Year 2 Tutoring Australia | Maths, English, Science

Year 2 is where children turn early skills into real confidence in reading, writing, numbers and curiosity. Our structured program builds all three through hands-on activities, visual aids and familiar Australian examples, from the school canteen to the backyard.

Key Topics Covered:

Maths: place value to 1000, addition and subtraction, equal groups, fractions, money.
English: phonics, sentences, recounts and stories.
Science: life cycles, habitats, materials and forces.

Parent Tip:

Little and often works best at this age. Read together for ten minutes, count the coins in the piggy bank and ask what your child noticed in the garden. We make sure each idea sticks before moving on.

Read, write and order numbers to 1000 with confidence

Add and subtract using efficient strategies, and explain how they work

Read fluently, spell common words and write clear sentences and short stories

Retell and respond to texts, including stories by Australian authors

Describe how living things grow and where they live, using science words

Plan a simple fair test and explain what happened and why

Go to Year 2 English overview →Go to Year 2 Maths overview →Go to Year 2 Science overview →

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Phonics Review: Blends and Digraphs	Revise consonant blends and digraphs such as sh, ch, th and ck, and use them to read and spell new words.
02	Long Vowel Spelling Patterns	Learn common spellings for long vowel sounds, such as ai, ay, ee, ea, oa and ow, with word sorts and short dictation.
03	Reading Fluency and Expression	Practise reading aloud with accuracy, pace and expression, using punctuation as a guide.
04	Building Complete Sentences	Write sentences that begin with a capital letter and end with a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark.
05	Nouns: Naming Words	Find common and proper nouns in texts and use them to add detail, including the names of Australian places.
06	Adjectives: Describing Words	Choose precise adjectives to describe people, places and things, and build noun groups such as a tall, shady gum tree.
07	Writing a Personal Recount	Plan and write a recount of a real event, using time words such as first, then and finally.
08	High-Frequency and Sight Words	Read and spell the most common Year 2 words using look, say, cover, write, check routines.
09	Comprehension: Finding the Answer	Answer who, what, where and when questions by locating information directly in a short text.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing games, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Verbs: Past, Present and Future	Spot action verbs and change them to show when something happens, including common irregular verbs such as ran and saw.
02	Joining Ideas with Conjunctions	Link sentences using and, but, so and because to add, contrast and explain ideas.
03	Narrative Structure	Learn the beginning, problem and ending of a story, and sequence events in a simple story map.
04	Characters and Settings	Describe who is in a story and where it happens, using senses and feelings to bring them to life.
05	Spelling: Adding ing and ed	Add ing and ed to base words, including the rules for doubling letters and dropping a silent e.
06	Plurals and Word Families	Make plurals with s and es, notice common exceptions and sort words into families by shared patterns.
07	Comprehension: Reading Between the Lines	Use clues in the text and pictures to work out how characters feel and why events happen.
08	Poetry, Rhyme and Rhythm	Read and perform poems, spot rhyme and repeated sounds, and write a short poem with a clear pattern.
09	Writing an Imaginative Narrative	Plan, draft and share a short story with a clear beginning, middle and end.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing games, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Information Reports	Learn how a report is organised, then research and write facts about an Australian animal or place.
02	Non-Fiction Text Features	Use headings, labels, captions, contents pages and glossaries to find information quickly.
03	Procedures: How-To Writing	Write clear step-by-step instructions with a goal, a list of materials and numbered steps.
04	Opinion Writing	Share a point of view and back it up with two or three reasons, using words such as because and I believe.
05	Speaking and Listening	Retell a story or share news in a clear voice, take turns in a group and ask a speaker questions.
06	Punctuation: Commas and Apostrophes	Use commas in lists and apostrophes in simple contractions such as don't and it's.
07	Vocabulary: Synonyms and Word Meanings	Swap everyday words for stronger choices and work out new word meanings from context.
08	Comprehension: Main Idea and Details	Find the main idea of a text and pick out the details that support it.
09	Australian and First Nations Stories	Read stories by Australian authors and illustrators, including First Nations stories, and talk about the ideas and places they share.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with reading and writing games, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Editing and Proofreading	Check writing for capital letters, punctuation and spelling, and improve a draft using a simple checklist.
02	Organising Writing into Paragraphs	Group related ideas together, use topic sentences and keep writing in a logical order.
03	Writing with Detail	Use adjectives, adverbs and simple similes to make writing more interesting and precise.
