We hope everyone has had a lovely Easter break. We’re excited to welcome the children back for a brand‑new half-term filled with fantastic learning opportunities. You can find the curriculum information and Knowledge Organiser attached at the bottom of this blog.
📚 What Will We Be Learning About?
This half-term, we are beginning two exciting new units in Geography and Science.
🌍 Geography – Coasts
Children will learn:
- What is a coast?
- What geographical features can I see beside the coast?
- Where is our nearest seaside and what is it like there?
- How do UK coasts compare to others in Europe?
- How can we look after our coasts?
🌱 Science – Living l=things and their habitats
Children will learn:
- What is the difference between living, dead and never alive?
- What is a habitat?
- What can we find in a microhabitat?
- Which habitats do plants and animals live in around the world?
- Why do living things need each other?
- How are animals and plants suited to their habitat?
- What is a food chain?
Below, you’ll also find our Geography and Science Knowledge Organisers, which outline key vocabulary and core learning for this half-term. You can also see the spelling units we’ll be covering in class.
📖 Our Class Text This Half-Term
This half term we are reading ‘The Hodgeheg’ by Dick King-Smith
🏡 Homework Expectations
Thank you for your continued support with home learning. Here is a reminder of the expectations for Year 2:
📘 Reading
- Children should read at least 3 times a week at home.
- Please sign the home–school reading record each week.
- You are warmly invited to attend Reading Lair to read together with your child.
🔢 DoodleMaths & DoodleSpell
- Children should aim to stay in their Green Zone, which equals around 40 minutes of practice per week.
- We are starting our new spelling units in school this half term and these will be added onto doodles each week.
⭐ Gold Reading Challenge
- Please encourage your child to work toward their Silver and Gold Reading Challenges, located at the back of their home–school book.
📝 Class Blog
- Don’t forget to check the class blog regularly to keep up with Year 2 news, photos and learning updates!
🏃♂️🏃♀️ P.E. Information
Year 2 will have P.E. sessions every Wednesday afternoon and Friday afternoon.
P.E. Kit:
- Red top
- Black shorts or joggers
- Trainers
- Jewellery must be removed
- Longer hair should be tied up
As some sessions will take place outdoors, please provide extra layers on colder days.
All clothing should be clearly named to avoid mix-ups.
📅 Key Dates for Your Diary
Monday 13th April- All children back to school.
Tuesday 14th April – Y2 Library visit
Tuesday 21st April- The Book Bus Fair in school.
Thursday 23rd April- FoKPNS Movie Night
Monday 11th May- Y6 SATs Week.
Tuesday 19th May- KPNS Musical Showcase
Friday 22nd May- Break up for half term.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak to me or pass on a message via the school office.
I’m very much looking forward to seeing you all and having a fantastic Summer term together!
Take care,
Miss Rayns and Mrs Rowe