Welcome to Year 2! Please check ClassDojo for regular updates and a look at the fabulous work that the children are completing.
There are 3 AMAZING classes in Year 2:
2CM
Mrs Collins and Miss McPherson
Supported by: Mrs Thorpe
2G
Miss Gamble
Supported by: Mrs Gregson
2HM
Mrs Hemming and Miss McPherson
Supported by: Mrs Curtis
Our cover supervisor is: Mrs Harrison
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Click here for the Phonics page.
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LATEST NEWS
Have a read of our newsletter containing information about the autumn term.
Our topic this half term is:
Pirates
Our pirate day will be on Friday 15th October. The children can come into school dressed as a pirate. More details will be shared via ClassDojo nearer to the time.
Homework
Please see ClassDojo for weekly homework activities.
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General Information
At the start and end of the school day
Please check for regular updates regarding drop off and collection arrangements via ClassDojo and the newsletter above.
Weather
The children spend part of each school day outdoors (whatever the weather) so please could you ensure that your child has the appropriate clothing. (Labelled with your child's name so we can return if lost!)
Hot and Sunny - Hat and sun cream (your child will need to be able to apply this themselves)
Cold - Warm waterproof coat, hat, scarf and gloves.
Wet - Waterproof coat and Wellington boots (if desired)
PE
Please leave your child's PE kits in school all week.
All children need a named indoor and outdoor PE kit.
Indoor Kit: Black shorts, white t-shirt and pumps.
Outdoor Kit: Jogging bottoms, t-shirt/long sleeved top, jacket and trainers.
Each class has TWO P.E sessions per week.
2CM on: Tuesday and Friday
2G on: Monday and Wednesday
2HM on: Tuesday and Friday
Playtime Snacks
Your child is welcome to bring in their own healthy snack to school. This MUST NOT contain nuts as we have children in school with severe nut allergies.
Reading
The most important reading objectives to work on are:
- To read every day to an adult
- To answer questions about a text they have read
- To read all Year 1 and Year 2 common exception words
In Year 2, most children will be able to read simple texts. They will be learning to answer questions about what they have read.
Some children will not be able to read simple texts yet. Please refer to the Phonic section (Phase 3 and 4) to help develop their skills.
Some children will be able to read more complex texts and will be able to answer simple questions.
It is important to make sure that your child is reading every day so they do not lose the skills they have already learnt. Please find lots of links to fantastic reading opportunities for you and your child to enjoy.
Phonics
It is really important to practice phonics regularly. It helps the children to read and to spell. All children in Year 2 are learning (click links for videos);
To recognise Phase 2 sounds and letters
To recognise Phase 3 sounds and letters
To recognise Phase 4 sounds and letters
To recognise Phase 5 sounds and letters
To recognise Phase 6 sounds and letters
Vocabulary
Vocabulary Ninja is a great FREE app with a new word to learn everyday!
Start off as a GRASSHOPPER.
Access online here:
https://www.vocabularyninja.co.uk/word-of-the-day.html
Reading Resources
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This reading rockets website has six games you could make with your child to make reading fun! Why not give it a go? |
Phonics Play Comics can be found here for all Phases to help your child to practice their sounds. |
A new Julia Donaldson show will be available every Thursday from 4pm on Facebook. |
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Daily story time with David Walliams at 11 am. Don't worry if you miss it, you can catch up too! |
Reading Eggs have a free 30 day trial you could sign up for. Access Reading eggs online or download the app. |
Oxford Owl has a free library of e-books that you can search by age. |
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Early Reading Reading CVC words (i.e. sun, cat, dog) |
Confident Reading |
Year 1 and 2 Common Exception Words (Children should be able to read and spell these words) |
Phonic Resources
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 Teach Your Monster to Read |
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Phonics Play Comics |
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 Phonics Bloom (Some free games) |
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Maths Resources
NEW! NCETM Online Video Lessons (updated weekly)
We cover lots of different topics in Maths in Year 2. Our most important number skills are;
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To know and recall multiplication and division facts (To know by heart, and recall quickly, 2,3,5 and 10 times tables and division facts) |
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Snappy Maths - online games and printable worksheets: Don't forget to log in to Times Tables Rock Stars to practice your times tables |
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To add and subtract 1 and 2 digit numbers (with and without exchanging) |
Adding 2 digit numbers with exchanging | Printable worksheets and plus lots more questions and links at the bottom of the page. |
| To know number bonds to 10, 20 and 100 (children should be able to remember these or to work out mentally) | What are number bonds? |
Number bonds to 10 (can change to number bonds of 9,8,7,6,5 if 10 is too hard) |
| To name common 2D and 3D shapes, and their properties | Explanation of what Year 2 children need to know regarding shape | |
| To understand half, quarter, three quarters and thirds | Explanation of things Year 2 children need to know regarding fractions | |
| To tell the time to the hour, half hour, quarter hour and five minute intervals | Explanation of things Year 2 children need to know regarding time | |
| To recognise coins, to add and subtract coins to find the value, to work out change | Explanation of things Year 2 children need to know regarding money | |
| Topmarks- interactive maths games - Find lots of specific maths games here | BBC Bitesize |
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