Welcome to Year 2 Monday 18th September 2017

Transition in to year 2 Encourage independence Increased expectations due to the demands of the curriculum Sustain working for an extended period More spellings and introduction of times tables Faster pace SATs in May

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Mathematics

YEAR 2 SATS

Support at home Read daily or a minimum of 4 times a week. Please record in reading record books – this does not have to be a school book. Question your child on the book they have read. Learn spellings – rule as well as words. Times tables – quick recall is important. Complete additional tasks when set. Maths impact in learning workshop – attend the workshop and carry out the homework. It does have an impact if it is done! All of the above aids your children in feeling more confident about their learning, boosts moral and helps them to achieve their full potential.

Year 2 Topic Overview Autumn 1 – Roald Dahl Autumn 2 – Living things and their habitats Spring 1 – Africa Spring 2 - Dinosaurs Summer 1 - Seaside Summer 2 - Seaside

Useful Websites www.activelearnprimary.co.uk www.mathletics.com www.bbc.co.uk/schools www.educationcity.com Google ‘Grammar Glossary’ for list of terms with definitions www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk

Common Exception Words

Suffix Words

Any Questions ?