Year 2 Resources - Brill Church of England School

Half Termly Topics

At Brill School, English, Maths and Core Skills are taught through focused daily lessons; usually in the morning. For other lessons we have in recent year moved away from narrow subject based teaching and have developed a curriculum that is imaginative, child focused and cross curricular.

Year 2’s thematic topic units for this year are:

Term	Theme/topic	Main focus
Autumn	1 Seasons	Geography
	2 Bonfire Night And The Great Fire Of London	History
Spring	3 Journey Of Food	Geography
	4 Changes to the Seaside
Summer	5
	6

Topic Webs

Click on the topic units below for an overview document for the term’s work.

Autumn Term 1

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Autumn Term 2

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Supporting your child’s learning at home

Reading

Nurturing a love of books is such an important skill for your child to learn and will bring them great pleasure for years to come. Please read to your child as much as possible, sharing a variety of book genres to broaden their understanding of different texts.

The Reader Teacher | Children’s Books | Reads, Reviews & Recommendations

Recommended Books for Year 2

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Supersonic Phonic Friends

Supersonic Phonic Friends Parent Workshop Slides

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Zippy’s Zig Zag Handwriting Poster

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Phonics Terminology

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Basic Spelling Mat

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Supersonic Phonic Friends Characters

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Len’s Ladders Handwriting Poster

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Curly Cal’s Handwriting Poster

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Action List

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Basic 5 Spelling Mat

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Click on the YouTube link to hear the pure sounds we use in class.

Pure Sounds Video

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Maths

Your child will begin by practising number bonds (e.g. 5+5, 3+7, 8+2 are all number bonds to 10), before moving on to timetables when the teacher feels they are ready or the concept of multiplication has been taught in class. Here are some helpful ways for parents to practice number bonds with their children:

Flashcards – Create flashcards with a number on one side and its corresponding number bond on the other. This can be a quick and fun way to test recall.
Games – Use board games or online math games that focus on number bonds. Games make learning interactive and enjoyable.
Everyday Examples – Incorporate number bonds into daily activities, like counting snacks or toys. For example, if you have 10 grapes, ask, “How many more do we need to make 10 if we have 4?”
Number Bond Posters – Make colourful posters showing different number bonds and hang them around the house. This visual aid helps reinforce learning.
Use of Songs and Rhymes – Find songs or create rhymes that incorporate number bonds. Music can enhance memory retention and make learning fun.
Math Apps – Explore educational apps designed for practicing number bonds. Many apps offer engaging activities tailored to different skill levels. We recommend 1 minute maths (white rose) Numbots
Cooking Together – Involve your child in cooking, asking them to measure ingredients in parts. For instance, “We need 2 cups of flour and 3 cups of sugar. How many cups is that in total?”
Story Problems – Create simple story problems that involve number bonds. This helps children see the practical application of their math skills.

Useful Information

Our PE days are Wednesday and Tuesday.

Reading books: The children either have a colour banded reading book suited to their reading ability to read or a book from the library. Our daily Guided Reading lessons will give children the opportunity to explore a variety of texts as a class, strengthen their core reading ability and develop specific comprehension skills.

Pencil cases: Please do not send your children in with pencil cases. We will be providing the children with all necessary equipment while they are here.