Year 2
Miss Howarth & Mrs Dalbock (2H Class Teachers)
Mrs Baker (Teaching Assistant) Mrs Lavelle (Teaching Assistant)
What will Year 2 be learning in the Summer term?
English
In English, we will start the term with a unit on poetry. The children will have the opportunity to explore, discuss and perform 'The Sound Collector' by Roger McGough, then write their own version of the poem.
We will then move on to a non-fiction unit of work and explore the features of non-chronological reports. We will carry out research on rainforests, then choose a selection of interesting information to include in a report titled 'Rainforests'.
After that we will read the book 'The Tear Thief' by Carol Ann Duffy. Whilst completing a unit of work on this book we will make predictions, explore the 4 sentence types, make inferences about the characters, sequence the story, examine the author's use of descriptive vocabulary and write a recount of the story.
We will then return to non-fiction and write a recount of our trip to Warwick Castle.
The term will end with the study of a series of books written by Anthony Browne. We will read and complete a series of lessons on Gorilla, Little Beauty and Zoo.
Weekly reading comprehension/SPaG and guided reading sessions will continue to take place each week. Additionally, each week a new spelling rule/pattern from the Supersonic Phonic Friends Year 2 spelling programme will be introduced.
Weekly handwriting lessons will focus on teaching the children to how to join their handwriting correctly.
During maths lessons, the children will be focusing on fractions, time, position and direction and statistics.
We will follow the White Rose Hub maths scheme and cover the following National Curriculum objectives:
FRACTIONS
- Recognise, find, name and write the following fractions: 1/3, 1/4, 2,4, and 3/4 of a length, shape, set of objects or quantity.
- Write simple fractions e.g. 1/2 of 6 = 3
- Recognise the equivalence of 2/4 and 1/2.
MEASUREMENT - TIME
- Tell and write the time to five minutes, including quarter past, half past and quarter to the hour and draw the hands on the clock to show these times.
- Know the number of minutes in an hour and the number of hours in a day.
- Compare and sequence intervals of time.
GEOMETRY - POSITION and DIRECTION
- Use mathematical vocabulary to describe position, direction and movement; including movement in a straight line.
- Distinguish between rotation as a turn in terms of right angles for a quarter. half and three quarter turns and use the language clockwise and anti-clockwise.
STATISTICS
- Interpret and construct simple pictograms, tally charts, block diagrams and simple tables.
- ask and answer simple questions by counting the number of objects in each category and sorting the categories by quantity.
This term we will complete a unit of work on 'Contrasting Locality' and explore the question 'What is it like to live in Jamaica?'. During this unit of work we will:
- locate the Caribbean on a map and describe where countries are in relation to each other using compass directions.
- explore Jamaica's climate and explore how it affects life in Jamaica.
- use aerial photographs and satellite images to find out about Jamaica's physical and human features.
- where hot places are in the world and discuss how rainforests and deserts are near to the Equator.
- use digital maps and aerial photographs to investigate the capital city of Jamaica and compare it to the capital cities in the UK.
- explore farming in Jamaica and name some crops grown in Jamaica and the UK.
- use geographical knowledge to prepare for describe a holiday in Jamaica.
History
We will continue our unit of work on 'Castles' which was started in the Spring Term and answer the following questions:
- Why and when were castles first built?
- How and why did castles change?
- Who lived in a castle and what jobs did they do?
- What were the living conditions like inside a castle?
- What was daily life like in a castle?
- Warwick Castle case study - Who built it? Where was it built? When was it built?
- Warwick Castle case study - How did the castle keep people safe?
- Warwick Castle case study - How has the castle changed over time?
We will then complete a unit of work on Monarchs and answer the following questions:
- Which three queens of England are the most remembered and why?
- How different was life in England when the 3 queens were ruling?
- What important changes took place during Queen Elizabeth I's reign?
- What important changes took place during Queen Victoria's reign?
- What important changes took place during Queen Elizabeth II's reign?
- What has stayed the same and what has changed over time throughout the reigns of the three queens?
- How should we remember these significant queens?
Science
In Science, the children will continue to complete a unit of work on 'Living Things and their Habitats'. They will:
- explore and compare the differences between things that are living, dead, and things that have never been alive.
- identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other.
- identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitats.
- describe how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals, using the idea of a simple food chain, and identify and name different sources of food.
In our final science unit we will be learning about Plants. The children will be taught to:
- observe and describe how seeds and bulbs grow into mature plants.
- find out and describe how plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy.
Religious Education
In RE lessons during Summer 1 we will explore the religion of Islam. We will:
- explore the key features of mosques and what is inside them
- discuss which words are special to Muslims and understand the meaning of 'Shahadah'.
- share the story of the revelation of the Qu'ran to Muhammad (PBUH)
- understand why the mosque is special to muslims and relate that to special places in the children's lives.
