Year 2

Welcome to our Year 2 class page

This year, your child will be supported by Miss Booth and Miss Loach and we are looking forward to a fantastic year filled with learning, creativity and fun!

This page gives you an insight into all the interesting and wonderful things we will be learning and doing throughout the year.

We regularly share updates, photos and highlights on our Class Dojo page, so please check regularly to keep up to date on the latest activities and experiences your child has been enjoying.

Year 2 Curriculum Overview

Year 2 is an exciting and memorable year of learning, where children build on their growing independence and curiosity through a wide range of experiences across the curriculum.

We aim to inspire a love of learning by providing opportunities for children to explore, investigate, create and discover both inside and outside of the classroom.

Our curriculum comprises of a wide range of subjects including English, Science, Maths, Geography, History and RE/RSE.

English

In English we will be learning about the story ‘Man on Moon’.  We will be writing a story beginning and alien descriptions.

Helpful guide to support your child

Click on the link below to access the helpful guide on how to track progress and support your child in the subject of English.

Parent and Carer Information for English
Man on the Moon picture

Science

We will be learning about materials and designing an astronaut’s suit.

Click on the link below to access the guide on how to track your child’s progress and support their development of Science.

Parent and Carer Guide for Science

Maths

Our focus will be learning about Place Value.

Parent and Carer Guide for Maths

Geography

Our focus in Geography will be learning about the names and locations of the continents and oceans.  Pupils will compare the human and physical geography of the continents.

History

In History we will be learning about explorers,  learning about Neil Armstrong, Bessie Coleman and Christopher Columbus.

RE/RSE

In RE, pupils will learn about Christianity and the stories of how Jesus showed kindness.  In RSE we will be exploring families and relationships.

Trips and Enrichment

As we continue our theme of space exploration, pupils will watch videos to learn more about outer space.

Homework

Reading with your child for 10-15 minutes each day is important as this helps them become more fluent and improves their understanding of the story and language.  It stimulates their imagination as well as expanding their understanding of the world. Your child will be sent home with two reading books: a Phonics reading book and a reading for pleasure book. Please ensure your child brings their book to school with them each day. 

As well as this, termly homework projects and weekly maths and English homework is set on Seesaw. Please encourage your child to complete their homework weekly as this helps to reinforce what they are learning at school. 

Each child has a Seesaw login. This can be found at the front of the reading diary. 

Your child also has a Times Table Rock Stars login and a Sumdog login. These are fun and engaging maths programs designed to develop your child’s mental maths skills. 

Click on the links below to be taken to the web pages.