Year 2
This term our topic will be ‘Stories Through Music’. During this topic we will be introducing the children to a variety of traditional tales taught through song. Your child will particularly focus on the texts ‘Peter and the Wolf’, ‘Firebird’ and ‘The Nutcracker’. We will use these texts to understand how music helps to portray emotions and will undertake a variety of creative projects linked to these stories.
In English, we will be learning about the characters within fiction texts. Children will learn how to write a character description and how to write a warning tale. They will generate story maps to create their own written piece and use drama and role play to support their learning.
In Mathematics, we will be continuing our learning of addition and subtraction of two digit numbers using place value. We will then use this knowledge to help us add money, find change and understand the value of notes and coins.
Within Art and Design Technology this term we will be learning how to create felt storyboards and props from traditional tales and learning how to sew fabric together using a running stitch. We will be learning how to strengthen materials and learn about hinges and their purpose. We will also be creating a moving character from recycled materials, with a working mechanism.
In P.E this term, we will be developing actions and movements, dancing at varying speeds and performing movements by using a range of body parts. We will also be learning how to dance to a beat.
In R.E this term we will be learning about celebrations. We will be learning about Diwali and creating Diva lamps. We will learn about Hanukkah and why it is important for the Jewish community. We will also learn about the story of Christmas and why it is important to Christians. Finally, we will compare different celebrations and find links within religions.
If you have any further questions about the content of the Year 2 curriculum please contact the Year 2 Team Leader, Miss Stannett-Daborn, who will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
Year 2 Autumn Term 2 Newsletter
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