Summer Term

Hello Parents and Carers!

Welcome to another exciting term in Year 2! We’ve got a jam-packed curriculum full of creativity, exploration, and discovery. Here's a look at all the fantastic learning your children will be enjoying this summer term.

📚 English – Stories and Reports

This term, our English lessons are inspired by the beautiful picture book by Benji Davies. We’ll be focusing on creating our own return narratives, allowing the children to delve into imaginative storytelling, with a strong emphasis on structure, setting, and character development. As we move into Summer 2, our focus will shift to non-chronological reports. Children will learn how to organise information clearly and write in an engaging, factual style. Alongside this, we’ll continue to build our reading comprehension, expand vocabulary, and refine grammar and punctuation skills in a way that supports their confidence and creativity.

➕➖✖️➗ Maths – Confident Problem Solvers

In Maths, we’re continuing to build on our understanding of the four operations—addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. This term, children will be using these skills to tackle word problems that connect their mathematical thinking to real-life situations. We’ll be encouraging them to choose the most efficient strategies and use visual representations like number lines and bar models to explain their thinking. With plenty of practical tasks and mental maths challenges, we’re working towards developing confident, flexible problem solvers.

🌱 Science – Wonderful World of Plants

Our budding scientists continue to dive deep into the fascinating world of plants this term. They’ll explore what plants need to grow and thrive, learning about the roles of sunlight, water, and soil. Through hands-on investigations, the children will observe seeds germinate, track their growth, and identify the key parts of a plant, such as the roots, stem, leaves, and flowers, while learning about their functions. They’ll also explore different types of plants and discuss their importance in the environment, developing observation skills, curiosity, and a deeper appreciation for the natural world.

💻 Computing – Creative Media and Staying Safe Online

In Computing, we’re learning all about digital imagery and animation, while also reinforcing vital lessons on online safety. Children will explore what it means to ask permission before sharing content online and know that it’s perfectly okay to say no or seek help when something doesn’t feel right. They’ll experiment with animation techniques, including creating a flip book and exploring the ideas of stop motion and onion skinning. These digital tools will allow them to produce simple animations, combining creativity with practical digital skills.

🎨 Art – Superhero Expressions

Art this term is all about superheroes and exploring emotions through different media. The children will begin by learning how to sculpt 3D human forms using wire and plasticine. They’ll also practise drawing faces that show a range of expressions, which will feed into their final task—designing and creating their very own superhero character. This is a fantastic way for them to express feelings, build fine motor skills, and unleash their imaginations in bold and exciting ways.

🕰️ History – Celebrating Our Local Heroes

In History, we’re shining a light on the heroes in our own communities. Children will be thinking about what makes someone a hero and will explore the lives of significant individuals from our local past. They’ll develop their historical enquiry skills by using images, objects, and documents to uncover stories and understand people’s contributions to society. This topic helps children make personal connections to history and see how everyday people can make a big impact.

🎷 Music – Feeling the Rhythm of Jazz

This term’s music lessons are all about Jazz! We’ll begin by listening to and appraising a range of jazz pieces, discussing what we hear and how the music makes us feel. The children will then sing along to jazz rhythms and, using what they've learned, start composing their own jazz-inspired tunes. Towards the end of the term, they’ll perform their musical creations for their classmates, showing off their creativity and confidence in a fun and engaging way.

🏃 PE – Playing with Purpose

In PE, we’re building on our ball skills, including dribbling, passing, and defending. The children will practise controlling the ball in a variety of team games and activities that encourage cooperation, strategic thinking, and communication. These sessions not only help them develop coordination and physical confidence but also highlight the importance of fair play and teamwork.

We will also be continuing with our dance lessons with Mr Glenn, we can wait to show you our whole school dance later in the summer term!

✝️ RE – Stories with Meaning

Our RE lessons this term will focus on sacred texts and the special stories they contain. Children will explore stories from the Christian Bible and another world religion, thinking about the messages behind them and how they relate to everyday life. They’ll reflect on what these stories teach about right and wrong, kindness, and respect, while also learning to ask and answer thoughtful questions about belief and values.

😊 PSHE – Emotions and Self-Care

This term in PSHE, we’re talking all about big emotions—specifically worry and anger. Children will learn how to recognise these feelings and develop healthy strategies for managing them. We’ll explore ways to calm down, ask for support, and help friends who might be feeling the same way. These important lessons will help children grow in emotional resilience and understand that it’s okay to feel all kinds of emotions.

🧵 DT – Fantastic Puppets

In Design and Technology, we’re diving into the world of puppets! Children will start by investigating different kinds of puppets and their features before designing their own characters. They’ll be working with fabric to create finger puppets, developing their sewing skills with techniques like running stitch and over stitch, all while learning how to handle needles safely. By the end of the project, each child will have made a glove puppet based on their final design and will reflect on how it turned out through a self-evaluation.

🇫🇷 French – Seasons and Weather

Our French topic this term is all about the seasons. Children will learn to name and describe all four seasons—winter, spring, summer, and autumn—in French. They’ll also be able to say which season is their favourite and why, practising short phrases and pronunciation. It’s a fun and engaging way to build confidence in speaking a new language.

We’re so excited to continue this learning journey with your children. Thank you, as always, for your support—we couldn’t do it without you!

Mrs Pike, Mrs Parry and Mrs Smith