A menu of homework activities will be set each half term and added to this page. This will also be shared in the reading diary and via Weduc.

Reading at school and at home.

We follow, a phonics curriculum called, 'Little Wandle.' This phonics curriculum has been approved by the DfE and is designed to ensure that all children are able to read fluently and with a better understanding of the text. Each Monday, the children will participate in a group read with Miss Watson, our Phonics TA. Throughout the week, you child will take part in at least two further group reads, using the same text.  One the group reading sessions have taken place, your child will then come home with the same book. The book should be read at home with the focus being on fluency. Children should be only needing to segment and blend 10% of the text which they are reading. When children read fluently, they increase their understanding of the text which they have read.  

Children should read the key words and sounds at the start of the book before reading.

Once confident with the text they should:

- be encouraged to summarise the main events or facts in the book.

- think about flow and tone of voice when reading.

- discuss the characters, setting and plot of story books.

Children are encouraged to read and enjoy a wide range of books at home, beyond their fully decodable school reading book.

Year 2 Spelling list

These are the spellings that children in Year 2 are expected to be able to spell and use in their writing by the end of the year.