Year 2
Autumn 2
We have been so impressed with your Great Fire of London homework! In class, we have been really enjoying learning about all the events of September 1666 and you have become expert historians! Well done.
We hope you had a lovely half term break with your families. This half term is always a busy and exciting one with the lead up to Christmas. As well as rehearsing and performing our nativity later on this term, we have lots of other exciting things we will be learning about. Please check our curriculum map below for more details.
This half term P.E will only take place on Wednesdays so children can come into school in their PE kits on that day. On Friday afternoons, children will have Forest School with Mrs Snape. Please can they come into school in uniform but bring in a change of warm clothes. They will also need waterproof out layers and wellies as they will be going out in most weathers.
Reading homework will continue this half term. For those on the phonic scheme, Little Wandle books will continue to be given out on a Friday and returned on Mondays, where possible. Sharing books can be changed whenever needed so please encourage your child to do so when you have finished one together. Children who are free readers can also change their books as needed each morning in class.
Please read with your child and record in their reading records as much as possible. Research shows it is a fantastic way parents can support their children at home.
Children should also continue to practice their 10x tables on TTRS as well as any other ways you can, eg chanting, songs and quick-fire questions in the car! You can also practise number bonds to 10 and simple addition and subtraction of 2-digit numbers using the games in the links below.
This half term we are excited to set some project style homework related to our Great Fire of London History topic. It will be handed out to children but there is a copy of it below. We will also be holding a Tudor Experience Day on 15th December where the children will be able to dress up and try different creative activities to enhance their history learning. You will also be invited in at the end of the day to share their learning. More details to follow soon.
As always, please ask if you have any questions. Either in person or on our class email.
Many thanks
Mrs Barber & Mrs Mundford
Welcome to Year 2!
We hope you have had a lovely summer break and are really looking forward to getting to know you all.
We will be holding our Meet the Teacher session on Wednesday 17th September at 5-5.30pm to give you more information about year 2 and hope to see lots of you there.
Our learning is summarised in our Curriculum Map which is attached below.
Reading
For the children who are progressing through the Little Wandle reading scheme, they will read with a TA twice a week and these books will also be sent home together with a reading for pleasure book. Those who have finished the scheme will be able to select Accelerated Reading books at their level. Please could you ensure children have their reading records daily in case there is an opportunity to read with an adult and all reading records will be checked on Friday.
PE
PE will take place on Thursday and Friday afternoons. Please make sure you have indoor and outdoor PE kits in school and each item must be clearly named. You are welcome to come into school in your kit on the days that you have PE.
Snacks and Water
Although KS1 children are provided with a fruit or vegetable snack, the children can bring their own in from home if they would prefer. Their water bottle should only have water in but the children can have another drink at lunchtime.
We look forward to meeting you all at our session next week. In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch via our class email: class2@blofield.norfolk.sch.uk
Best wishes,
Mrs Barber, Mrs Mundford and Mrs Mathews