Year 2 - Spring Overview
English
Reading- Develop phonnics until decoding is secure |
Writing- Spell by segmenting into phonemes |
Grammar-use . ! ? , and ' |
Speaking and Listening- Articulate and justify answers |
Mathematics
Number & Calculation- Know 2, 5 and 10 times table |
Geometry & Measures- Know and use standard measures |
Fractions- Find and write simple fractions |
Data- Interpret simple tables and pictograms |
Science
| Differentiate between living and non-living Understand what helps plants to grow e.g. water, light, warmth Identify the basic needs or animals and their offspring Identify simple food chains and habitats Identify and compare uses of different materials Compare how things move on different surfaces. |
History
| Changes in living memory (linked to aspects of National life where appropriate) Lives of significant historical figures, including comparisons of those from different periods Significant local people Learning about key events in History Events of local importance |
Art and Design
| Use a range of materials Use drawing, painting and sculpture Develop techniques of colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space Learn about a range of artists, craftsmakers and designers |
Design and Technology
| - Design purposeful, functional and appealing products - Generate, model and communicate ideas - Use a range of tools and materials to complete practical tasks - Evaluate products and own ideas - Build and improve structure and mechanisms - Understand where food comes from |
Modern Languages
| Listen and engage in speaking activities Learn songs in Spanish Answering questions in Spanish Begin to develop appropriate pronunciation |
Physical Education
| Master basic movements e.g. running, jumping, throwing, catching, balance, agility and coordination Participate in team games Perform dances using simple moves |
Computing
| Understand use of algorithms Write and test simple programs Use logical reasoning to make predictions Organise, store, retrieve & manipulate data Communicate online safely and respectfully Recognise uses of IT outside of school |
Geography
| - Name and locate the worlds continents and oceans - Compare local area to a non-European country - Use basic vocabuarly to describe a less familiar area - Use aerial images and other models to create simple plans and maps using symbols - Use simple fieldwork and observational skills to study the immediate environment. |
Music
| Sing songs Play tuned and untuned music instruments musically Listen and understand live and recorded music Make and combine sounds musically |
Religious Education
| Explore Christianity by learning about: The importance of beliefs during life events The Bible as a collection of books Explore Judaism by learning about: Jewish family life and values. People of faith & courage |