Class 2
Summer Term Curriculum 2026:
Maths: We will begin the term by learning all about money, including recognising coins and notes and solving simple problems. As the term progresses, we will move on to length and height, mass, capacity and temperature, fractions, and time.
English: We will start by reading Meerkat Mail, by Emily Gravett, using the text to inspire our writing. The children will develop their literacy skills by writing postcards and creating a newspaper article.
In the second half of the term, we will explore Welcome, by Barroux, focusing on non-fiction texts. Children will create their own animal fact files, linking to our Geography learning. We will continue to develop vocabulary and writing skills throughout.
Reading will play a central role in our learning. Children will engage with whole-class texts, read independently, and take part in guided reading sessions where they will apply their phonics knowledge.
Science: Our science topic will be exploring living things and identifying and naming a variety of habitats.
Topic: (history and geography) During the first part of the summer term we will be focusing on geography comparing Cumbria with the Sahara Desert. In the second half of the summer term we will have a history focus on changes within our living memory with a focus on transport and how this has changed over time.
PE: Miss Heaton will continue to teach PE on a Monday afternoons, which will have a focus on throwing. Robbie from Sportivos will be teaching the children PE on Thursday afternoon with a focus on athletics.
Computing: This term we will be learning about programming quizzes based on animals and an introduction to animation.
RE: Our whole school Christian value is ‘koinonia.’ this term. There will also be learning linked to why the Bible is special and why people think Joseph is a Bible hero. Our Multi-faith week this term is about 'How do people of faith celebrate and give thanks?'
DT: We will be exploring mechanisms and creating a fairground wheel.
Art: This term, children will explore town and cityscapes inspired by the work of L. S. Lowry and Sophie Martin, creating printed artwork using everyday objects to represent buildings and streets. They will then design and build their own 3D cardboard city, developing a range of joining techniques using ‘make-do’ tools.
Music: This term we will have a focus on musical symbols and dynamics.
SCARF: During our PSHE sessions this term we will be focusing on keeping ourselves safe and how we grow and change.
Trips: We have some exciting events coming up this term! Our outdoor education day at Brathay is just around the corner, along with a class trip to the Lakeland Motor Museum, including a journey on a steam train and a ferry ride. A letter with full details and costs will be sent home soon.
Useful websites:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
https://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/