After half term we will complete a Christianity unit of work on the Gospel. We will:
- Read the story of Mathew and the Tax Collector and understand why he was a friend to the friendless.
- Discuss how Christians believe that Jesus brings good news by forgiving people for bad things.
- Explore the Book of Luke and discuss how Christians believe that good gifts come from God.
- Explore the story ' Jesus Heals Ten Men with Leprosy' and understand the importance of being thankful.
- Read the bible story 'A Pearl of Great Price' and understand what matters most of all in life.
PE
We will complete units of work on Athletics and .
During the Athletics unit we will:
- learn to run fast and develop a sprinting technique.
- learn techniques to jump further.
- learn techniques to jump higher.
- learn how to develop throwing for distance.
- learn how to develop throwing for accuracy.
- select and apply knowledge in an athletics carousel.
During the Striking and Fielding Games unit we will:
- learn to move fast and track and collect a ball.
- develop underarm throwing and catching to field a ball.
- develop overarm throwing to limit a batter's score.
- develop hitting for distance to score more points.
- learn how to get a batter out.
- understand the rules of the game and use these to play fairly.
Year 2's PE days are:
2H: Monday and Wednesday 2B: Tuesday and Wednesday
Please ensure your child comes to school on these days wearing their PE kit - school PE t-shirt (or plain white t-shirt), school jumper/cardigan, black shorts/jogging bottoms/leggings and a pair of trainers (If possible, please can the trainers have velcro fastening since laces cause much disruption to the lesson?).
Art
Our Art lessons will focus on 'Sculpture' this term.
We will be looking at sculptures designed by the British artist Anthony Gormley (such the Angel of the North, Another Place, Field, Quantum Cloud, Exposure) and the Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti (such as Walking Man, Seated Man, The Chariot) and discuss how these sculptors were influenced by the artistic styles of Cubism and Surrealism.
The children will then have an opportunity to attend a workshop where they will design and make a sculpture in the style of Alberto Giacometti.
Design & Technology
The Design and Technology unit will focus on 'Textiles'.
The children will design and make a soft toy for a child. They will :
- consider the suitability and safety of different types of materials
- be introduced to sewing.
ICT/COMPUTING
The children will complete a unit of work on Robot Algorithms. In this topic they will
- programme Bee bots to follow a series of instructions
- learn to debug a programme that they have written.
After half term we will move on to a unit of work called 'Making Music'. The children will:
- use a computer to create music.
- listen to a variety of pieces of music and consider how music can make them think and feel.
- compare creating music digitally and non-digitally.
- look at patterns and purposefully create music.
What Year 2 learn in the Spring term?
English
In English, we will start the term with a unit on poetry. The children will have the opportunity to explore, discuss and perform a range of poems by Michael Rosen (Don't, Chocolate Cake, Warning, Finger Food, and Welly Boots.).
We will then move on to reading, discussing and retelling the following Aboriginal Dreamtime stories: Why Koalas have Stumpy Tails, How Kangaroos Got Their Tails, The Rainbow Serpent, Tiddalick the Frog, and the Rainbow Bird.
In Spring 2, we will complete a unit of work on the text The Secret of Black Rock by Joe Todd-Stanton and complete the unit by looking at a range of non-fiction texts.
Weekly reading comprehension and guided reading sessions will continue to take place each week. Additionally, each week a new spelling rule/pattern from the Supersonic Phonic Friends Year 2 spelling programme will be introduced.
Weekly handwriting lessons will focus on teaching the children to how to join their handwriting correctly.
During maths lessons, the children will be focusing on money, multiplication and division, length and height, mass, capacity and temperature.
We will follow the White Rose Hub maths scheme and cover the following National Curriculum objectives:
MONEY
- Recognise and use symbols for pounds (£) and pence (p); combine amounts to make a particular value.
- Find different combinations of coins that equal the same amounts of money.
- Solve simple problems in a practical context involving addition and subtraction of money of the same unit, including giving change.
MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION
- Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 2, 5 and 10 multiplication tables, including recognising odd and even numbers.
- Calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division within the multiplication tables and write them using the multiplication (×), division (÷) and equals (=) signs.
- Show that multiplication of two numbers can be done in any order (commutative) and division of one number by another cannot.
- Solve problems involving multiplication and division, using materials, arrays, repeated addition, mental methods, and multiplication and division facts, including problems in contexts.
MEASUREMENT - LENGTH and HEIGHT, MASS, CAPACITY AND TEMPERATURE
- Choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction (m/cm); mass (kg/g); temperature (°C); capacity (litres/ml) to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers, scales, thermometers and measuring vessels.
- To compare and order lengths, mass, volume/capacity and record the results using >, < and =
This term we will cover the following:
- locate where cold places are in the world and explore the Arctic and Antarctica.
