Good Morning Year 2!
We’ve reached the beginning of another week of home learning. I hope you are all ready for the learning challenges that this week will bring.
Keep up the great work and please do keep in touch!
Year 2 Home Learning Challenges - Monday 27th April
Welcome to another week of learning Year 2. I hope that you all had a great weekend at home and are ready for the new week.
Here are Monday’s home learning challenges:
Phonics
Access the RWI sessions below. All the children would benefit from accessing the set 3 sounds lesson, however some might also benefit from the other sessions.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30 am
Set 2 Speed Sounds at 10.00 am
Set 3 Speed Sounds at 10.30 am
If you do however, feel that these sessions are not really benefiting your child, please feel free to access reading materials for a little longer instead.
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.
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
Roald Dahl may already be one of your favourite authors, but did you know he was very skilled at writing poetry too? The extracts used this week are from Revolting Rhymes and Dirty Beasts, both of which are told completely in rhyme. Dahl did, however, also use poetry within some of his stories, e.g. when the Oompa Loompas sing about each of the children in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the window cleaners in The Giraffe, the Pelly and Me.
Day 1 - The Porcupine
Use the link below to listen to and enjoy ‘The Porcupine’ from Dirty Beasts by Roald Dahl.
https://soundcloud.com/penguin-audio/revolting-rhymes-dirty-beasts
Watch this short clip to find out more about porcupines.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSadv0qmZ6s
Discuss what it must have felt like for the child in the poem! Listen to the poem again, stopping to write down favourite words and phrases. You may choose to print off a copy of the poem here:
https://100.best-poems.net/porcupine.html
Read together and highlight the key words and phrases.
Design and create a poster warning children about the danger of porcupines! Include some warning sentences starting with ‘if’, e.g. If you don’t look carefully, you could sit on one by mistake! If you sit on a porcupine, its spikes will stick in you!
Pinch some of your favourite words or phrases from the poem, e.g. It will feel as if a hundred red hot bits of wire are puncturing your skin! Be sure you look before you sit! You may also choose to use some key facts from the information clip, e.g. The spikes are called quills and can come out very easily. Ouch!
Include a diagram in your poster, labelling the key parts, particularly those dangerous quills! Check your punctuation and spelling.
SumDog
Today I have set you a ‘grammar skills’ task.
Oxford Owl Spelling
Oxford Owl have allowed access to some superb spelling resources linked to the spelling scheme we follow in school. It would be brilliant for your child to access a different spelling rule a day. However, I will be unable to set certain spelling rules for each day as many of the tasks have the same name and I am unable to set links to specific rules. Therefore, It would be great to access the website everyday and choose one spelling focus for that day. You should then know which ones you have completed and which ones need doing. The tasks are only short and shouldn’t take too long. To access the resources:
Go to www.oxfordowl.co.uk
Click ‘My Class Login’ at the top of the page and enter the username and password:
Username: ourladyyear2
Password: year2
From there, click on the ‘Read Write Inc. Spelling’ tab. (There are MORE reading books on this resource too, many that should have quizzes on Accelerated Reader! … So many opportunities to read!!)
If you then select Year 2 in the ‘Year Groups’ drop down menu, the spelling rules for Year 2 will appear. There you can choose which rule to work through each day.
If you have any issues, please do not hesitate to ask.
Maths
Maths is a little different this week because we are one week ahead on the resources due to having only one week off at Easter.
Therefore, I thought it would be good to give the children a choice of two skills to revisit. The first link will be to revisit a place value skill. The second link is to revisit a money skill. Your child can choose which area they feel they need more practice in, or can watch both videos if they wish.
Find one more and one less - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zkhsf4j
OR
Introduction to money and the 1p coin -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZfyW9FF2eA&list=PLQqF8sn28L9yTV9WxpHw-9BbqRe_f49fr&index=7&t=0s
SumDog
x2 multiplication challenge
Don’t forget to check the weekly challenges for more learning!
Have a super day of learning Year 2!
Miss Woodend
Year 2 Home Learning Challenges - Friday 24th April
Happy Friday Year 2!
Well done for completing another week of super home learning. I keep saying it, but you are making me so proud!
Here are today’s Maths and English challenges! Have fun!
