Year 2 – Hedgehogs Class

Welcome to Year 2 - Also known as Hedgehogs Class

Thank you for visiting our class page. On this page you will find key information about our curriculum and our classroom. We will also be sharing some of our learning with you so please come back to visit to see what is new.

Teacher: Miss Walker

Teaching Assistant: Mrs Marlow

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Hedgehogs Class has two weekly sessions of PE taught: on a Monday and Wednesday.

English

During our English lessons in year 2 we learn about a variety of different text types. Including narrative, non-chronological reports, instructions, letters and diary entries. We develop our independence to write at length and explore our imagination to make up our own versions of well-known stories.

Mathematics

In mathematics lessons we build on our prior knowledge and reinforce our knowledge of key concepts. We become fluent mathematicians able to work out addition, subtraction, multiplication and division problems. We enjoy lots of practical lessons where we use manipulatives to support our learning.

Reading

We encourage you to read your child’s reading books multiple times and read to your child daily. Please record everything your child reads in their reading log; we love to hear about all the different texts you read at home. These could include magazines, comic books, recipes and many more. Reading books will be changed once a week. Please ensure children keep their books and reading logs in their bags, so we can read these books with them at school as well.

Curriculum

In year 2, we learn about a range of different topics including: animals and their habitats, plants and humans in science lessons. Continents and hot and cold places in geography. How to keep fit and healthy during PE lessons.

Homework

Homework is sent out every Friday. This usually includes a mathematics sheet and writing task that can be completed in the book. Sometimes we link homework to a foundation subject such as art or geography.  Homework should be handed in by Wednesday the following week.

General Information

In the morning, the classroom door will be open from 8.40am. The school day ends at 3.20pm and the children will be dismissed from the classroom door. Please can children bring in a named water bottle.

All clothes should be named.

The children need to be in school and ready to learn by 8.50am.

You will be able to see the curriculum learning that will be taking place this term in the Downloads section below.