Willow Class Year 2
Welcome to Willow Class!
Teacher: Miss Johnson
Teaching Assistants: Miss Anna, Miss Anderson and Mrs Akhtar
Welcome to Spring 2 Willow Class. We had lots of fun in Spring 1.
Thankyou to all who have brought cakes in for birthday celebrations. We have enjoyed them!
Parents evening is on Thursday 26th February make sure to book if you would like an appointment.
This half term our curriculum driver is History. Our prime learning challenge is 'Would you like to live in space? The key texts below closely link to our learning in Spring 2.
Last half term our curriculum driver was GROW. The prime learning challenge was 'How could you be brave?' These were the key texts which closely linked to our learning:
Leon and Bob and Christopher Columbus
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:
P.E
Children have P.E every Wednesday.
They will need:
Children will not be able to wear earrings for P.E. We therefore ask for them to be removed at home.
Swimming
Children will have swimming in school
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
Forest Fridays
Every Friday we have forest school where we enjoy a variety of outdoor learning opportunities. Please ensure your child brings their wellies into school every Friday.
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
Willow Class Teacher