Birch Class Year 2
Welcome to Birch Class!
If you have any questions about Year 2, please ask Miss Johnson or Miss Anna.
Teacher: Miss Johnson/ Miss Anna
Teaching Assistants: Miss Anna
This half term (Autumn 1) our curriculum driver is Geography. Our prime learning challenge is 'Could you find a friend'? Our key texts will closely link to our learning and are shown below:
Last half term our curriculum driver was . The prime learning challenging was ''. The key texts below closely linked to our learning during Autumn 1.
Our learning covered in Autumn 1 is included in the booklet shown.
Reading
Every child has a school reading book matched to their phonics level which they bring to and from school each day. It's beneficial for your child's reading development if you listen to them read as much as possible. Writing a comment in their reading log book also helps with this. Please ensure your child brings their reading book and reading log with them to school everyday so we can listen to them read.
In addition to a school reading book, the children also have the opportunity to select a book from our school library which they can take home and enjoy. The book they choose is purely to promote a love of books and reading, and is not aligned to their current phonics level. Please ensure these library books are sent back to school every Tuesday.
Our reading area:
During the Autumn term, Birch Class are consolidating their prior knowledge in phonics before moving onto SPaG in the Spring Term. Children in Year 2 are working in a smaller group with either Miss Anna, Miss Johnson or Miss Anderson. These groups are created based on the level of support each child needs.
P.E
Children have P.E every Wednesday and Friday
They will need:
Swimming
Will begin in the Summer Term (May)
They will need:
It would be great if all PE and swimming kits are labelled with your child's name to prevent clothing going missing.
E-Safety
During the year the children are taught how to be safe and responsible when using technology. We refer to Buddy the dog to help develop their understanding and work alongside each parent to share the importance.
Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kln2k4xnC0g
Wellies on Wednesday
Every Wednesday we have forest school where we enjoy a variety of outdoor learning opportunities. Please ensure your child brings their wellies into school every Wednesday.
As the weather will begin to get colder ensure your child/children have hats and gloves with names in so they can stay dry and warm.
There are many online resources you can use to aid your child's learning. I have attached some useful links below:
Free Online Jigsaw Puzzles (jigsawplanet.com)
Smartie the Penguin- E-safety is also useful.
Miss Johnson
Birch Class Teacher