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Literacy:
Reading: “The Dragonsitter”/”Real Dragons!” (Recount: emails, information)
Writing: “The Dragon Machine” (Adventure Story) |
What Are We Learning? |
Maths:
Measurement: money
Number: multiplication & division |
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Science: Use of Materials: Why do we make things out of certain materials? |
Y2 Curriculum Overview: Spring A 2026 ‘Flying High’
Core Value: AMBITION Secrets of Success: Push Yourself
Cultural Capital: Ellesmere Port Library Visit |
PSHE: Health and Wellbeing Experiencing different emotions; Developing a growth mindset; Healthy diet; Looking after our teeth |
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Geography:
Recap last half-term: Would you prefer to live in a hot or cold place?
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D&T:
Recap last half-term: Structures: Making a chair |
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Art: Painting & Mixed Media: Life in Colour |
Computing:
Computer Science: Program a ‘bee-bot’ to move to the correct location (airport) |
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PE: Health & Wellbeing (Wednesday) |
Music: Instruments Musical Storytelling |
RE: CHRISTIANITY Why is the Bible a special book for Christians? |
History: How did we learn to fly? |
Parents - please recap this previous learning with your children:
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Literacy:
Writing: “The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark” (Non-chronological report)
Reading: “Above and Below” (Information) |
What Were We Learning? |
Maths:
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Science: Use of Materials Why do we make things out of certain materials? |
Y2 Curriculum Overview: Autumn B 2025 ‘Hot and Cold Places’
Core Value: DETERMINATION Secrets of Success: Work Hard & Concentrate Cultural Capital: Panto; Hope Farm Church Visit |
PSHE: Family and Relationships Health and Wellbeing |
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Geography: Would you prefer to live in a hot or cold place?
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D&T: Structures: Baby Bear’s Chair |
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Art: Drawing: Tone and texture |
Computing: Digital Literacy: Data Handling |
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PE: Gymnastics Pathways (Wednesday) |
Music: West African Call & Response Songs: Animals; Nativity Songs |
RE: JUDAISM How do Jews show faith through practices and celebrations? |
History: Recap last half-term: How was school different in the past? |
Parents - please recap this previous learning with your children:
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Literacy:
Writing: “Troll Swamp” (Story – focus on characters)
Reading: “The Troll” (Fiction: fantasy/Fairytale) |
What Were We Learning? |
Maths:
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Science: Animals, including humans How do humans stay healthy? |
Y2 Curriculum Overview: Autumn A 2025 ‘School Days’
Core Value: CONFIDENCE Secrets of Success: Try new things
Cultural Capital: trip to Chester Zoo |
PSHE: Setting ground rules
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Geography: Recap last term: What is it like to live in Shanghai? |
D&T: Cooking and Nutrition: A balanced diet |
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Art: Craft and Design: Map It Out |
Computing: Digital Literacy: Developing Basic Skills |
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PE: Attack v Defence (Wednesday) |
Music: Call & Response: Animals |
RE: JUDAISM: What do Jews believe about God? |
History: How was school different in the past? |
Click here: Year 2 Blog to find out what we have been learning so far this year.
Times tables introduced in Y2:
Autumn: x 10
Spring: x 5
Summer: x 2
Please try to practise these multiplication and division facts at home as often as you can.
If you have any queries or issues that you will like to discuss, please contact me via email: s.lomas@brookside.cheshire.sch.uk and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Year 2 Team
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