1. Year 2 General Information Autumn Curriculum Newsletter
WELCOME BACK!
This term there are lots of enjoyable learning opportunities to look forward to. Our main topic this term in Animals and Living things. We are looking forward to a great half term.
Mrs. Sefton and Mrs. McCulloch
PE lessons are on Monday & Thursday. Please ensure your child has a labelled PE kit in school.
Reading books: your child’s book should be brought into school every day. Your child should be reading at least 10 minutes each night.
Homework
Maths or Literacy homework will be given out on a Thursday to be returned to school on a Monday morning. Spelling will be sent home Monday and the children will be tested Friday. If there are any issues with your child’s homework, please feel free to come and see me.
Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club is open every morning from
8:00 until 8:45.
If you have any issues at any point throughout the year, please feel free to contact me at anytime.

2. What will we be working on this half term?
Subject
Outline
Literacy
Recounts – writing about events in order using time connective
Narrative –Giraffes
Writing stories using this book as our guide
Non-chronological report
Writing reports on Giraffes.
Riddles
Writing riddles about animals
Numeracy
Number and Place Value
To count in 2,3 & 5 from 0 and in 10 from any number.
Recognise the value of each digit in a 2 digit number
Compare and order numbers from using <> and =
Read and write numbers to 100 in numerals and words
Science
Living things and their habitats
I can explore and compare things that are living, dead and never been alive.
I can map a habitat and identify what is in it.
I can describe how animals get their food.
History
Significant Individuals
I can explain who Charles Darwin is and why he is important.
I cam research information on Charles Darwin and write a information booklet.
Geography
Safari Animals – Africa
I can locate Kenya on a world map and use compass directions
I can understand what life is like in Kenya and compare it to my life
I can understand the animals that live in Kenya PE
Basketball RE
Mission Statement
What does it mean to me?
Beginnings
Children will look closely at the creation of the world.
Signs & Symbols
Children will discuss the different signs and symbols we use in church
Art
Colour Chaos
I can make a collage in primary colours
I can colour mix
I can create a painting using warm and cool colours
Music
Singing
In my hands, in my feet, in my heat - Listening, Appraising, Performing
SEAL
New Beginnings – discuss new beginnings and how we feel when starting something new.