04	Author's Purpose and Comparing Texts	Decide whether a text aims to entertain, inform or persuade, and compare two texts on the same topic.
05	Spelling Patterns Review	Revisit the year's spelling rules and tricky words using games and short quizzes.
06	Reading Unseen Texts	Read new passages with confidence, using strategies such as re-reading and predicting when a word is unfamiliar.
07	Creative Writing Workshop	Write freely from a picture or story starter, then share and celebrate the finished piece.
08	Presenting and Reading Aloud	Prepare and present a short talk or reading to build confidence and clear speech.
09	Year 3 and NAPLAN Readiness	Preview the skills Year 3 brings, including NAPLAN-style reading and language conventions questions, in a relaxed way.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Counting and Numbers to 1000	Count forwards and backwards from any number to 1000, using number lines, hundred charts and everyday objects.
02	Place Value: Hundreds, Tens and Ones	Build three-digit numbers with blocks and place value charts, and explain what each digit is worth.
03	Partitioning Three-Digit Numbers	Break numbers into hundreds, tens and ones in more than one way, such as 345 as 300 + 40 + 5 or 200 + 140 + 5.
04	Comparing and Ordering Numbers	Use the words and signs for greater than, less than and equal to, and order sets of numbers from smallest to largest.
05	Skip Counting by 2s, 5s and 10s	Count in steps from different starting points and spot the patterns, linking them to coins and clock faces.
06	Number Lines and Estimating	Place numbers on open number lines, estimate where a number sits between two landmarks and explain the thinking.
07	Addition Strategies to 100	Add using jump strategies, doubles, near doubles and make-a-ten, then check answers by counting on.
08	Subtraction Strategies to 100	Subtract by counting back, jumping along a number line and using the link between addition and subtraction.
09	Odd and Even Numbers	Sort numbers into odd and even by pairing and sharing, and notice which digits decide the type.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Addition with Regrouping	Add two-digit numbers where tens need to be regrouped, using blocks first and then written methods.
02	Subtraction with Regrouping	Subtract two-digit numbers by trading tens for ones, and check answers using addition.
03	Fact Families and Inverse Operations	Use three numbers to build related addition and subtraction facts and see how they connect.
04	Missing Numbers and Number Sentences	Solve number sentences with a missing part, such as 14 + __ = 20, and show the balance with pictures.
05	Equal Groups	Make and describe equal groups, and write the matching repeated addition sentence.
06	Arrays and Multiplication	Arrange objects in rows and columns, count them efficiently and describe the array in two ways.
07	Sharing and Grouping: Division	Share a collection equally and group it into sets, linking both ideas to division stories.
08	Multiplication Facts for 2, 5 and 10	Build quick recall of the 2, 5 and 10 times tables through skip counting, arrays and games.
09	Number Patterns	Continue, create and describe growing and shrinking patterns, and explain the rule in words.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Halves and Quarters	Fold, cut and shade shapes and collections to show halves and quarters, and name them correctly.
02	Eighths and Fractions of a Collection	Extend to eighths, and find a half or a quarter of a set of objects such as 8 grapes or 12 stickers.
03	Australian Money: Coins and Notes	Recognise Australian coins and notes, and order them by value, using real or play money.
04	Money: Adding and Giving Change	Add amounts and work out change with coins in shop role plays, such as a canteen order.
05	Measuring Length	Measure with informal units and then a ruler in centimetres, and compare which objects are longer or shorter.
06	Mass and Capacity	Compare the mass of objects with balance scales and the capacity of containers by filling and pouring.
07	Time: O'clock and Half Past	Read and show o'clock and half past on analogue clocks, and match them to daily routines.
08	Time: Quarter Past, Quarter To and the Calendar	Read the quarter hour, and use a calendar to find days, weeks and months.
09	Time and Measurement Problems	Solve short word problems that mix time, length and money in everyday Australian contexts.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with games and worked examples, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Properties of 2D Shapes	Describe sides and corners of triangles, squares, rectangles, circles and hexagons, and sort shapes by features.
02	3D Objects	Name cubes, prisms, pyramids, cones, spheres and cylinders, and describe their faces, edges and corners.
03	Symmetry and Transformations	Spot lines of symmetry and show slides, flips and turns using shapes and pattern blocks.
04	Position, Maps and Grids	Give and follow directions on simple maps and grids, using words like left, right, above and between.
05	Collecting Data	Ask a question, collect answers with tally marks and organise the results in a table.
06	Picture Graphs and Column Graphs	Build and read picture graphs and column graphs, and answer questions about the data.
07	Chance Events	Describe events as certain, likely, unlikely or impossible, and test chance with coins and spinners.
08	Maths Word Problems	Break a word problem into steps, choose an operation and check that the answer makes sense.
