Autumn-2-Year-2-Curriculum- (ID 1105)

• English
  English

  In English this half term we will be looking at the poem

  ‘From a Railway Carriage’

  by Robert Louis Stevenson

  &

  What can I Spy?

  Children will develop their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. They will learn to listen carefully and respond appropriately, ask relevant questions, and speak clearly when describing, explaining and telling stories, while taking an active part in group discussions. Through reading, children will listen to and talk about a wide range of poems, stories and non-fiction texts, including both modern and classic works. They will discuss the meanings of new words, use their own knowledge and teacher-provided vocabulary to help understanding, and explain their ideas about what they have read or heard. In writing, children will write their own poems, record ideas and new vocabulary, plan their work by talking it through, build sentences carefully, and re-read their writing to make sure it makes sense and uses correct verb tenses.

  We will then move onto our story

  ‘The Dragon Machine’

  by Helen Ward

  Here the children will building up to write our own story modelled on the text we have read changing the character and the machine. They will be using subordination, expanded noun phrases and looking at different sentence structures such as statements, questions, exclamations and commands. We will be working hard on description creating different characters and settings.

  How you can help:
  Please ensure that your child is completing their English homework. Please encourage your child to read as much as possible and ask your child about their book.

• Maths
  Maths

  Children will be learning about multiplication and division. In this unit the children will begin to look at objects in equal groups, be introduced to the x sign and use visual images to write multiplication sentences. We will then move on to the 2s,5s,and 10s times tables and their division facts. We will also be looking at odd and even numbers to help us recognise our times tables.

  You could help at home with this by logging onto TTRS and practicing the timetables set.

  We will then move onto our unit of length and height where we will measuring in cm and m and comparing and ordering lengths.

  How can you help?

  Accessing sumdog and TTRS—login details are inside your child’s reading record. Counting in 2s, 5s and 10s with your children and practicing their timetables.

• PSHE
  PSHE

  • This term, children will be learning important skills to help keep them safe, healthy, and confident in everyday life. They will explore how the internet can be a helpful place to learn and have fun, while also understanding how to stay safe online, what information should not be shared, and what to do if something they see or hear online makes them feel worried or uncomfortable. Children will learn the difference between a secret (something that makes us feel unsafe or unhappy and should always be shared with a trusted adult) and a surprise (something fun that will be shared later). They will be taught the correct names for body parts, including private parts, in an age-appropriate way, and will learn the PANTS rule, which helps them understand that their body belongs to them and how to seek help if they ever feel unsafe. We will also cover how to stay safe near roads, including clear rules for crossing safely, and discuss when medicines can help us feel better when we are unwell, emphasising that medicines should only be taken when given by a trusted adult. All learning is delivered sensitively and aims to help children feel safe, supported, and able to ask for help when they need it.

• RE
  RE

  This half term we will be learning

  'Who is a Muslim and how do they live?'

  In this unit, pupils will find out about Islam, key beliefs and ways of living for Muslims. Pupils will learn about some of the key Muslim beliefs about God found in the Shahadah and learn about the 99 names of Allah. Pupils will encounter stories about the Prophet and find out about what these teach Muslims today about ways of living. Pupils will learn about the five pillars of Islam and how these impact upon the lives of believers. They will learn about the importance of prayer and what it means for Muslims all over the world.

• Science
  Science

  In this topic, Year 2 children will be learning about scientists and inventors who have helped to change the world through their discoveries. We will focus on the lives and work of Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin, learning how their curiosity and determination helped them make important scientific discoveries. Children will explore who these scientists were, what they discovered, and why their work is still important today. Through stories, discussions, and simple activities, pupils will learn that scientists ask questions, investigate ideas, and never give up, even when things are challenging. This topic also helps children understand that anyone can be a scientist, encouraging them to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them.

• Spanish
  Spanish

  This half term in Spanish, children will be learning to talk about hobbies and sports. They’ll learn how to name a range of activities such as swimming, football, and painting, and practise asking and giving opinions like “I like…” and “I don’t like…”. They’ll also learn to say which sports they do, when they do them, and who they do them with, using words for days of the week and family members. The children will practise speaking, listening, reading and writing in Spanish through games, songs and stories, building their confidence in using the language in real conversations.

• 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.

• Art
  Art

  This half term our topic is

  'Drawing to Tell a Story'

  In Year 2, children will be developing their drawing skills through a variety of creative activities. They will explore how to represent words, shapes, textures, and objects through different types of marks, experimenting with tools and techniques to create interesting effects. Pupils will be encouraged to use descriptive language to talk about how things feel and to observe carefully when adding details to their drawings. They will learn to sketch both simple shapes and more detailed characters, developing expressions and personalities through facial features and body language. Children will also have the opportunity to recount stories and select key events to illustrate, as well as create imaginative scenes with support. Throughout, they will be encouraged to experiment, explore, and enjoy expressing their ideas through drawing.

• 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

  In Year 2 computing, children will be introduced to the basics of programming in a fun and accessible way. They will learn what an algorithm is and understand that it is a clear set of instructions that a computer must follow to make something happen. Children will create and describe their own simple programs, exploring how instructions work in sequence. As they progress, they will learn about features such as collision detection, timers, and buttons, helping them design programs where objects move, react, and change over time. They will explore how different objects have different properties and how these can be adjusted to improve their designs. Children will also begin to read simple blocks of code and predict what will happen when a program runs. An important part of this learning is debugging, where children learn to test their programs, spot mistakes, and fix them. This topic helps develop problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and resilience, while building confidence and enjoyment in computing.