Year 2

Maths
This term we will be looking at multiplication and division and linking this to money and counting in different multiples We will build upon our money knowledge from Year 1. We will also be looking at measurement- focussing on length and height and mass and capacity. We will be using a range of different equipment to measure height, length, mass and capacity. We will also be looking further into using standard units such as kg and grams.

Literacy

This term we will be building on last terms grammar and punctuation and will be focussing on The Wind in the Willows and will focus on character and setting descriptions and writing an alternative ending to Toads adventure.

After our class trip we will be learning about recounts and carrying out a detailed recount of our trips adventures.

Finally we will begin the story of the Twits and delve into the characters and use the knowledge of the characters to write letters, diaries and create silly prank instructions.

Science

This term in science the children will be focussing on plants and looking in detail at types of common plants. The children will learn the different parts of the plants and use scientific equipment to look closely at the parts of the plants. The children will carry out investigations on plants and how they grow.

The second science unit is looking at living things and their habitats. The local habitats available to animals will be sourced and observed and then contrasting habitats will be looked at such as deserts, oceans and polar. The children will look in detail at omnivores, herbivores and carnivores and end the unit looking at food chains.

PSHE

Health and well-being- the children will explore a range of feelings and will develop strategies in order to manage them. We will be thinking about a range of strategies that we can use to overcome barriers or manage difficult emotions.

Citizenship- we will be looking at our school rules and how they are used to protect us. We will delve into how we can look after our environment. We will also be thinking about democracy.

PE
The children have a busy term of PE with Mr Griffiths. The children will be developing the skill of rolling a ball with improved accuracy. The children will also be learning some dance techniques and ways of movement. The children will use this dance knowledge to link it to their gymnastics unit. The children will learn a variety of jumps and roles and how to link movements.
RE

Through our RE days at school, the children learn about their own and other’s beliefs. Our question this year is ‘how do we respond to things that really matter?’

This term we will have our Islam RE day and our final Christianity unit.

Computing

For the first half term Miss Pullin will deliver computing. The children will be working on their photography skills using the class Ipads to capture, edit and improve photos at distance and up close (macro).

Programming- we use a programme called Hour of Code to further develop our programming skills. The children will use their prior learning from year 1 in order to support them. The children will continue to learn to bug and debug algorithms using an IPAD and some unplugged activities.

DT

This half term we will be completing 2 DT projects.

Construction- we will be making a chassis for a beach rubbish collection vehicle. The children may be able to put some of their skills from the Autumn into practise here. They will also learn a range of new attaching and construction methods.

Festive family foods- linking to our Geography topic this term we will be making a range of family festive foods. We will make links with The Bethany project in Tanzania and create some delicious dishes from around the world.