Year 2 Update Week 9

• Wednesday 31st October: second PITCH session for Year 2
• Tuesday 30th October (2K),  Wednesday 31st October (2F), 1st November (2D) – Visit to SENT Landfill

On Tuesday, the children had the opportunity to listen to a presentation given by Plastic Free Seas. They learned all about what happens when plastic ends up in the oceans. The children really impressed us with their listening skills.

The children had great fun at the pitch on Wednesday. They were able to play with a variety of different sports equipment.

On Thursday, the children really enjoyed sowing seeds with Mr Melsom.

On Friday, Confidence House learned about the charity which they will be supporting. Their House Captain, Ryan, told them all about UNICEF.

Central idea: 

People’s choices can impact the environment

Lines of inquiry:

1. Types of waste (form)
2. What happens to waste (change)
3. Choices people make to sustain the environment (responsibility)

The children will continue to inquire into the types of waste we produce, where it comes from and where it goes. The children will visit the SENT landfill to get first-hand information on where our waste goes and what happens to it at the landfill. The children will be learning how to use the Puppet Edu app and using this to record information about their inquiry.

Addition and Subtraction

Central Idea: The operations of addition and subtraction are related to each other (and are used to process information to solve problems)

An inquiry into:

• How we solve problems using addition and subtraction
• Mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction
• The language and symbols of addition and subtraction

The children will be working towards the following outcomes:

• Recall addition facts for numbers to at least 20
• Model addition and subtraction of whole numbers
• Represent and solve addition problems (including real life and word) involving 2 digit numbers, using appropriate strategies.
• Represent and solve subtraction problems (including real life and word) involving 2 digit numbers, using appropriate strategies
• Use estimation to check the reasonableness of answers to calculations

The children will continue to focus on addition and number facts up to 20. They will also start to explore how the jump strategy can help them to solve calculations involving 2 digit numbers.

The children will explore number facts by using a variety of manipulatives such as Numicon and number lines. They will also play some games.

Please spend some time on Mathletics each week and complete the activities on addition and subtraction.

https://www.mathplayground.com/number_bonds_10.html

https://www.mathplayground.com/number_bonds_20.html

In reading, the focus is self-monitoring and summarising and synthesising. The children will develop their understanding of reading for meaning. They will be continuing to use SCOOP to help them retell the stories they have read.