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Year Two Class Page
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Year Two Pupils, big brothers and sisters, Mums, Dads and everyone else: Welcome to our class page!
On this page you will find information + pictures showing highlights of our learning adventures in Year Two.
Newest updates will appear at the top, please scroll down for older updates.
On this page you will find information + pictures showing highlights of our learning adventures in Year Two.
Newest updates will appear at the top, please scroll down for older updates.
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Year Two in action: our class videos!
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The Lighthouse Keepers Lunch!
Our final technology challenge of the year related to the story 'The Lighthouse Keepers lunch',
All of the pupils have been very busy at home making and drawing lighthouses, and together listened to the story and discussed the task of how to get Mr Grinling's lunch from the little cottage on the cliffes to the lighthouse.
The pupils then used their creativity to retell the story and to create solutions to the problem.
Lots of fun, creativity and skill. Well done everyone!
All of the pupils have been very busy at home making and drawing lighthouses, and together listened to the story and discussed the task of how to get Mr Grinling's lunch from the little cottage on the cliffes to the lighthouse.
The pupils then used their creativity to retell the story and to create solutions to the problem.
Lots of fun, creativity and skill. Well done everyone!
Drumming, Juggling...and Giant Bubbles!
As an end of term treat, Mrs Reain very kindly organised a visit from Marcella from the Community Tribal Drummers.
We were treated to a morning of circus skills including juggling and plate spinning, an amazing drumming session and some outdoor hula hooping and GIANT BUBBLES.
The Year Two pupils were on their very best behaviour and loved every minute of a very memorable morning.
You can check out some of the highlights in our video here
We were treated to a morning of circus skills including juggling and plate spinning, an amazing drumming session and some outdoor hula hooping and GIANT BUBBLES.
The Year Two pupils were on their very best behaviour and loved every minute of a very memorable morning.
You can check out some of the highlights in our video here
Talking and Listening - Seashore Edition!
For our final Topic, the Year Two pupils have been learning about the Seashore.
Each pupil was tasked with the challenge of finding out some interesting facts about a sea creature.
I am delighted to report that all pupils were able not only to find out, but also to report their findings to the class.
We all learned a lot of new facts! Well done!
Each pupil was tasked with the challenge of finding out some interesting facts about a sea creature.
I am delighted to report that all pupils were able not only to find out, but also to report their findings to the class.
We all learned a lot of new facts! Well done!
Ready, Set, Go! Sports day!
The Year Two pupils have been working hard on their P.E skills this term and training hard to build speed and running posture. On 9th June the pupils were able to put their skills to the test in our Year Two class sports day!
The pupils all participated fully, showing best effort and celebrating both their own successes and those of their friends: the exact dispositions we love! Look at these big sporty smiles! Nice work, everyone.
The pupils all participated fully, showing best effort and celebrating both their own successes and those of their friends: the exact dispositions we love! Look at these big sporty smiles! Nice work, everyone.
Number Day!
On Friday 28th of May, everyone in school celebrated 'NUMBER DAY'.
This is an important event in our school calendar, allowing the pupils to enjoy a whole day devoted to numeracy games and investigations, and for an added element of fun, to wear clothing with a number on or a 'onesie'!
As we completed a series of number challenges both indoors and outdoors, the Year Two pupils joined in with trademark enthusiasm and showed super Numeracy skills.
Well done everyone: and thank you to Mrs Milligan for organising such a fun day!
This is an important event in our school calendar, allowing the pupils to enjoy a whole day devoted to numeracy games and investigations, and for an added element of fun, to wear clothing with a number on or a 'onesie'!
As we completed a series of number challenges both indoors and outdoors, the Year Two pupils joined in with trademark enthusiasm and showed super Numeracy skills.
Well done everyone: and thank you to Mrs Milligan for organising such a fun day!
Time for an update!
Time for an update on what we have been up to so far in Term 3!
This is always an exciting term as we can begin to consolidate the pupils' hard work, skills and knowledge - and begin to prepare for Year Three!
In this update you will see some of our Play and P.E activities, our new favourite - Picnic lunches (thank you Diane and Victoria!), a very grown up 'traffic survey', and outdoor assembly, and the day a special visitor came to our classroom.
WOW!
Phonics
In phonics we continue to review and revise all initial/single sounds -remember to say the 'short sound'
We have been working on our dictation skills and reading using longer and more challenging sentences.
We have been playing games and using the sounds ng, nk, ck, qy, oo, ee/ea, ar, er, ir, or, ow/oa and igh
And we have been learning sounds ow/ou, ai/ay, au/aw, oi/oy and ew/ue
Here are some videos if you would like to review these at home.
ow - brown cow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJtvjxBYg7I
ou - shout it out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qtCB7CYH3I
ai - snail in the drain- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbmpw192MSg
ay - may I play - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTCP8i4Nwgc
au - www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOHDkQGhku4
aw - yawn at dawn - www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xvdbR6g060
oy - toy for a boy - www.youtube.com/watch?v=aodJQr-WJLk
oi - spoil the boy - www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRTITdRL_cU
ew - chew the stew - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZojmFjUAGh4
ue - www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCeE3B_tAq8
Numeracy
In Numeracy we have been extending our number knowledge, counting forwards, backwards and in patterns.
We have been using some bigger numbers for addition and subtraction and have been working to build 'quick recall' of number facts. We have completed some more challenging Time, Money and Shape activities in Practical Numeracy and the pupils have thoroughly enjoyed participating in data handling and surveys.
Topic Work
We have been working on our Topic 'Five Senses' and the pupils have shown excellent investigative and observation skills during our Science activities.
This is always an exciting term as we can begin to consolidate the pupils' hard work, skills and knowledge - and begin to prepare for Year Three!
In this update you will see some of our Play and P.E activities, our new favourite - Picnic lunches (thank you Diane and Victoria!), a very grown up 'traffic survey', and outdoor assembly, and the day a special visitor came to our classroom.
WOW!
Phonics
In phonics we continue to review and revise all initial/single sounds -remember to say the 'short sound'
We have been working on our dictation skills and reading using longer and more challenging sentences.
We have been playing games and using the sounds ng, nk, ck, qy, oo, ee/ea, ar, er, ir, or, ow/oa and igh
And we have been learning sounds ow/ou, ai/ay, au/aw, oi/oy and ew/ue
Here are some videos if you would like to review these at home.
ow - brown cow - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJtvjxBYg7I
ou - shout it out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qtCB7CYH3I
ai - snail in the drain- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbmpw192MSg
ay - may I play - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTCP8i4Nwgc
au - www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOHDkQGhku4
aw - yawn at dawn - www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xvdbR6g060
oy - toy for a boy - www.youtube.com/watch?v=aodJQr-WJLk
oi - spoil the boy - www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRTITdRL_cU
ew - chew the stew - www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZojmFjUAGh4
ue - www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCeE3B_tAq8
Numeracy
In Numeracy we have been extending our number knowledge, counting forwards, backwards and in patterns.
We have been using some bigger numbers for addition and subtraction and have been working to build 'quick recall' of number facts. We have completed some more challenging Time, Money and Shape activities in Practical Numeracy and the pupils have thoroughly enjoyed participating in data handling and surveys.
Topic Work
We have been working on our Topic 'Five Senses' and the pupils have shown excellent investigative and observation skills during our Science activities.
A special visitor for the Year Two class!
On Monday we had a special treat as a visitor came to our class - a bird!
This brightly coloured avian friend belongs to a very clever, kind and gentle pupil and it was wonderful for us to see her confidence and expertise in handling our new pal! It was very funny when the bird found a new perch too!
As Diane, Victoria and I always say - "never a dull day in Year Two"
This brightly coloured avian friend belongs to a very clever, kind and gentle pupil and it was wonderful for us to see her confidence and expertise in handling our new pal! It was very funny when the bird found a new perch too!
As Diane, Victoria and I always say - "never a dull day in Year Two"
Top P.E Skills in our challenging obstacle course!
Since returning to school we have been using our fantastic outdoor area for most of our P.E sessions - but one of the most fun and memorable P.E activities in Year Twi has always been designing and completing our indoor obstacle course.
The pupils showed their best skills in tackling the new challenges, showing their speed, balance and strength in a safe and supportive environment. Well done gang - we are proud of you!
