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Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In literacy we will continue to write our adapted story based on 'The Bear and the Piano'.
In maths next week we will complete a multiplications facts quiz. We will focus on the 2, 5 and 10 x multiplication facts. Please practice with your child to improve their fluency.
In Computer Science we will continue to use Purple Mash to learn how to code.
In geography we will be discussing different ways to slow down climate change.
In Design and Technology the children will be making and evaluating their stitched pocket.
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many break path half hour again
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copied copier copying happier happiest cried
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What we will be learning next week:
This week the children will be undergoing their Spring Assessments for Reading, Writing and Maths.
In Literacy, the children will also be describing their new Beast using adjectives within a sentence.
In Science, the children will be learning about the features of each season and the difference in day length between them.
In Art, the children will be practising drawing their nose and hair. They will add shading and cross hatching to these.
In History, the children will be creating their own family tree.
Have a lovely weekend!
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Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In literacy we will plan and write a story based on 'The Bear and the Piano'.
In maths next week we will be using different equipment to measure e.g. trundle wheel, tape measure and ruler. We will also practice x2, x5 and x10 times table facts.
In Computer Science we will continue to use Purple Mash to learn how to code.
In geography we will be learning about climate change. We will learn about global warming and the effects it is having on our planet.
In Design and Technology the children will be creating their own stitched pocket.
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Next week's spellings |
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Set A (for children doing RWI) |
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sure pure cure azure secure lured
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flies tries replies copies babies carries
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Welcome to Year Two
What we are learning next week
In literacy we will be reading 'The Bear and the Piano' and learning how to use apostrophes for contractions.
In maths next week we will be measuring the length of objects in centimetres and metres. We will also be learning how to estimate length and make comparisons.
In Computer Science we will be learning how to change the properties of an object using a sequenced code.
In geography we will be researching the human and physical features of 4 countries in Europe.
In Design and Technology the children will be designing their stitched pocket.
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Next week's spellings |
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Set A (for children doing RWI) |
Set B (for children not doing RWI) |
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ear hear fear beard rear dear
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cry fly dry try reply July
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What we will be learning next week:
In Literacy, the children will hunt for clues to find out what happened to Beegu and segment to spell words to be used in their writing this week. They will write a newspaper report to recall what has happened using their descriptions of Beegu.
In Maths, the children will be introduced to mass. They will compare mass using 'heavier' and 'lighter' and they will measure mass using cubes and a pan balance.
In Science, the children will be exploring their 5 senses and learning the associated body part that goes with each. They will be investigating the 5 senses.
In Art, the children will be practising different drawing techniques including cross-hatching, smudging and shading.
On Thursday it will be World Book Day. The theme for Year One is Winnie the Witch. Please send your child into school wearing an appropriate magical costume.
Have a lovely weekend!
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Frogs
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Ducks Extra playtime
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