Meet The Teachers
Welcome to Year 2!
Your teachers this year are Mrs. Cockett, Miss. Brocklesby and Mrs. Holden
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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?
Place Value
Place Value and the Number System
During the Autumn term, Year 2 focused on developing a strong foundation in place value and the number system, setting them up for success in their mathematical learning. Through hands-on activities and problem-solving, the children explored numbers in depth, gaining confidence in their understanding and application.
Our Learning Journey
Throughout the term, the children:
✅ Secured their understanding of numbers to 10, building confidence in counting, ordering, and comparing.
✅ Expanded their knowledge to numbers up to 20, recognising patterns and relationships.
✅ Explored numbers up to 100 and beyond, developing fluency in reading, writing, and partitioning numbers.
✅ Represented numbers in different ways, using equipment such as base ten blocks, number lines, and ten frames.
✅ Manipulated numbers to explore patterns and make connections between place value concepts.
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 Autumn Term 2 overview in Year 2.
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Our Role this half term: I am an Explorer
‘I wonder’: What tool from today would you give to an old-time explorer to help them on their journey?
Explorers!
History & Geography: The World of Exploration
This term, Year 2 have been immersed in the world of exploration! From the vast seas to the depths of space and across the globe, the children have been learning about famous explorers of the past and how their incredible journeys have influenced the world we live in today.
Our Learning Journey
Throughout the unit, the children:
✅ Discovered the adventures of great explorers, including Christopher Columbus and Neil Armstrong.
✅ Explored the challenges and triumphs of historical voyages and space missions.
✅ Learned how exploration has shaped our understanding of the world.
✅ Debated the question: “Who is the greatest explorer of all time?”
Science - Materials
Investigating Materials and Their Properties
This term, Year 2 have been busy exploring the properties of materials and considering how different materials are used in everyday life. Through hands-on experiments and scientific discussions, the children have developed their understanding of what makes materials suitable for different purposes.
Our Learning Journey
Throughout this unit, the children:
✅ Identified and described materials such as wood, metal, plastic, fabric, and glass.
✅ Investigated the properties of materials, including waterproofing, absorbency, and flexibility.
✅ Designed and carried out a fair test to determine which material would be best for making an umbrella.
✅ Used scientific enquiry skills to make predictions, record results, and draw conclusions.
The Great Umbrella Experiment
One of the most exciting investigations was finding out which material would keep our teddy dry! The children tested different materials by pouring water over them and carefully observing which ones were waterproof and which ones soaked through.
RE - Christianity
Jesus as ‘The Light of the World’
This half term, Year 2 have been learning about Christianity and exploring why Christians consider Jesus to be ‘the Light of the World’. Through discussion, reflection, and hands-on activities, the children have deepened their understanding of Christian beliefs and traditions.
Our Learning Journey
Throughout this unit, the children:
✅ Explored the meaning of ‘light’ and why it is an important symbol in Christianity.
✅ Discussed why Jesus is described as ‘the Light of the World’ and what this means for Christians.
✅ Learned about the Christingle and its significance in Christian celebrations.
✅ Made their own Christingles and explained the meaning behind each element.
Bringing Learning to Life
One of the highlights of the unit was creating Christingles. The children carefully assembled their Christingles and learned that:
🕯️ The candle represents Jesus as the Light of the World.
🌍 The orange symbolises the world.
🍬 The sweets and dried fruit represent God’s creations and the four seasons.
🎀 The red ribbon reminds Christians of Jesus’ love and sacrifice.
Below is our Spring 1 overview in Year 2.
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Our Role this half term: I am a Royal
‘I wonder’: If a royal from the past visited us today, what would surprise them the most?
Royals!
The Royals – A Look Back at Our Learning
“If a royal from the past visited us today, what would surprise them the most?”
This term, Year 2 have explored the fascinating world of British royalty, delving into the lives of monarchs from William the Conqueror to King Charles III. Through interactive lessons and creative activities, the children have gained a deeper understanding of how the monarchy has evolved over time.
What We Discovered
Throughout the unit, the children:
✅ Learned about key monarchs in British history and their impact on the country.
✅ Explored what daily life was like for royals in different time periods.
✅ Investigated the changing role of the monarchy, from rulers with absolute power to modern-day public figures.
✅ Discussed how future monarchs might continue to shape the world.
✅ Answered our key question: “If a royal from the past visited us today, what would surprise them the most?”
Marvellous Maths!
Building Multiplication Skills
This term, Year 2 have been developing their understanding of multiplication through a series of engaging lessons and hands-on activities. Step by step, the children have learned to recognise, create, and manipulate equal groups to build a strong foundation in multiplication.
Our Learning Journey
Throughout the unit, the children:
✅ Recognised equal groups – understanding how objects can be grouped evenly.
✅ Made equal groups – physically sorting objects into equal sets.
✅ Added equal groups – discovering how repeated addition links to multiplication.
✅ Explored the multiplication symbol (×) – learning how it represents repeated addition.
✅ Formed multiplication sentences – writing and reading multiplication equations.
✅ Used arrays – arranging objects into rows and columns to visualise multiplication.
✅ Practised grouping – making equal groups by sorting a set of objects.
✅ Explored sharing – dividing objects equally to understand division as the inverse of multiplication.
Brilliant Birds!
Exploring Birds Through Non-Fiction and Creative Writing
This term, Year 2 have been diving into the world of birds, using their research skills to discover fascinating facts about birds of prey and garden birds. Through non-fiction research, non-chronological report writing, and riddle creation, the children have developed their understanding of different bird species while strengthening their writing skills.
Our Learning Journey
Throughout the unit, the children:
✅ Researched birds of prey and garden birds, learning about their habitats, diets, and characteristics.
✅ Explored non-chronological writing, creating fact-based reports about different birds.
✅ Used research skills to find and record key information.
✅ Developed their descriptive language through riddle writing, giving clues for others to guess the bird.
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!
Below is our Summer 1 overview in Year 2.
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Our Role this half term:
‘I wonder’:
Explorers!
Below is our Summer 2 overview in Year 2.
Scroll down to see some of the outcomes of our learning.
Our Role this half term:
‘I wonder’:
Explorers!