Hedgehogs - Year 2 Class

Term 6

Our English core learning this term is based on a text called Toys in Space by Mini Grey. During this unit we will be looking at expanded noun phrases and how to include them in story writing. We will also be looking at a range of non-fiction texts such as invitations, space logs and letters and using the book as an inspiration to write our own.  Towards the end of the term we will read the text Rosie Revere, Engineer Andrea Beaty and continue to explore different genres of writing. Together we will write, adverts, use commands to write an email and report cards. We will also be looking at creating our own inventions and writing explanation texts to explain how they work!

In Maths, we will develop our knowledge of measure by exploring how to tell the time up to 5-minute intervals to and past the hour. We will become experts at handing data, reading bar charts and tall charts. At the end of the term we will be revising the 4 operations to prepare us for learning next term in Year 3.

In Topic this term, we are learning about Maps. We will use our lessons to explore the compass rose and positional language. In class we will make our own maps of the classroom and the school. Towards the end of the term we will have a map makers afternoon on the field where we will be following positional language and maps to find hidden treasure!

In Science, our theme for learning is Habitats and what makes habitats suitable for plants and animals. We will explore ocean, rainforest and Arctic Habitats and how these are changing.

In PSHE, we are looking at the topic ‘Changing me’. We discover ways our bodies change as we grow up and changes coming up in school. In RE, we are looking at Islam and understanding what is important to the Muslim faith. We will think about similarities in Islam and Christianity, in particular the story of Moses and learning about Jesus.  In music lessons this term, we will be reflecting upon the genres of music that we have learn this term and replaying some of the songs we have learnt. In computing lessons, we are going to explore the skill of online research and using the software to find out the answer to quiz questions. In Design Technology, we will be looking at Seaside Snacks and will be planning, designing and making healthy snacks for the beach. Finally, in PE, we will be looking at cricket and swimming exploring ways to pass, catch, bat and throw a ball. At the end of each unit we will be creating our own games and applying the skills we have learnt.

In swimming lessons, we will be exploring ways to travel to and from lengths of the pool and becoming more confident at getting our faces under water.