Year 2
Fantastic Mr Fox
Summer Term 2nd Half
Class Teacher – Miss Kate Leah
Class Teaching Assistants – Mrs O and Mrs O’Shea
This half term our focus will be on Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl and learning about nocturnal animals. Below is a brief account of what we shall be covering and some important information for the rest of the term.
English
We will begin by creating our own stories of Fantastic Mr Fox and then once we have been on our trip, we will also write a recount of our visit.
A spelling sheet is attached and the children are tested every Friday.
Maths
We will begin the half term by completing our work on Time before moving onto Statistics and Position and Direction.
The children continue enjoy the challenge of 99 Club and trying to better their score each week. Please continue to keep up the practice at home as being able to compete mental calculations quickly can really help children with many aspects of their math’s work. Any questions please ask.
Science
This half term we will be looking at nocturnal animals and their habitats. We will learn about their food chains and what all living things need to stay alive.
Y2 Science Knowledge Organiser
Geography
We will look at the continent of Antarctica and compare to our early work in the year on Africa. We will learn why some animals can survive there and how they have adapted to their environment.
Y2 Geography Knowledge Organiser
DT
Textiles – We will design and make our own finger puppet of a fox. We will learn how to thread needles and create stitches.
PE
PE days will continue to be on Monday and Friday’s so the children can wear their PE kits in on these days. Our focus this half term are Throwing and Catching and Core Strength.
RE
This half term we will look at how we belong to different groups. We will look at the Christian ceremonies of marriage and baptism and make comparisons to Judaism and Hinduism.
PSHE
This half term we will focus on ‘Making Relationships and Feelings’ We will explore feelings within the context of our important relationships including family and friends. We also aim to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in three key social and emotional aspects of learning: self-awareness, managing feelings and empathy.
Computing
This half term we will learn how to use ‘Scratch Junior’ and how to create a set of instructions to get Sprite to move.
Sport’s Week
Sport’s week commences on Monday 23rd June with Sport’s Day on Wednesday 25th June. The children can wear their PE kits all week.
Attached are some homework tasks that you may want to complete with your child. Please send them in so they can be shared with the class.
Year 2 Homework Grid – summer 2
Many thanks for all of your support this year. I am very sad that the year is almost coming to an end and that this is my last half term with your children! If you have any queries or questions then please do not hesitate to come and speak with me.
Miss Kate Leah
We love reading at Lanner! Reading to, and with, your child is one of the greatest gifts you can give as this early acquisition of a love for reading will ensure your children becomes a reader for life. Research shows that reading and talking to your child about stories, information books and poems from an early age benefits them for life.
Sometimes, knowing which book to choose can be a little confusing with such a wide range available, so why not have a look at the recommended reads below for Year 2 children. Many of these books are also available at the local library so, if you’re not already a member, why not take a look at the link below to join up?