Phonics
Access the RWI sessions below. All the children would benefit from accessing the set 3 sounds lesson, however some might also benefit from the other sessions.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30 am
Set 2 Speed Sounds at 10.00 am
Set 3 Speed Sounds at 10.30 am
If you do however, feel that these sessions are not really benefiting your child, please do feel free to access reading materials for a little longer instead.
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.
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
This week I have chosen another story to access on Serial Mash, called ‘Daisy and the Memory Box’. Today, I would like you to go to your Purple Mash ‘2Dos’, read Chapter 5 and complete the other activities set. Please don’t forget that there are other activities for you to access that are linked to this story. These can be found by clicking ‘Serial Mash’ on your Purple Mash home screen, ‘Diamonds’ and then the story ‘Daisy and the Memory Box’. The ‘GPS activities’ PDF is great for extra learning, so please do take a look.
SumDog
I have set a task called ‘Question Words’, as well as your spelling competition to complete.
Maths
Go to https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ to access today’s maths work:
You must scroll down to the bottom of the page and click - ‘Summer Term - Week 2 (w/c 27th April)’ and then access ‘Friday Maths Challenges’ (we are a week ahead due to only having one week off at Easter).
SumDog
Today’s task - ‘Analysing graphs to 10’
If you do have any extra time, don’t forget that you can work through any incomplete IXL sections.
Don’t forget to check the weekly challenges for learning in other areas!
Enjoy the weekend!
Stay Safe and God Bless,
Miss Woodend
Year 2 Home Learning Challenges - Thursday 23rd April
Good morning Enthusiastic Bobby Bees!
I hope that you are all well and are working as hard as you can at home.
Here are Thursday’s Maths and English sessions.
Phonics
Access the RWI sessions below. All the children would benefit from accessing the set 3 sounds lesson, however some might also benefit from the other sessions.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30 am
Set 2 Speed Sounds at 10.00 am
Set 3 Speed Sounds at 10.30 am
If you do however, feel that these sessions are not really benefiting your child, please do feel free to access reading materials for a little longer instead.
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.
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.
Complete the reading comprehension attached below:
English
This week I have chosen another story to access on Serial Mash, called ‘Daisy and the Memory Box’. Today, I would like you to go to your Purple Mash ‘2Dos’, read Chapter 4 and complete the other activities set. Please don’t forget that there are other activities for you to access that are linked to this story. These can be found by clicking ‘Serial Mash’ on your Purple Mash home screen, ‘Diamonds’ and then the story ‘Daisy and the Memory Box’. The ‘GPS activities’ PDF is great for extra learning, so please do take a look.
SumDog
Don’t forget your spelling competition.
Maths
Go to https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ to access today’s maths work:
You must scroll down to the bottom of the page and click - ‘Summer Term - Week 2 (w/c 27th April)’ and then access ‘Lesson 4 - ‘Problem Solving’ (we are a week ahead due to only having one week off at Easter).
SumDog
Today’s task - Maths Competition
If you do have any extra time, don’t forget that you can work through any incomplete IXL sections.
Don’t forget to check the weekly challenges for learning in other areas!
Keep up the great work,
Miss Woodend
Year 2 Home Learning Challenges - Wednesday 22nd April
Hello Year 2!
I hope that you are all well. Here are today’s Maths and English challenges.
Phonics
Access the RWI sessions below. All the children would benefit from accessing the set 3 sounds lesson, however some might also benefit from the other sessions.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30 am
Set 2 Speed Sounds at 10.00 am
Set 3 Speed Sounds at 10.30 am
If you do however, feel that these sessions are not really benefiting your child, please do feel free to access reading materials for a little longer instead.
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.
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
This week I have chosen another story to access on Serial Mash, called ‘Daisy and the Memory Box’. Today, I would like you to go to your Purple Mash ‘2Dos’, read Chapter 3 and complete the other activities set. Please don’t forget that there are other activities for you to access that are linked to this story. These can be found by clicking ‘Serial Mash’ on your Purple Mash home screen, ‘Diamonds’ and then the story ‘Daisy and the Memory Box’. The ‘GPS activities’ PDF is great for extra learning, so please do take a look.
SumDog
I have set a task called ‘Adjectives and Prepositions’, as well as your spelling competition to complete.
Maths
Go to https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ to access today’s maths work:
You must scroll down to the bottom of the page and click - ‘Summer Term - Week 2 (w/c 27th April)’ and then access ‘Lesson 3 - Four Operations with Length’ (we are a week ahead due to only having one week off at Easter).
