Curriculum Map
Year
2
Gp
Teacher
Term
Aut
Theme
1
Mrs Chinn
This is my home!
Teaching Assistant
Mrs Thackham
The information within this leaflet will help you to help your child.
The Curriculum Map shows the main areas of learning that your child will undertake during the forthcoming term.
The Class Timetable will enable you to talk to your child about their school day!!
This is what we
will be teaching
through our
creative
curriculum
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range of physical and human features of their locality, using appropriate geographical terms. They will
identify how people affect the environment and recognise ways people try to manage it for the better.
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through drawing and sculpture.
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In ICT, children will learn to control and programme devices to follow a route both on the screen and
by using a roamer.
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These are the
main objectives
that will be
taught during
this ½ term
Artwork will focus on exploring shape and pattern in buildings. They will produce prints and rubbings of
patterns found in buildings and go on to record the use of shape, space and pattern in local buildings
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Through our RE
lessons this ½ term
the children will
cover the following.
Do try and attend
your child’s class
Mass
In Geography, the children will use a range of secondary sources and first-hand enquiry to describe a
In PSHE, children will identify and name some feelings and express some of their positive
qualities. They will identify and respect differences and similarities between people, and will
explain different ways that family and friends should care for one another.
Children will learn ways of greeting people in a variety of different languages.
In music, children will use songs and activities to develop confidence in singing and playing to a
common pulse. They will respond to and explore changes of speed and repeat and create
simple rhythmic phrases.
Our learning in Science will focus on living things and their habitats. Children will adopt a
practical investigation-based approach throughout their learning in Science.
Our PE will encompass a range of activities where children will develop and practise skills
across a range of sports. Focused activities this half term will include dance and games.
Stories of the Old Testament – stories of Noah, Abraham and Isaac, David and Goliath,
Jonah and Daniel.
Sharing in the life of Jesus – Jesus’ life story and family history including the flight into
Egypt, Wedding Feast at Cana, the call of the disciples and Mary at the Cross. Children will
also learn how to use and pray the Rosary. Children will also learn about ways in which we
remember special people.Class Mass 25th November
 Class Assembly 6th November
 KS1 production 09/12/15
Literacy
Instructions
Children write a simple sequence of
instructions to be followed by
another child. Children indicate
sequence, use appropriate tense
and detailed diagrams.
Stories with familiar
settings Children write a
structured story (with an opening something happens – events to sort
it out – ending).
Children use role play and write
notes then use them to write a
story.
Securing sentences using: Think,
Say, Write, Read then Check
process.
Numeracy
Counting, partitioning and calculating:
 count forward and backward in steps of 2, 5 and 10 from 0
 recognise the place value of each digit in a two-digit number
 identify and represent numbers using different representations,
including the number line
 compare and order numbers from 0 up to 50
 read and write numbers to at least 20 in numerals and in words
Addition and Subtraction:
 solve simple one-step problems with addition and subtraction using
objects and pictures by using mental methods
 recall and use addition facts to 20 fluently
 add and subtract numbers including a two-digit number and ones and
adding three one-digit numbers
 show that addition of two numbers can be done in any order
 recognise the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction
Geometry:
 identify properties of 2-D shapes (including number of sides) and
properties of 3-D solids (including vertices and faces)
 compare and sort common 2-D shapes
use mathematical vocabulary to describe position
Class Timetable
Fri
P.E.
P.E.
Coach
Coach
Guided
Reading
Science
English
Maths
R.E.
Computing
Library
English
Maths
Creative
Curriculum
Geography
Creative
Curriculum
Geography
English
Maths
Guided
Reading
Creative
Curriculum
Art
Circle Time
Guided
Reading
Assembly
Thur
s
2.10 – 3.10
Guided R
Phonics
Guided
Reading
Maths
Phonics
Mass
Wed
s
Maths
1.05 – 2.10
Class Story
English
Phonics
Guided
Reading
Tues
11.00-12.00
Phonics
English
10.40–
11.00
Phonics
Mon
9.25 – 10.25
Assembly
9.00–9.25
Please Remember
Dinner money
Monday (clearly labelled please)
P.E. Kit
In school each day. Take home to wash at holiday time.
To read at home
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
To read Library Book
Wednesday
Library Books changed
Wednesday
Spellings
Phonic groups – Given on Monday to learn, tested on Friday.
Homework
Given Friday, returned (in folders) by Wednesday at the latest please!
Please look in Reading Record for any communication.
Use Reading Record to record Reading Book comments and Library Book comments.
Many thanks for your co-operation. If you have any queries regarding this information, then
please speak to Mrs Chinn or Mr Breeze.
God is at the centre of our lives and as a school community we try to grow in love and care by following the example of Jesus.