At Norton, we place huge importance on encouraging each and every child to flourish, supporting them to be the very best they can in order to prepare them for life in modern Britain.
At Norton, we place huge importance on encouraging each and every child to flourish, supporting them to be the very best they can in order to prepare them for life in modern Britain.
Through our creative curriculum and rich learning experiences, we build on the strong foundations developed in Reception and Year 1, equipping children with the knowledge, skills and confidence they need for life in modern Britain. Throughout the year, children deepen their understanding, refine their skills and become increasingly independent, taking greater ownership of their learning.
Phonics
In Year 2, the children will consolidate their recognition of the graphemes previously learnt in Year 1. They will learn further spelling patterns and rules, and begin to apply these in their writing. They will look at the possessive apostrophe, homophones, and near-homophones and suffixes.
Homework
Daily Reading at home to an adult with reading records signed.
Phonics (weekly words/focus sounds in reading journals)
Common exception words (3 per week)
Maths activity linked to weekly learning (see homework books)
Reading at Home
We expect children to read every day, as the benefits of regular reading are both academic and social. Please record comments about your child’s reading in their reading record. Reading records are checked regularly throughout the week, so please ensure they are brought into school every day.
One of the best ways to help your child develop a love of reading is to show them that you enjoy reading too. Reading together, talking about stories and asking questions about books will not only support your child’s learning and comprehension but also help them to see reading as an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
In Year 2, we provide lots of opportunities for children to read for pleasure and develop a lifelong love of books. These include listening to stories, enjoying class library time, sharing favourite books in our Year 2 Reading Journal, and taking home our special ‘Reading Buddies’ (soft toys) to read to.
Together, we can encourage our children to become confident, enthusiastic and lifelong readers.
Support at Home
Below is a link to some suggested books for Year 2 you could read together (or to your child). This is a great reference and could be used as a starting point when visiting the local library or when visiting a bookshop.
We have also included a link to some home learning maths resources, so that you can join us with supporting your child to develop a deep and secure understanding of mathematics.
Our PE lessons will be every Monday, please wear school PE kit to school.
Trips and experiences
Cheltenham Literature Festival
Mother’s Day Stay and Craft
Father’s Day Stay and Craft
Easter Stay and Craft
Puzzle Man
Children’s First Aid training
Outdoor learning
Termly parent stay and share
Diwali workshop
