Year 2 - Curriculum

Dear Parents,

Below you will find the curriculum your child will be covering this Autumn term (2024). Not all subjects are taught each term but are covered throughout the year. As a result of this planner, you may be able to discuss the areas with your child or do research together.

Autumn Term

RE	Old Testament: Know a range of stories from the Old Testament including the story of Noah, Abraham and Isaac and Jonah and their important messages. Sharing in the Life of Jesus: Know important stories from the New Testament about the life of Jesus and Mary and the call of the disciples; Know that the Rosary is a special form of Christian prayer. Know about the example of saints and important events in their lives. Understand and take part in a moment of stillness and prayer. Advent: Describe the advent wreath and explain how it helps us prepare for Christmas, and know the story of John the Baptist.
Literacy	Character descriptions Fantasy Stories Traditional Stories Poetry On going Phonics/Spellings, Guided Reading, Grammar and Handwriting.
Numeracy	Place Value: Recapping numbers to 20 and then building up to 100, children will recognising and partitioning numbers into tens and ones. Successfully use a number line and work to order and compare numbers. They will continue working to count in 2s, 5s, 10s and 3s. Addition and Subtraction: Recall and use addition and subtraction facts to 20 fluently, and derive and use related facts up to 100. Solve problems with addition and subtraction: using concrete objects and pictorial representations, including those involving numbers, quantities and measures; applying their increasing knowledge of mental and written methods. Shape: Recognise, sort and make patterns using 2D and 3D shapes. Count edges and vertices and draw lines of symmetry on 2D and 3D shapes.
Science	The Human Body: Children will look at some systems that operate within our bodies including the skeletal system, the muscular system, the digestive system and the circulatory system. They will begin to understand the important scientific concept of interconnection and will recognise that a system is a group of parts that work together, in a connected way, to create a function. Children will learn that our skeletons give our body shape, protect vital organs and help us to move. They will look at the shape of different bones in our body and begin to recognise their function. Children will also recognise that muscles have many important roles within our body, helping us to move and holding our skeletons together. Living Things and their environments: Children will explore and compare the differences between things that are living and dead. Children will know what a habitat is, identify different habitats and describe how different habitats provide for the needs of different kinds of animals and plants. Using scientific vocabulary children will describe how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals, using the idea of a simple food chain, and identify and name different sources of food.
PE	Hit Catch Run • Children will develop their hitting skills using different equipment, such as bats. • They will practise their feeding and bowling skills, developing their confidence gradually and beginning to do so at varying distances. • They will also begin to look at hitting and running in order to score points in games. Gymnastics • Children will learn to become more confident at controlling their actions and become more consistent using basic movements, as well as working at different speeds and levels. • They will begin to challenge themselves, by creating and performing simple sequences while developing their strength and flexibility. • They will also begin to discuss performances, transitions and links in gymnastics, using some simple gymnastic scoring elements.
Thematic Curriculum (includes: History, Geography, ICT, Music, Art, D+T and PSHE)	(includes: History, Geography, ICT, Music, Art, D+T and PRE) History The Romans Geography Spatial Sense Art Colour and shape Colour, shape and texture RHE Being in my world Celebrating difference
Homework	Reading NumBots Spellings
Spellings	Spellings and NumBots are given out on a Friday. Spellings are tested the following Friday.

Year 2 Class Blog

14th Jun

Hello and welcome to year 2’s Twitter takeover!

We love to read! We read everywhere! We have been enjoying the sun.

 

In DT we have been working on our sewing skills. Look at our concentrating faces!

 

We have been looking at solids and liquids in science. We completed an investigation about ice and how it changes from a solid to a liquid.

 

We love P.E! We’ve had so much fun doing our lessons outside.

Thank you for joining us! Year 4 will be here next to share their learning.

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20th Apr

Hello and welcome to year 2’s takeover! We have already been very busy! Check out what we’ve been doing. 😊

We started our week off by changing our altar cloth to white. We explained that we are in a the season of celebration because it is Eastertide.

 

In English, we have been using Talk for Writing to learn our new text ‘The Hare and the Tortoise’. We used lots of actions and expression to make our storytelling exciting.

 

We love to read! Miss Ganley has a special basket with books she recommends, we can always help ourselves to a good book. Check out our reading display it includes some vocabulary that we have been learning. We have also started our new class text ‘The Folk of the Faraway Tree’.

 

In Geography we have been busy studying The British Isles. We have been using atlases to locate the countries and capitals within The British Isles.

 

In personal and relationships education we have been discussing families. We discussed why families are important and how our families support us. We drew our families and wrote down how they help us. ❤️

 

We wanted to share our beautiful display based on our last class book ‘The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark’. We did book reviews, poems and art work. We love to read!

Thank you for joining us today. Year 3 will be here next week for another fantastic takeover Thursday. 😊👍 

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16th Feb

Hello! Welcome to Year 2’s Twitter Takeover! 

We have been super busy in computing learning how to log on and off the laptops. Next half term, we are looking forwards to doing some coding!

Today, we have been learning about The Holy Trinity. We used a shamrock to represent God as three in one. We have cut out our shamrocks ready to create a class display.

In science we have been learning about electricity. We have built circuits using wires, bulbs, batteries and switches.

Check out this independent writing! We have been writing diary entries. Look at the beautiful handwriting.

Year 2 have been busy planning and leading prayer and liturgy. Thank you children for being so considerate to those around the world.

 

Money is our current topic in maths. We have been adding coins and notes together to find a total. Check out the photos of some of the children who had ordered coins by their value.

 

Thank you for joining us for another takeover Thursday. We hope that you enjoyed looking at our fantastic learning.

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8th Dec

Welcome to year 2’s ‘Twitter Takeover’! We are excited to show you how busy we have been.

We are enjoying preparing during the season of Advent. Dan and Emily are helping us prepare everyday for Jesus. Thank you
@danonelifemusic

 

We have been busy in Design and Technology. We have designed and created a Christmas decoration and Christmas card for our families.

 

In maths, we have been using column method to add two 2-digit numbers. We love maths!

 

During our R.E lesson this week we acted our the story of ‘The Birth of John the Baptist’. We discussed the thoughts and feelings of Zechariah and used expression to tell the story to our friends.

 

This week we narrated the Key Stage One Nativity. We all spoke so confidently. All of our families and teachers were so proud of us.

 

We love reading! Check us out reading our class text ‘The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark’ by Jill Tomlinson.

Thank you for joining us for year 2’s ‘Twitter Takeover’. We hope you enjoyed seeing some photos of what we have been doing in school.

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Hi! Welcome to Year 2’s ‘Twitter Takeover Thursday’.
We hope you enjoy seeing what we have been getting up to!

We have been busy taking part in the NCETM’s Mastering Number programme. We have been using the rekenreks to recap our number bonds up to 10. We use the rekenreks to help us see the number bonds.

In art, we have been studying the work of Paul Klee. Today, we focussed on the piece called ‘Three Houses’ and the use of geometric shapes. We were inspired! Check out our work!

We love to use technology! However, we understand that we must be safe when using it. In our computing sessions, we have been discussing who to talk to if we are ever unsure about anything.

We have loved celebrating The Season of Creation.

We hope you enjoyed year 2’s twitter takeover. See you soon!