Year 2
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9.2.21
This week we are celebrating Chinese New Year. We are doing lots of different activities all based on traditional stories and tales from China. Please see Dojo for activities.
It is also Internet Safety week this week. Last term, the Children in Year 2 did a lot of work about how to stay safe online. Please click on the link or copy it: https://www.childnet.com/young-people/primary/get-smart.
Please discuss what SMART stands for with your child/children. You could make a poster to by the computer as a reminder or a booklet. Please take a picture of your work and put it on Dojo.
27.1.21
Thank you for all your hard work so far over this lockdown. It is great to see all your lovely work and to see how you’re progressing this term. Thank you to all parents for all your hard work with the home learning. We look forward to seeing your work on Dojo.
Please remember to log in to Dojo each day to see what work we are doing in Year 2.
Welcome back to school year 2! Below is some key information for you and parents to read.
Covid symptoms flow chart Parents Flow Chart
welcome back Cloud autumn term 2020
In Year 2 there is Mrs Bishop and Mrs Russell who work with Mrs Wilson, Mr Counter with Mrs Rowe and Mr Palmer with Miss Bedford.
Below are some ‘Hello’ videos from the Year 2 teachers and TAs.
Summer Reading Challenge!
This years challenge will take place online. It is free to join and lots of fun. Below are two documents – a printable colouring page and a flyer with more information and links to the challenge website. Have fun and enjoy!
Johanna Basford Super Silly colouring
The below link takes you to a Government pages with a variety of links to many different resources. They are split into Secondary, Primary etc.
17.7.20
English
Spelling test day! Last one of year 2! Try and get them all correct!
Today’s English will help you to plan and write a story. Read through the introduction to planning a story and the overview of what authors do before attempting the three home activities. Please ask an adult to work with you as you do this.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zm4wcmn
Maths
For maths today we would like you to compare durations of time. There is a video, learning summary and two activities to complete. The link below will take you to the relevant place.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zw6hqfr
16.7.20
English
Today’s English focuses on settings in stories. You will need to watch the two videos first before completing the two activities.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdg93j6
Maths
Today’s maths work is on calculating duration. There is a learning summary, two slideshows and two activities to read, watch and complete.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zd6hqfr
15.7.20
English
Today’s story focus work is on what makes a good character. Click on the link below and work through the activities which culminates in making your own character. Work alongside an adult if possible.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhqxwnb
Maths
Continuing with the time theme from yesterday, today’s work focuses on hours and days. Time can be tricky so ask an adult to work with you when completing the work. Click on the link below to take you to today’s activities.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zbx6wnb
Topic 2
Try out these fun PE activities. Click on the link below to find out what they are.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zwfvtrd
14.7.20
English
For today’s writing, you will learn about fact and fiction books. Click on the link and read the learning reminders. Then watch the videos before completing the activities. Try and keep the words you come up with for later on in the week.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zw98bqt
After this, try and find a fact book you have at home and a fiction book. Read them both today to an adult and see what differences you notice.
Maths
Today’s maths will remind you all about telling the time to the nearest 5 minutes; an important skill to know!
Click on the below link, read the learning summary, reminder video and then complete the 3 activities.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zsvbp4j
13.7.20
English
Try and learn these spellings this week by writing them out several times. Also write a sentence for each word.
Challenge: Can you write a short story and include each word from your spelling list?
At the end of the week get someone to test you!
Group 1
high
sigh
pie
try
tie
cry
Group 2
sight
might
fight
tight
light
night
tonight
knight
bright
right
Group 3
(Same as group 2 plus three spellings below)
delight
insight
plight
Maths
For your math’s work today we would like you to go on a shape hunt. We would like you to look for 2d and 3d shapes. Start by looking around your house. Next, have a look in your garden (if you have one). Finally, go on a walk with an adult and try as find as many as you can on your travels.
2d shapes to look for: squares, rectangles, circles, triangles, diamonds, ovals and pentagons.
3d shapes to look for: cuboids, spheres, cones, cubes, cylinders, square based and triangular based pyramids and triangular prisms.
Use the two sheets below to help you keep a tally of what you find. You may need to add some more of the 3d shapes to your sheet.
Also, why not take a photo of the shapes you find when you are out on your walk or in your garden?
Look at the side of a house? What shape is it? Have fun!
