Welcome back to a new term of learning. We are excited to share in new learning experiences. Below is an overview of student learning for the term.

Literacy

Students will continue to participate in daily, explicit literacy instruction, with a strong focus on reading, writing and oral language development

We will be using the Little Learners Love Literacy program to support early reading development. Students will:

Learn and revise letter–sound relationships
Blend sounds to read words and simple texts
Develop fluency and accuracy when reading decodable texts
Build reading comprehension by discussing texts and answering questions

Language Experience & Vocabulary

Students will engage in rich language experiences to strengthen their vocabulary and oral language. These may include:

Trying new foods
Participating in shared celebrations
Engaging in hands-on classroom and community experiences, including a possible excursion

These experiences support students to:

Learn new vocabulary in meaningful contexts
Speak in full sentences
Build confidence when sharing ideas

A key focus will be on ensuring students understand what they are reading by
Retelling events
Identifying key ideas
Making simple connections

Writing

In writing, students will:

Create simple sentences using known sounds and words
Learn the purpose and use of nouns (naming words) and verbs (doing words)
Begin to organise their ideas through drawing and writing
Develop independence in recording their thoughts

Humanities – History (Celebrate Us!)

This term, students will explore the unit “Celebrate Us!”, aligned with the History strand of the Victorian Curriculum 2.0.

Students will:

Investigate how and why people celebrate
Explore family traditions and cultural celebrations
Compare similarities and differences between celebrations

We will learn about a range of celebrations, including:

Australian BBQs
Chinese New Year
Christmas
Diwali
Rio Carnival

This unit supports students to develop an understanding of diversity, belonging, and respect for others.

Science – Weather and Seasons

Later in the term, students will begin a Science unit focused on Weather and Seasons.

Students will:

Observe and describe daily weather conditions
Identify patterns in weather over time
Explore how seasons affect our environment and daily life

Students will also participate in a Mad Science incursion, where they will engage in hands-on scientific investigations to deepen their understanding.

Mathematics

Students will engage in daily numeracy lessons focused on building strong number knowledge and mathematical understanding.

Key learning areas include:

Connecting number names, numerals, and quantities (to 10 and beyond)
Developing accurate counting skills (one-to-one correspondence)
Strengthening subitising (instantly recognising quantities without counting)

Students will also explore:

2D shapes and their features
Measurement, including length
Mass and capacity through hands-on comparisons
Introduction to addition using concrete materials

Social and Emotional Learning

Students will continue developing their understanding of emotions and wellbeing.

This term, students will:

Learn to identify and name a wide range of emotions
Understand that emotions are “energy in motion” and can change throughout the day
Develop strategies to manage and express their feelings appropriately

We will also continue to build a strong sense of community by:

Participating in activities that support Dallas Neighbourhood House
Working alongside our School Community Hub to contribute to the Broadmeadows community and surrounding suburbs.

Home Reading

Students will begin bringing home home readers this term. Regular reading at home is essential for building confidence and fluency.

Students are expected to:

Read every night
Practise previously taught sounds and words

Further information will be provided shortly.

How Families Can Support Learning at Home

Families play an important role in supporting student learning.

Literacy

Reading with your child every night and discussing the story
Encouraging your child to retell events from a book
Talking regularly to build vocabulary
Encouraging your child to draw and write simple sentences

Numeracy

Practising counting everyday objects
Playing games that involve recognising numbers and shapes
Encouraging your child to explain their thinking

General Learning

Talking about family celebrations and traditions
Observing and discussing the daily weather
Encouraging independence and confidence in daily routines

Year 1/2 Term 2 Overview