The pupils showed their best skills in tackling the new challenges, showing their speed, balance and strength in a safe and supportive environment. Well done gang - we are proud of you!
Alfresco dining Year Two style!
We have been making the most of the beautiful weather to spend lots of time outside- one of our favourite things at the moment is to take our snacks and lunchboxes out for a class picnic together. Lots of chat and fresh air - a great combination!
Let's play!
One of the best aspects of being back in school following the closure has been getting back to Play Time!
Play Time is when the pupils learn many important foundational Thinking Skills - Working with others, Problem Solving, Decision Making and Being Creative. We carefully plan the pupil's play experiences so they have opportunities to take on new challenges, interact and grow - and of course, have lots of fun!
Play Time is when the pupils learn many important foundational Thinking Skills - Working with others, Problem Solving, Decision Making and Being Creative. We carefully plan the pupil's play experiences so they have opportunities to take on new challenges, interact and grow - and of course, have lots of fun!
Our traffic survey!
We have been putting our data handling and recording skills to good use by carrying our surveys.
We were able to use 'tally marks' to record the traffic passing by our school from safely inside the fence.
A very interesting activity, with many of the children talking about how you could hear the traffic before it came into view - an excellent lesson in road safety. Well done!
We were able to use 'tally marks' to record the traffic passing by our school from safely inside the fence.
A very interesting activity, with many of the children talking about how you could hear the traffic before it came into view - an excellent lesson in road safety. Well done!
Outdoor Assembly
Our first assembly since March 2020!
We were able to remain in our class bubbles for an outdoors assembly with Rev Cowan this week,
The pupils all listened carefully and enjoyed the story together - but a little apart!
We were able to remain in our class bubbles for an outdoors assembly with Rev Cowan this week,
The pupils all listened carefully and enjoyed the story together - but a little apart!
Easter already! Time flies when you are having fun!
It has been a very fun, very busy few weeks since the Year Two pupils returned to school!
Everyone has done a great job of settling in, catching up with friends, working hard and playing well.
Phonics
In phonics we have revised all of the initial/single sounds (being sure to say the 'short sound')
We have been working on our dictation skills and reading and writing CVC words.
We have reviewed phonics sounds - ng, nk, ck, qy, oo, ee/ea, ar, er, and ir, and more recently have learned new sounds: or, ow/oa and igh
Here are the Geraldine Giraffe videos in case anyone would like to review these at home.
or (shut the door) - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm9PRHDJlv4
ow (blow the snow) - www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPtNBSfCkJA
oa (goat in a boat) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCJyHN0IFE8
igh (fly high) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYCR2RZ4ZYY
Remember you can use Phonics Forest to play games using these sounds, or if you log on to Purple Mash, click the teachers 'Big Book',swipe right to find 'Phonics Phase 3 cloze' you will find some activities there too.
Numeracy
In Numeracy we have been counting using higher numbers, in 2s, 5s, and 10s.
We have been using some bigger numbers for addition and subtraction and have been working to build 'quick recall' of number facts. We have revised the names of 2D and 3D shapes and have completed lots of work on length and weight.
Topic Work
We have started our new Topic, 'It all Makes Sense' which is about the Five Senses.
This topic will have lots of investigation work which the children will really enjoy.
If you have time over Easter, you could get out and about for a 'Senses' walk - what could you see, hear, smell, touch or Taste (hopefully some yummy Easter eggs!)
Everyone has done a great job of settling in, catching up with friends, working hard and playing well.
Phonics
In phonics we have revised all of the initial/single sounds (being sure to say the 'short sound')
We have been working on our dictation skills and reading and writing CVC words.
We have reviewed phonics sounds - ng, nk, ck, qy, oo, ee/ea, ar, er, and ir, and more recently have learned new sounds: or, ow/oa and igh
Here are the Geraldine Giraffe videos in case anyone would like to review these at home.
or (shut the door) - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm9PRHDJlv4
ow (blow the snow) - www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPtNBSfCkJA
oa (goat in a boat) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCJyHN0IFE8
igh (fly high) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYCR2RZ4ZYY
Remember you can use Phonics Forest to play games using these sounds, or if you log on to Purple Mash, click the teachers 'Big Book',swipe right to find 'Phonics Phase 3 cloze' you will find some activities there too.
Numeracy
In Numeracy we have been counting using higher numbers, in 2s, 5s, and 10s.
We have been using some bigger numbers for addition and subtraction and have been working to build 'quick recall' of number facts. We have revised the names of 2D and 3D shapes and have completed lots of work on length and weight.
Topic Work
We have started our new Topic, 'It all Makes Sense' which is about the Five Senses.
This topic will have lots of investigation work which the children will really enjoy.
If you have time over Easter, you could get out and about for a 'Senses' walk - what could you see, hear, smell, touch or Taste (hopefully some yummy Easter eggs!)
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We finished the term on a high with our Easter Egg-Stavaganza. The pupils made special Easter Egg hunting cards and then listened carefully to the instructions to make sure everyone could play fairly and safely!
The pupils were able to find over 150 Easter treats in under ten minutes! You can catch some of the excitement in our video here |
I hope everyone will get a good break over the Easter Holidays.
Thank you for all of your support in getting our wonderful pupils back to school, happy and learning together once again!
See you soon!
Miss Briggs
Thank you for all of your support in getting our wonderful pupils back to school, happy and learning together once again!
See you soon!
Miss Briggs
World Book Day Costume Parade!
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You can find our amazing costume parade here!
Thank you for all of your efforts! This was so much fun! Have a great weekend, I will see you all on Monday! |
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Suggested activities: Friday 5th March
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Good Morning Year Two!
Today is our last day of Home Learning for now! Hooray, YOU'VE MADE IT! I thought it would be a good idea to look back at all of the fun we have had before we look forward to returning to school. Tomorrow is OREO day : if you managed to hold on to your Oreos, I think you have earned them a day early! Settle down to munch them while watching this little celebration of all of your hard work and remember to say thank you to all of the people who have been helping you out at home! HOME LEARNING CELEBRATION VIDEO Today we are celebrating WORLD BOOK DAY! We love to read by ourselves, in groups, in books and online: there are so many stories to enjoy! Today you will be doing some book related activities, completing Numeracy tasks, and as always on a Friday, there are Golden Time suggestions for you to enjoy! Thank you to everyone who has sent in a book day photo. If anyone else would like to send one to the office please do so by 10am today. While you are getting busy with today's tasks, I will get them ready to share - pop back after 2pm to check them out! I can't wait to see you! Keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
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Good morning parents/guardians!
Our last day of home learning for now: thank you for sticking with it and for all your amazing efforts:
I have loved seeing all of the pictures and Purple Mash activities.
When you have finished today's work please pack all booklets (completed or otherwise) and written work into the folder to return on Monday. We will be able to use any unfinished booklets for reinforcement if necessary and booklets such as the 'Shape and Space' are used right through to the end of the year.
PLEASE RETURN ALL READING BOOKS (AND IF APPLICABLE TEXTBOOKS)
Suggested activities for Friday 5th March are below.
-If you want to send in a Book Day photo, please do so by 10am so Mrs Watson can forward these to me
Please try to complete
- Spellings and Sounds
- Literacy -Choice of book day activities
- Reading
- Numeracy - Any activities to catch up or revisiting this week's games
If you have time - Golden Time choices
Our last day of home learning for now: thank you for sticking with it and for all your amazing efforts:
I have loved seeing all of the pictures and Purple Mash activities.
When you have finished today's work please pack all booklets (completed or otherwise) and written work into the folder to return on Monday. We will be able to use any unfinished booklets for reinforcement if necessary and booklets such as the 'Shape and Space' are used right through to the end of the year.
PLEASE RETURN ALL READING BOOKS (AND IF APPLICABLE TEXTBOOKS)
Suggested activities for Friday 5th March are below.
-If you want to send in a Book Day photo, please do so by 10am so Mrs Watson can forward these to me
Please try to complete
- Spellings and Sounds
- Literacy -Choice of book day activities
- Reading
- Numeracy - Any activities to catch up or revisiting this week's games
If you have time - Golden Time choices
Spellings/Sounds/Number Stories/Numbers
To keep our school routine, please have a go at an informal 'Friday test' of spellings/sounds from this week.