- locate where hot places are in the world and discuss how rainforests and deserts are near to the Equator.
History
We will continue to study a range of significant explorers and answer the following questions:
- Why is Neil Armstrong still remembered as a significant explorer today?
- How has exploration changed over time?
- Are there still explorers travelling to new places in modern times?
- How has exploration changed over time?
- How can we remember and celebrate significant explorers from the past?
After half term we will start a unit of work on 'Castles' and answer the following questions:
- Why and when were castles first built?
- How and why did castles change?
- Who lived in a castle and what jobs did they do?
- What were the living conditions like inside a castle?
- What was daily life like in a castle?
- Warwick Castle case study - Who built it? Where was it built? When was it built?
- Warwick Castle case study - How did the castle keep people safe?
- Warwick Castle case study - How has the castle changed over time?
Science
In Science, we will be learning all about Uses of Everyday Materials. The children will be taught to:
- identify and compare the suitability of a variety of everyday materials (including wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick, rock, paper and cardboard) for particular uses.
- find out how shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching.
After half term the children will complete a unit of work on 'Living Things and their Habitats'. The will:
- explore and compare the differences between things that are living, dead, and things that have never been alive.
- identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other.
- identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitats.
- describe how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals, using the idea of a simple food chain, and identify and name different sources of food.
Religious Education
In RE lessons we will explore 'Religious Books' from different faiths. We will focus on The Bible, The Qur'an and The Guru Granth Sahib and read some of the stories and parables written in the books and discuss the messages that they are delivering.
After half term we will complete a unit of work from the Understanding Christianity syllabus and explore 'Why Does Easter Matter to Christians?'
PE
We will continue units of work on Dance and Gymnastics.
During the Dance unit we will:
- explore space and how the body can move to express an idea, mood, character or feeling
- expand our knowledge of travelling actions and use them in relation to a stimulus
- build on our understanding of dynamics and expression
- use counts of 8 to keep in time with the music and a partner
- explore pathways, levels, shapes, directions, speed and timing
- work independently and with others to perform and provide feedback; beginning to use key terminology.
During the Gymnastics unit we will:
- explore and develop basic gymnastics actions on the floor and using apparatus
- develop gymnastics skills of jumping, balancing and travelling individually and in combination to create short sequences and movement phrases
- use shapes, levels and change direction in movement sequences
- improve our performance through feedback and recognise elements of high quality performance
- learn to work safely with and around others and whilst using apparatus.
After half term we will focus on Invasion and Target Games.
During the unit of work on Invasion Games the children will:
- understand what ‘being in possession' means and support a teammate to do this.
- Understand that scoring goals is an attacking skill and explore ways to do this.
- Understand that stopping goals is a defending skill and explore ways to do this.
- Explore how to gain possession.
- Learn how to mark an opponent and learn that this is a defending skill.
- Learn to apply simple tactics for defending and attacking.
During the unit of work on Target Games the children will:
- Consider how much power to apply when aiming at a target.
- Understand how to score using overarm and underarm throwing.
- Become more accurate at striking a target.
- Learn to hit a moving target.
- Take part in team target games.
Year 2's PE days are:
2H: Monday and Wednesday
2B: Tuesday and Wednesday
Please ensure your child comes to school on these days wearing their PE kit - school PE t-shirt (or plain white t-shirt), school jumper/cardigan, black shorts/jogging bottoms/leggings and a pair of trainers (If possible, please can the trainers have velcro fastening since laces cause much disruption to the lesson?).
Art
Our Art lessons will focus on 'Sculpture' this term.
We will be looking at sculptures designed by the British artist Anthony Gormley (such the Angel of the North, Another Place, Field, Quantum Cloud, Exposure) and the Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti (such as Walking Man, Seated Man, The Chariot) and discuss how these sculptors were influenced by the artistic styles of Cubism and Surrealism.
The children will then have an opportunity to attend a workshop where they will design and make a sculpture in the style of Alberto Giacometti.
Design & Technology
The Design and Technology unit will focus on 'Textiles'.
The children will design and make a soft toy for a child. They will :
- consider the suitability and safety of different types of materials
- be introduced to sewing.
ICT/COMPUTING
The children will complete a unit of work on Robot Algorithms. In this topic they will
- programme Bee bots to follow a series of instructions
- learn to debug a programme that they have written.
After half term we will move on to a unit of work called 'Making Music'. The children will:
- use a computer to create music.
- listen to a variety of pieces of music and consider how music can make them think and feel.
- compare creating music digitally and non-digitally.
- look at patterns and purposefully create music.
Important reminders
Please make sure that your child brings their water bottle, reading book and reading diary into school every day. Your child may not necessarily read on the same day each week so it is really important that they come prepared every day. We cannot issue the next book until the previous book has been returned. Any lost or damaged books will incur a cost of £5. Thank you for your support with this matter.
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