SumDog
Today’s task - ‘Identify Odd and Even Numbers’
If you do have any extra time, don’t forget that you can work through any incomplete IXL sections.
Don’t forget to check the weekly challenges for learning in other areas!
You’re nearly half way through the week, keep going.
Miss Woodend
Year 2 Home Learning Challenges - Tuesday 21st April
Good Morning Year 2,
I hope you enjoyed yesterday’s learning and are ready for the new day ahead.
Here are Tuesday’s Maths and English lessons.
Phonics
Access the RWI sessions below. All the children would benefit from accessing the set 3 sounds lesson, however some might also benefit from the other sessions.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30 am
Set 2 Speed Sounds at 10.00 am
Set 3 Speed Sounds at 10.30 am
If you do however, feel that these sessions are not really benefiting your child, please do feel free to access reading materials for a little longer instead.
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.
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.
Please complete the comprehension attached below:
English
This week I have chosen another story to access on Serial Mash, called ‘Daisy and the Memory Box’. Today, I would like you to go to your Purple Mash ‘2Dos’, read Chapter 2 and complete the other activities set. Please don’t forget that there are other activities for you to access that are linked to this story. These can be found by clicking ‘Serial Mash’ on your Purple Mash home screen, ‘Diamonds’ and then the story ‘Daisy and the Memory Box’. The ‘GPS activities’ PDF is great for extra learning, so please do take a look.
SumDog
Keep looking at your spelling competition.
Maths
Go to https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ to access today’s maths work:
You must scroll down to the bottom of the page and click - ‘Summer Term - Week 2 (w/c 27th April)’ and then access ‘Lesson 2 - Order Lengths’ (we are a week ahead due to only having one week off at Easter).
SumDog
I have also set a maths competition for today.
If you do have any extra time, don’t forget that you can work through any incomplete IXL sections.
Don’t forget to check the weekly challenges for learning in other areas!
Enjoy,
Miss Woodend
Year 2 Home Learning Challenges - Monday 20th April
Good Morning Year 2,
I hope that you all had a good sleep and are ready for the day ahead.
Here are today’s English and Maths challenges.
Phonics
My apologies for setting the RWI videos last week when they weren’t there. They must have still been enjoying their Easter holidays. Hopefully they will be up and running this week.
Access the RWI sessions below. All the children would benefit from accessing the set 3 sounds lesson, however some might also benefit from the other sessions.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30 am
Set 2 Speed Sounds at 10.00 am
Set 3 Speed Sounds at 10.30 am
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.
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
This week I have chosen another story to access on Serial Mash, called ‘Daisy and the Memory Box’. Today, I would like you to go to your Purple Mash ‘2Dos’, read Chapter 1 and complete the other activities set. Please don’t forget that there are other activities for you to access that are linked to this story. These can be found by clicking ‘Serial Mash’ on your Purple Mash home screen, ‘Diamonds’ and then the story ‘Daisy and the Memory Box’. The ‘GPS activities’ PDF is great for extra learning, so please do take a look.
SumDog
Please check the activities set for today. I have set a ‘sentence punctuation’ challenge and a spelling competition for you to access throughout the week.
Maths
Go to https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ to access today’s maths work:
You must scroll down to the bottom of the page and click - ‘Summer Term - Week 2 (w/c 27th April)’ and then access ‘Lesson 1 - Compare Lengths’ (we are a week ahead due to only having one week off at Easter).
SumDog
Complete today’s challenge - ‘Counting Coins 10s and 1s’
If you do have any extra time, don’t forget that you can work through any incomplete IXL sections.
Don’t forget to check the weekly challenges for learning in other areas!
Have a wonderful day of learning.
Missing you all,
Miss Woodend
Year 2 Home Learning Challenges for the week - Week Beginning 20.04.20
Good morning Year 2,
I hope that you all had a great weekend and are ready for a new week of learning. This week is filled with many different learning opportunities and I can’t wait to hear how you get on. Don’t forget about our learning characters - you can still be ‘Don’t Give Up Sadie Spiders’ and ‘Enthusiastic Bobby Bees’ at home.
Just as before, I will be posting English and maths activities daily. You can then choose when you would like to complete the activities below throughout the week. I know many of you have been working better in the mornings and so try and get most of your learning done then. Remember, we’re all new to this, but your resilience and ability to adapt have been admirable. Keep smiling Year 2, you’re all doing great and I’m so very proud of you.
