Year 2
In English, we will be focusing on writing explanation texts this half term. The skills we are learning will be the 4 sentence types (statement, exclamation, command and question) and we will be recapping the subordinating conjunctions (because, if, that, when) and coordinating conjunctions (and, but, or).
In Mathematics, we will be exploring 3D shapes and identifying and describing shapes such as cubes, cuboids, spheres, and pyramids, looking at their faces, edges, and vertices. The children will also develop their understanding of money by recognising coins and notes, making different amounts, and solving simple problems involving giving change.
In History we shall be continuing our learning on explorers. The children will be using different primary and secondary sources to research Sir Francis Drake’s expedition. The children will also learn about different polar explorers such as, Matthew Henson, Robert Peary and Preet Chandi.
In P.E this term, we will be focusing on handball and cricket. When learning about handball we will be learning the rules of the game and different passes within the game. In cricket, we will be learning how to bowl and strike a ball with a bat.
In R.E this term we will be learning about the religion of Sikhism. We will learn about Sikh values and learn about how Sikhs worship in a Gurdwara. We will understand the importance of Langar and identify ways in which Sikh beliefs are similar to other religious beliefs.
If you have any further questions about the content of the Year 2 curriculum please contact the Year 2 Team Leader, Miss Stannett-Daborn, who will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
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