Spring-2-Year-2-Curriculum- (ID 1142)

• English
  English

  In English this half term we will be looking at the poem 'Night Sounds' by Berlie Doherty

  Through this atmospheric poem, pupils will learn how poets use descriptive language to create mood and help the reader imagine a scene. We will focus on identifying powerful vocabulary, discussing how sounds and imagery build a sense of mystery, and practising reading aloud with expression. The children will also have opportunities to create their own short poems inspired by night time settings, using expanded noun phrases, similes and carefully chosen verbs. This unit supports the development of reading comprehension, vocabulary enrichment and creative writing skills in an engaging and imaginative way.

  We will then move onto our text 'Major Glad, Major Dizzy' by Jan Oke

  This charming and humorous story helps the children explore themes of friendship, differences and problem-solving. Through our work on Major Glad, Major Dizzy, children will develop their reading comprehension skills by making predictions, discussing characters’ feelings and explaining key events in the story. In writing, the children will practise using expanded noun phrases, conjunctions and past tense verbs to retell parts of the story and create their own character descriptions. We will also focus on improving sentence structure, punctuation and spelling, while encouraging the children to express their ideas clearly and confidently.

• Maths
  Maths

  This half term in Maths, Year 2 will be learning about length and height. The children will build on their previous knowledge by measuring and comparing objects using standard units such as centimetres and metres. They will practise using rulers accurately, understanding the importance of starting from zero, and recording measurements correctly. We will also explore how to compare and order lengths and heights, and solve simple addition and subtraction problems involving measurement. Throughout the unit, the children will develop their problem-solving and reasoning skills, explaining how they know and using mathematical vocabulary with confidence.

  How you can help:
  Please ensure that your child completes their maths homework. Also please encourage your child to play on Sumdog and TTRockstars and to practice for their maths badges.

• PSHE
  PSHE

  This half term in PSHE, Year 2 will be learning about rules, responsibilities, and communities. The children will explore how different rules apply in different situations and what makes a positive school environment. They will discuss how everyone in school has a role to play in keeping the school and local area clean and welcoming, and learn about different jobs in the community that help others. Pupils will also explore similarities and differences between people, understand why it’s important to respect these differences, and learn how the school council works. Throughout the unit, children will be encouraged to share their opinions on things that matter to them, building confidence and an understanding of being a responsible member of their community.

• RE
  RE

  This half term in RE, Year 2 will be learning about the story of Easter and what it means for Christians. The children will explore important concepts such as God, the Incarnation, the Gospel, and Salvation, understanding how these fit into the bigger story of the Bible. They will learn about the key events of Holy Week and Easter, and discover how Christians celebrate and worship to show their belief that Jesus is their savior. Through stories, discussions, and activities, pupils will develop a deeper understanding of Christian faith and the ways it is expressed in everyday life and special celebrations.

• Science
  Science

  This term in Science, Year 2 will be learning about plants and how they grow. The children will explore the different parts of plants, including roots, stems, leaves, and flowers, and find out what each part does. They will investigate what plants need to survive, such as water, light, and nutrients from soil, and observe how they grow over time. Through hands-on experiments and outdoor exploration, pupils will develop their skills in observing, recording, and asking questions about the natural world, helping them to understand and care for the plants around them.

• Spanish
  Spanish

  This half term, children will learn how to describe the weather and name items of clothing. They will practise asking and answering questions such as “What’s the weather like?” and “What are you wearing?”, developing their speaking and listening skills. Through games, songs and simple written tasks, children will begin to build sentences using familiar vocabulary.

• PE
  PE

  This half term, Year 2 will be building their athletics skills by running at different speeds, learning how to jump and land with control, and throwing with accuracy. They’ll take part in relay-style activities, explore how to move safely in space, and begin to understand how to improve their own performance.

• Design Technology
  Design Technology

  This half term in Design and Technology, Year 2 will be developing their sewing skills as they learn how to make their own fabric pouch. The children will practise sewing a running stitch, focusing on creating neat, regular-sized stitches and learning why it is important to knot both ends of the thread securely. They will carefully prepare and cut fabric using a template, before joining two pieces together using their stitching skills. Once assembled, the children will design and decorate their pouch using a range of materials, encouraging creativity while building independence, resilience and fine motor skills.

• Dance
  Dance

  Year 2 are building on their dance skills by combining actions to create short routines. They’ll explore direction, levels and timing, and begin to perform in unison or mirror a partner’s movements. The focus is on control, teamwork and enjoying movement through music.

• Music
  Music

• Computing
  Computing

  IThis term in Computing, Year 2 will be exploring digital music and sound creation using the program 2Sequence. The children will learn how to combine, edit, and arrange different sounds to create their own tunes. They will experiment with changing the speed and volume of sounds, and discover how moving sounds affects the overall tune. Pupils will also explore how music can express different feelings, creating tunes that reflect emotions. In addition, they will learn how to upload sounds from a library or record their own, using these to compose unique soundtracks. Through these activities, children will develop creativity, problem-solving skills, and confidence in using technology to make and manipulate music.