Topic
Use the link below to take you to a fun music lesson. There is a video to watch and 4 activities to try at home.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z4jjcmn
10.7.20
English
Spelling test day! Get an adult to test you – can you get them all correct?
English today is all about telling jokes and tall stories! Try learning some of the jokes to try on your family and friends. Learn what is meant by a ‘shaggy dog story’ and how to tell one successfully. Finally why not write about something funny that happened to you? Please click on the link below.
Maths
For Maths today you will have fun making your own Mobius ring…… and be prepared to be amazed! Please click on the link below.
9.7.20
English
For English today you will have lots of fun reading and learning your favourite riddles! You could even have a try at writing some riddles of your own! There is also a fun spelling game to try. Please click on the link below.
Maths
Maths today is an investigation – a great way to learn to think mathematically, apply logic, spot patterns and improve your perseverance. Please click on the link below.
8.7.20
English
Today’s English will help you to identify description words and to use them in your writing. There are two short videos to watch and three activities for you to try. Please click on the link below.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zshm8hv
Maths
Maths today is a game for two players which will be good fun but will also help you to develop some strategies – great for developing your thinking skills! Follow the instructions and remember to persevere! Please click on the link below.
7.7.20
English
Today’s English will help you to identify action words and to use them in sentences that use different tenses. There are two short videos to watch and three activities for you to try. Please click on the link below.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zt9gn9q
Maths
Maths today is a puzzle – great for developing your thinking skills! Follow the instructions and see if you can explain what you find out. Please click on the link below.
Topic 2
Click on the link below to have fun playing a game, making a beat and creating your own song.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z69vtrd
6.7.20
English
Try and learn these spellings this week by writing them out several times. Also write a sentence for each word.
Challenge: Can you write a short story and include each word from your spelling list?
At the end of the week get someone to test you!
Group 1
love
some
come
friend
school
house
Group 2
afternoon
evening
morning
past
hour
half
minute
quarter
month
second
Group 3
(Same as group 2 plus three spellings below)
century
decade
calendar
Maths
Maths today is a brain teaser! A fun investigation for you to try to really test your perseverance! Don’t give up – remember problems and puzzles are great for your brain! Please click on the link below.
Topic 1
Below is a link which takes you on to a page about cities, towns and villages. There are 2 short films to watch and 3 activities to help build your knowledge. Please click on the link below.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zks4ydm
3.7.20
English
Spelling test day! Get an adult to test you – can you get them all correct?
How well do you know the alphabet? Click on the link below and then watch the video on putting things into alphabetical order. After that try the game. Next, with the help of an adult, write the words at the bottom in alphabetical order. Good luck!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zsv6wnb
Maths
For your measuring task today, you will be measuring in millimetres. Read through the learning reminders with an adult before completing the the worksheet tasks. Perhaps you could do some actual measuring of millilitres in a measuring jug using water from a tap.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmn6wnb
2.7.20
English
Following on form yesterday’s poem, today we would like you to create an adverb poem. Remember, most adverbs end in ly. They tell us how an action / verb is being done.
Read the adverb poem by clicking on the poem link below. Next, try and write your own adverb poem. Can you do it using the names from our class?
Maths
For today’s maths work please complete the 3 activities on measuring capacity and volume. There is a short video to watch first and remember to work with an adult if you can.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zm4bp4j
Topic 2
Below is a link which takes you on to a page about dinosaurs! There is a game to play, a video to watch and an activity to complete.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z8cm8hv
1.7.20
English
Today we would like you to write a counting poem. Watch the video first and then read the oxford owl counting poem before trying to create your own one. Can you work with an adult to create one?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdbtjsg
Maths
Today in maths we would like you to measure in kilograms. Read through the reminders before completing activities 1, 2 and 3.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z3qk3j6
30.6.20
English
For your work today you will need to click on the BBC link below. Start with the small town superheroes game before watching the video on questions. Next, complete the 3 home activities. Work alongside an adult if you can.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zg2cf82
Maths
For today’s maths work, we would like you to measure mass in grams. Click on the BBC link below. Read through the reminders with an adult before trying the 3 activities.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zcdrsk7
29.6.20
English
Try and learn these spellings this week by writing them out several times. Also write a sentence for each word.
Challenge: Can you write a short story and include each word from your spelling list?
At the end of the week get someone to test you!
