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Welcome
to the Year 2Curriculum
Evening
2016
‘’Growing and learning together,
to be the best we can be’’
The Year 2 Team
2S Mrs Sharp & Mrs Carter2H Miss Huntington & Mrs Ward2B Mrs Byron & Miss Kington
Ready
Book bag to learn
Reading diary Water bottle Coat
and reading book
Sun hat or hat, Lunch box
scarf, gloves
Autumn 1 : Traditional Tales and Back to the Future
Autumn 2: Back to the Future
Spring 1: Lost in Space
Spring 2: Author Study and Indian Spice
Summer 1: Great Fire of London
Summer 2: Journey stories
Topic Overview
Trip: 15th December (Panto)History off the page in school: 14th June
This is an example of a year 2 timetable. Each teacher will adapt it weekly.
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English• English lessons- punctuation, grammar, purpose
• Handwriting- begin to join; simple diagonal and horizontal joins.
• Phonics/Spellings- rules and conventions, CE words, past, present and future tense.
• Guided Reading- comprehension skills, fluency and expression.
• Reading for pleasure and use of library
Maths including MentalArithmetic
Areas of study Statistics- Handling data – tally charts,
pictograms, tables and block diagrams
Money & real life problems
Mental calculations.
Measures – time, mass, capacity
Number – including fractions
Geometry – position and shape
Main Concepts
Understanding 2 digit numbers. Number bonds to 10 and 20. 2, 3, 5 & 10 times tables Addition Subtraction Halving and doubling numbers to 20
Science Use of everyday materials Local Habitats Living things
Animals and their needs
Plants, seeds and bulbs
Habitats
Cross Curricular Music - weekly with Mrs. Ward
Computing – Handling data, creating games, making movies and safety.
Art
PSHE – new beginnings, getting on a falling out, going for goals, good to be me, relationships and changes.
PE – Multi sports, Dance, Gymnastics, Ball skills, Field games (throwing and catching), Athletics
Tuesday (all classes) Wednesday (2H) Thursday (2S and 2B)
Reading with your childRead alou
devery nigh
tfor
10 minutes.
This encourages your child to read moreslowly, which gives more time to process they read.
what
This allows children not only to see the words,
but to hear them too. You and your child can also take turns
reading aloud.
Reading with your childProvide
the right kinds
of books.
Make sure your child gets lots of practice reading
books that are not too challenging.They should be able to recognise at least 9 out of 10 words without any help. Reading diaries! (these MUST be completed and at
school every day) Ask questions to improve yourchild’s understanding of the text.
Questions
for readingWhy did
you choose this book?
What do you predictthis book
will be about?
Have youread anyother booksby this
author?
Has this ever happenedto you?
Information pack
You will find:• Common Exception words (children need to
read and spell these words by the end of Year Two. This term’s spellings relate to this)
• Grammar, punctuation and spelling overview, including technical terminology
• Examples of questions to ask your child whilst reading
• Maths objectives
Homework
• Children are expected to read daily at home. Reading books are changed twice a week and each class will have set days once reading helpers are organised.
• Maths homework will be given out every Thursday and should be handed in the following Monday.
• Spellings for the term are in the homework folder and will be assessed through dictation every Friday. This term we are focusing on the common exception words.
Thank you for coming!We hope you have found this
evening helpful and informative.
We are always grateful for the supportyou give your children and we hope that by working together, your child will achieve their full potential
If you would like to support further in school e.g. reading, supporting trips, please come
and speak to us.