Primary 2/3 RH
Welcome to Miss Hall's P2/3 Class!
Numeracy - April - June 2026
We will be learning to:
Understand and use mathematical language when talking about their work. Solve everyday problems in the classroom. Recognise simple patterns and say what comes next.
Number
• Count forwards and backwards in 1’s, 2’s and 10’s from any number answers within 50.
• Order a set of non-consecutive numbers within 20 (increasing and decreasing).
• Compare the size of two sets by counting and matching, within 20.
• Use a number line to count forwards for subtraction within 20, recording calculations horizontally.
• Use a number line to count back for subtraction within 20, recording calculations horizontally.
P3
• Count forwards and backwards in 10s and 5s from different starting numbers (within 100).
• Order a set of non-consecutive numbers (increasing and decreasing) within 100.
• Add a multiple of 10 to any number using the 50 grid, using an explaining number patterns.
• Know components of 10.
• Find what must be added to a number to make 10.
• Subtract a multiple of 10 from any number using the 50 grid, using and explaining number patterns.
• Mentally subtract a single digit from 10.
Money
• Exchange higher value coins (up to 10p) for 1p’s.
• Calculate change required when buying items from 5p and then from 10p.
P3
• Calculate change required when buying items, paying with amounts up to 20p, then 50p.
• Find different ways of paying exact amounts within 50p, e.g. using the least number of coins.
Measures
• Understand and use analogue and digital clocks for half past times.
• Understand and use comparative language for weight, capacity, length and area.
P3
• Calculate durations involving hour, half past and quarter past.
• Choose and use suitable non-standard units to estimate and then measure.
Shape and Space
• Compare the main 3D shapes (cube, cuboid, sphere and cylinder) and say how they are similar / different.
• Key in instructions for a controlled device (e.g. Beebot) to move from one specific location to another, estimating distances and using trial and improvement strategy.
P3
• Describe the properties of known 3D shapes using appropriate mathematical language.
• Name the 2D shapes which make the faces of 3D shapes.
• Programme BeeBot to move along a straight line and through right-angled turns.
Handling Data
• Talk about possible areas for data collection, and represent this data using pictographs or block graphs (including ICT generated).
P3
• In groups, and individually, organise the recording of data in tables, and display information using pictographs and block graphs, including labels and titles.
Literacy - April - June 2026
Talking and Listening
• Convey simple information showing awareness of what the listener needs to know.
• Listen to and follow instructions accurately.
P3
• Developing active listening skills in all areas of learning.
• Expressing thoughts, feelings and opinions in response to stories by significant authors.
• Retelling stories orally.
Sentence Construction & Punctuation:
• Understand the concept of a sentence and apply this understanding in reading and writing.
• Understand the concept of question and exclamation marks and apply this understanding in reading and writing.
Reading
• Know the terms: ‘title’, ‘cover page’ and ‘blurb’ and use to predict.
• Understand basic story elements and make comparisons, e.g. beginnings and endings, characters, incidents and settings in different stories.
• Understand that non-fiction books on similar themes can give different information and present similar information in different ways.
P3
• Read with intonation and expression appropriate to the grammar and punctuation.
• Recognise and read HFW quickly in context
• Develop comprehension skills – literal and inferential (including prediction).
• Understand the terms author and illustrator.
• Be able to distinguish between fiction and non-fiction.
Sounds-Write:
• Sounds where 2 letters represent 1 sound: <ck> <sh> <ch> <tch> <th> <wh> <ng> <qu>.
P3
• Segmenting and blending sounds to read and write words using one sound but different spellings e.g. different ways to spend the /ae/ sound:- <ay> pay , <ai> rain, <ea> break and <a-e> game.
Handwriting:
• Write lower and upper case letters using the correct sequence of movements, ensuring the correct letter orientation to write on lined paper.
• Tall letters, small letters and ‘tails’ hanging below the line letters.
P3
• Write legibly, with ascenders and descenders distinguished.
• Use upper and lower case letters appropriately within words.
• Observe correct spacing within and between words.
Writing:
• Demonstrate an awareness of key features of narrative in writing, e.g. simple settings.
• Create short, simple texts on paper and on screen which combine words with images (and sounds).
P3
• Identify adjectives in simple sentences.
• Continue to develop sentence structure and use punctuation.
• Begin to Check work for simple punctuation, grammatical and spelling errors.
• Write character profiles, e.g. simple descriptions, posters, passports, using key words and phrases that describe or are spoken by characters in the text.
World Around Us - April - June 2026
Our topic this term will be ‘Peter Rabbit’s Garden Adventure’.
Some of the topics we will participate in are:
• Nature detective walk
• Practical planting and gardening activities.
• Investigate parts of a plant.
• Carry out scientific investigations.
• Go on a minibeast scavenger hunt.
• Investigate weather patterns.
• Explore the changing of the seasons.
ICT -
• Express: Use JIT5 to write sentences about a given topic. Use shift key to use an upper case letter. Use full stops. Change font colour and insert pictures. Talk and present work.
• Explore: Programme Bee-Bot to move to a given point using a series of commands.
• Evaluate: Talk about ICT work to a teacher.
• Exhibit: Save work. Children can print work using the print icon.
Contact Details
Dungannon Primary School,
Circular Rd,
Dungannon,
County Tyrone,
BT71 6BE
T: 028 8772 2250
