Butterflies (Year 2)
Welcome to the Butterflies class!
Year 2 is the final year of KS1, the children now move to more formal learning throughout the year compared to the continuous provision model, which is used in Reception and during part of Year 1. Reading is a very big focus in Year 2 and most children will become a ‘Free Reader’ during this time. This will mean that the children will have a greater choice over what they read; however, they will still be encouraged to read a broad range of genres and subject matter.
Year 2 will have the opportunity to star in the KS1 Nativity at Christmas time. This is something that the children and parents really look forward to and always remember for years to come. This will help the children to develop their speaking, listening, acting and singing skills.
Over the course of the year, Year 2 have many exciting experiences which support their learning in school, this includes: a trip to Brookland Museum; a dance workshop about the Lunar New Year; a visit from the fire brigade and a visit to the zoo at Chessington World of Adventures to learn about the animals’ characteristics and habitats.
During the summer term, the children in Year 2 will take part in non-statutory assessment tests called SATs (standardised assessment tests). This is to give teachers an understanding of how the children are performing whilst working independently; how much of the knowledge and skills taught have been retained and the progress that has been made since the end of Reception. The tests are done in a very low-key way and the children do not find this process stressful or arduous.
By the end of the year in July, the children are ready to make their next stop in their learning and will be moving to KS2 in September.
Useful website links:
Phonics resources:
https://monsterphonics.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Phonics-Screen-Year-1-unprotected.pdf
https://www.phonicsbloom.com/uk/game/list/phonics-games-phase-5