Everyday children should bring their book bag, a water bottle, a coat and their lunch box (if that is their lunch preference for the day). 

Reading

In year 2, children are expected to read their book twice as part of their homework. This will allow them to build fluency and practice their reading comprehension skills. Please date and sign your child's reading diary everytime you hear them read. Ensure that your child is placing their reading folder in the box every morning so their diary can be checked and their book can be changed. Children do not need to read the whole book in one day; they can read a few pages every night. If they have read three or more times by Friday, they will receive 1 house point. We will monitor reading at home and will be reading with children during school time. 

PE

Wearing appropriate PE kit to school ensures the children look smart together, feel part of a team and that everyone is seen as equal. For children to participate in PE lessons this year, they will need to wear the standard school PE uniform of a plain white t-shirt and plain dark tracksuits and/or shorts with socks and trainers. All jewellery must be removed at home and hair must be tied back. We can’t provide your child with tape to cover their earrings or jewellery. Please label all PE uniform with your child’s name to avoid lost clothes.

Homework

As mentioned, reading is part of this year’s homework along with weekly spellings. Children will need to practise spellings weekly which will be set in the first week of school. Your child will receive a spelling book with their spellings listed and the quiz date will be every Friday. Please do not use the book to practise in. Your child can also continue using spelling shed to practise their spellings using the various games.

If you require further homework, our homework page provides some ideas of things you can do with your child at home to help cover skills taught in the classroom. Practical games, interaction/talking with adults and practising skills using the ideas given on the class page benefit children in Year 2, therefore worksheets will not be given out as part of homework.