Welcome back to another exciting half-term in Year 2! 🎉 We have lots of fantastic learning planned and can’t wait to explore new topics together. Below is an overview of what your child will be learning this half-term.
🌟 What will my child be learning about this half-term?
History
Big Question: What happened in 1066?
In History, we will be learning:
- When was 1066?
- What is a monarch?
- What makes a good monarch?
- Who was William the Conqueror?
- What happened during the Battle of Hastings?
- How do historians know about events from 1066?
Children will explore important historical events and discover why 1066 remains one of the most significant years in British history. Please see the Knowledge organiser below for more information.
Maths
This half-term, children will continue to develop their mathematical understanding through:
- Addition and subtraction using different methods
- Solving number problems and explaining their reasoning
- Learning about 2D and 3D shapes
- Investigating shape properties
- Sorting and comparing shapes in different ways
📚 Literacy
In Literacy, we will be using our Talk for Writing approach to explore the exciting action story Penelope the Pirate 🏴☠️.
Children will:
- Learn the story through storytelling, drama and role play 🎭
- Explore the features of an action narrative
- Develop their vocabulary and sentence writing
- Create and write their own pirate adventure story
🧪 Science
What do animals, including humans, need to grow, survive and stay healthy?
Children will learn:
- What humans and animals need to survive
- The importance of a balanced diet
- Why exercise and hygiene are important
- How animals and humans grow and change over time
- Similarities and differences between living things
🤝 Anti-Racism Education Programme (AREP)
Through stories, discussions and activities, children will learn about:
- Diversity 🌍
- Equality ⚖️
- Respect ❤️
- Inclusion 🤗
- Valuing differences and treating others fairly
🏃♀️ PE
This half-term, children will be developing their gymnastics skills 🤸.
PE lessons will continue to take place on:
📅 Wednesday and Thursday
Please ensure your child has a labelled PE kit in school each week.
Homework Expectations
📖 Reading
Please ensure your child reads at least 3 times a week at home and has their reading record signed regularly. Reading little and often helps children make fantastic progress.
💻 DoodleMaths and DoodleSpell
Children should aim to stay in the Green Zone 🟢 by completing around 40 minutes of practice each week.
🏅 Reading Challenge
Encourage your child to continue working towards their reading challenge and celebrate each milestone achieved!
📝 Class Blog
Please keep an eye on our class blog for photographs, updates and celebrations of all the wonderful learning taking place in Year 2.
Class Texts for this Half- Term include:
📅 Key Dates:
Monday 2nd November- ALL children back in school after half term.
Thursday 4th November– Reception 2027 Open Evening- 5:30- 6:30pm.
Wednesday 11th November– Remembrance Day
Monday 16th November– Anti-Bullying Week.
Friday 20th November- Children in Need
Friday 4th December– Christmas Fair 3:30- 5:30pm
Saturday 5th December– Keyworth Festivities Day (Choir singing)
Tuesday 8th December- Morning Christmas Performance (9:30am)
Wednesday 9th December– Afternoon (2pm) and Evening (6pm) Christmas
Performances.
Friday 11th December– Whole School Christmas jumper and dinner day!
Tuesday 15th December– Whole School Trip to the Panto!
Thursday 17th December- Keyworth Library visit at 2.15pm (if you think you can support us- please let us know).
Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to another wonderful half-term full of exciting learning, creativity and progress.
As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak to us.
Key Documents:
Spellings: RWISp2 Wordbank Common Exc Words
History Knowledge Organiser: Battle Of Hastings KO