Rowan Year 2

Mrs McGlone and Mrs Aldridge

Spring Topics

Our themed curriculum for the Spring term will be 'How did we learn how to fly?', which is a history project.  We will be learning to:

• Identify important events surrounding the history of flight.

• Explain how a significant event has changed the lives of others.

• Ask questions about people and events in the past.

• Use primary sources to find out about people and events in the past.

In Religious education we will be looking at how we show care for the Earth and what is the 'good news' that Christians believe Jesus brings. 

In our art lessons, Rowan class will be asking " how do I use colour in mixed media?" They will

• -Name the primary and secondary colours.
• -Talk about colour changes they notice.
• -Choose collage materials based on texture and colour.

In Science, we will be learning about lifecycles. Children will:

• Identify stages in the life cycles of different animals, including humans.
• Describe the basic survival needs of animals.
• Explain how to take care of personal hygiene.
• Describe some positive effects of exercise.
• Identify foods in different food groups.

We will also be learning about plants and how they grow. Children will:

• Recall that seeds have all the necessary parts inside for plants to grow.
• Recall that seeds need water and warmth to germinate.
• Recognise that light is required for healthy plant growth.
• Sequence the stages of a plant’s life cycle.

In computing we will be looking at how computers handle data and will be using scratch junior to understand how to programme a computer. 

In PSHE we will be asking " what do I know about health and wellbeing?". Children will:

• -Describe how they would feel in a particular situation and understand that not everyone feels the same.
• -Understand the effect of physical activity on their body and mind.
• -Describe energetic physical activities that they enjoy.
• -Describe the positive effects of relaxation and know there are different ways to relax.

In geography we will be asking 'Why is our World wonderful?' so that we can:

• -Identify and locate characteristics of the UK on a map.
• -Identify human and physical features.
• -Locate human and physical features on a world map.
• -Explain the difference between oceans and seas.
• -Name and locate the five oceans on a world map.
• -Use an aerial photograph to draw a simple sketch map.
• -Collect data by sketching findings on a map and completing a tally chart

In DT we will be constructing a chair for baby bear and will be able to:

• -Identify man made and natural structures.
• -Identify stable structures.
• -Work independently to make a stable structure.
• -Produce a model that supports a teddy.

In music we will be asking the question 'can I use dynamics, pitch and

tempo in my composition?' This will enable us to:

• Identify sections of the music where the tempo changes.
• Correctly describe sections of music as fast or slow.
• Point out moments in the music where the dynamics change.
• Accurately describe dynamic changes as soft or loud.

Class Homework

• Daily reading
• Weekly spellings to learn
• Weekly maths or English
• Rowan Class homework grid 

Home Learning Support

Useful information

• Book bags need to be brought into school every day.
• PE is on Tuesday and Wednesday. Please ensure your child wears their named, correct PE kit in school on these days. Long hair should be tied back and hoop earings should not be worn. 
• The children have access to their water bottles in the classroom during the day. Please ensure that your child has a named water bottle in school which is taken home regularly to be washed
• A healthy snack of fruit or vegetables can be brought into school and there we be time after break time for children to eat this. Fruit and vegetables are also available daily in the classroom. 
• Reading books will be changed as regularly as possible. Your child will be responsible for changing their own book - they will record the date and title of the book that they have chosen in their reading record. Please also make sure that your child’s reading record is signed to say they have finished their book and read as regularly as you can with them at home. 
• Our library day is Wednesday, please bring library books in to change on this day. 
• Any questions, please come and speak to us!

Please note that our timetable is flexible and may be subject to change!