This year in Maths, we will be building on the children’s confidence and understanding across a range of key topics. We will begin by securing our knowledge of numbers to 100, as well as developing efficient methods for addition and subtraction. The children will also learn to use and apply multiplication facts for 2, 5 and 10, and explore practical measurement topics such as length, mass and temperature. We will also collect and interpret simple data using pictograms.

As the year progresses, we will move on to learning about time, fractions, 2D and 3D shapes, and money. Throughout all units, the children will have regular opportunities to strengthen their reasoning and problem‑solving skills, helping them to apply their Maths learning to real-life situations with increasing confidence.

In English, we use the Pathways to Write programme. This half term, our learning is based around the book ‘The Dragon Machine’. Through this text, the children will develop a range of writing skills as they create letters, character descriptions, posters, leaflets and their own story.

We will focus on using key Year 2 skills such as expanded noun phrases, powerful verbs, clear sentence punctuation, and joining ideas with conjunctions. The children will also learn to plan, draft and improve their writing, using the book as inspiration for imagination and creativity.

In Spring 1, our Science topic is Living Things and Their Habitats. The children will explore different microhabitats and learn how these special environments meet the needs of the creatures living there. We will look at habitats around the world, learn how animals and plants depend on each other, and understand what a food chain is. The children will also investigate the best living conditions for minibeasts and explore how living things adapt to survive.

In Spring 2, our topic is Animals Including Humans. The children will learn about a range of animal babies, exploring how they grow and change as they develop. We will look at different life cycles and compare how various animals change over time. The children will also learn about the basic needs of animals and humans, including the importance of exercise, healthy eating, and making choices that help keep our bodies fit and well.

In DT this term, Year 2 will be creating their own smoothies and smoothie bowls. This links with our Spring 2 Science topic, where we learn about what humans need to stay healthy. The children will start by taste‑testing different fruits and ingredients before designing their own smoothie recipe. They will then make and evaluate their smoothie or smoothie bowl, thinking about flavour, appearance and how it could be improved.