As always, keep those emails and photographs coming. I love receiving your emails throughout the day and seeing your superb learning.
Stay Safe and have a great week,
Miss Woodend
Year 2 Home Learning Challenges - Friday 17th April
Happy Friday!
Just one more day of learning Year 2, you are all working so hard! Here are today’s English and Maths learning challenges. Don’t forget to check the weekly challenges for your other learning.
Phonics
Access the RWI sessions below. All the children would benefit from accessing the set 3 sounds lesson, however some might also benefit from the other sessions.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30 am
Set 2 Speed Sounds at 10.00 am
Set 3 Speed Sounds at 10.30 am
Reading
Continue reading and quizzing on books using the Accelerated Reading tabs in the ‘How to help your child’ section.
Also if you missed my blog before Easter, I have also signed all of the children up for a new reading resource called ‘Epic!’ reading. This resource is great as you can search for books depending on your child’s ZPD reading level and then you can access a quiz straight after reading the ebook. More information about how to use the resource can be found in the ‘How to help your child’ section. If you are interested in accessing the resource, please send me an email - l.woodend@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk and I will then be able to send you an invitation link for you to create an account.
English
I thought that I would try something different for English this week. Purple Mash has a brilliant resource called ‘Serial Mash’ which we now have access to. This week all of the English tasks will be based on a story called ‘Max and the pirates of Puddleton Bay’ which I have set in the children’s ‘to dos’ on Purple Mash each day. By clicking the ‘to do’, you will have access to that day’s chapter and then other activities linked to what the children have read.
Read Chapter 4 and complete the activities. As this week was a short one, feel free to access Chapter 5 in your own time!
There are however, other activities linked to the chapter that I haven’t set as ‘to dos’. If you would like to access these, including some great spelling, punctuation and grammar activities, simple log into Purple Mash and click on ‘Serial Mash’. Then click ‘Diamonds’ and then find this week’s story ‘Max and the pirates of Puddleton Bay’. Here you will find the extra activities not included in your child’s ‘to dos’. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Let me know how you get on!
SumDog
Don’t forget to have a go at the spelling challenge.
Today I have set the reading challenge:
Read words with blends.
Maths
Please access:
Summer Term - Week 1 - ‘Lesson 4 - ‘Measure Length (m)’ - by clicking here:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/
Watch the video and have a go at the activities. Remember, you don’t need to print the activities if you are unable to - work through them from the screen and record your answers in your maths books.
SumDog
Today’s task - Classify and sequence shapes
Also, if you haven’t already done so, please do complete your maths, spelling and reading training (found in the tasks section). This ensures that your child’s learning is given at the correct level, so please ensure that your child completes these independently.
IXL
If you have time and want to complete even more learning, see how much of your IXL you can complete! Choose to complete sections that you haven’t already completed.
Have a great weekend,
Missing you all!
Stay safe,
Miss Woodend
Year 2 Home Learning Challenges - Thursday 16th April
Good morning Year 2,
I have loved receiving your photographs of your learning so far this week. Keep up the brilliant work, only two days until the weekend. Here are today’s English and Maths learning challenges. Don’t forget to check the weekly challenges for your other learning.
Phonics
Access the RWI sessions below. All the children would benefit from accessing the set 3 sounds lesson, however some might also benefit from the other sessions.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30 am
Set 2 Speed Sounds at 10.00 am
Set 3 Speed Sounds at 10.30 am
Reading
Continue reading and quizzing on books using the Accelerated Reading tabs in the ‘How to help your child’ section.
Also if you missed my blog before Easter, I have also signed all of the children up for a new reading resource called ‘Epic!’ reading. This resource is great as you can search for books depending on your child’s ZPD reading level and then you can access a quiz straight after reading the ebook. More information about how to use the resource can be found in the ‘How to help your child’ section. If you are interested in accessing the resource, please send me an email - l.woodend@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk and I will then be able to send you an invitation link for you to create an account.
English
I thought that I would try something different for English this week. Purple Mash has a brilliant resource called ‘Serial Mash’ which we now have access to. This week all of the English tasks will be based on a story called ‘Max and the pirates of Puddleton Bay’ which I have set in the children’s ‘to dos’ on Purple Mash each day. By clicking the ‘to do’, you will have access to that day’s chapter and then other activities linked to what the children have read.