Group 1
ear
tear
bear
wear
hear
each
Group 2
earth
learn
heart
search
heard
pearl
pear
clean
hear
tear
Group 3
(Same as group 2 plus three spellings below)
beard
cleared
peach
Maths
For your maths today we would like you to work out numbers which come before and after other numbers. You can use a variety of methods to work out the answers. You can count forwards and backwards using your fingers, you could use / draw a number line, you may be able to work the answers out in your head or drawing the tens and ones may help you for some questions. Remember to ask and adult if you become stuck and need help.
Try me
I’m sure
Extend me
Topic
This week is art week. Click on the link below for some exciting challenges for you to complete and share. Enjoy!
26.6.20
English
Spelling test day! Get an adult to test you on your spellings which you should have been learning this week.
Next you need to watch a short video about comprehension and choose from the three suggested activities. Please click on the link below.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zpfk3j6
Maths
Maths today has some real brain-growing challenges so remember to use your Growth Mindset! Read through the learning reminders and then choose your level of challenge. If you are finding it tricky you can try the ‘Spider Shortcuts’ activity. There is an investigation at the end to really test your understanding. Please click on the link below.
25.6.20
English
Today’s English will help you remember what a verb is and how to use verbs in your writing. There is a video to watch and three activities for you to try. Please click on the link below.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z8d6wnb
Maths
Maths today will help you improve your subtraction strategies. Read through the learning reminders and then choose your challenge. If you are finding it tricky you can try the ‘Pocket Money’ activity. The questions at the end will check your understanding. Please click on the link below.
Topic 2
For your second topic activity this week you will first need to watch the two short clips below all about food chains.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/z96r82p
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/science-ks1-the-food-chain/zbr8d6f
Now use the worksheet below to complete at least 2 food chains of your own using the information you remember from the clips to help you. Can you find any more examples of food chains?
24.6.20
English
Today’s English will help you to improve your use of adjectives in your writing. There is a video to watch and three activities for you to try. Please click on the link below.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zy8m8hv
Maths
Maths today is all about ordering numbers and number lines. Read through the learning reminders and then choose your challenge. If you are finding it tricky you can try the ‘Tag you’re it’ activity. The questions at the end will check your understanding. Please click on the link below.
Topic
This week you will be sorting animals into a Venn diagram according to whether they are carnivores, herbivores or omnivores. First watch the clip by following the link below.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z6882hv/articles/z96vb9q
Now use the worksheets below to sort the animals into the correct places on the diagram.
t-sc-054-omnivore-carnivore-or-herbivore-venn-diagram-sorting-activity-sheet-_ver_2
23.6.20
English
Today’s English will help you to get better at spotting mistakes in your writing. There is a video to watch and three activities for you to try. Please click on the link below.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z799ydm
Maths
Maths today is all about solving number puzzles – a super way to grow your brain! Read through the learning reminders and then choose your challenge. If you are finding it tricky you can try the ‘Testing Triangle’ activity. The questions at the end will check your understanding. Please click on the link below.
22.6.20
English
Try and learn these spellings this week by writing them out several times. Also write a sentence for each word.
Challenge: Can you write a short story and include each word from your spelling list?
At the end of the week get someone to test you!
Group 1
frown
crown
drown
down
brown
town
Group 2
whole
hole
knight
night
blue
blew
allowed
aloud
road
rode
Group 3
(Same as group 2 plus three spellings below)
there
their
they’re
Maths
Maths today reminds you how to halve and double numbers. Read through the learning reminders and then choose your challenge. If you are finding it tricky you can try the ‘Double your money!’ or the ‘Fair or not fair’ activity. The questions at the end will check your understanding. Please click on the link below.
19.6.20
English
Spelling test day! Get an adult to test you on your spellings which you should have been learning this week.
After your test, watch this video on question marks.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z8x6cj6/articles/zcm3qhv
Then click below and complete the sentences by copying them out and putting the correct punctuation at the end.
Try and get an adult to check your work.
Maths
For today’s maths we would like you to work on counting coins. Click the link below and work through each question carefully. Can you find a systematic way to add the coins up? Can you spot any number bonds? Work alongside an adult if you can.
18.6.20
English
Can you help retell the story of Cinderella? Click on the Cindersmella link below. The story is jumbled up with the words in the wrong order. Write the sentences with the words in the correct order.
Try and work alongside an adult if you can.
Maths
Today we would like you to work on your fractions. Today’s work will focus on 1/2 halves and 1/4 quarters.
