Primary 2 RH
Welcome to Miss Hall's P2 Class!
Numeracy - September - October 2025
Understand and use mathematical language when talking about their work.
Number
• Count forwards and backwards in 1s and 2s from different starting points within 20.
• Recognise, read and write numerals within 20.
• Touch count, make sets, label sets and order sets of numbers within 20.
• Recognise 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p and 20p coins.
• Use 1p in shopping activities – buy 2 items at a time (total within 10p)
P3
• Count forwards and backwards in 1s and 2s from different starting points within 50.
• Recognise spoken numbers within 30, then 50.
• Show that numbers between 10 and 20 can be made up of a “ten” and so many “ones”.
• Extend coin recognition to include 50p, £1 & £2.
• Use coins in shopping activities (totals within 20p).
Measures
• Use mathematical language when comparing objects for length.
• Develop an understanding of the passing of time through practical activities.
P3 – Estimate and measure length using non-standard units (including body parts).
Handling Data
• Contribute to class pictographs and interpret the diagram.
Shape and Space
• Sort and group 2D shapes
• Recognise and use mathematical names for 2D shapes.
• Identify 2D shapes as they occur in the local environment.
P3
• Extend to describe the properties of known 2D shapes using appropriate mathematical language.
Mental Maths
• Mentally add 1 to any number, answers within 10
P3 – Mentally add and subtract 1, 2 and 0 to any number, answers within 20
Literacy - September - October 2025
Talking & Listening
• Listen to and follow instructions accurately.
• Speak clearly and audibly with confidence to a range of audiences.
Reading (At appropriately differentiated levels)
• Participate in guided reading sessions and develop visual, meaning and grammar reading strategies.
• Know the purpose of captions, labels and lists.
• Recognise full-stops and capital letters when reading and name them correctly.
Writing (At appropriately differentiated levels)
Sentence Construction & Punctuation:
• Use upper case letters and full stops to demarcate sentences.
Phonics & Spelling
• Linking sounds to letters, sounding the letters of the alphabet.
• Hearing and saying sounds in order in words.
• Blending sounds to read and write CVC words.
Handwriting:
• Use a comfortable and efficient pencil grip.
• Write lower case letters using the correct sequence of movements.
P3
• Write lower and upper case letters using the correct sequence of movements.
• Develop correct letter size and spacing, including writing on lines.
Writing:
• Write captions for their own work.
• Write and draw labels for everyday classroom use.
• Use ICT to create signs, labels and captions.
P3
• Write simple sentences with increased independence.
• Use ICT to record ideas, including writing captions and sentences.
World Around Us - September - October 2025
Our topic is People Who Help Us
Some of the activities we will be involved in are:
• Learn about people who help us at home, in school and our community.
• Explore how to be seen and stay safe in the dark.
• Consider appropriate colours of clothing to stay safe.
• Investigate how soap removes germs from our hands.
• Explore how to stay safe and healthy.
• Name emergency services and vehicles.
• Complete a scientific investigation exploring the three factors fire needs to burn and understand fire safety.
• Explore how to ask for help in an emergency through role play.
• Express their learning through paint, clay, sand and recycled materials.
Contact Details
Dungannon Primary School,
Circular Rd,
Dungannon,
County Tyrone,
BT71 6BE
T: 028 8772 2250
