Reading is promoted and modelled to all our children throughout their time at school. Children will have a daily reading lesson where they will learn how to read fluently as well as make inference, predictions and retrieve key words or phrases to answer comprehension questions. As children encounter new vocabulary we will explore the definitions of these words within the context of the book and the effect this has on the meaning. Alongside daily reading lessons, we have a story at the end of every day to continue fostering a love of reading.

Spelling:

Spelling is taught everyday using a systematic structure. Children are taught spelling patterns and rules to support their spelling knowledge, fluency when reading and vocabulary when writing.

English:

In English we will be using a range of books linked to the topic to inspire our writing. Each half term, we will focus on one fiction, one non-fiction and one poetry unit. At the end of each unit, the children will produce a piece of writing to go into their best writing file.

Maths:

We use the Power Maths scheme which follows a mastery approach to Maths. All children have access to a range of manipulatives to promote their concrete understanding of abstract concepts. Alongside this we promote fluency within the 4 operations through an additional arithmetic lesson each week.

Science:

In Science, children are expected to ask questions, perform tests, identify and classify and gather and record data. They will also have the opportunity to learn about key scientists.

Autumn 1 - Animals and Survival

Autumn 2 - Uses of Materials

Topic

We complete topic lessons every afternoon which cover Science, History, Geography, R.E, P.S.H.E, Music, Art/D.T, Computing and P.E

Autumn 1 - Kings and Queens

Autumn 2 - The Great Fire of London

PATHS

Every day we will be running PATHS sessions in class. This is a PSHE programme which empowers children to develop the fundamental social and emotional learning skills which enable them to make positive choices throughout life.

As part of this, each day there will be a Pupil of the Day. This is a randomly selected pupil who will receive compliments from their teacher, friends and themselves. At the end of the day, they will bring home their compliments to share with their family. We ask that you talk to your child about this and share your own compliments with them.

PE

PE is on Monday and Wednesday. Children need to come into school wearing their kit.

Homework

Homework will be posted on Google Classroom each Friday. Completed work can be uploaded to Google Classroom or completed directly online.

All children have access to Numbots (an online Maths APP). Children should try to complete this at least 3 times a week.

Reading books are sent home every day but do need to be brought into school each day in case they read with an adult.

Reading books are changed every Friday.

If you have any questions, concerns or queries please come and see a member of the Year 2 team. We are available in the playground at the end of the school day or please arrange an appointment at the office if you require a longer meeting.

Diss Infant Academy and Nursery

Diss Infant
Academy and Nursery

Dates:

Year 2

Our Year 2 Team

What we are learning each week:

PATHS

PE

Homework