Read Chapter 3 and complete the activities.
There are however, other activities linked to the chapter that I haven’t set as ‘to dos’. If you would like to access these, including some great spelling, punctuation and grammar activities, simple log into Purple Mash and click on ‘Serial Mash’. Then click ‘Diamonds’ and then find this week’s story ‘Max and the pirates of Puddleton Bay’. Here you will find the extra activities not included in your child’s ‘to dos’. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Let me know how you get on!
SumDog
Don’t forget to have a go at the spelling challenge.
Maths
Please access:
Summer Term - Week 1 - ‘Lesson 3 - ‘Measure Length (cm)’ - by clicking here:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/
Watch the video and have a go at the activities. Remember, you don’t need to print the activities if you are unable to - work through them from the screen and record your answers in your maths books.
SumDog
Today’s task - 3D Shape properties
Also, if you haven’t already done so, please do complete your maths, spelling and reading training (found in the tasks section). This ensures that your child’s learning is given at the correct level, so please ensure that your child completes these independently.
IXL
If you have time and want to complete even more learning, see how much of your IXL you can complete! Choose to complete sections that you haven’t already completed.
Miss Woodend
Year 2 Home Learning Challenges - Wednesday 15th April
Hi Year 2!
Here are today’s English and Maths learning challenges. Don’t forget to check the weekly challenges for your other learning. I can’t wait to hear from you all. Have a great day!
Phonics
Access the RWI sessions below. All the children would benefit from accessing the set 3 sounds lesson, however some might also benefit from the other sessions.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30 am
Set 2 Speed Sounds at 10.00 am
Set 3 Speed Sounds at 10.30 am
Reading
Continue reading and quizzing on books using the Accelerated Reading tabs in the ‘How to help your child’ section.
Also if you missed my blog before Easter, I have also signed all of the children up for a new reading resource called ‘Epic!’ reading. This resource is great as you can search for books depending on your child’s ZPD reading level and then you can access a quiz straight after reading the ebook. More information about how to use the resource can be found in the ‘How to help your child’ section. If you are interested in accessing the resource, please send me an email - l.woodend@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk and I will then be able to send you an invitation link for you to create an account.
English
I thought that I would try something different for English this week. Purple Mash has a brilliant resource called ‘Serial Mash’ which we now have access to. This week all of the English tasks will be based on a story called ‘Max and the pirates of Puddleton Bay’ which I have set in the children’s ‘to dos’ on Purple Mash each day. By clicking the ‘to do’, you will have access to that day’s chapter and then other activities linked to what the children have read.
Today it is time to read Chapter 2 and complete the activities.
There are however, other activities linked to the chapter that I haven’t set as ‘to dos’. If you would like to access these, including some great spelling, punctuation and grammar activities, simple log into Purple Mash and click on ‘Serial Mash’. Then click ‘Diamonds’ and then find this week’s story ‘Max and the pirates of Puddleton Bay’. Here you will find the extra activities not included in your child’s ‘to dos’. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Let me know how you get on!
SumDog
Today I have set you a reading challenge:
Read tricky words.
I have also set a spelling challenge for you all this week.
Remember I can see how you’re getting on, so remember to focus!
Maths
Please access:
Summer Term - Week 1 - ‘Lesson 2 - Count in fractions’ - by clicking here:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/
Watch the video and have a go at the activities. Remember, you don’t need to print the activities if you are unable to - work through them from the screen and record your answers in your maths books.
SumDog
Today’s task - 2D Shape properties
Also, if you haven’t already done so, please do complete your maths, spelling and reading training (found in the tasks section). This ensures that your child’s learning is given at the correct level, so please ensure that your child completes these independently.
IXL
If you have time and want to complete even more learning, see how much of your IXL you can complete! Choose to complete sections that you haven’t already completed.
Miss Woodend
Year 2 Home Learning Challenges - Tuesday 14th April
Good Morning,
Here are today’s English and Maths learning challenges. Don’t forget to check the weekly challenges for your other learning. I can’t wait to hear from you all.
Phonics
Access the RWI sessions below. All the children would benefit from accessing the set 3 sounds lesson, however some might also benefit from the other sessions.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30 am
Set 2 Speed Sounds at 10.00 am
Set 3 Speed Sounds at 10.30 am
Reading
Continue reading and quizzing on books using the Accelerated Reading tabs in the ‘How to help your child’ section.
