1. Primary 2
Monday 18th September 2017

2. Using ICT / Using Mathematics and Language and Literacy
Curriculum
Using ICT / Using Mathematics and Language and Literacy
- Language and Literacy
- Mathematics and Numeracy
- Play Based Learning
- Religion (Grow in Love)
- Personal Development and Mutual Understanding
World Around Us (History, Geography, Science)
- Creative and Expressive Arts (Art, PE, Drama, Music)

3. Pastoral Care and General Information
School Ethos
Grow in Love/ Assemblies
School / class rules
Positive Behaviour Policy
Rewards; Star of the Week, Pupil of the Month, Home/ School Communication
Playground behaviour
Personal Belongings
Lunchboxes/ coats etc..
Blue book bag (no school bags)
Water bottles
Uniforms
PE uniforms
Dropping off / Collection points
Playground supervision 8.45 – 9.00am
Signing out at office for medical/ dental etc.
Wet day – children go to their classroom
Absences (note/phone call)

4. Language and Literacy
show understanding with an appropriate response
Develop focus and listen for specific information
Listen for information
Listen attentively and take turns when speaking and offering opinions
Ask questions (why, where, how, when etc.)
Respond to questions appropriately
Explain ideas and opinions clearly
Use of thinking time and talking partners
Role play activities – assuming a variety of roles
Focus for ‘Show and Tell’
Home and school reading
Circle Time
Show and Tell
Talk Partners
Thinking time
Class Discussions
Class Visitors
Class trips

5. Language and Literacy Reading at Home
Reading for enjoyment! Read a wide range of genre; fiction, non-fiction, poetry, recipes etc. Reading to and with your child.
Visit websites
Building confidence with familiar reads. Developing sight vocabulary and fluency is essential in P2.
Development of Reading Skills: Recall the story, sequence the story, answering questions/ comprehension, locate information in the text, make predictions, give and justify opinions, discuss characters.

6. Phonics
Revision of individual sounds (phonemes) Identify letter names as well as sounds
Identifying the 5 vowels and vowel sounds in words e.g. c _ t progressing to g _ _ t
Identifying digraphs & vowel digraphs eg. ch, ng, th, oa, ee, oo *ai*
Word building CVC, CCVC, CVCC, CVVC words (cat, frog, bump,room)
Generating rhyme patterns eg. at, an, en
Dictation – sounding out word
Blending sounds to read words
Word lists and tricky words

7. Writing Progress from writing words to writing sentences
Letter formation!!! Penpals scheme
Children should talk about and plan what they are going to write.
Encourage independence: begin to check their work for spaces, capital letters etc. Learn to edit!
Write for a variety of purposes– making cards, recipes, stories, labelling diagrams etc.
Use a variety of skills to spell words in their writing (phonics, familiar word endings, use of word wall)
Spell correctly familiar, important and regularly occurring words. Make attempts to sound out other words.

8. Assessment For Learning
in P2
We are continually monitoring and assessing the
children throughout the year.
The learning intentions are shared with children. (W.A.L.T)
Classwork & Homework
End of term & Mid Term assessments
Setting and marking of work
Assessment informs planning: setting targets to reinforce or challenge learning
Jolly Phonics Word Lists – spot checks
Play observations
Spelling quiz in term 2 and 3

9. Mathematics in Primary 2.
Mental maths
10 mins daily
New focus every week
Useful tool in everyday life
Provides a base for developing other
aspects of maths
Confidence building
Supports problem solving
Fun, fun and more fun!

10. Data Handling Processes in Maths Number
Shape and space
Data Handling
Measurement
Processes in Maths
Problem solving
Am I adding or
taking away?
Developing mathematical
language
Number
Addition / Subtraction facts to 30 and beyond
Recognising numbers
to 50 and beyond
Odd and Even numbers
Useful Websites:
Topmarks, Woodlands junior, ICT games, BBC schools ages 4-11

11. Shape and space Recognise 2D and 3D shapes
Discuss properties of 2D and 3D shapes
Bee Bot- direction

12. Our favourite fruit in P2
Collect, record and interpret data using charts, diagrams, tables and graphs.
Data Handling
Sort and classify objects using criteria related to their properties e.g. size, shape, weight.
Our favourite fruit in P2

13. Measurement Length Language of measurement – longer, shorter,
largest, e.t.c
Measurement
Time
Days of the week
Months of the year
Recognising o’clock and
half past
Money
Sorting coins 1p, 2p, 5p and 10p
Shopping activities
Money games
Making amounts up to 10p and
giving change
Weight
Vocabulary of weight – heavy, light, heaviest
Volume
Language of volume – full, empty, half full,

14. Science, History, Geography and Technology
The World Around Us:
Science, History, Geography and Technology
Term One:
September and October
November and December
People who help us
Food
Term Two:
January and February
March and April
Pets
Growing
Term Three:
May and June
Journeys

15. The Arts Religious Education PDMU
Music, Art & Drama PE
* P2A  Tuesday
* P2B  Wednesday
Updated Religious Education Programme ‘Grow in Love’ replaces ‘Alive O’
Assemblies
P2A and P2B Grandparents / Parents Assembly – these dates will be given out by class teacher
Parental Involvement : Please pray with your child and chat about the weekly Grow in Love homework.
PDMU
Encouraging empathy, personal development and mutual understanding
Circle time
Role playing
Stories
Sesame Tree programme

16. Play Based Learning in Primary 2
Play is the most natural way
for your child to learn.
It helps them to develop skills
and confidence and stimulates
their imagination.
Linked to WAU topic to
enhance learning experiences.
Dough / Clay
Sand and Water
Drama
Construction
Table top
Small World
Creative

17. Homework in P2
Monday  Reading, Word Books, topic homework or Handwriting
Tuesday  Reading, Word Books, Maths (practical and workbook)
Wednesday  Reading, Word Books, Literacy (practical and workbook).
Thursday  Reading, Word Books, Grow in Love Workbook
Approximately 20 minutes
Please ensure reading books and reading records are returned by Friday

18. Thank you for all your support 
Daily Routines
Dinners are now £2.60
Healthy eating policy
Canteen routines
PTA – Annual general meeting is Monday 25th September at 7.00pm
Please note:
Parent Teacher meetings are on Friday 24th of November.
School will be closed for pupils on this day.
Thank you for all your support 