Despite it being nearly the end of term, Year 2 has had another fun-filled and busy week.
Art
This week in art, children explored Still Life by Ben Nicholson before practising their own still life drawing skills. Over the summer, they can see more of his work at Kettle’s Yard.
Maths
In maths, we explored directional language, focusing on terms like quarter turn, half turn, three-quarter turn, full turn, clockwise, and anticlockwise.
English
In English, children began the editing process by checking the spelling of common exception words.
STEM
This week in STEM, we became doctors and created advice booklets on how to live a healthy lifestyle.
PRE & PSHE
In PRE, we explored the importance of honesty in Islam through the story of Prophet Muhammad advising a man to give up lying. In PSHE, we learned how physical exercise supports both our mental and physical health.
Phonics
This week, we focused on the /eer/ sound and we reviewed the /t/ & /z/ sound.
How to support your child’s learning
Maths:
- You can find this weeks maths sheets here: maths resources.
- Numbots
- Review year one / two learning: https://whiteroseeducation.com/parent-pupil-resources/maths/free-downloads
Reading:
Daily reading (phonics book and reading for pleasure book)
Spellings:
Ensure your child can spell the year one common exception words
Then move on to the year two common exception words
Handwriting:
Practice letter formation using the following sheets: Lower-Case-Kinetic-Handwriting-Sheets.
Notices
PE kit: Please ensure weather appropriate PE kit, including trainers, is in school.
Hot weather: please ensure children have a sun hat, sun screen and water with them now that we are in summer term.
Phonics books – the phonics books will be returned for the last time on Friday the 18th of July– please return outstanding books ASAP. There will be a charge of £5 for any outstanding books.
Art Meets Words: Window Gallery Opens Tuesday 15th July- We’re excited to share that from Tuesday 15th July, classroom windows in Years 1–6 will showcase artwork created by the children.
Enjoy the weekend
The Year 2 Team