09	Problem Solving Challenges	Tackle open-ended puzzles and investigations that bring the year's number, measurement and shape skills together.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Thinking Like a Scientist	Learn to observe closely, ask questions and make simple predictions before testing an idea.
02	Living and Non-Living Things	Sort things into living, once living and never living, and explain the signs of life.
03	Animal Features	Compare external features such as fur, feathers, scales and beaks, and how each one helps an animal.
04	Plants: Parts and Needs	Name the main parts of a plant and test what plants need to grow, including water, light and air.
05	Animal Life Cycles	Follow the stages of a life cycle, such as a frog or a butterfly, and put the stages in order.
06	Plant Life Cycles	Explore how seeds grow into plants that make new seeds, with a classroom bean experiment.
07	Australian Animals and Their Young	Look at how kangaroos, koalas and other native animals grow, and how young animals are like and unlike adults.
08	Growing and Changing	Compare how living things change over time, including how people grow from babies.
09	Recording Observations	Use drawings, tables and simple measurements to record what you see and share it clearly.
10	Term 1 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	What Is a Habitat?	Learn that living things live where their needs are met, and describe a habitat using words such as shelter and food.
02	Food, Water, Shelter and Air	Match animals and plants to the things they need, and see what happens when a need is missing.
03	Australian Habitats	Compare the bush, desert, rainforest, reef and wetland, and the living things found in each.
04	Who Eats What?	Build simple food chains and see how living things depend on each other.
05	Looking After Habitats	Discuss how people can protect local animals and plants, from litter clean-ups to native gardens.
06	Local Habitat Investigation	Observe a local habitat, such as a backyard or park, and record the living things found there.
07	Sorting and Classifying	Group living things using features that can be seen, and make a simple sorting key.
08	Habitats and Change	Explore how seasons, fire and flood can change a place and how living things respond.
09	Sharing Science Findings	Present findings in a poster or short talk, using science words with confidence.
10	Term 2 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Properties of Materials	Describe materials as hard, soft, flexible, waterproof or see-through and test them with simple tools.
02	Solids and Liquids	Sort materials into solids and liquids and compare how each one behaves when poured or squeezed.
03	Mixing Materials for a Purpose	See how combining materials can make something new and useful, such as mixing paint colours or making dough.
04	Mixing and Dissolving	Test what dissolves in water and what does not, and predict results before trying.
05	Making a Fair Test	Change one thing at a time and keep everything else the same to get a reliable result.
06	Everyday Objects and Their Materials	Link an object's job to the materials it is made from, from raincoats to lunch boxes.
07	Materials That Change	Observe simple changes such as ice melting, chocolate softening and washing drying, and talk about what causes them.
08	Reuse and Recycle	Explore how materials can be reused or recycled, and sort items the way household recycling bins do.
09	Design a Useful Mixture	Plan, make and test a mixture for a job, such as slime, play dough or bubble mixture.
10	Term 3 Revision and Mock Test	Review the term with hands-on questions, then sit a short mock test with feedback shared in the parent report.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Pushes and Pulls	Identify pushes and pulls in daily life, from opening a door to kicking a footy.
02	Fast, Slow and Changing Direction	Change how hard something is pushed or pulled and compare how its speed and direction change.
03	Changing Shape	Squash, stretch, bend and twist different materials to see how forces can change their shape.
04	Ramps and Rolling	Test how slopes and surfaces affect how far a toy car travels, and record the results.
05	Water as a Resource	Explore where water comes from, how people use it and why it matters in the Australian climate.
06	Soil, Rocks and Other Resources	Describe how soil, rocks, wood and metals are used, and where they come from.
07	Using Resources Wisely	Look at simple ways to save water and energy at home and at school.
08	Weather and Seasons	Record the weather across the term, link it to the seasons, and hear how First Nations seasonal knowledge describes the year.
09	Mini Science Investigation	Choose a question, plan a fair test, collect results and share a conclusion.
10	Term 4 Revision and End-of-Year Test	Review the year, then sit an end-of-year test with feedback shared in the parent report and ideas for the break.

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Warm-up (5 min)

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Core Teaching (25 min)

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Guided Practice (15 min)

Your child works through tasks with the tutor close by to help

Independent Practice (10 min)

Your child completes the in-class quiz on their own

Wrap-up (5 min)

A short summary, two take-home quizzes and a preview of the next lesson

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