Chestnut Class (Year 2)
Welcome to Chestnut Class
2025 - 2026
Miss Sanderson & Miss Bayley
Meet The Teacher
Curriculum Overview
Here you will find the Long-Term Plan for Year 2 for 2025-26.
This gives a broad overview of the themes and topics covered in year and relate back to the National Curriculum.
For more details about each subject being taught - click on the Curriculum page within the Parents Section.
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PE
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In Chestnut class, our PE lessons are on Wednesday and Friday.
On PE days, children should come to school in their normal uniform and bring their PE kit in a separate, named bag. They will get changed at school, which helps them to practise their independence.
Our PE Kit is:
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A plain red t-shirt
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Black shorts or black joggers
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Black pumps or trainers
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Important Reminders:
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No Brands: Please ensure all items of the PE kit are plain and do not have large logos or branding.
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Jewellery: For safety, children with pierced ears must have them covered with tape or plasters before they come to school on PE days. Staff are not able to do this for them.
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Labelling: Please make sure every item of kit, and the PE bag itself, is clearly named.
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Thank you for your help in making sure our PE lessons are safe and fun for everyone.
Please also ensure that children with pierced ears can either remove earrings themselves or cover with plasters before the start of the school day.
Reading in Chestnut Class
Reading at home is one of the best ways to support your child's learning, and your help is invaluable. Just a few minutes with a book each day makes a huge difference!
Our Reading Routine
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We encourage children to read at home at least three times a week.
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Little and often is best! Your child doesn't need to finish the book in one go. Reading just a few pages regularly is fantastic for building their confidence and fluency.
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After reading, please sign your child's yellow reading diary.
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We change books on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, so please ensure their book and diary are in their school bag.
Talking About the Story Chatting about the book is a brilliant way to boost your child's understanding. Here are a few questions you could ask to get the conversation started:
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How do you think the character is feeling right now?
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What was your favourite part of the story and why?
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Can you tell me one interesting fact you learned?
Thank you for being our partners in this reading adventure!
Spellings
Spellings will be handed out every Friday. The spelling test will take place the following Friday, so the children have a full week to learn them.
You can also practice spelling online here! https://www.edshed.com/en-gb/login?return_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.spellingshed.com%2Fen-gb%2F&redirect_uri=%2Fen-gb%2Faccesstoken
Maths
In Maths, we will develop our understanding of place value and number. The children are currently learning their 2x, 5x and 10x tables so any extra practice at home would be helpful.
Our Class Novels This Year
One of the most exciting parts of our week is when we come together to share a class novel. Each half-term, I will read a new story to the children, allowing us to explore new worlds and characters as a class.
Below is a slideshow of the wonderful books we plan to enjoy this year.
Some parents like to buy a copy of the book for their child to follow along with in class or to re-read at home. Please know this is completely optional, and all children will be able to fully enjoy the story in school regardless. We can't wait to get started!
