Topic outline: English: In this topic we will be reading ‘A Sick Day for ‘Amos McGee’. We will study fiction texts and beginning to explore some non fiction texts as we research our topic. We will also be writing our own information text about healthy living Maths: We will be learning about multiplication, focussing on 2, 3, 5 and 10 times tables. Then we will move onto looking at division and data handling Topic: In Science we will be finding out about germs, cour teeth, the effects of exercise and healthy foods. We wil also be visting the Science Lab at Usher Street to do some investigation work. Suggested visits Why not go to the shops and buy some healthy fruits and vegetables to eat with your family Get some exercise, visit the swimming baths or play in the park. ‘Suggested books: Through My Window The Disgusting Sandwich A sick day for Amos McGee Check out the school library or visit City library to find a book about healthy bodies. Topic challenges: 1. We challenge you to create an information book about how to keep healthy, 2, We challenge you to exercise every day and keep a diary of this 3. We challenge you to try out somenew healthy recipes. Learning Links http un. bb.co.uk/cbeebies!getwellsoon ftp: fwunhs.uk/ChangedLifelPages!change forlife.aspxUseful Information Please can you make sure your child has a PE kit in school for their PE lessons on Fridays. They need a white T- shirt, black shorts/leggings and indoor pumps Homewerk and spellings will be given out each week and due in the following week Reading: Every child has an individual reading book. When reading with your child, you may want to ask them questions similar to the following Fiction: What has happened in the story so far? What do you predict will happen? Which characteris your favourite and why? How do you think this character feels and why? Nonfiction: What have you learned from reading this? Who right read this book? When have you read a book like this before? Find more on our School Blog ww howlingparkprimary net There is a parent page too, why not take a look! = Family Learning Letter Year 2 Get Well Soon