• Numeracy
• Literacy
• Science
• ICT

Welcome to Class Two

Miss Parsons

Mrs Williams, Ms Stringfellow and Miss Hart

Welcome back to a new term! We hope you had a lovely Christmas holidays.

Here is an overview of the learning that will take place this term.

English 

During this half term, the children in Class 2 will be reading The BFG by Roald Dahl, using this much‑loved story to develop their narrative writing skills. Throughout the half term, they will explore diary entries, character descriptions and instruction writing, giving them the chance to apply their imagination while strengthening key techniques. This approach allows children to build on what they already know, deepen their understanding of narrative structure and voice, and enjoy expressing themselves creatively as they journey through the magical world of giants and dreams.

Guided Reading

We will continue to have guided reading sessions every week, giving your child the chance to read with an adult in a small group at a level that challenges and supports them. However, regular reading at home remains one of the most important ways you can help your child make progress. Sharing a book together, talking about new vocabulary, and asking questions about what they have read all help to build confidence, fluency and deeper understanding.

Phonics/Home Reading

Year 2 children will bring home a phonics book matched to the sounds they are learning. Rather than reading it all at once, please revisit it across the week—practising fluency, discussing the meaning of the text and exploring the spellings linked to their phonics focus, helping them to apply the sounds they know.

Year 3 children are benchmarked at an appropriate level and will continue to bring home a reading book of their choice. Please encourage them to read regularly and to change their book when they have finished it, so they can continue to enjoy a wide range of texts.

Maths

This term, we will be starting with multiplication and division. The children will be learning key times tables to support this: Year 2 will focus on the 2, 5 and 10 times tables, while Year 3 will work on the 3, 4 and 8 times tables. Year 2 children will build on their understanding of addition by using sharing, grouping and arrays to explore what multiplication means, before moving on to multiplying numbers within the 2, 5 and 10 times tables. They will also learn how to divide by 2, 5 and 10 using the same practical methods of sharing and grouping. Year 3 children will build on what they learned last year, applying these strategies to their 3, 4 and 8 times tables. As their confidence grows, they will progress to multiplying 2‑digit numbers by 1‑digit numbers using exchange, and dividing with remainders.

If you need any guidance on our methods, please refer to the calculation policy or speak to a member of the Class 2 team.

History

This half term, we will be travelling back through time to explore prehistoric Britain. The children will step into the shoes of Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age people to gain a deeper understanding of what life was like thousands of years ago. Through investigating early settlements, developing technologies, art, religion and cultural practices, they will build a picture of how communities lived, survived and evolved. By comparing these different periods, the children will begin to understand how life changed across the ages and how these early innovations shaped the world we know today.

Science 

This term, we will be exploring animals and their habitats, building on the children’s prior learning from EYFS and KS1. The children will investigate what a habitat is, the different types of habitats found around the world, and how animals are suited to the places they live. They will learn about food chains, how each part is connected, and what happens when a food chain is disrupted. We will also spend time outdoors, exploring our school grounds to discover the minibeasts living within our own local habitats. In the second half of the term, our focus will shift to plants, where the children will learn about their structure, growth and what they need to survive.

Art and DT

This half term, our DT project links closely to our Science work on animals and their habitats. The children will be designing and making their own minibeast hand puppets, giving them the chance to combine creativity with practical skills. They will begin by developing a clear design, thinking carefully about shape, features and purpose. From there, they will learn how to cut fabric accurately and use an overstitch to join pieces together securely. Once their puppets are complete, the children will evaluate their finished products, reflecting on what went well and what they might improve next time.

 In the second half of this term, our Art lessons will link closely to our History topic as we explore the fascinating world of Stone Age art. The children will learn about the purpose and style of cave paintings and how early humans used simple materials to record their lives. They will practise drawing animals to an appropriate scale, developing their observational skills and understanding of proportion. We will also experiment with using spices to tint water, helping the children recreate the earthy tones found in ancient artwork. To bring all of this together, the class will collaborate to create their own large‑scale cave painting, celebrating the techniques and creativity of Stone Age artists.

R.E.

This half term, we will be exploring how Jesus changed lives and how He continues to change lives today. Using stories from the New Testament, the children will learn about people such as Zacchaeus and Levi, reflecting on how their encounters with Jesus transformed their choices and behaviour. We will then look at more modern examples, including Mother Teresa and individuals working for Christian charities and organisations, to understand how Jesus’ teachings continue to inspire people in the present day. Through discussion and reflection, the children will consider what motivates people to help others and how acts of kindness can make a difference in the world.

PE

This half term, we will be focusing on invasion games and target games. After half term, the Year 2 children will begin their swimming lessons.

Music

In the first half of this term, the children will be exploring the pentatonic scale. They will listen to a range of pieces that use pentatonic melodies, identifying the features that make this scale sound distinctive, and will have the opportunity to compose their own short melodies using it. In the second half of the term, our focus will shift to myths and legends, where the children will discover how music can be used to tell stories, create atmosphere and represent characters. They will explore how musical elements can bring these ancient tales to life.

As you can see, we have an exciting jam-packed term ahead of us! If you would like to share any information that you have, for example, you have photos or leaflets regarding any of our learning, please do send it into school for us to have a look at.

If you have any questions about our learning for this term, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any of the Class 2 team.

Keep an eye on the Class 2 blog, as we will keep you updated with our learning. 

Please find documents on this page relating to the curriculum which we ensure if fun and engaging to the children. 

In Key Stage 1 we use Monster Phonics to support your child's reading development. 

Our reading schemes are: Oxford Reading Tree, Lighthouse and Pearson  

We are currently using 'Emile' for those in year two and three which enables them to learn spellings and practise at home on the computer or ipad. The link to this is https://emile-education.com/app-downloads/student-log-in-access-app-or-online/ (This will take you to an external website)

Always make sure you have an adult with you when you use the internet.