Lexia group - please make this your online Lexia time.
To keep our school routine, please have a go at an informal 'Friday test' of spellings/sounds from this week.
Lexia group - please make this your online Lexia time.
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Literacy: World Book Day activities
A very funky start to book day: check out MC Grammar's Book Day Rap Here! Can you and your child recognise any of the stories or characters that are mentioned? The pupils will be receiving their book day vouchers in school next week. |
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Written task(s)
In the home pack there are some suggestions for Book Day activities You can complete one or all of the activities. Remember to write names! |
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Reading - Please make time to read today:
You could - -Find somewhere cosy and comfortable to read (a den/tent/under a table -Video call a relative or friend and read to them -Read to brothers/sisters -Pretend to be the teacher and read to toys/pets -Have a go at reading game 'Help a hedgehog' (lots of fun and lots of levels) |
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Numeracy:
On Friday we usually focus on Practical Activities.
If it is an option for you today, please complete p17 and p18 in the Shape and Measures book.
If this isn't an option, please don't worry: we will be doing lots of work on capacity in school, instead work on for 15-20 minutes in number, addition/subtraction booklet.
This is a great day to catch up on any missed ICT activities from earlier in the week :)
Shifting Shapes
Number fact families
KARATE CATS!
On Friday we usually focus on Practical Activities.
If it is an option for you today, please complete p17 and p18 in the Shape and Measures book.
If this isn't an option, please don't worry: we will be doing lots of work on capacity in school, instead work on for 15-20 minutes in number, addition/subtraction booklet.
This is a great day to catch up on any missed ICT activities from earlier in the week :)
Shifting Shapes
Number fact families
KARATE CATS!
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Finally: Golden Time!
EITHER: Have a go at creating your very own obstacle course > OR: Have a go at one of the crafts below (bookmark in current pack/I love books craft from previous) |
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Suggested activities: Thursday 4th March
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Good Morning Year Two!
Today it is National Grammar day! You may not realise this, but you are already very good at using Grammar - you use it every day when you are talking, reading and writing! 'Grammar' is a set of rules that tells us how to use words in sentences, and it teaches us to use capital letters, full stops, question marks, and exclamation marks. My favourite way to think about Grammar is using 'Kung Fu punctuation' - I have recorded a video to show you what this is - you can find it here! If you have time, pick up a favourite book and see if you can do the 'Kung Fu Punctuation' for the sentences inside. I've been looking at your Dr Seuss art and craft and wanted to share some with you and your friends. Your drawing skills get better every week, I am so pleased to see you working so hard and looking so happy! Today you will be working on your grammar skills, Numeracy Topic Work, being sure to 'Get up and Go' and if you have time, having a go at a 'People Who Help Us' quiz. Try your best and keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
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Good Morning Parents/Guardians!
Please find suggested activities for Thursday 4th March below.
Please try to complete:
Spellings and Sounds
Literacy (Literacy Skills)
Numeracy (Mental Maths/Topic work)
Reading
"Get up and Go" - PE
If you have time:
World Around Us - People Who Help Us Quiz
Please find suggested activities for Thursday 4th March below.
Please try to complete:
Spellings and Sounds
Literacy (Literacy Skills)
Numeracy (Mental Maths/Topic work)
Reading
"Get up and Go" - PE
If you have time:
World Around Us - People Who Help Us Quiz
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Literacy
Today the pupils are developing their Literacy Skills As today is grammar day, please spend 5- 10 minutes having a go at 'Kung Fu Punctuation' using familiar or reading books. (VIDEO HERE) THEN: If the pack contains this booklet, please check your child's name is on the front, review the information page 26 before completing page 29. Then, turn the page and encourage your child to write 3 of their own sentences on the back of the page using capital letters and full stops. If the pack contains this alphabet activity, please ask your child to write their name on the front then complete the matching task by cutting and matching the letters (lots of cutting - an adult can help if needed!) Please keep this work safe to return to school Lexia Users - Please remember to complete Lexia online. |
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Numeracy
Mental Maths
Please revise these number skills - for these we are looking for 'quick recall' (answer without using fingers or number line to count on/back)
- Add 0/1/2 to any given number within 5/ 10/15 or 20
- Subtract 0/1/2 to any given number within 5/10/15 or 20
- Subtract/Take Away 0 from a given number
- number doubles to 5 + 5 or 10 + 10
Topic Work
Today I would like the pupils to think about 3D Shape.
Please complete 2-3 pages in the 3D shape booklet in the home pack.
ICT
If you would like an ICT activity to support today's learning, have a go at 'Shifting Shapes':instructions below.
Mental Maths
Please revise these number skills - for these we are looking for 'quick recall' (answer without using fingers or number line to count on/back)
- Add 0/1/2 to any given number within 5/ 10/15 or 20
- Subtract 0/1/2 to any given number within 5/10/15 or 20
- Subtract/Take Away 0 from a given number
- number doubles to 5 + 5 or 10 + 10
Topic Work
Today I would like the pupils to think about 3D Shape.
Please complete 2-3 pages in the 3D shape booklet in the home pack.
ICT
If you would like an ICT activity to support today's learning, have a go at 'Shifting Shapes':instructions below.
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Get up and Go
If it is a fine day, try to get outdoors! If not - have a go at the next 'Cardio Drumming' activity - the children will recognise this song as our 'Tidy up Time' music! Hop up and SHAKE IT OFF! |
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If you have time - World Around Us
At the back of the People Who Help Us Topic book there is a 'People Who Help Us' quiz and a 'People Who Help Us' word search. Please feel free to complete either or both.
At the back of the People Who Help Us Topic book there is a 'People Who Help Us' quiz and a 'People Who Help Us' word search. Please feel free to complete either or both.
Suggested activities: Wednesday 3rd March
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Good Morning Team!
Today it is Wednesday the 3rd of March, which is Maths Day! In school we would normally celebrate with lots of Practical Activities. I didn't want you to miss out on what is always one of the most fun days of the year, so I have planned these activities for you to have a go at next week when we are all back together! For today, I have included some dice games that you know and some that you might like to have a go at in your pack. Today you will be able to see a video gallery showing some of your friends' Engineering projects. You can find it here. You will also be able to have a go at fitness drumming in P.E! I think you are going to love it. Work hard and keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
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Some of our Fairy Story Mash Cams!
BOOK DAY REMINDER:
I would love to celebrate World Book Day on Friday 5th March with a virtual book day parade of photographs of the pupils in book-related fancy dress/facepaint/a funny hat/ or holding a favourite book.
Please send any photographs you would like to be included (brothers and sisters welcome!) by Friday 10am so that Mrs Watson can forward them to me I can get the gallery created posted on the page for the pupils to enjoy before returning to school on Monday.
Thank you for the photos already received - I know its a big ask in the midst of everything else!
I would love to celebrate World Book Day on Friday 5th March with a virtual book day parade of photographs of the pupils in book-related fancy dress/facepaint/a funny hat/ or holding a favourite book.
Please send any photographs you would like to be included (brothers and sisters welcome!) by Friday 10am so that Mrs Watson can forward them to me I can get the gallery created posted on the page for the pupils to enjoy before returning to school on Monday.
Thank you for the photos already received - I know its a big ask in the midst of everything else!
Good Morning parents/guardians!
Please find suggested activities for Wednesday 3rd March below.
Please try to complete:
>Spellings and Sounds
>Literacy (Comprehension/Reading activities)
>Numeracy (Number/Addition/Subtraction)
>Reading
>"Get up and Go"
If you have time:
Maths Day games
Please find suggested activities for Wednesday 3rd March below.
Please try to complete:
>Spellings and Sounds
>Literacy (Comprehension/Reading activities)
>Numeracy (Number/Addition/Subtraction)
>Reading
>"Get up and Go"
If you have time:
Maths Day games
Literacy
Comprehension/Reading skills
Today the pupils are developing their comprehension and reading skills. Please keep this work safe
Comprehension group
If the pack contains the comprehension text book/small red book, please find page 19.
Read the story 'A Day Out', then try the 'Get Started' section, with your child writing the sentences with missing words in the red book. Remind them that they can find the answers in the instructions.