Print out the sheets if you can. If you cant, using a ruler draw the shapes which you need to colour in. Ask an adult for help and to check your work.
Topic
Your second topic task of the week is to attempt to draw a sunflower. To help you, click on the link below and watch the video. It shows you how to draw a sunflower.
Ask an adult if they would like to help you or draw one for themselves too!
17.6.20
English
Following on from yesterday’s work, we would like you to copy out and fill in the gaps of some incomplete sentences. Click on the link below for the sentences you will need.
Maths
With an adult, complete all of the handling data worksheets which you will find once you have clicked on the link below.
16.6.20
English
Today you will need to read 3 short stories and then copy out the passages which follow. You need to work out which words go in the missing gaps from what you have read.
Click on the link below and choose at least 3 of the stories to complete.
Challenge: Can you complete them all?
Maths
Can you remember when we worked on measuring in year 2? See how much you can remember by playing through these games. Click on the link and work through as many as you can.
Start with Coconut Ordering.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/measures
15.6.20
English
Try and learn these spellings this week by writing them out several times. Also write a sentence for each word.
Challenge: Can you write a short story and include each word from your spelling list?
At the end of the week get someone to test you!
Group 1
oat
goat
moat
boat
float
coat
Group 2
unlucky
unhelpful
unwell
undo
untie
untidy
unhappy
unpick
unable
Group 3
(Same as group 2 plus three spellings below)
unusual
unpopular
universe
Maths
To start of with this week, we would like you to work on some word problems. Remember to read each question carefully. Draw the tens and ones if you need to. Ask an adult for help if you are unsure.
Choose your difficulty level below but remember, if you find one too easy then you should try a more challenging level.
Try me
I’m sure
Extend me (complete both)
Topic
Please watch the below video which is again, on the life cycle of a plant. After watching it answer the questions below.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/z3wsbk7
- Most plamts grow from a ________ or a _________ .
- What 3 ways do seeds get planted?
- Why do seeds need water?
- When a seed germinates it starts growing _______ and ________ .
- Why do roots grow downwards?
- Why do shoots grow upwards?
- What do some flowers turn into?
Ask an adult if they can buy you a packet of seeds (sunflower ones work well). Can you grow a seed on your windowsill over the next 5 weeks?
12.6.20
English
Spelling test day! Adults please test your child on the spellings they should have been learning this week. As always, scroll down to Monday’s date to find them.
Also today you will remember how to write the days of the week correctly and use them to write a diary.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zvr6pg8
Maths
Our final maths lesson for this week you will learn to compare and order litres and millilitres. Please click below.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-compare-and-order-millilitres-and-litres/
11.6.20
English
English today will remind you how to use exclamation marks in your writing. There is a video and three activities including a quiz to test your knowledge.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmng9mn
Maths
Today you will learn to compare litres and millilitres using fractions.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-compare-mililitres-and-litres-using-fractions
You could also ask a grown up to look in the cupboard or fridge with you to find different bottles or containers with capacity measured in litres or millilitres and get them to ask you to estimate how much each one might hold.
10.6.20
English
Today you will be reminded of how to use contractions in your writing. There is a video to watch and three activities to try. Please click on the link.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zjwcsk7
Maths
Today you will learn how to solve word problems that involve litres. Start by completing the quick quiz and then watch the video. Test your understanding by answering the questions on the worksheet.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-solve-word-problems-that-involve-litres
Topic
Your second topic lesson for this week will help you revise your knowledge of the 4 countries of the UK including some fun games for you to try.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z42pnrd
9.6.20
English
Today’s English has a game for you to practise your knowledge of word endings followed by 3 different activities for you to complete.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zxpx8hv
Maths
Your second maths lesson this week will help you to estimate and measure in litres. Click on the link below to start the lesson with a quick quiz.
https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-estimate-and-measure-in-litres
Remember to keep practising your number facts! You could always use ‘Hit the button.’ Please click below.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
8.6.20
English
Try and learn these spellings this week by writing them out several times. Also write a sentence for each word.
Challenge: Can you write a short story and include each word from your spelling list?
At the end of the week get someone to test you!
Group 1
sea
dream
meat
each
read
scream
Group 2
enjoyment
happiness
joyless
careless
fearless
sadness
amazement
payment
excitement
spotless
Group 3
(Same as group 2 plus three spellings below)
penniless
breathless
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Maths
This week Maths will follow the lessons from the Oak National Academy website on Measures: Capacity and Volume. Today will remind you how to read the temperature on a thermometer. Please click on the link below.
