Emerald Class
Welcome to Emerald Class
Come inside and have a look around.
Our teacher is Mrs Welch
and Miss Houghton is our teaching assistant.
Autumn Term 2023
Welcome back to the new academic year!
We are looking forward to getting to know you and working together so that we have a very exciting and productive year. We hope that your child enjoys the new challenges and experiences that Year 2 has to offer!
Year 2 is an important year for learning. The children are expected to become more independent readers, writers and mathematicians as the year advances. The Year 2 curriculum builds upon and extends the experiences that children have had in Year 1 and they will continue to learn through exciting topics so that they remain motivated, enthused and eager learners.
Our topic in Geography is My World and Me.
We will be finding out about the 7 continents and 5 oceans of the world and drawing simple map and keys. We will be compare cities in the UK and Ecuador and finding out where different animals live in the world.
In Science, we will be looking at Materials.
We will be:
Identifying and comparing the suitability of a variety of everyday materials, including wood, metal, plastic, brick, rock, paper and cardboard for particular uses.
Finding out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching.
We are working on the progression of our scientific key skills and knowledge through:
Observing
Use simple equipment to observe closely.
Communicating
Ask simple questions and recognise that they can be answered in different ways including use of scientific language.
Classifying and comparing
Identify, group and classify using in a range of tables and diagrams.
Measuring
Take simple measurements using non-standard units.
Gathering Data
Gather and record data to help in answering questions.
Summer Term 2023
We have another very busy term ahead of us in Year 2. Summer term is always exciting, with hopefully warmer weather to help us enjoy it!
During the first half term in Maths and English we will be preparing for the Key Stage 1 SATs in May.
In History we will be finding out about ‘Travel and Transport’. We will be investigating how a steam train works and finding out about Viking longboats and ocean liners.
After half term our Geography Topic will be ‘Sensational Safari’. We will be investigating Kenya in detail and finding out about their National Parks and Game Reserves. This fits in perfectly with our exciting trip to Paradise Wildlife Park we have planned for early July.
In science we will be:
Focussing on the growth and survival of humans and other animals..
Investigating and describing the stages in plant development.
To celebrate His Majesty’s Coronation, we will be joining in with a special whole school event.
In July we look forward to participating in our annual ‘Sports Week’.
Spring Term 2023
In Maths and English this term, we will be preparing for the Key Stage One SATS in May.
In Geography we are learning all about China. We will be finding out about their population, cities and culture. We will also be using maps to identify significant landmarks.
After half term our History topic is British Kings and Queens. We will be learning about monarchs in the past and present.
In Science this term, we will be looking at animals, including humans. We will be:
Noticing that animals, including humans, have offspring which grow into adults.
Finding out about and describing the basic needs of animals, including humans, for survival (water, food and air).
Describing the importance for humans of exercise, eating the right amounts of different types of food, and hygiene.
After half term, we will be learning about living things and their habitats. We will be:
Recognising whether things are alive, dead or have never lived.
Identifying different plants and animals and recognising that they are suited to their different habitats, including micro-habitats.
Recognising how different habitats provide for the basic needs of animals and plants.
Understanding that animals get their food from other animals and/or from plants.
Recognising that a food chain is made of a series of plants and animals that eat each other and shows how energy is transferred from one organism to another via food.
We are learning to work scientifically by:
- Asking simple questions
- Suggesting methods of investigation
- Examining objects carefully
- Setting up simple tests
- Drawing and labeling diagrams
- Answering questions using data
Suggested Reading for KS1 Years
To see the Key Stage 1 Information Evening Presentation please click here