If your child found this accessible, you are welcome to have a go at the 'Try These' and 'Now Try These' sections (In school I would normally ask the pupils to select one activity from the 'Now try these section')
Comprehension/Reading skills
Today the pupils are developing their comprehension and reading skills. Please keep this work safe
Comprehension group
If the pack contains the comprehension text book/small red book, please find page 19.
Read the story 'A Day Out', then try the 'Get Started' section, with your child writing the sentences with missing words in the red book. Remind them that they can find the answers in the instructions.
If your child found this accessible, you are welcome to have a go at the 'Try These' and 'Now Try These' sections (In school I would normally ask the pupils to select one activity from the 'Now try these section')
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Reading Skills group
If the pack contains this booklet, please ensure your child's name is on it and then complete pages 'What is the weather like' and 'What are they like'. Lexia If your child completes Lexia, please use this time as their online or written activities session. |
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Numeracy
Today we are focusing on Subtraction/Taking away
Mental Maths
Please focus on counting today. Next week I will be informally assessing where the pupils are in terms of their Mental Maths skills.
Please revise these number skills:
- Writing numbers within 10, 15, 20, 30 or 50 - an adult calls out a number for child to write
- Recognise odd/even numbers within 10/20
Written activity
You will find a subtraction work in your home pack (for some pupils, this will be in the second half of a booklet) Please complete 15 - 20 minutes subtraction work.
ICT activity
If you would like an ICT activity to reinforce subtraction
have a go at Number fact families (Instructions below)
This game explores the relationship between adding and taking away.
Today we are focusing on Subtraction/Taking away
Mental Maths
Please focus on counting today. Next week I will be informally assessing where the pupils are in terms of their Mental Maths skills.
Please revise these number skills:
- Writing numbers within 10, 15, 20, 30 or 50 - an adult calls out a number for child to write
- Recognise odd/even numbers within 10/20
Written activity
You will find a subtraction work in your home pack (for some pupils, this will be in the second half of a booklet) Please complete 15 - 20 minutes subtraction work.
ICT activity
If you would like an ICT activity to reinforce subtraction
have a go at Number fact families (Instructions below)
This game explores the relationship between adding and taking away.
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Get up and Go!
A new activity today - this one is great for anyone working from home too! Grab some pool noodles, chopsticks, or anything you can safely tap with and have a go at 'Cardio drumfit!' - guaranteed smiles! |
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If you have time:
In the home pack there is a booklet with some Numeracy games that the pupils enjoy in school and some new games. To celebrate maths day, please play one or two (or more!) of the games. |
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Suggested activities: Tuesday 2nd March
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Good Morning Year Two!
Today it is Dr Seuss Day! Have you heard of Dr Seuss before? He was a very famous children's writer, who wrote the books that 'The Cat in the Hat' and 'The Lorax' movies are based on. He wrote 43 other books too, his stories are funny and have brilliant drawings. I read today that Dr Seuss often came up with his ideas by DOODLING! (Just like us, so keep practicing!) I have recorded a Dr Seuss story for you to listen to today, you can find it here. If you would like to read some other Dr Seuss Stories, you can find readalong stories here. Today you will be working on some colourful handwriting, Mental Maths, and addition, and then if you have time, you will be able to celebrate Dr Seuss day with a doodle or a craft. While you are busy with that, I am putting together a gallery of your engineering week work, so check back tomorrow to see it! Work hard and keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
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Good Morning parents/guardians!
Please find suggested activities for Tuesday 2nd March below. Please try to complete: Spellings and Sounds or Lexia online (if applicable) New sound - 'ir' Literacy - Handwriting/Sightwords/Dictation (if applicable) Numeracy - Mental Maths/Addition Reading If you have time - Doodle Tuesday/Craft activity Phonics A brief introduction to a second new sound this week - sound 'ir' -I like the pupils to learn 'er' and 'ir' together as they sound so similar. The little saying we use to remember this one is 'whirl and twirl' Geraldine Giraffe video for sound 'ir' is here |
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Literacy
Handwriting
We have completed our work on lower case letter formation!
If the pupils are secure in this formation we will be focusing on capital letters for the remainder of Year Two (if anyone needs some extra reinforcement on this of course we will be able to do this too!)
Please write out the alphabet neatly in pencil then pick a colour pattern to trace over each letter.
As always, take care with formation, correct starting point, position on line and letter height.
Please keep this work safe to be returned to school: I hope to mount them on bright paper and display them for the pupils to feel proud of!
Handwriting
We have completed our work on lower case letter formation!
If the pupils are secure in this formation we will be focusing on capital letters for the remainder of Year Two (if anyone needs some extra reinforcement on this of course we will be able to do this too!)
Please write out the alphabet neatly in pencil then pick a colour pattern to trace over each letter.
As always, take care with formation, correct starting point, position on line and letter height.
Please keep this work safe to be returned to school: I hope to mount them on bright paper and display them for the pupils to feel proud of!
Dictation /Lexia
This can be completed in pencil.
An adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupil ‘sounds out' and writes the words. Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
Spelling Group 1: Try to write this little rhyme.
"Wet socks drip drip! Wet hat drop drop!
Wet vest drip drip! Wet mac drip drop!"
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"The bug can hop on the cat” (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Sounds Group: Lexia (if applicable)
Please use this as your online Lexia time.
Sight Words
Please complete 10-15 minutes written work in your 'Sight Words' booklet.
This can be completed in pencil.
An adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupil ‘sounds out' and writes the words. Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
Spelling Group 1: Try to write this little rhyme.
"Wet socks drip drip! Wet hat drop drop!
Wet vest drip drip! Wet mac drip drop!"
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"The bug can hop on the cat” (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Sounds Group: Lexia (if applicable)
Please use this as your online Lexia time.
Sight Words
Please complete 10-15 minutes written work in your 'Sight Words' booklet.
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Numeracy
Number work Mental Maths: Please focus on counting today. Next week I will be informally assessing where the pupils are in terms of their Mental Maths skills. Please revise these number skills: - Reading numbers to 10, 20, 30 or more - Putting a set of number cards in order counting forwards- within 10, 20 or 30 - Putting a set of number cards in order counting backwards - within 10/20/30 Written task Please complete the 2-4 pages of addition work from the new home pack ICT activity If you would like an ICT task to support today's work, please continue to build skills on Karate Cats Today, select addition and subtraction, bronze level. It would be helpful to have a number line as the questions are tricky! |
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If you have time Doodle Tuesday!
Our last home doodle Tuesday for now - two choices to celebrate 'Dr Seuss day'. Either a 'Cat in the Hat' Doodle The pupils can follow along with this fun tutorial to draw their very own cat in the hat! (We have some flourishing artists in our class! If anyone is keen to continue drawing or is ever bored at home I recommend checking out some of the other tutorials in future. OR In the home pack there are lolly sticks, feathers etc to build for your child to build their very own 'Wocket in my Pocket'. (These make great bookmarks too)! |
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Suggested activities: Monday 1st March
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Good Morning Year Two!
Today it is Monday the 1st of March - the start of a brand new month. Did you know that 1st of March is 'Fun Facts about Names day?' You could ask a grown up what your name means or why it was chosen for you! This day next week we will be back in school! It will be brilliant to see you as these two --------------------------> do not listen as well as you do in class! I am planning lots of interesting things for you to learn and you will be seeing your friends and getting to do your favourite activities again! Keep trying your very best at home for the Mums, Dads, Grannies and Grandads, Aunties, Uncles, Childminders and big brothers and sisters who have been helping you out with your work! Today you are going to be thinking about Phonics, working on your Mental Maths and Number skills, and logging in to Purple Mash to complete some activities about Builders. Try your best and keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
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Good morning parents/guardians: our last week of home learning! Lets make it a great one!
Today
Spellings and Sounds
Literacy (Phonics)
Numeracy (Focus on Number)
Reading
If you have time - ICT: Purple Mash - Builders Pin
Spellings/Sounds & Number stories/Numbers
Spelling group 1/2: This week's spellings are included in your pack.
Please take time to learn these each day.