Topic
First click on this video to watch a short animation about the life cycle of a flowering plant.
Now can you draw and label your own diagram to explain how flowers grow and produce new plants? Watch the clip a few times to help you.
5.6.20
English
Spelling test day! Adults please test your child on the spellings they should have been learning this week. As always, scroll down to Monday’s date to find them.
After your spelling test, please do some work on commas. Click on the link below. Copy the sentences out making sure you have placed the commas in the correct places. Ask an adult for help if you get stuck.
Maths
Can you remember the days of the week and the months of the year? Below are 2 worksheets for you to complete.
4.6.20
English
I hope you enjoyed the spelling games yesterday. Today we would like you to do some writing using prefixes. A prefix goes at the beggining of a word and can change a word’s meaning.
For example:
happy unhappy
appear disappear
On some paper, read and complete the sheet below by clicking on the link.
Maths
How well do you know your number bonds to 10, 20 and 30? Complete the 3 sheets by clicking on the link below to find out!
Art
With an adult, watch this short video on Tingatinga african paintings. After you have watched the video see if you make your own Tingatinga painting. If you don’t have paints then use colour pencils or felt tips. Pause the video on your favourite picture and see if you can recreate it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJhSfGzjEck
3.6.20
English
Today we would like you to do lots of work on your spellings. Click on the link below. There are 10 games to play. Start with Little Bird Spelling. Then move on to Spooky Spellings before trying Forest Phonics. Once you have done these have a go at the remaining games.
How many spelling games can you complete? If you find one is too tricky then stop. There are different levels on some of the games where you can choose different year groups.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/words-and-spelling
Maths
Today’s math work is a number puzzle. Complete the adding and taking away questions on the sheet below (print it if you can). Colour the numbers in the grid at the top from the answers you get. If you do it correctly you will see the name of a body part!
Remember to draw the 10s and 1s where necessary. Many of you will be able to do it using your mental skills. Make sure you double check your answers!
2.6.20
English
For your writing today, your task is to write a letter to someone in your class who you have not seen since the beginning of lock down. You could write to your teacher or teaching assistant if you like.
Try and include the following things:
- Introduction ( 2/3 sentences saying why you are writing to them)
- At least 3 questions
- At least 2 exclamation sentences
- a sentence with commas in it
- At least 6 adjectives
- Different sentence starters
- At least 3 contractions (e.g. can’t, I’m, they’ve, it’s)
Remember to tell the person who you are writing to things you have been doing. What do you like about not being at school? What do you miss about school?
At the end draw them a picture too.
Try and write it alongside an adult if you can.
Maths
Continuing with our fact family theme from yesterday, today’s work follows the same format.
Year-2-Autumn-Block-2-Step-1-VF-Fact-Families
1.6.20
Did you know the month of May has been one of the driest on record? Remember to help your mums and dads to water your plants!
English
Try and learn these spellings this week by writing them out several times. Also write a sentence for each word.
Challenge: Can you write a short story and include each word from your spelling list?
At the end of the week get someone to test you!
Group 1
now
how
cow
out
our
hour
Group 2
shout
proud
round
sound
ground
howl
growl
flower
brown
drown
Group 3
(Same as group 2 plus three spellings below)
scowl
fountain
discount
Maths
For today and tomorrow’s maths work we would like you to do some work on fact families. If we know one addition fact, such as 4+2=6, what other facts do we know for this family?
2+4=6
6-4=2
6-2=4
Click on the link below. There are three sheets to complete. Complete sheet 1 if you would like to do try me. Complete sheet 1 and 2 if you would like to do I’m sure. Complete all 3 sheets for extend me. However, I am sure that if you are working with an adult, then everyone should be able to complete all 3 sheets. Be positive and have a growth mindset!
Adults, the answers are at the bottom.
Year-2-Autumn-Block-2-Step-1-RPS-Fact-Families
Topic
For your first piece of topic work this week, we would like you to answer some questions about an African animal. Read the information about lions below by clicking on the link. Then, on some paper, answer the questions I have written for you.
- Look at the contents page. What would I find on p.4?
- True or false – On p.6 you will find out about baby lions.
- What type of habitat do lions live in in Africa?
- Why do lions have thick manes?
