Cherry Class - Year 2

Teacher:  Miss G Hance

Spring Term 1 Curriculum Overview

Year B – Pine, Elm & Cherry Classes
Length of term: 6 weeks

This half term, children will enjoy a broad and engaging curriculum with a strong focus on weather, materials, creativity and teamwork.

📚 Reading & Story Time

Children will share a range of high-quality books to support learning, wellbeing and enjoyment of reading, including:

  • Meet the Weather

  • The Koala Who Could

  • The Snail and the Whale

  • The Girl Who Planted Trees

  • The Pea and the Princess

  • Splash!

✏️ English & Writing

  • Daily phonics and reading sessions (including Read Write Inc. where appropriate)

  • Regular writing linked to stories and topics

  • Children will write for different purposes such as stories, labels and explanations

🔢 Maths

  • Daily maths lessons using the White Rose Maths approach

  • Learning is matched to each year group and focuses on number, calculation and problem-solving

🌍 Geography – Weather

Children will:

  • Learn about different types of weather and the four seasons

  • Measure temperature, rainfall and wind direction

  • Keep simple weather diaries

  • Use equipment such as thermometers, rain gauges and weather vanes

🔬 Science – Changing Materials

Children will:

  • Identify everyday materials such as wood, plastic, metal and glass

  • Explore material properties (hard, soft, bendy, waterproof)

  • Carry out simple investigations

  • Design and test objects, including boats and parachutes

🎨 Art & Design Technology

Children will:

  • Design and create superhero sculptures

  • Use materials such as wire, clay, paint and collage

  • Learn about colour, texture, shape and form

  • Work together on large collaborative artwork

🎵 Music – Sound Patterns

Children will:

  • Use voices and instruments to create sound effects

  • Explore loud, quiet and silent sounds

  • Perform rhythms linked to stories and fairytales

  • Take part in simple group performances

💻 Computing

  • Year 1: Creating lists, drawing rockets and sequencing instructions

  • Year 2: Typing, word processing, adding images and creating digital documents

  • All children will learn about online safety

🧠 PSHE – Dreams and Goals

Children will:

  • Set goals and talk about their strengths

  • Learn how to persevere when learning is challenging

  • Work cooperatively and celebrate achievements

  • Build confidence and resilience

🏃 Physical Education (PE)

Children will take part in:

  • Cooperation games – teamwork, sharing and communication

  • Target games – throwing, kicking, aiming and control

  • Activities are adapted for different age groups

✝️ Religious Education (RE) – Islam

Children will:

  • Learn who Muslims are and what they believe

  • Learn about the Prophet Muhammad

  • Explore the importance of the Qur’an

  • Learn about respect, prayer and caring for others

🌟 School Values

Throughout the term, learning will support our school values:
Teamwork • Resilience • Creativity • Tolerance

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