Year 2 - Little Peppers

Welcome to Little Peppers Year 2! Our teacher is Miss Muckell and our LSAs are Miss Welling, Miss Coventry and Mrs Russell. 

I am delighted to be teaching our Year 2 class this year, and I cannot wait to begin this exciting journey of learning with your children. It promises to be an incredible year, filled with opportunities for growth and exploration.

During the Autumn Term, we will be immersing ourselves with the captivating pages of history through the topic, "The Great Fire of London." We have a range of hands-on and interactive activities planned, from baking delicious bread to creating intricate models of 17th-century houses. Through diaries and letters, we will also develop our writing skills by taking ourselves back in time to this period in history. Alongside our historical exploration, we will address the vital topic of fire safety in today's world, contrasting it with the challenges faced in 1666. This ties in seamlessly with the Science curriculum, where we'll investigate the properties of everyday materials.

The Spring Term will take us to a different period of history, where we will step back in time, connecting historical events and discoveries in our local area. Our young historians will uncover the rich history the Romans, looking specifically at their legacy in St Albans. Additionally, we will gain insights into the lives of people in the Roman era and how this impacted on our lives today.

During our Geography lessons this year, we will embark on an exciting global adventure, taking a virtual tour 'around the world. We will visit each of the seven continents, immersing themselves in the cultures, landmarks, and people of different countries. As a special highlight, we will journey to College Lake in Tring for habitat workshops, aiming to inspire our children to become stewards of our planet and make a positive impact on the environment.

Throughout the year, our Maths lessons will focus on building confidence in numbers and place value, developing problem-solving skills through addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. We will also delve into the world of fractions, measurement, time-telling, coin recognition, and the properties of shapes. By the end of the year, our young mathematicians will have a well-rounded mathematical toolkit to help transition into Key Stage 2.

We are committed to fostering high standards of literacy and language. We encourage our students to explore a wide range of books and texts, with a strong emphasis on comprehension alongside decoding skills. We believe in nurturing curious minds and igniting a lifelong passion for reading.

I am looking forward to a year filled with fun, creativity, curiosity, and knowledge as we learn and grow together in Year 2. Together we will make this year extraordinary and unforgettable.

Miss Muckell