Hello Year 2,
I hope that you enjoy today’s learning activities. As mentioned earlier in the week, tomorrow’s learning will look a little different, but still just as fun - if not more!
Phonics
I understand that the phonics videos are now repeating themselves because all of the sounds have been taught. If you feel that revisiting these sounds is worthwhile for your child, please do keep accessing the videos using the link below:
Reading
Continue reading and quizzing on books using the Accelerated Reading and Epic Reading resources. Help can be found in the ‘How to help your child’ section of my page if you need it.
Remember, you should be reading for at least half an hour each day. Also try to read both a range of fiction and non-fiction books.
It also isn’t too late to sign up for the Epic Reading resource. If you would like access to a huge range of books, some with quizzes, please send an email to l.woodend@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk. This will enable me to send you an invite to create an account.
English
Day 4
Today you are going to find out all about feathers! Watch Feathers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMKOWKQgAcs
This clip becomes progressively more challenging so will require ongoing discussion with an adult, though you may not choose to watch it all! After each point made in the clip, pause to explain and discuss with your child. Use the opportunity to expand on technical vocabulary, e.g. display, insulation.
Reinforce your understanding by now watching Look Closely at Feathers – Nat Geo Kids. (Be warned, the narrator talks very fast! Hence, you may want to watch this more than once!)
Read together pp12-13 of the RSPB Nature Birds Guide by clicking the front cover opposite.
Read particularly closely the sections ‘Feathers’ and ‘Moulting’. Discuss all the new found facts you have learned about feathers.
Following your discussion, write some of your own sentences about feathers. Imagine your information on feathers is going to feature in a book about birds for children your age. Check for punctuation and spelling together.
SumDog
Complete today’s spelling challenge - words ending in less and ly.
Oxford Owl Spelling
Choose a spelling rule to work on today.
Maths
Click the link https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ and access ‘Summer Term, Week 5’.
Watch the video ‘Lesson 4 - The 5 times table’ and complete the work below.
SumDog
Enjoy today’s maths competition
IXL
Which sections do you have left to complete? Have a look and see how many you can get through.
Times tables
Click here for a website which will help you to practise your times tables even more. You can create a free account which will enable you to see which medals you have collected along the way. Remember in Year 2, our main tables to focus on are 2, 5 and 10, but you could have a go at 3s too for an extra challenge.
Don’t forget to check the weekly challenges for more learning!
Have a great day,
Miss Woodend