In the Autumn term, Year 2 will learn about The Great Fire of London and have an exciting visit from the fire brigade. We will also be learning about living in hot and cold countries. In science we will study animals and their habitats and discover the importance of living in the correct place. To develop our creativity, children will develop their mark-making to explore a wider range of tools and experiment with creating texture to add detail to drawings, they will also design and sew pouches. At the end of the term, we will visit the theatre to watch a pantomime.

In the Spring term, children will learn about the world’s wonders and describe why our world is so wonderful. Children will read Little Red Reading hood, a twist on a classic book and  will identify and compare the suitability of a variety of everyday materials and explore structures needed design and make a chair for a teddy bear.  

In the Summer term, children will understand what makes a balanced diet and develop a healthy meal. They will learn how to write a persuasive letter and non-chronological report, further enriching their writing skills. In geography, children will gain an understanding of what it is like to live by the coast and learn about the physical features of the Jurassic Coast. This term will also include our whole school sports day and class trip!