Year 2

Hello to all Year 2 parents and carers, we have enjoyed our first term back from the Winter holidays. What a great term we have had.

As a reminder, each day your child should be bring their reading book home to read with you. They are then able to sit a reading quiz once they have finished this. You child will know how to do this independently as they start each morning reading independently and completing a reading quiz. 

English

The children have studied the book ‘Grandad’s Island’ and writing a biography this term. We have looked at the structure of the story and explored new vocabulary to use in our own stories inspired by the book. When looking at biographies we have learnt about Mary Seacole and written our own biographies about Queen Victoria using the facts we have learnt in history. The children really enjoyed writing their own versions using ideas we have discussed during our lessons.

Maths

Maths sessions this term have been focused on shapes and dividing. We have been looking at sharing and grouping and using this knowledge to help us when dividing large numbers together. We have also been looking at 2D and 3D shapes. We have been identifying the names of these shapes and looking at different ways to sort them.

Geography and History

In geography we have been looking at maps of our school and our local area. We have enjoyed creating our own maps of the school including a key. In history we have been focusing on the Victorian Era and how this is similar or different to the modern day. We have really enjoyed learning about the Victorians and experiencing life in a Victorian school during our Victorian Day!

Science

In our science sessions we have been focusing on different materials. We have explored different materials and how they can change shape. We have looked at how these materials change by using playdough to show bending, stretching, squashing and twisting.

Victorian Day

During this term we were looking at the Victorian Era. We had a day where we spent the day pretending we were in a Victorian school. Children really enjoyed dressing up as Victorian children, playing Victorian games, celebrating a jubilee and partaking in Victorian style lessons.

Spellings

New spelling will be given to your child every Monday during SPAG lesson’s, and they will sit a spelling test on the following Monday. These will be posted as an assignment in Spelling Shed for them to practise. Alternatively, they are also in the class discussion on Showbie.

Have a lovely half term,

Miss Redfern and Miss Stevens.

Hello and welcome to all Year 2 parents and carers from the Year 2 team. What a great start to Year 2 we have had!  

There have been lots of changes for the children this year such as the AR reading scheme which the children have adapted to really well. As a reminder, each day your child should be bring their reading book home to read with you. They are then able to sit a reading quiz once they have finished this. You child will know how to do this independently as they start each morning reading independently and completing a reading quiz.  

English 

The children have studied a book called ‘Leaf’ and a poem called ‘If I were in charge of the world’ this term. We have looked at the structure of a story and a poem and built up a bank of vocabulary. The children have written their own versions of these texts using the ideas we have discussed during our lessons.  

Maths 

Maths sessions this term have focused on place value and addition and subtraction. We have identified the value of 2-digit numbers and used this knowledge to support adding larger numbers together. We have also practised counting in 2s, 3s, 5s and 10s. Children can be using Sumdog and the 1 minute maths app to practise these skills at home.  

Geography and History 

In Geography we have been studying our local area including human and physical feature. In history we have looked at the history of Bedminster and how our local area has changed. We have really enjoyed thinking about the past and using sources to gain a better understanding of our local area.  

Science 

We have been focusing on animals including humans in science this term. We have explored the life cycle of different animals and how to live a healthy life through exercise and eating a balanced diet. There have been some interesting discussions in these lessons which children have really enjoyed.  

Heritage Week 

During the last week of term our theme has been Heritage week. We have focused on Black History month and celebrating heroes from the past and present. We have also been learning about Remembrance Day and the importance of celebrating heroes from World War 1.  

If you would like to see any of your children’s work from this term it has all been uploaded onto Showbie. Your child will be able to navigate the app for you.  

Spellings 

New spellings will be given to your child every Monday during SPAG lesson’s, and they will sit a spelling test on the following Monday. These will posted as an assignment in Spelling Shed for them to practise. Alternatively, they are also in the class discussion on Showbie.  

Have a lovely half term,  

Miss Redfern and Miss Stevens.