P2 Curriculum Newsletter Term 2
Dear Parents and Carers,
It has been lovely welcoming Primary 2 back after the October break. We have settled quickly into our routines and are excited to begin our new learning for Term 2!
Our PE days are Tuesdays (indoor) and Fridays (outdoor). Please send your child ready for PE on these days: dark shorts, leggings or joggers, trainers, a white polo shirt and a school jumper/cardigan. No earrings please. Indoor shoes for the gym hall would be very helpful (clean trainers or sandshoes).
In Health and Wellbeing pupils will learn about healthy eating and ways to keep their bodies fit and healthy. In gym, pupils will focus on ball skills including throwing and catching and eye coordination.
This term we are continuing to follow the Jolly Phonics and Grammar programme. Primary 2 will revise digraphs (two-letter sounds) such as sh, th, ch, qu and move on to new sounds like ar, ee, and oa. Each week, pupils will be introduced to new spelling words to practise in school and as part of their Home Learning.
In writing, we are developing independence by encouraging children to sound out unfamiliar words, use punctuation such as question marks and full stops correctly, and use different openers and connectives to enhance their writing. We will also focus on non-fiction writing. For example, recounting events or giving instructions.
In reading, pupils will explore our class text of ‘The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark’ to ask and answer questions to learn more about the story. This will also be linked to the pupils’ reading books where they will answer questions about their reading to demonstrate their understanding.
Reading books are issued weekly. Please continue to practise your reading and spelling words at home.
We are continuing to use the Glasgow Counts Framework to plan and deliver numeracy and maths learning.
This term, we will:
Children will also have opportunities to consolidate skills through games, mental maths, and our numeracy programme Sumdog.
Our Interdisciplinary Learning theme this term is “The Local Area.” We will learn about our community, key landmarks in the Gorbals, and local history. Children will explore map-making, create their own community buildings through block play, and design their own street maps in art and technology.
This term, we will also celebrate Diwali and begin preparations for Christmas, taking part in seasonal crafts and performances.
Homework will continue to be shared through Seesaw each week and will include reading, spelling and number activities linked to classroom learning. Children will also receive their spelling words on Mondays, with a quick spelling quiz at the end of the week.
Please remember reading with your child is one of the most important things you can do at home to support their learning.
We are looking forward to another busy and exciting term full of learning, creativity, and exploration. Thank you for your continued support!
Warm regards, Miss Gallacher and Mr Devlin. Class Teachers
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