what makes something alive. We will then group things into the categories ‘alive’, ‘once alive’, and ‘never alive’, before moving onto looking at micro and macro habitats. 

Geography 

In Geography we will be learning about Kenya. We will explore different types of settlements in Kenya, from large towns to small, traditional villages. We will also look at the animals that live there.  

History 

In history this half term we will be learning about five different explorers: Pedro Alonso Nino, Christopher Columbus, Marco Polo, Diego and Francis Drake. We will explore both their achievements and their failures, discussing whether in ‘discovering’ new lands they did more harm or good.  

RE 

In RE we will focusing on Judaism and will be exploring the key question ‘Does celebrating Chanukah make Jewish children feel closer to God?’ 

Computing 

In Computing this term we will be learning about using technology to answer questions.  

Art 

In Art this half term our topic is sculpture. We will be using cardboard to make a base and create a 3D sculpture.  

DT 

In Spring term, we will be using a design brief to design and then make a model playground equipment. We will design and create our equipment out of cardboard, paper, straws, glue and masking tape. We will explore how we can use a net to make 3D shapes.  

PSHE 

In PSHE we will be learning about how we can keep ourselves safe. This topic will cover safety at home, safety when crossing the road, who to call in an emergency and how to maintain good physical and mental health.  

PE 

In PE we will develop our skills and learn how to ply cricket.  

Music 

In Music we will be exploring a wide variety of music, discussing the tempo, pulse, rhythm and dynamics of each piece. We will also be learning to sing three different songs, one of which is ‘Three Little Birds’ by Bob Marley.