Year 2 Autumn Term 2
Welcome to our second half term of Year 2! We are looking forward to a fabulous and exciting half term!
For our Topic work this half term, we have a History based topic 'Further, Faster, Higher'. This unit of work will teach children about travel and transport and how it has changed through the years. We will be looking at important inventors and how peoples lives have changed as new types of transport have been developed. We will find out about and discuss how these compare to what we use today. We will be using our knowledge of the world around us as we discuss the impact transport has had on our environment, this will help us to develop our skills in science and geography too. Have a look at our knowledge organiser for more information.
We will be working hard to learn many key concepts in English and Maths. In English, we will be writing different genres based on our English text The Dragon Machine written by Helen Ward. This is a beautiful picture book about a little boy who feels unloved, unnoticed and ignored...just like the dragons that begin to follow him around. We will make predictions, write recounts, take part in role-play, use our imaginations and share ideas as we enjoy our work on this story.
In maths, we will be learning about addition and subtraction, including adding and subtracting 2-digit numbers across 10s. We will look for patterns, use number bonds and talk about what's the same and what's different in our Maths lessons as well as taking part in lots of conversations around reasoning and problem solving using some precise Mathematical vocabulary.
Regular reading aloud is a crucial part of your child's learning. Please make sure that you read daily with your child and ensure they learn their spelling homework.
Year 2 will have their P.E lesson on Thursday afternoons. Please make sure your child has the correct PE kit and ensure all items are labelled with your child’s name.
Please also make sure you child has a water bottle in school each day so they can stay hydrated!
If you need to speak to me regarding any issues, my door is always open.
Thank you for your continued support.
Mrs Webb
Homework
Spelling Homework - Given out Friday, test the following Friday
Maths Homework - This will be given out on a Friday and needs to be completed by the following Thursday
Reading & Phonics- Please read with your child daily. Phonics reading books need to be read 3 times before we will change them to help children increase their fluency.
PE
Thursday - Please have full PE kit - white top, black shorts and black pumps.