Willow Class – Year 2
Hello and welcome to Willow Class!
Welcome to a new school Year!
About us!
Welcome to Willow Class; we are Year 2. Our Team is Miss George (Class Teacher), Mrs Lagana (Teacher Assistant) and Miss Patch (Teacher Assistant). Mrs Lagana is in the classroom Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Miss Patch is in the classroom on Wednesday. The adults in Willow class work very closely together to ensure that all learning and transitions are seamless. We try our very best in all aspects of our learning, show care and compassion for each other and take pride in our class family. Go Team Willow!
Our learning this term.
English
This term we will be continuing with Drawing Club but now that we are Year 2 we go on Curious Quests! Each week we have new adventures, new inventions, new ideas and new possibilities.
Maths
We have two units:
Place Value up to 20 – understanding that in the number 15 the 1 (ten) comes first because it is 1 ten and 5 ones which make 15. Not to be written 51 as that would be 5 tens and 1 one! We will also be looking at a number line and looking at how we can estimate a number on a number line when it is blank.
Addition and Subtraction – having a real strong foundation of number facts that are easy to recall. Knowing our number bonds to 20 17+3=20, 3+17=20, 13+7=20 and 7+13=20. How we can count backwards as well as solving missing number problems.
History
This term’s unit will be looking at the brilliant and local engineer…. the great Isambard Kingdom Brunel! Who was Isambard Kingdom Brunel? What did he invent? What is his legacy and how does this impact up today? What was life like 100 years ago? Can we find any pictures of life from the past?
Science
In science we will be looking at everyday materials. What are everyday materials? What are different objects made of and why? Do different materials have different uses?
DT
Linking with our History we will be looking at Bridges! Are there different types of bridges? How are bridges made strong? What materials are used for bridges?
RE
Our RE focus is Gospel; what is the good news Christians believe Jesus brings? – Gospel
Computing
Computing this term is about Computing systems and networks – IT around us.
PE
Thursday and Friday are our PE days. Please make sure that the correct PE kit is worn.
Playtimes:
Children will need a coat in school every day as we will try to go out to play at break times as often as possible – there is no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes! When the sun is out, sun cream and a sun hat will be required. OPAL play will continue this year with many different opportunities for play provided for your children. Playtimes are getting better and better!
Reading at Home
Without a doubt, reading as often as possible is THE thing which will make the greatest difference to your child’s education. In Willow Class, we value immensely the contribution that reading makes to your children’s lives and so it permeates much of what we do.
We expect children to read at least 4 times a week and this must be recorded in their reading record each week. We will send home new reading books every Friday and record who has read 4 times or more each week so they can be entered in our reading raffle. Each half term, a random ticket is drawn from the hat with the winner receiving a £5 book token!
It can be really tricky knowing how to support your child with reading so we have made two videos to give you some ideas on how you can help. It is also good to read the same book with your child at least 4 times, this enables them to develop fluency when reading a book that has become more familiar.
Important Information
Our PE days are on Wednesdays and Fridays. Please make sure children come in to school wearing their PE kits on these days. Please ensure children bring their reading records and book bags in every day. Children are expected to read at least 4 times a week at home.
It is really important that children spend some time at home each week consolidating their learning at school and it is helpful if they have a quiet space to do so. You can find a copy of our Home Learning Expectation on the policies section of our website. In our class the expectation is:
- Reading at least 4 times a week (most important)
- DoodleMaths Activity
- Practice Spelling/Phonics words for reading and writing.
Children have the option to explore their termly topic at home and bring their learning into school to share. This is optional and is an opportunity for children and parents to extend classroom based learning. For example if they have been practising their number bonds to 20 they could bring in their worksheet. This can link to any subject/topic we are learning about this term.
Useful Links:
https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk/login?c=0
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
DUNDRY BOOK WEEK 2021
During the week beginning 1st March 2021 we enjoyed a whole week of book themed fun to celebrate World Book Day. See the video below to hear Dundry teachers reading some their favourite stories and poems.
