Welcome to Sparrows Class -Year 2 & 3
Class Teacher: Issy Townsend
Welcome to Year 2 & 3. On this page you will find links to our curriculum along with other useful information including home learning expectations.
Learning Journey
This half term our learning journey questions are:
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Geography
How can I show someone my local area?
The Sparrows will be developing their maths skills this half term! We are going to be learning how to read an OS map and use it to show what life in Exeter can be like. It will be exciting for the children to learn new skills such as how to use an OS map key and read compass directions.
Computing
How can I use programming to make my character dance?
We will be using the chrome books to program using scratch. We will explore different ways we can program out character move including turns, jumps and rotations. Our outcome will be to program our character so that it dances.
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Art
How can I show where the sun is shining?
In art we will be starting with drawing and painting, looking at how we can use shading to portray light. The children will be experimenting using different brushes and sponges to create different textures in their artwork. We will also be mixing paint to form tones. Their outcome will be a portrait that shows where the sun is shining.
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Throughout our learning journeys, both year groups will be reflecting on their work and thinking about character and metacognition.
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This half term out character value is determination. Year 2 are working on showing determination by trying something new. Year 3 are thinking about how they can continually improve their learning.
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We are also focusing on creativity this half term. Linking to their character target, Year 2 will be working on creativity by trying something new and sharing ideas. Year 3 will be working on generating multiple ideas and justifying which they think is the most effective.
Reading
Reading at home with your child is a great way to further their development and encourage a love of reading. It is expected that the children read every day. Reading log sheets will be put into homework books with a list of suggested activities the children can do and share with the class. We read independently every morning, so children are more than welcome to bring their reading books into school.
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Maths
In Sparrows, we started the year by building on what the children learnt in Owls class. We will begin by looking at place value. We then moved on to addition and subtraction and will now be looking at multiplication and division. Throughout the year, will be working on our number fluency as well as problem-solving and reasoning skills and will use a range of concrete resources to support our learning.
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Year 2 are focusing this year on numbers to 100. They will be using base 10, bead strings and other resources to help deepen their understanding. Year 2 will also be exploring ways to record their learning in their books.
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Year 3 are working with numbers to 1000, with access to concrete resources to help them, they will be starting to explore written methods of calculation such as column addition and subtraction.
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Our afternoons
Our afternoons in Sparrows class involve choice, to give the children a chance to develop their independence. We set up the classroom with different activities and challenges to support learning. The children each have a page in their journal (we call it a ‘Busy Board’) each week to record what they have been working on.
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​Home Learning
Homework will be sent out every Friday. The children will be given either a maths task or an English task each week related to what we have been learning in class. They will also have spelling work alongside their reading. Vocabulary sheets relating to the upcoming learning journey may sometimes be included for extra support. Homework books need to be returned by Thursday the following week.
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PE
Our PE days are Wednesday and Thursday. On Wednesday the children will be with me, starting off with some basic coordination skills and footwork to apply to the rest of the year. On Thursdays, the children will have lessons from Exeter City Football Club, with some fun invasion games to kick off the year. Please ensure your child brings in the correct PE kit – white t-shirt, black shorts/leggings or jogging bottoms and trainers.
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Outdoor Learning
Outdoor learning takes place on a Monday. Please make sure your child comes in with the appropriate clothing and footwear (waterproof coat and wellies in the colder, wet months, and sun cream and sun hat in the sunnier months!). The children love outdoor learning and the chance to explore and develop their collaboration skills.