Year 2 2026 - 2027

Welcome to Year 2

Autumn 2

Please find more information about what the children will be learning this half term by opening the Knowledge Organiser file found at the bottom of the page.

Our main text for this half-term is 'The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark' by Jill Tomlinson.  Throughout this unit of work, children will explore non-fiction text types.

Maths

During this half term, we will complete our unit of work on Addition and Subtraction.

Phonics

Children will have regular Read Write Inc. sessions to continue to develop their reading skills and comprehension skills. Please read regularly with your child at home, and complete their reading record.

During science this half term, we will learn about living things and their habitats.

During our history sessions this half term, our enquiry question is, "How has Ellesmere Port changed over time?"

P.E Information

For this half term only, our PE days will be Wednesday and Friday each week.

Indoor kit: a white t-shirt, black shorts, pumps and socks

Outdoor kit: plain, dark coloured jogging bottoms, a jumper or hoody and outdoor trainers, socks

Please make sure all items of school clothing are clearly labelled and that named water bottles are sent in daily.