Also if you missed my blog before Easter, I have also signed all of the children up for a new reading resource called ‘Epic!’ reading. This resource is great as you can search for books depending on your child’s ZPD reading level and then you can access a quiz straight after reading the ebook. More information about how to use the resource can be found in the ‘How to help your child’ section. If you are interested in accessing the resource, please send me an email - l.woodend@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk and I will then be able to send you an invitation link for you to create an account.
English
I thought that I would try something different for English this week. Purple Mash has a brilliant resource called ‘Serial Mash’ which we now have access to. This week all of the English tasks will be based on a story called ‘Max and the pirates of Puddleton Bay’ which I have set in the children’s ‘to dos’ on Purple Mash each day. By clicking the ‘to do’, you will have access to that day’s chapter and then other activities linked to what the children have read.
Read Chapter 1 and complete the activities
There are however, other activities linked to the chapter that I haven’t set as ‘to dos’. If you would like to access these, including some great spelling, punctuation and grammar activities, simple log into Purple Mash and click on ‘Serial Mash’. Then click ‘Diamonds’ and then find this week’s story ‘Max and the pirates of Puddleton Bay’. Here you will find the extra activities not included in your child’s ‘to dos’. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Let me know how you get on!
Maths
Please access:
Summer Term - Week 1 - ‘Lesson 1 - Find three quarters’ - by clicking here:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/
Watch the video and have a go at the activities. Remember, you don’t need to print the activities if you are unable to - work through them from the screen and record your answers in your maths books.
SumDog
Today’s task - Calculate with money within £1
Also, if you haven’t already done so, please do complete your maths, spelling and reading training (found in the tasks section). This ensures that your child’s learning is given at the correct level, so please ensure that your child completes these independently.
IXL
If you have time and want to complete even more learning, see how much of your IXL you can complete! Choose to complete sections that you haven’t already completed.
Miss Woodend
Year 2 Home Learning Challenges for the week - Week Beginning 14.4.20
Good Morning Year 2!
I hope you are all well and had a truly wonderful Easter spending time together as a family. I hope that you also found time to pray in amongst all of that chocolate eating, and took time out to think about Jesus’ sacrifice for us at this time of year.
Are you ready for a new term of learning? I can’t quite believe that we have reached the Summer term! I am missing you all greatly and I am still hoping that we will get some time together before the end of the year. Please keep up that brilliant enthusiasm you all had before the Easter break, you were all working so hard. I can’t wait to receive photographs and updates of your first week back to learning.
Just as I did the week before we broke up, I will be posting English and Maths tasks daily, but other curriculum areas are posted below for you to dip in and out of as you please throughout the week. However, they should all be completed by Friday, ready for a new week of learning. I have attached a PDF version for you to access any links, and have also included the Geography and Science PDFs underneath.
Have a great week and continue to amaze your families with your focus and determination.
Stay safe,
Miss Woodend
Holy Week Home Learning
This week we would like you to take some time this week and to spend some time with your families.
Read moreYear 2 Home Learning Challenges - Friday 3rd April
It’s Friday! You’ve reached the end of another week AND the Easter break! Well done Year 2. Here are your final learning challenges of the week - keep being those ‘Focused Cooper Crabs’ that I know you are!
Phonics
Access the RWI sessions below. All the children would benefit from accessing the set 3 sounds lesson, however some might also benefit from the other sessions.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30 am
Set 2 Speed Sounds at 10.00 am
Set 3 Speed Sounds at 10.30 am
Reading
Continue reading and quizzing on books using the Accelerated Reading tabs in the ‘How to help your child’ section.
English
It’s your final day of writing today and your chapter will be finished! I can’t wait to read them, so when you have finished your whole chapter, please do send them my way.
Today, you will be writing both the resolution and the conclusion. Don’t forget to use your plan as a guide and refer back to the structure of the original chapter in ‘The Museum Thief’.
Grammar focus for resolution:
Sentences containing subordination for time using ‘before’, ‘after’ and ‘when’. For example: After Stanley shouted for help, the police came and arrested the thieves. Don’t worry if you are unable to use all three of the subordinations in your writing - one or even two would be great!