Sounds group: Reading and writing sounds s-a-t-p-i-n-g-o-u-l-f-b-c-k-e-h-m-d-j-qu-r-v - w - x - y - z
Today
Spellings and Sounds
Literacy (Phonics)
Numeracy (Focus on Number)
Reading
If you have time - ICT: Purple Mash - Builders Pin
Spellings/Sounds & Number stories/Numbers
Spelling group 1/2: This week's spellings are included in your pack.
Please take time to learn these each day.
Sounds group: Reading and writing sounds s-a-t-p-i-n-g-o-u-l-f-b-c-k-e-h-m-d-j-qu-r-v - w - x - y - z
Literacy
Phonics
On Mondays the pupils learn a new sound to use in their reading and writing.
Today we will be thinking about the sound 'er'
The little saying we use to remember this sound is 'a better letter'
In spellings this week you will also be seeing the sound 'ir'- more on that tomorrow!
I have recorded a video with the 'er' sound- if you wish you can find it here
Here is our normal Monday 'Geraldine the Giraffe' video.
Can you think of any other 'er' words?
Phonics activities: please keep this work safe to return to school.
Spelling group 1 - Please find 'er' work in your home pack.
Please complete 20-25 minutes work.
Spelling group 2 - Please find new phonics booklet (word link -middle vowel sounds) in home pack.
Please complete 20-25 minutes work.
Sounds group - please log in to Lexia and complete a 20 minute session/ one of the written activities provided by Mrs Burns.
Phonics
On Mondays the pupils learn a new sound to use in their reading and writing.
Today we will be thinking about the sound 'er'
The little saying we use to remember this sound is 'a better letter'
In spellings this week you will also be seeing the sound 'ir'- more on that tomorrow!
I have recorded a video with the 'er' sound- if you wish you can find it here
Here is our normal Monday 'Geraldine the Giraffe' video.
Can you think of any other 'er' words?
Phonics activities: please keep this work safe to return to school.
Spelling group 1 - Please find 'er' work in your home pack.
Please complete 20-25 minutes work.
Spelling group 2 - Please find new phonics booklet (word link -middle vowel sounds) in home pack.
Please complete 20-25 minutes work.
Sounds group - please log in to Lexia and complete a 20 minute session/ one of the written activities provided by Mrs Burns.
Numeracy
Number work
Mental Maths:
Please focus on counting today. Next week I will be informally assessing where the pupils are in terms of their Mental Maths skills. If you have time, please revise counting skills -
- Counting forwards from zero in 1's - how far can your child count with confidence. Listen for teens (fourTEEN rather than 'Fordy') and counting across the decuples 19-20-21, 29-30-31 etc where hesitation and errors occur.
-Counting forwards in 1s from and to given numbers
-Counting backwards in 1s - from 10, 15, 20 or higher numbers
-Counting forwards in 2s or 5s (only if the above proved easy)
Written task
Please complete the 2-4 pages in the new 'Number' booklet in your home pack
ICT activity
If you would like an ICT task to support today's work, please use KARATE CATS!
Pictures below to help you navigate the start - nice and simple once you are in: follow the green arrows.
Number work
Mental Maths:
Please focus on counting today. Next week I will be informally assessing where the pupils are in terms of their Mental Maths skills. If you have time, please revise counting skills -
- Counting forwards from zero in 1's - how far can your child count with confidence. Listen for teens (fourTEEN rather than 'Fordy') and counting across the decuples 19-20-21, 29-30-31 etc where hesitation and errors occur.
-Counting forwards in 1s from and to given numbers
-Counting backwards in 1s - from 10, 15, 20 or higher numbers
-Counting forwards in 2s or 5s (only if the above proved easy)
Written task
Please complete the 2-4 pages in the new 'Number' booklet in your home pack
ICT activity
If you would like an ICT task to support today's work, please use KARATE CATS!
Pictures below to help you navigate the start - nice and simple once you are in: follow the green arrows.
If you have time: Purple Mash
Please log in to Purple Mash. You will see a new pinned topic 'Builders' for your child to explore.
I recommend having a look at the Paint Projects and the Simple City Building site.
Please log in to Purple Mash. You will see a new pinned topic 'Builders' for your child to explore.
I recommend having a look at the Paint Projects and the Simple City Building site.
Suggested activities: Friday 26th January
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Good Morning Year Two!
Hooray! It is Friday today: what a super week of work, play and ENGINEERING! This morning I have recorded a story for you to listen to. It is called 'Fee Fi Fo Fum'- you might recognise some of the characters in the story. You can find the video here. I would like you to try to read a fairy story or traditional tale at home today. Maybe you have your own book of fairy stories? If not, you could read one of these stories online. Jack and the Beanstalk Little Red Riding Hood The Three Little Pigs Find a comfortable spot and settle down to enjoy some reading time (Bethany, maybe you could read in your Teepee!) Today you are going to be working on your Numeracy Skills, leaving me a message on Purple Mash, and then, as it is Friday you can choose what you would like to do for Golden Time. Tomorrow it is Pokemon day. There is a little Pokemon treat in your home pack to help you celebrate. Did you know that Pokemon has been around since 1996 so it is celebrating its 25th Birthday this year! Even more importantly though: we have a class birthday tomorrow! Happy birthday to this funny, clever, helpful boy! Have a brilliant birthday and the best weekend. Keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
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Good morning parents/guardians!
Friday at last: nearly the weekend :)
Thank you as always for all of your input this week - the pupils' progress is testament to your hard work!
Please find suggested activities for Friday 26th February below.
Please try to complete:
Spellings and Sounds
Dictation/Lexia
Literacy - FeeFiFoFum/Comprehension questions/Read a fairy story
Numeracy - Topic Work/revisiting this week's games
Reading
If you have time - Golden Time
Friday at last: nearly the weekend :)
Thank you as always for all of your input this week - the pupils' progress is testament to your hard work!
Please find suggested activities for Friday 26th February below.
Please try to complete:
Spellings and Sounds
Dictation/Lexia
Literacy - FeeFiFoFum/Comprehension questions/Read a fairy story
Numeracy - Topic Work/revisiting this week's games
Reading
If you have time - Golden Time
Spellings/Sounds/Number Stories/Numbers
To keep our school routine, please have a go at an informal 'Friday test' of spellings/sounds from this week.
Lexia group - please make this your online Lexia time.
Dictation
An adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupils 'sound out' and write the words.
Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
Spelling Group 1: Try to write
"I sit on a bench in the sun on the sand. A hat is on my head".
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"Tim sat in the sun to get a tan" (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Lexia group: Have a go at sounding out some 'CVC' words
To keep our school routine, please have a go at an informal 'Friday test' of spellings/sounds from this week.
Lexia group - please make this your online Lexia time.
Dictation
An adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupils 'sound out' and write the words.
Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
Spelling Group 1: Try to write
"I sit on a bench in the sun on the sand. A hat is on my head".
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"Tim sat in the sun to get a tan" (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Lexia group: Have a go at sounding out some 'CVC' words
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Literacy
Please listen to the story 'FeeFiFoFum'. You will find a print out of the story and some comprehension questions to answer in your home pack. EITHER Read a fairy story/traditional tale from a book OR Read a fairy story online Jack and the Beanstalk Little Red Riding Hood The Three Little Pigs ICT Related to Literacy Please log in to PurpleMash, Click on the 'Fairytales' pin, access Mashcam and encourage your child to type a sentence about their favourite fairy story. |
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Numeracy - Topic Work
On Fridays we focus on Practical Numeracy or Topic Numeracy
In the 'Shape Measure and Data Handling' booklet there are some suggested capacity Data Handling tasks.
Please complete 'Sorting into two sets' on p30 and cut and stick sorting on p31.
If the booklet has accidentally been returned, you can download the activities below.
On Fridays we focus on Practical Numeracy or Topic Numeracy
In the 'Shape Measure and Data Handling' booklet there are some suggested capacity Data Handling tasks.
Please complete 'Sorting into two sets' on p30 and cut and stick sorting on p31.
If the booklet has accidentally been returned, you can download the activities below.
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If you wish, you can revisit this week's mental maths games:
helicopter rescue
Guess the Number
Hit the Button
This is a great time to catch up on any activities missed from earlier in the week
helicopter rescue
Guess the Number
Hit the Button
This is a great time to catch up on any activities missed from earlier in the week
Golden Time
Either:
Choose a final activity from the Engineering Challenge cards to complete
OR
Get crafty and try to create the tallest beanstalk you can!