- Why do lions roar to each other?
- What is a group of lions called?
- How many lions live in a group of lions?
- Write 2 facts about a lion’s tongue.
- Write 2 facts about lion’s teeth.
- Do lions hunt at day or night?
- Can you write down 6 different types of prey which lions hunt?
- What order do the lions eat in once they have managed to get a meal?
- Read the fun fact. Try and draw a picture of what it is describing.
- Why don’t many baby cubs survive?
22 May 2020
English
Good Morning Year 2! Its Friday so remember your spelling test!
We hope you have been enjoying the Anthony Browne stories you have listened to so far this week. Today there is a third story in the series called ‘Willy the Dreamer’ for you to listen to. Afterwards you are going to write a review of the story and there is an example and some advice on writing a book review to help you. If you have time, why not write your own story based on those you have listened to this week? Have fun!
Maths
Maths today will help you remember the names and properties of some common 3D shapes. Read through the learning reminders and then choose your challenge. If you are finding it tricky you can try the ‘Shape Hunter’ activity. There is an investigation to try at the end. Please click on the link below.
21.5.20
English
Yesterday you listened to the story of ‘Willy the Wimp’ by Anthony Browne. Today you will listen to a second story, ‘Willy the Champ’, and compare the two stories. Then there are some activities to complete, including descriptive writing using adjectives and adverbs. Please click on the link below.
Maths
Maths today reminds you how to count on in fraction steps. Read through the learning reminders and then choose your challenge. If you are finding it tricky you can try the ‘Order,order, order!’ activity. The questions at the end will check your understanding. Please click on the link below.
20.5.20
English
Do you remember back at the beginning of Year 2 we read a story called ‘Gorilla’ by Anthony Browne? Today you are going to listen to another excellent story written by the same author and complete some activities about it. Please click on the link below.
Maths
Maths today is all about counting back to subtract and using this to solve word problems. Read through the learning reminders and then choose your challenge. If you are finding it tricky you can try the ‘Take 10s’ activity. If you’re up for a challenge why not try the investigation at the end? Please click on the link below.
Topic 2
For your second topic activity this week we would like you to first click on the links below and watch a couple of short clips telling you about rainforests and the animals that live there. There is also a quick quiz to test your knowledge.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zx882hv/articles/zxdsvcw
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zb2jmp3
Now using the information you have remembered create a poster/picture all about rainforests including interesting facts and information. Try to make it colourful and bright, just like the rainforest! Maybe you can do some more research of your own about the animals and plants that live there.
Click the link below for some more useful facts all about rainforests.
https://www.theschoolrun.com/homework-help/rainforest-habitats
19.5.20
English
For English today you will be reading and answering questions all about the poem ‘Out of a Cloud’ by Richard Edwards. Read and enjoy the poem with your grown up before completing the activities. Please click on the link below.
Maths
Maths today will help you to count back in order to subtract, using a number line and partitioning. Read through the learning reminders and then choose your challenge. If you are finding it tricky you can try the ‘Spot the Pattern’ activity. Check your understanding by completing the questions at the end. Please click on the link below.
18.5.20
Good Morning Year 2! We hope you are well and taking good care of yourselves and your families.
English
Try and learn these spellings this week by writing them out several times. Also write a sentence for each word.
Challenge: Can you write a short story and include each word from your spelling list?
At the end of the week get someone to test you!
Group 1
saw
paw
draw
yawn
crawl
claw
Group 2
author
August
dinosaur
astronaut
launch
awful
sauce
squawk
Autumn
pause
Group 3
(Same as group 2 plus three spellings below)
exhausted
caution
audience
Maths
Maths today will help you learn to find a difference between 2 amounts of money by deciding whether it would be quicker to count up or count back, improving your mental maths skills. Read through the learning reminders and then choose your challenge. If you are finding it tricky you can try the ‘Penny Differences’ activity. Check your understanding by completing the questions at the end. Please click on the link below.
Topic
The Maasai of east Africa are one of the best-known groups of people in Africa. They live in southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. The Maasai have a population of about 1 million people. The Maasai language is called Maa. Now watch this short clip about the life of the Maasai.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/zgfr87h
If you can, follow the instructions below to make your own Maasai hut. You might need to improvise and use different materials – just do your best and have fun! If you don’t have the materials you could try drawing a picture instead. Remember to make your design colourful and bright with geometric shapes and patterns.