Finally, use your plan to write the conclusion.
Grammar focus for conclusion:
subordination for reason using ‘if’ and subordinating conjunction ‘that’. For example: Stanley wouldn’t have been in the newspapers if he wasn’t so brave. The police were so impressed with Stanley that they asked him to work for them.
Now you have finished writing your chapter, feel free to enjoy the final chapter of Flat Stanley together.
Maths
Please access:
Week 2 - ‘Lesson 5 - Step 10 - ‘equivalence of half and 2 quarters’ - by clicking here:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/
Watch the video and have a go at the activities. Remember, you don’t need to print the activities if you are unable to - work through them from the screen and record your answers in your maths books.
SumDog
Today’s task - Related addition and subtraction facts within 100
Money
Work through section S ‘Money’ on Maths IXL.
Don’t forget to look back at the weekly challenges for all other learning for the week!
Have a great Easter break Year 2 - you all definitely deserve it and you have worked so hard in these uncertain times. Enjoy the time with your families. Don’t forget to check back for a few reflective and fun RE tasks to complete over the break.
Stay Safe
God bless,
Miss Woodend
Year 2 Home Learning Challenges - Thursday 2nd April
We are nearing the end of another busy week, and of course, the Easter break. Keep up the superb work Year 2 - you are all making me burst with pride.
Phonics
Access the RWI sessions below. All the children would benefit from accessing the set 3 sounds lesson, however some might also benefit from the other sessions.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30 am
Set 2 Speed Sounds at 10.00 am
Set 3 Speed Sounds at 10.30 am
Reading
Continue reading and quizzing on books using the Accelerated Reading tabs in the ‘How to help your child’ section.
Complete the reading comprehension attached below:
English
Using the plan you created on Monday, write your problem/dilemma. Remember, this is the really exciting part of your chapter. Use super adjectives to describe the disguise and even try to use adverbs - silently, Stanley waited in the picture frame.
Grammar focus for the problem/dilemma - include commas to make a list. This would fit perfectly when describing the disguise - for example, Stanley was wearing a big, blonde curly wig, a stripy gown and was holding a cuddly teddy under his right arm.
Maths
Please access:
Week 2 - ‘Lesson 4 - Step 9 - ‘non-unit fractions’ - by clicking here:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/
Watch the video and have a go at the activities. Remember, you don’t need to print the activities if you are unable to - work through them from the screen and record your answers in your maths books.
SumDog
Today’s task - Add and subtract within 100
Money
Work through section S ‘Money’ on Maths IXL.
Don’t forget to look back at the weekly challenges for all other learning for the week!
Have a brilliant day Year 2 - enjoy this time with your families if you can.
Miss Woodend
Year 2 Home Learning Challenges - Wednesday 1st April
Good morning Year 2! My goodness, I can’t quite believe that we are here at the start of a brand new month. I hope you are up and ready for the new day ahead. Yesterday, I started my day once again with Joe’s PE session. Well done to those who are managing to complete this every morning, it’s unbelievably tiring!
Phonics
Access the RWI sessions below. All the children would benefit from accessing the set 3 sounds lesson, however some might also benefit from the other sessions.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30 am
Set 2 Speed Sounds at 10.00 am
Set 3 Speed Sounds at 10.30 am
Reading
Continue reading and quizzing on books using the Accelerated Reading tabs in the ‘How to help your child’ section.
English
Using the plan you created on Monday, write the build up of your chapter. Don’t forget all of those super verbs and adjectives to keep your chapter interesting and exciting. For example - using shouted instead of said, or gloomy instead of sad.
Grammar focus for the build up:
Use compound sentences in your chapter using ‘so’ and ‘or’ - Flat Stanley heard Mr Dart chatting in the lift so he came up with an idea. Stanley could go to the museum and help Mr Dart or he could stay at home and do nothing.
Maths
Please access:
Week 2 - ‘Lesson 3 - Step 8 - ‘unit fractions’ - by clicking here:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/
Watch the video and have a go at the activities. Remember, you don’t need to print the activities if you are unable to - work through them from the screen and record your answers in your maths books.
SumDog
Today’s task - Interpret and compare charts and tables
Money
Work through section S ‘Money’ on Maths IXL.
Don’t forget to look back at the weekly challenges for all other learning for the week!
Also, please keep me updated with how you are getting on at home - I love receiving your emails and photographs.
