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 . We will be using this story as a base for information texts, book reviews, as well as writing playscripts based on familiar stories. We are also running a reading comprehension session to develop these skills. 

Maths 

In Maths this half term we will re-visit addition and subtraction. We will have a big focus on column addition and subtraction and use this to solve both arithmetic and word problems. We will then move onto looking at fractions of shapes and numbers, mainly focusing on halves, quarters and thirds. Finally we will look at time, learning to tell analogue and digital time to the closest five minutes.  

Science 

In Science we are looking at plants. We will learn that plants can be grown from seeds and bulbs. We will complete a practical investigation where we plant seeds and bulbs and monitor their progress throughout the half term.  

Geography 

We will be exploring settlements including villages, towns and cities. We will look at the human and physical features of each and examine their similarities and differences. 

History 

We will continue our learning from last half term about the Great Fire of London. Our key focus will be how the events of the fire still have a lasting impact on life in London today. We will discuss how we know about the fire and other historical events through primary sources and will explore some of these in detail.  

RE 

In RE we will be learning about the Easter story. 

Computing 

In Computing this term we will be learning about presenting information in different ways.  

Art 

In Art this half term our topic is printing. We will learn how to use printing inks and rollers top create mono-prints.   

DT 

In Spring term, we will be using a design brief to design and then make a bag. We will learn to sew using a running stitch and use this new skill when making our own bag. We will also look at ways to decorate and embellish the bag and finally evaluate our product. 

PSHE 

In PSHE we will be learning about the Notting Hill Carnival. We will explore its origins and the significant activists who helped create positive change in society.   

PE 

In PE we will develop our skills to play rugby and playing in a team. 

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.