Welcome to Swallows class page

Ms Sarwar, Miss Gray, Miss Pearce, Mrs Acri and Miss Sobczyk

Key days to remember:

• PE will be on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please ensure children wear their PE kit to school.
• Spellings will be given out on Mondays and spelling tests will take place on Fridays.
• Homework will be issued on Fridays and children will need to return their completed homework by the following Friday.

Home Learning

Spellings

Children will be given spellings on a Monday. Please spend some time learning these with your child to support their learning in school.

Reading

Please continue to read with your child as much as possible (we recommend just a few minutes every day). If you read at home - remember to sign/tick the reading diary to say you have done so (with a comment if possible).

They will recieve stamps for every time they read which will add up to a prize from Mrs Lewis if they read consistently

There are more books on Oxford Owl which can be read online.

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/find-a-book/library-page/ 

Numbots

Your child will have their Numbots login in front of their reading record. This online game supports children's mathematical skills and we recommend playing at home if possible. The children also have the opportunity to play in school. 

Play Numbots 

Purple Mash

We will set activities on Purple Mash as further optional homework activities which will be linked to our learning in school. Your child's login can be found in the front of their reading record.

Purple Mash

Online games to support learning

Hit the button - practice number bonds to 5, 10, 20, and 100.

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button 

Year 2 SPaG ideas to use at home

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Year 2 Curriculum Overview

What we are learning this term

English

This term in English, our students will be diving into the exciting world of The Highway Rat by Julia Donaldson. As part of our learning journey, the children will explore the story's themes, characters, and events, building their understanding through discussion and creative activities. To extend their learning, they will be writing their own newspaper reports inspired by the tale, focusing on the idea of a local hero who stands up for their community. This engaging writing project will help develop their storytelling and reporting skills while encouraging them to think about the qualities that make someone a hero.

Maths

In Maths, the children will begin the term by exploring practical topics such as mass, capacity, and temperature, helping them develop a solid understanding of measurement in real-life contexts. As the weeks progress, they will move on to learning about fractions and telling the time, building on their existing knowledge and applying it in different ways. Towards the end of the term, we will be revisiting and consolidating all the key concepts covered so far, ensuring the children are confident and well-prepared as they continue their maths journey.   

Science

In Science, the children will be learning all about habitats and the fascinating ways animals and plants are suited to the environments they live in. They will explore a variety of habitats—from woodlands and oceans to deserts and polar regions—investigating how living things depend on each other for survival. Through hands-on activities, discussions, and observations, the children will develop a deeper understanding of the natural world and the importance of protecting different habitats across the globe.

Our world

Our topic this term is called Our World, and the children will be exploring significant places both in the UK and around the globe. They will learn about famous landmarks, as well as the difference between physical features, like mountains and rivers, and human features, such as cities and bridges. As part of their geographical learning, the children will also be introduced to the five oceans and seven continents, helping them build a clearer picture of the world we live in. This topic aims to spark curiosity and broaden their understanding of the diverse places and people that make up our planet.

Phonics

The children are taught discrete phonics lessons everyday following the Twinkl Phonics program which is a DfE approved programme.  We teach the children the sounds in order for them to read and write with increasing proficiency. At the end of Year 1 the children completed a Phonics Screening Check which is a legal requirement for each child. They will apply their phonics knowledge to read 40 words, 20 of which are real and 20 which are not (we call these alien words).

In Year 2, we will continue to build on children's phonics knowledge from reception and year 1. Children will have lessons tailored to meet their individual needs and next steps.

There is more information about the Phonics Screening Check here: 

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/home/reading-owl/expert-help/the-year-1-phonics-screening-check

Here is an overview of our phonics programme. We will be recapping level 3 and teaching levels 4-6 in year 2, depending on the children's level.

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Common Exception Words

We will be teaching the children how to spell these common exception words by the end of year 2.

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