Meet The Teachers
Welcome to Year 2!
Your teachers this year are Mrs. Kayley and Mrs. Stuttard
Our curriculum overview:
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Below is our Autumn Term 1 overview in Year 2.
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Our Role this half term: I am a Leader
‘I wonder’: Where do we find the giants of land and sea?
Topic
Geography
Children used maps to identify continents and oceans.
Science
Living Things and Their Habitats
This term, Year 2 have been exploring the fascinating world of living things and their habitats, discovering how different environments support the creatures that live within them. Through hands-on investigations and outdoor learning, the children have developed a deeper understanding of the natural world around them.
Our Learning Journey
Throughout the unit, the children:
✅ Explored microhabitats in the school grounds and local environment.
✅ Investigated why certain habitats are suitable for the living things that inhabit them.
✅ Observed minibeasts and other small creatures to learn about their needs and adaptations.
✅ Discussed how changes in the environment can affect living things.
✅ Compared different habitats, from woodlands and ponds to gardens and urban spaces.
English - The Way Home for Wolf
The Way Home for Wolf
This term, Year 2 have been immersed in the wonderful story The Way Home for Wolf. Through role play, discussion, guided writing, and skill-building, the children explored the themes of the story and used their creativity to innovate and rewrite their own versions of this beautifully crafted tale.
Our Learning Journey
Throughout this unit, the children:
✅ Engaged in role play and drama to bring the story to life and understand the characters’ emotions.
✅ Developed their storytelling skills by exploring story structure, descriptive language, and character development.
✅ Practised key writing techniques, including sentence construction, dialogue, and using rich vocabulary.
✅ Planned, drafted, and edited their own versions of The Way Home for Wolf, adding their own twists and creativity.
Below is our Spring 2 overview in Year 2.
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Our Role this half term: I am a Puppeteer
‘I wonder’: How do land and life weave together in the United Kingdom?
Puppeteers!
Year 2 Design & Technology: Perfecting Puppetry
This half term, Year 2 have embarked on a creative journey into the world of puppets! Our DT project focused on designing, making, and evaluating different types of puppets. From stitching to storytelling, the children developed practical skills while letting their imaginations run wild.
Our Learning Journey
Throughout the project, the children:
✅ Explored and compared different types of puppets, including finger puppets, hand puppets, and rod puppets.
✅ Practised basic sewing and joining techniques to assemble their own creations.
✅ Designed and decorated their puppets with attention to character and function.
✅ Evaluated their finished products and shared what worked well and what they would improve next time.
A Special Guest Visit
One of the highlights of the unit was a visit from a real puppeteer! The children were mesmerised as they learned about how puppets can be used to tell stories, entertain, and even teach important messages. They had the chance to ask questions, explore different puppet styles, and see professional puppetry in action.
What We Discovered
The children were fascinated by how everyday materials could be transformed into expressive characters. They learned the importance of planning, precision, and creativity in design—and took great pride in their finished puppets.
A Creative and Hands-On Experience
By the end of the unit, every child had created at least three types of puppets and developed a deeper understanding of how design and function come together. It was a hands-on, practical project that brought joy, teamwork, and storytelling into the classroom.
Well done, Year 2 – a truly puppet-tastic performance!.
We are gardeners!
This term, Year 2 have become young botanists, diving into the fascinating world of plants! Our science unit focused on germination, growth, and what plants need to thrive. Through hands-on investigations and careful observation, the children discovered how tiny seeds grow into healthy plants when given the right conditions.
Our Learning Journey
Throughout the unit, the children:
✅ Explored the life cycle of a plant, from seed to shoot.
✅ Planted seeds and set up experiments to observe germination over time.
✅ Investigated what plants need to grow, including water, light, warmth, and soil.
✅ Made predictions, recorded observations, and tracked changes over several weeks.
✅ Compared how plants grew in different conditions to determine the best environment for healthy growth.
Hands-On Science
The children planted their own seeds and carefully monitored them as they sprouted. They kept weekly logs, made drawings, measured growth, and noticed changes in colour and structure.
They tested different conditions by placing some plants in the dark, some without water, and others in cooler temperatures. This led to exciting discussions and discoveries about the importance of sunlight, warmth, and hydration.
What We Discovered
The children were amazed to see how quickly some plants grow, and how others struggle without the right care. They learned that plants need more than just water — they also need warmth, light, and time.
This unit helped build their skills in observation, recording results, and drawing conclusions from their experiments — all essential scientific skills.
Below is our Summer 1 overview in Year 2.
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Our Role this half term: I am a news reporter
‘I wonder’: What sport would you show the people who lived in Townley Hall long ago?
Explorers!
Below is our Summer 2 overview in Year 2.
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Our Role this half term:
‘I wonder’:
Explorers!