Year 2

English

We will be inspired to create a newspaper report based on the to our core text, "The Promise". During the learning journey, we will be using descriptive language and learning the difference between past and present tense to write out news paper report. 

Maths

This half term, we will be learning about fractions. We will identifying thirds, halves and quarters of amounts and shapes. We will the be identifying different fractions of amounts. After this we will be looking at time and focusing on how to read o clock, half past and quarter past and to.

Science

We will be learning about plants.  During the half term, we will be exploring the names of different plants, what plants need to survive, classiftying seeds and bulbs and planning a comparative test to see which conditions plants can grow in.

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Geography 

We will learning about maps and physical and human features of The Gambia. We will then be comparing those features with the UK. We will also enjoy a local trip to Greenwich park where we will be identifying real life human and phsycial features. 

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Computing

We will be learning how to create and understand a simple spread sheet using purple mash. 

RE

We will be revisiting Islam. We will look at the local places of worship and we will identify what happens in a mosque and how a place of worship helps Muslims to develop their beliefs. 

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PE

In PE, we will   be exploring invasion games. We will develop our hand-eye coordination and practise rolling balls to a certain target to develop a range of effective techniques whilst also identifying the best stance to support aiming. 



Design & Technology

We will be continuing to  learn how to sew and use different materials this half term and will  creating a floral carnival headband. 

Music

 We will be focusing on identifying different musical instruments in a variety of songs, and also compare and contrast different styles of music. 

RSHE

We will be learning about the living world and identifying ways to stay safe including on the internet. We will learn how we pay for items and how we can save. Furthermore, we will recognise the differences between what we want and what we need to survive. 

Key Dates 

01.05.23- Bank Holiday Monday05.05.23- Coronation event08.05.23- Bank holiday Monday10.05.23 -Arithmetic parent open morning  9am26.05.23- Half term