Class 2
Welcome to Class 2!
Mrs Spencer is delighted to welcome all pupils, parents and carers to our class page.
Each term our pupils will engage with our St Matthews curriculum, with topics updated on the class page regularly.
English
This half term, we will be reading Peace at Last and Whatever Next! by Jill Murphy. Throughout the term we will read the story, act it out and write our own version.
We will follow our LearnPhonics scheme, consolidating our knowledge of Phase 3 and 4 sounds in preparation for Phase 5 later in the term.
To support our English curriculum, all children have been assigned a class reading book and reading diary. We encourage all adults to read with their children through the week, and log any progress in your diary. Books will be changed on Fridays.
Useful online English resources:
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/
Maths
This term we will cover Place Vakue, Addiiton and Subtraction, Shape, Money and Multiplication and Division. Alongside this we will practice arithmetic to strengthen our number bonds and understanding of number.
Useful online Maths resources to use at home are:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1
Science
Throughout the Autumn term, children will learn about everyday materials and their uses. They will learn to identify and name common materials, describe their properties, and recognise the materials used to make everyday objects. They will then build on this knowledge by investigating how the properties of materials make them suitable for different purposes and explore how materials can be changed by bending, stretching, twisting, and squashing.
Computing
This Autumn children will learn about instructions and algorithms in Computing. This will include what instructions are, how to follow them safely and in the correct order, give directions, spot errors and create their own algorithms.
PSHE
This term in PSHE, our focus is on Health and Wellbeing. This will include how to make healthy choices by exploring topics such as personal hygiene, healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, and keeping themselves safe; and how to recognise and manage their feelings.
RE
This Autumn term our big questions for RE will ask ‘What do Christians believe God is like?’ and ‘Why does Christmas matter?’.
Art and DT
In Art and DT, we will build on our creativity by creating ‘Nature Sculptures’ and explore and design moving mechanisms to safely deliver ‘Pirate Paddy’s Lunch’.
Music
All the learning in Music this term is focused on Hey You and Ho, Ho, Ho. The material presents an integrated approach to music where games, the dimensions of music (pulse, rhythm, pitch etc.), singing and playing instruments are all linked. As well as learning to sing, play, improvise and compose with this song, children will listen and appraise different styles of South African music.
History and Geography
In our History topic, War and Remembrance, children learn about the importance of remembrance, discover how past conflicts have affected people's lives, and explore why we remember those who served. In Geography, Our School, will teach children to investigate their school and local area by using maps, observing human and physical features, and develop their understanding of the environment around them.
PE
PE Days are Tuesday and Friday.
Can we please ask that all children wear the correct PE kit and do not wear jewellery. All earrings must be covered before school.