Build with lego or other construction, join kitchen roll tubes together, join pages together and draw or paint: I can't to see what you come up with!
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Choose an activity relating to our 'Fee Fi Fo Fum' story(see below)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Either:
Choose a final activity from the Engineering Challenge cards to complete
OR
Get crafty and try to create the tallest beanstalk you can!
Build with lego or other construction, join kitchen roll tubes together, join pages together and draw or paint: I can't to see what you come up with!
OR
Choose an activity relating to our 'Fee Fi Fo Fum' story(see below)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Suggested activities: Thursday 25th February
Good Morning Year Two!
I hope you are all well and have been enjoying our engineering week so far!
Your design and construction work is super - you have thought very carefully!
I hope you are all well and have been enjoying our engineering week so far!
Your design and construction work is super - you have thought very carefully!
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Yesterday I was able to go into school to collect the work that you have been doing over the last few weeks! Wow! So many sums, such neat handwriting! You should feel very proud of what you have learned.
I was very touched by the little letters and sweet treats tucked inside the folders: and Hmph is delighted with his drawings and Valentines cards. You are very kind. Today you will be working on your Literacy Skills, completing some activities to do with 3D shape, getting your bodies moving, then if you have time, trying the next Engineering challenge: you can find it a video explaining it here! Keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
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Good Morning Parents/Guardians!
Please find suggested activities for Thursday 25th February below.
Please try to complete:
Spellings and Sounds
Literacy (Literacy Skills)
Numeracy (Mental Maths and Topic work)
Reading
"Get up and Go" - PE Skills
If you have time:
Engineering activity
Please find suggested activities for Thursday 25th February below.
Please try to complete:
Spellings and Sounds
Literacy (Literacy Skills)
Numeracy (Mental Maths and Topic work)
Reading
"Get up and Go" - PE Skills
If you have time:
Engineering activity
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Literacy
Today the pupils are developing their Literacy Skills Please ask your child to say the alphabet (rather than sing it even though singing it is very fun!) If they have a secure grasp of the alphabet, try asking them to say it starting from different letters eg - ‘Say the alphabet starting from m’. Lots of encouragement on this, its tricky! THEN: If the pack contains this booklet, please ask your child to write their name on the front then read the information about sentences on page 26 before completing pages 27 and 28. If the pack contains this alphabet activity, please ask your child to write their name on the front then complete the matching task by circling the correct letters. Please keep this work safe to return to school Lexia Users - Please remember to complete Lexia online. |
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Numeracy
Mental Maths
Over the past few weeks, you will likely have become familiar with where your child's strengths and areas for improvement lie in Mental Maths.
Take some time today to use 'Hit the Button', selecting the area that they would benefit most from
(Number bonds- addition/subtraction or doubles, edit difficulty as required).
Mental Maths
Over the past few weeks, you will likely have become familiar with where your child's strengths and areas for improvement lie in Mental Maths.
Take some time today to use 'Hit the Button', selecting the area that they would benefit most from
(Number bonds- addition/subtraction or doubles, edit difficulty as required).
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Topic Work
Today I would like the pupils to think about 3D Shape. There is a helpful video here If you have time, try to find some real life examples of a cone, cylinder, cube and cuboid at home. Then complete 2-3 pages in the 3D shape booklet in the home pack. |
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Get up and Go
If it is a fine day, try to get outdoors. We would be working on our skipping, hopping and hopscotch skills in school - have a go at home! If the weather is poor, have a go at getting fit while counting to 100! |
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If you have time
World Around Us- Engineering Challenge! Either- Select a new activity from the challenge cards OR Have a go at creating a paper chain from a single sheet of paper. Video explanation is here. This is a real challenge- but I think the pupils are up to it! The learning points I would emphasise in school are how important it is to plan and discuss how to approach the challenge at the start- would thick or thin strips work best? Landscape or portrait? Encourage a second go to see if you can improve the original design and create an even longer paper chain. As little hands get tired, a grown up or brother or sister can certainly help with the cutting - working together is part of the fun! As always, I would love to know how you get on! |
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Suggested activities: Wednesday 24th February
Good Morning Year Two!
It is Wednesday already: halfway through the week!
To celebrate, I have made you a little video of the story 'Mutt Dog' to listen to today.
You can find it here
You might spy some of your engineering work and your dog doodles and craft in the video too!
Today you will be working on your Literacy Skills, taking away, being sure to get up and go, and if you have time, there are some new engineering challenges to have a go at! Let me know how you get on :)
Keep smiling!
Miss Briggs
It is Wednesday already: halfway through the week!
To celebrate, I have made you a little video of the story 'Mutt Dog' to listen to today.
You can find it here
You might spy some of your engineering work and your dog doodles and craft in the video too!
Today you will be working on your Literacy Skills, taking away, being sure to get up and go, and if you have time, there are some new engineering challenges to have a go at! Let me know how you get on :)
Keep smiling!
Miss Briggs
Good Morning parents/guardians!
Please find suggested activities for Wednesday 24th February below.
Please try to complete:
>Spellings and Sounds
>Literacy (Comprehension/Reading activities)
>Numeracy (Subtraction)
>Reading
>"Get up and Go"
If you have time:
Engineering activity
Please find suggested activities for Wednesday 24th February below.
Please try to complete:
>Spellings and Sounds
>Literacy (Comprehension/Reading activities)
>Numeracy (Subtraction)
>Reading
>"Get up and Go"
If you have time:
Engineering activity
Literacy
Comprehension/Reading skills
Today the pupils are developing their comprehension and reading skills.
Please keep this work safe
Comprehension group
If the pack contains the comprehension text book/small red book, please find page 17.
Read the instructions 'Test your taste buds’ together, then try the 'Get Started' section, with your child writing the sentences with missing words in the red book.
Remind them that they can find the answers in the instructions.
If your child found this accessible, you are welcome to have a go at the 'Try These' and 'Now Try These' sections (In school I would normally ask the pupils to select one activity from the 'Now try these section')
Comprehension/Reading skills
Today the pupils are developing their comprehension and reading skills.
Please keep this work safe
Comprehension group
If the pack contains the comprehension text book/small red book, please find page 17.
Read the instructions 'Test your taste buds’ together, then try the 'Get Started' section, with your child writing the sentences with missing words in the red book.
Remind them that they can find the answers in the instructions.
If your child found this accessible, you are welcome to have a go at the 'Try These' and 'Now Try These' sections (In school I would normally ask the pupils to select one activity from the 'Now try these section')
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Reading Skills group
If the pack contains this booklet, please ensure your child's name is on it and then complete pages 'What is the weather like' and 'More about the weather' Lexia If your child completes Lexia, please use this time as their online or written activities session. |
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Numeracy
Today we are focusing on Subtraction/Taking away
Mental Maths
If you have time please have a go this active Mental Maths game.
Get your child to spread out either number cards 1-10 or 1-20 on the floor of the room - space them out as much as possible. An adults calls out a 'Taking away sum' for the child to calculate using mental maths, the the child runs to the correct number and collects it. Game ends when all numbers are collected!
Examples of questions:
Easier: taking away 1 within 10 - "what is 10 take away 1" "what is 6 take away 1"
Trickier: taking away 0, 1 or 2 within 20 - "what is 18 take away 2?" "what is 16 take away 0"
Even trickier; taking away any number within 20 - "what is 20 takeaway 8" "what is 13 takeaway 10" - can use a number line for these!
Written activity
You will find a subtraction/taking away booklet in your home pack.
Please complete the next 2/3 pages in the book.
Today we are focusing on Subtraction/Taking away
Mental Maths
If you have time please have a go this active Mental Maths game.
Get your child to spread out either number cards 1-10 or 1-20 on the floor of the room - space them out as much as possible. An adults calls out a 'Taking away sum' for the child to calculate using mental maths, the the child runs to the correct number and collects it. Game ends when all numbers are collected!
Examples of questions:
Easier: taking away 1 within 10 - "what is 10 take away 1" "what is 6 take away 1"
Trickier: taking away 0, 1 or 2 within 20 - "what is 18 take away 2?" "what is 16 take away 0"
Even trickier; taking away any number within 20 - "what is 20 takeaway 8" "what is 13 takeaway 10" - can use a number line for these!
