Welcome to
Year 2 – Yew Class
Summer letter 2026
Welcome back! I hope you have all enjoyed the Easter break.
In Maths, Year 2 will learn about Fractions, Time, Statistics and Position and Direction. Each Friday, Yew Class will also be looking closely at effectively answering Arithmetic and Reasoning and Problem-Solving Questions to prepare them as much as possible for their upcoming SATS which will take place week commencing 15th June. You may be aware that KS1 SATS are no longer statutory. However, we will still be using them as part of our end of year assessments.
We will begin English this term learning about the story; ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ by Maurice Sendak. From this text, the children will make a prediction, create story maps, take part in role play and rewrite their own version of the story.
This half term in Science, we are learning about Plants. The children will discover the different parts of a plant, understand what needs to be done to keep plants healthy and take part in many practical investigations. After the half term, our topic will be Animals, including Humans – Living Things and their Habitats.
Our Topic is linked to History again this term where we will be learning about the lives of significant people, beginning with Mary Seacole and Amy Johnson. After half-term, the children will be introduced to the explorers Ibn Battuta and Edmund Hilary.
This term, PE will continue to be on Mondays and Wednesdays. However, please make sure your child’s PE kit is in school every day, as this could change. This term, we aim to be outside as much as possible for PE lessons – therefore, it is vital that the children have the correct P.E. kit in school and some proper trainers (Velcro fastening, unless they can tie their own shoelaces). For the first half of the term, the focus of our lessons will be Outdoor Education where children will take part in active lessons involving map reading, trails and orienteering. After the half term break, we will be practising our athletics skills in preparation for Sports Day!
Mrs Phipps will continue to support learning in Yew Class this term. Likewise, Mrs Kenyon and Mr Moorhead will continue to teach Year 2 on Monday afternoons whilst I have my planning and assessment time.
We actively encourage you to read, write and craft work at home with your children. This home learning can be photographed and uploaded to your child’s ClassDojo portfolio, so that I can see what you have been up to. The more opportunities our children have to improve their skills is invaluable and your support can have the greatest impact on your child’s overall achievement.
Things to work on:
– Timetables 2, 5 & 10s. For a challenge 3 & 4s. Use Maths Shed and TT Rock Stars to help you with this. Please also check Ed Shed each week for any Spelling/Maths Assignments. Your child’s log ins are stuck in the front of their yellow reading record.
– Writing extended pieces like a story, diary or a report.
– Spelling and reading the KS1 Common Exception and High Frequency words.
– Reading your school books daily and reading for pleasure – a range of books and comics. Book bags/reading books should be brought to school every day. We will continue to change books each Wednesday. We will also check every Wednesday to see who has read at least 3 times at home, so they can move along our class Reading Race Track!
If you have any queries or concerns, as always, please do not hesitate to come and speak with me during drop off/pick up times or contact me via the school office.
Best Wishes,
Miss Wilson