Miss you all,
Miss Woodend
Year 2 Home Learning Challenges - Tuesday 31st March
Good morning children! I hope you had a wonderful sleep and are ready to start the new day ahead. Have any of you made a timetable showing how you will complete this week’s challenges? I would love to see these! Enjoy today’s learning challenges and don’t forget to keep up that enthusiasm - just like Bobby Bee!
Phonics
Access the RWI sessions below. All the children would benefit from accessing the set 3 sounds lesson, however some might also benefit from the other sessions.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30 am
Set 2 Speed Sounds at 10.00 am
Set 3 Speed Sounds at 10.30 am
Reading
Continue reading and quizzing on books using the Accelerated Reading tabs in the ‘How to help your child’ section.
Complete the reading comprehension attached below:
English
Using the plan you created for your own version of the chapter ‘The Museum Thieves’, write the ‘beginning’ section of your chapter in your English books. Remember, this should be able to be read by others to enjoy. Think about your handwriting and your spellings, but most importantly, how will you grasp the reader’s interest?
Within your beginning, include the following grammar focus:
Use a variety of different sentence forms within your writing. For example: sentences ending in full stops, sentences ending in question marks and sentences ending with exclamation marks.
Maths
Please access:
Week 2 - ‘Lesson 2 - Step 7 - ‘Find a third’ - by clicking here:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/
Watch the video and have a go at the activities. Remember, you don’t need to print the activities if you are unable to - work through them from the screen and record your answers in your maths books.
SumDog
Today’s task - Skip counting in 2s, 5s and 10s.
Money
Work through section S ‘Money’ on Maths IXL.
Don’t forget to look back at the weekly challenges for all other learning for the week!
Have a great day,
Miss Woodend
Year 2 Home Learning Challenges - Monday 30th March
Welcome to a new week of learning! Each day, I will be posting a new blog containing the new Reading, English and Maths challenges for that day. Then, don’t forget to check the weekly challenges for your other learning. I hope you all have a brilliant day!
Phonics
Access the RWI sessions below. All the children would benefit from accessing the set 3 sounds lesson, however some might also benefit from the other sessions.
Set 1 Speed Sounds at 9.30 am
Set 2 Speed Sounds at 10.00 am
Set 3 Speed Sounds at 10.30 am
Reading
Continue reading and quizzing on books using the Accelerated Reading tabs in the ‘How to help your child’ section.
English
This week you are all going to become real ‘Creative Kiki Chameleons’ and write your own versions of the Flat Stanley chapter ‘The Museum Thieves’. Today I would like you to think carefully about what will happen in the five sections of your chapter - beginning, build up, problem/dilemma, conclusion, resolution.
Look carefully at the document attached below. I have used your ideas from last week’s learning to write what happens in the five sections of the chapter in the story. The next column in the table gives you prompts for your new version. The final column is for you to write your own ideas for your own chapter. Don’t worry if you are unable to print the planning sheet, just write out your new ideas in your English book. Be as creative as you can be, but don’t forget to use the original chapter as a guide. Remember, today you are not writing your chapter but are simply getting all of your ideas down. Have fun!
Maths
Please access:
Week 2 - ‘Lesson 1 - Step 6 - Recognise a third’ - by clicking here:
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/
Watch the video and have a go at the activities. Remember, you don’t need to print the activities if you are unable to - work through them from the screen and record your answers in your maths books.
SumDog
Today’s task - Addition to 100.
Money
Work through section S ‘Money’ on Maths IXL.
Miss Woodend
Year 2 Home Learning Challenges for the week
Good afternoon,
I hope you have all had a lovely weekend and are fully rested and ready for the week ahead!
As you know, learning from home is completely new to us all and us teachers are constantly evaluating the effectiveness of our home learning tasks set for the children. This week I thought I would try something a little different. Like I did last week, I will be posting Reading, English and Maths activities for the children to complete daily. However, any other activities that I would like the children to complete are shown on the image below. This means that you and your family can sit down and create a timetable of when you would like to complete the activities. You may choose to complete more than one in a day which will give you some free time on another day, or you may continue to complete one activity per day. It is entirely up you - this is your home learning! I have attached a PDF version of the challenges below as this will enable you to click on the links I have included.
Have a great week, and don’t forget to spend some special time as a family too!
This week’s learning challenges
Miss Woodend