Year Two
Welcome to Year 2!
A very warm welcome to our Year 2 class page!
My name is Miss Leigh, and I am the class teacher. Working alongside me is our Learning Support Assistant, Miss Fernandez. Together, we aim to create a happy, supportive and engaging classroom where every child feels valued, confident and excited to learn.
Learning in Year 2
Year 2 is an exciting and important stage in your child's learning journey. Our curriculum is broad, creative and engaging, designed to develop essential skills in reading, writing and mathematics while encouraging independence, curiosity and a love of learning.
Reading is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to develop confident, fluent readers who can understand, discuss and enjoy a wide variety of texts.
In Writing, we focus on developing accurate letter formation, well-structured sentences, punctuation and increasingly detailed and imaginative pieces of writing.
In Mathematics, we encourage children to develop secure number skills, mathematical reasoning and problem-solving abilities. We use practical resources and engaging activities to help children understand new concepts and apply their knowledge with confidence.
Our overall goal is for every child to make excellent progress, develop independence and feel fully prepared for the next stage of their learning journey into Key Stage 2.
Please visit our Curriculum Zone for further information about what your child will be learning.
Our Daily Class Routines
Morning Learning
We begin each morning with registration, followed by our phonics session. During phonics, children develop their knowledge of sounds and practise blending and reading words with increasing fluency.
We then move on to reading comprehension, exploring a range of fiction and non-fiction texts. Children develop their understanding through discussion, questioning and activities that encourage them to think carefully about what they have read.
Our writing lessons follow, where children build their confidence in constructing accurate sentences, using punctuation correctly and developing increasingly detailed and interesting writing.
Mathematics
Our maths sessions begin with practising essential number skills to strengthen children's mathematical fluency and confidence.
We use practical equipment, visual representations and a range of activities to introduce and explore mathematical concepts. Children are then encouraged to apply their understanding through reasoning and problem-solving challenges.
Afternoon Learning
Our afternoon sessions focus on exploring the wider curriculum through a range of exciting and engaging subjects, including science, history, geography, computing, PSHE, music, design and technology, and art.
Through these lessons, children have opportunities to develop their creativity, curiosity and practical skills. We encourage them to ask questions, explore new ideas, work together and build confidence as they discover more about the world around them.
Physical Education (PE)
Our PE days are Monday and Thursday.
Please ensure your child comes to school wearing their full PE kit on both days, ready to take part in our activities.
Going the Extra Mile for Success
Your support at home makes a wonderful difference to your child's confidence, progress and achievements. Working together helps us give every child the best possible opportunities to succeed.
Reading at Home
We encourage all children to read at least five times each week, aiming for approximately 5–10 pages each evening, depending on their reading ability.
Regular reading helps to improve fluency, comprehension, vocabulary and confidence across the curriculum.
Please ensure that reading books and reading diaries are brought into school every day.
Homework and Online Learning
Homework will be set through Spelling Shed, helping children practise and consolidate the spelling patterns and words we are learning in class.
We also encourage children to use:
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NumBots – to develop number recognition, number bonds and essential mental maths skills.
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Times Tables Rock Stars – to build confidence and fluency with multiplication facts, particularly the 2, 5, 10 and 3 times tables.
A little regular practice can make a big difference!
Keeping in Touch
Communication between home and school is incredibly important.
If you have any questions, concerns or would like to discuss your child's learning, please do not hesitate to contact me through Class Dojo.
We are looking forward to a fantastic year filled with learning, laughter, achievements and memorable experiences.
Miss Leigh and Miss Fernandez
Year 2 Team