Written activity
You will find a subtraction/taking away booklet in your home pack.
Please complete the next 2/3 pages in the book.
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ICT activity
If you would like an ICT activity to reinforce subtraction have a go at 'Monty's maths wall’ – click 'play game', then you can select the level of difficulty. Use the arrow keys, left right and down to match the sum to the correct answer and break down the wall (a little like tetris or bubble burst!) |
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Get up and go!
Wednesday is one of our P.E days in school!
If the weather is nice, please try to get outside to work on some kicking skills - kick with one foot, then the other. Try kicking at a target or into a net - how many goals can your child score in a minute?
Try 'dribbling' the ball.
If the weather isn't so good, you can have a go at dancing along with the 'Double Scoop' dance.
Wednesday is one of our P.E days in school!
If the weather is nice, please try to get outside to work on some kicking skills - kick with one foot, then the other. Try kicking at a target or into a net - how many goals can your child score in a minute?
Try 'dribbling' the ball.
If the weather isn't so good, you can have a go at dancing along with the 'Double Scoop' dance.
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If you have time: Engineering activity choices for Engineering week!
In the home pack there is a collection of 'Building Challenge' cards. Find these two cards and talk about the challenges on them together Choose one or two challenges to complete - let me know how our future engineers get on! |
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Suggested activities: Tuesday 23rd February
Good Morning Year Two! I
I hope you are all very well; wasn't it a lovely day for walking dogs and being creative yesterday!
I had a wonderful time catching up on all of your pictures and emails of what you were up to over half term - pancake parties, Valentines day treats, Masked Singer celebrations, Chinese New Year craft, games, movies and geography and fortune cookies: wow!
Today you are going to be working on your handwriting, trying to 'Beat the Teacher' in Mental Maths and trying your first Engineering challenge!
As it is Tuesday today, there is a doodle for you to have a go at if you have time!
Have a brilliant day everyone!
Miss Briggs
I hope you are all very well; wasn't it a lovely day for walking dogs and being creative yesterday!
I had a wonderful time catching up on all of your pictures and emails of what you were up to over half term - pancake parties, Valentines day treats, Masked Singer celebrations, Chinese New Year craft, games, movies and geography and fortune cookies: wow!
Today you are going to be working on your handwriting, trying to 'Beat the Teacher' in Mental Maths and trying your first Engineering challenge!
As it is Tuesday today, there is a doodle for you to have a go at if you have time!
Have a brilliant day everyone!
Miss Briggs
Good Morning parents/guardians!
Please find suggested activities for Tuesday 23rd February below.
Please try to complete:
Spellings and Sounds or Lexia online (if applicable)
Literacy - Handwriting/Sightwords/Dictation (if applicable)
Numeracy - Mental Maths/Addition
Reading
If you have time - WAU/ Doodle Tuesday
Please find suggested activities for Tuesday 23rd February below.
Please try to complete:
Spellings and Sounds or Lexia online (if applicable)
Literacy - Handwriting/Sightwords/Dictation (if applicable)
Numeracy - Mental Maths/Addition
Reading
If you have time - WAU/ Doodle Tuesday
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Literacy
Handwriting Please review letter formation for lower case 'x', ‘y’ and ‘z’. The prompts we use in school are: x - (exercise) Down the arm and leg and down the other way y - (yak) Down a horn, up a horn and curl under the yak’s nose z - (zip) Zig-zag-zig down the zip Rule lines on one of the pages included in your home pack. Write the letters taking care with formation, correct starting point, position on line and letter height. Your child can create a colour pattern if they wish! Please keep this work safe to be returned to school. |
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Dictation /Lexia
This can be completed in pencil on the same page.
An adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupil ‘sounds out' and writes the words. Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
Spelling Group 1: Try to write this little rhyme.
"Hot chips from the shop. A can of pop from the shop. Hot chips and pop. Yum!”
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"I got a cod in the net” (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Sounds Group: Lexia (if applicable)
Please use this as your online Lexia time.
Sight Words
Please complete 10-15 minutes written work in your 'Sight Words' booklet.
This can be completed in pencil on the same page.
An adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupil ‘sounds out' and writes the words. Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
Spelling Group 1: Try to write this little rhyme.
"Hot chips from the shop. A can of pop from the shop. Hot chips and pop. Yum!”
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"I got a cod in the net” (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Sounds Group: Lexia (if applicable)
Please use this as your online Lexia time.
Sight Words
Please complete 10-15 minutes written work in your 'Sight Words' booklet.
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Numeracy
Mental Maths I have recorded a Mental Maths game which will help the pupils to revise some of their mental maths skills, if you would like to access it you can find it here Written Activity Please focus on addition today. Complete the next two/three pages in the addition booklet in your home pack. ICT activity If you would like an ICT activity to support today's work, please have a go at "Guess the Number" - you can edit difficulty as required. |
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WAU - Engineering challenge!
As it is Engineering week, I would love it if the pupils could have a go at some of the challenges we would have been doing in school. Engineering is a great way to encourage the pupils to be creative and curious as well as developing planning, practical and evaluation skills! You will need tinfoil, pennies, and a basin or sink full of water. Talk about the challenge then see if your child can make a boat using only the tinfoil. See how many pennies the boat will carry before sinking. Then talk about how the boat could be redesigned to see if it can hold more pennies - think about size and shape! You can test a few different designs to see what works best. I'd love to know how everyone gets on! |
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Finally - Doodle Tuesday in honour of Dog Walking Day!
Lockdown Learning Gallery 4 - Umbrella Day, The Big Birdwatch, Chinese New Year...and more!
Suggested activities - Monday 22nd February
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Good Morning Year Two!
I am so pleased to be back here with you! Your grown ups will be picking up your new packs today, as usual there are lots of activities to keep you busy and learning, some treats as a reward for all of your effort and some art, craft and even Engineering to make sure you are having fun at home like we always do in school! Did you have a good break? I would love to hear about anything you really enjoyed. A grown up could send a photo or you could write some sentences (like a diary!) Today you will be thinking about phonics (video here). You will be getting even better at counting, and then if you have time you can complete a dog walking craft as it is National Dog Walking day today! Keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
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Good Morning parents/guardians!
I hope everyone is safe and well. As new packs are only being picked up today, I am suggesting a slightly
shorter day of activities, then back to normal routine tomorrow. Please do what you can at a time that suits you best - hopefully the end is in sight with home learning!
Today
Spellings and Sounds
Literacy (Phonics)
Numeracy (Focus on Number - New booklet in pack)
Reading
If you have time - Craft activity
Spellings/Sounds & Number stories/Numbers
Spelling group 1/2: This week's spellings are included in your pack.
Please take time to learn these each day.
Sounds group: Reading and writing sounds s-a-t-p-i-n-g-o-u-l-f-b-c-k-e-h-m-d-j-qu-r-v
I hope everyone is safe and well. As new packs are only being picked up today, I am suggesting a slightly
shorter day of activities, then back to normal routine tomorrow. Please do what you can at a time that suits you best - hopefully the end is in sight with home learning!
Today
Spellings and Sounds
Literacy (Phonics)
Numeracy (Focus on Number - New booklet in pack)
Reading
If you have time - Craft activity
Spellings/Sounds & Number stories/Numbers
Spelling group 1/2: This week's spellings are included in your pack.
Please take time to learn these each day.
Sounds group: Reading and writing sounds s-a-t-p-i-n-g-o-u-l-f-b-c-k-e-h-m-d-j-qu-r-v
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Literacy
Phonics On Mondays the pupils learn a new sound to use in their reading and writing. This week we are thinking about the sound 'ar'. The little saying we use to remember this one is 'Start the car'. I have recorded a video with the 'ar' sound- if you wish you can find it here Here is our normal Monday 'Geraldine the Giraffe' video. Can you think of any other 'ar' words? Phonics activities: please keep this work safe to return to school. Spelling group 1 - Please find 'ar' work in your home pack. Please complete 20-25 minutes work. Spelling group 2 - Please find new phonics booklet (word link -middle vowel sounds) in home pack. Please complete 20-25 minutes work. Sounds group - please log in to Lexia and complete a 20 minute session/ one of the written activities provided by Mrs Burns. Numeracy Number work Mental Maths: Please focus on reading/recognising numbers today. Can your child read written numbers within 10? 15? 20? 30? 50? 100? Even larger numbers? Spend 5 - 10 minutes developing this skill by writing numbers at their own ability level for them to read. Written task Please complete the 2-4 pages in the new 'Number' booklet in your home pack ICT activity If you would like an ICT task to support today's work, please use helicopter rescue - find the number direct- select a suitable number range (sound on for this). Dog Walking Day craft
In the pack you will find a craft activity to help develop the pupils cutting, sticking, and attaching skills :) Follow the instructions below along with the card templates and straws in the home pack. |
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Suggested activities - Friday 12th February
Good Morning Year Two!
