Yr. 2
Topic
Seasides Now & Then
We are learning to:
Record, predict and
evaluate in science.
Compare, contrast and
discuss different text
types in English.
To have an appreciation
of others and their beliefs
through Religious
Education.
Skills of being a writer –
self-editing, drafting and
extending our vocabulary
in English.
Learning to recall, process
and solve number and
word problems in maths.
Recall information about
different historical
periods.
Life Long Learning Skills:
Time management
Organisation and working to time limits
Preparation, planning, rehearsing
Memory and group collaboration
Team building skills
Speaking and listening skills
Presentation skills
Public speaking
Developing self - confidence
Science
Plants & Animals inc Humans
Enrichment beyond the Classroom:
Horrible Histories
Reading Workshops
Spiritual
To be reflective about their own beliefs, religious or
otherwise
Enjoyment and Fascination
Creative
Reflection
Assemblies
Moral
Know the difference between right and wrong
Consequences
Reasoned views and opinions
Social
Showing a range of social skills
Appreciate different communities and societies
Understand fundamental British values of
democracy
Useful Websites
Maths: www.ictgames.com http://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years
English: www.phonicsplay.com http://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/
Science: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/onlinestuff/games/, www.nhm.ac.uk/kids-only/fun-games/index.html
Theme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/z9fkwmn
Art:
www.kids.tate.org.uk/games/
English Key Skills:
 To read and spell high frequency words.
 To use phonics knowledge to read and spell unfamiliar words.
 To write simple sentences using the correct punctuation.
 To write about personal experiences and those of others.
 To read a variety of texts independently and with family and friends.
 To check their writing and correct errors.
 To read aloud with appropriate intonation to make the meaning clear.
 To practise neat and joined handwriting.
 To identify grammatical features (e.g. nouns, adjectives, adverbs, verbs
and tenses)
Cultural
Understanding of their heritage
Appreciate a range of cultures
Understanding different faiths
Participate in creative opportunities
Maths Key Skills:
 To be able to count forwards and backwards to at least 100.
 Read and write numbers and number words to at least 100.
 To recall my 2, 3, 5 and 10 times tables.
 To use place value in 2 and 3 digit numbers.
 To identify and name common 2D and 3D shapes and describe their features.
 To order days of the week and months of the year.
 To be able to tell the time.
 To practise my mental addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Yr. 2
Task
Home Learning
Choose 3 or more
Activities
to complete
Step By Step (What to do)
How To Achieve Success For This
Piece of Learning?
Extension
Literacy/
Numeracy
Use books or the internet to find out more
about what seasides used to be like in the past
and how they have changed. Think about
some of the following questions: What did
they look like? Who went there and why?
What did people do? How do we know about
them?
Choose a way to present the information that
you have found out. This could be:
Design a poster
for a seaside
destination.
Design a poster for a seaside town. This could
be a poster for a modern town or a place in the
past. The internet is a good place to find
examples to help you get started.
Use an attractive design and persuasive language
to make people want to visit your chosen
location.
Turn your poster into the front cover of a mini
travel brochure all about your chosen destination.
Research skills
Share some
information
about a time you
visited the
seaside.
Think of a way you could share a trip to the
seaside you have had with the class. It could be
a trip you have been on recently, one from a
long time ago or one that you are looking
forward to.
Collect some photographs, bring in some objects,
write a recount/story, think of a story you could
tell the class etc.
You could create a card game to challenge the
class to order your chosen animal’s lifecycle
correctly.
Speaking & listening
Choose a
concept that you
are good at that
you could teach
the class about.
Choose something that you are good at and
have a go at creating a poster for our working
wall that will help them with their maths. For
example, you could choose shapes, fractions,
times tables, addition and subtraction.
Anything that we have covered in maths!
Create a poster sharing key information,
vocabulary and steps to finding the right answer.
You could do a mini-lesson with the class to teach
them about your concept.
Communication skills in
English with speaking and
listening.
Research
seasides from
the past.
(Maths)

an information book

a poster

a powerpoint

a model
Prepare some information that you would like to
share with the class to teach us about what you
have researched.
Non-fiction skills
Research skills
Speaking & listening
Literacy Skills
Literacy skills
Maths
You could create a diary, video or presentation.
You could also bring in your plant and tell the
class how you are looking after it.
Create a guide or set of instructions to tell others
how they can care for a plant.
Science – growing plants.
(science)
We will be learning about growing plants. Have
a go at growing something at home. Keep a
diary or some photos to keep the class
updated.
Research the
lifecycle of a
plant.
Choose one of your favourite plants and find
out about its lifecycle. Choose a way to share
this with the class.
Choose a way to present the information that
you have found out. This could be:
Prepare some information that you would like to
share with the class to teach us about what you
have researched.
Non-fiction skills
Grow something
at home!
(science)

an information book


a poster
a powerpoint

a model
Literacy and communication
skills.
Research skills
Speaking & listening
Science – growing plants.