It is Friday once again - always the nicest day of the week, and today it is a special Friday: it is Chinese New Year!
I have recorded a message and story for you, you can find it Here.
Today you will be having a go at your spellings and finding out about Chinese New Year. There is a Numeracy task to complete, and when you have finished today's work a choice of Golden Time activities as a treat!
Have a great day, weekend, and half term break!
Keep smiling!
Miss Briggs
It is Friday once again - always the nicest day of the week, and today it is a special Friday: it is Chinese New Year!
I have recorded a message and story for you, you can find it Here.
Today you will be having a go at your spellings and finding out about Chinese New Year. There is a Numeracy task to complete, and when you have finished today's work a choice of Golden Time activities as a treat!
Have a great day, weekend, and half term break!
Keep smiling!
Miss Briggs
Good morning parents/guardians!
Friday at last: we've made it to half term!
If you scroll back over the last few weeks you will likely be astonished at how much the pupils have achieved: thank you for all of your help!
Please find suggested activities for Friday 12th February below.
Please try to complete:
Spellings and Sounds
Dictation/Lexia
Literacy - Dragon Story/Choice of activities
Numeracy - Topic Work/revisiting this week's games
Reading
If you have time - Golden Time
Spellings/Sounds/Number Stories/Numbers
To keep our school routine, please have a go at an informal 'Friday test' of spellings/sounds from this week.
Lexia group - please make this your online Lexia time.
Friday at last: we've made it to half term!
If you scroll back over the last few weeks you will likely be astonished at how much the pupils have achieved: thank you for all of your help!
Please find suggested activities for Friday 12th February below.
Please try to complete:
Spellings and Sounds
Dictation/Lexia
Literacy - Dragon Story/Choice of activities
Numeracy - Topic Work/revisiting this week's games
Reading
If you have time - Golden Time
Spellings/Sounds/Number Stories/Numbers
To keep our school routine, please have a go at an informal 'Friday test' of spellings/sounds from this week.
Lexia group - please make this your online Lexia time.
Dictation
An adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupils 'sound out' and write the words.
Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
Spelling Group 1: Try to write
"I am a cat. I am wet! LET ME IN!"
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"It is fun to sit in the sun." (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Lexia group: Have a go at sounding out some 'CVC' words
An adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupils 'sound out' and write the words.
Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
Spelling Group 1: Try to write
"I am a cat. I am wet! LET ME IN!"
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"It is fun to sit in the sun." (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Lexia group: Have a go at sounding out some 'CVC' words
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Literacy
Listen to the story 'Dragons in the city'. In your home pack you will find some activities relating to the story. Either Write 2/3 sentences about a special celebration eg: "My family had special dinner for my Birthday. I had cake with candles! I got a toy car." Or Write a description of your favourite Chinese food meal. "My favourite Chinese food is curry with rice. I love prawn crackers!" There is a comprehension board game relating to the story in the pack- make and play if you wish (resources below if needed) |
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Numeracy
In school on Fridays we focus on Practical Numeracy. There is a 'Length' activity relating to this morning's story in the home pack (see right) or if this is not an option today, Friday is a great time to catch up on any missed activities, or revisit some of this week's ICT. Whack a mole- counting backwards “Hit the Button” - number bonds Smoothie Maths- number bonds within 10 or 20 Archery doubles - doubles game |
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World Around Us.
In school we would have been doing some 'Finding Out' about Chinese New Year today. If you have time, watch this short video, then in the home pack there are some suggested activities relating to this morning's story to have a go at. |
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Finally: Golden Time!
Either: In your home pack you will find a 'Dragon craft' to cut out and make. Or Use playdough to roll some 'noodles' and try to make Chinese numbers! (see below) That's all for now! Please take some time to enjoy the break together! |
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Suggested activities - Thursday 11th February
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Good Morning Year Two!
Today it is Thursday 11th February. February is Bird Watching month, so hopefully today you will have a chance to watch some birds! It is important to look after the birds at this time of year as there is not as much food for them to eat as usual and some of their drinking water will be frozen. You can be a friend to the birds by setting out the bird food ball from your home pack, or some other bird seed or nuts. A little dish of water for them to have a bath in or take a drink from would be great too! I have loved looking at your bright and colourful umbrella craft: you are all so creative (that goes for the Mums and Dads too!) I am missing you all but am proud of all of your hard work and super play. Today you are going to be working on your Literacy skills, completing some Mental Maths and Money work, then dancing like a robot! If you have time, you can look out for, feed, or count some birds. Your video for today is here! Keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
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Good Morning Parents/Guardians!
Please find suggested activities for Thursday 11th February below.
Please try to complete:
Spellings and Sounds
Literacy (Literacy Skills or Lexia)
Numeracy (Mental Maths and Money work)
Reading
"Get up and Go" - Dance like a robot!
If you have time:
Birdwatching activity
Please find suggested activities for Thursday 11th February below.
Please try to complete:
Spellings and Sounds
Literacy (Literacy Skills or Lexia)
Numeracy (Mental Maths and Money work)
Reading
"Get up and Go" - Dance like a robot!
If you have time:
Birdwatching activity
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Literacy
Today the pupils are developing their Literacy Skills If the pack contains this booklet, please say the alphabet together then complete pages 18 and 19. It may be helpful to have an alphabet in view for reference. In this work the pupils are focusing on alphabet letter names rather than phonics, so in this case please encourage letter name rather than the sound. Please keep this work safe to return to school Lexia Users - Please use this time as today's Lexia session. |
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Numeracy
Mental Maths
I have recorded a video with a game which might be helpful in thinking about Number doubles.
If you wish you can watch it here.
Mental Maths
I have recorded a video with a game which might be helpful in thinking about Number doubles.
If you wish you can watch it here.
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ICT
If you would like an ICT activity to support learning of Number Doubles, have a go at Archery doubles – there are three levels at the top: try level one initially and try to score 10 arrows. Written Work Please complete the next 2-3 pages in Money Booklet |
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Get up and Go!
Thursday is one of our P.E Days:
If it is nice outdoors, try to get outside to play.
If it is not so nice, try to Dance like a Robot! Great fun!
Thursday is one of our P.E Days:
If it is nice outdoors, try to get outside to play.
If it is not so nice, try to Dance like a Robot! Great fun!
If you have time: World Around Us
This is an interesting video about how to have a bird friendly garden.
If you have a safe garden in which to watch the birds, put out the fat ball from your home pack or if you already have a bird feeder check there is some seed or nuts available.
There is a bird watch activity in your home pack if you wish to complete it.
If you do not have a safe place to watch the birds, this LIVE bird feeding webcam is a treat! (there is sometimes even a cheeky squirrel!) You can scroll back on the video to see what birds have visited.
This is an interesting video about how to have a bird friendly garden.
If you have a safe garden in which to watch the birds, put out the fat ball from your home pack or if you already have a bird feeder check there is some seed or nuts available.
There is a bird watch activity in your home pack if you wish to complete it.
If you do not have a safe place to watch the birds, this LIVE bird feeding webcam is a treat! (there is sometimes even a cheeky squirrel!) You can scroll back on the video to see what birds have visited.
Suggested activities - Wednesday 10th February
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Good Morning Year Two!
You were all very busy on Pizza Day! I have made this gallery of your fantastic Purple Mash Pizza work: you might feel a little bit hungry when you look at it! |
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Today it is National Umbrella Day!
In your pack, you will find a tiny umbrella: you can give it to one of your toys, or pop it in your water or juice at snack time! Later today, you will be making an umbrella craft! First though, you have some tasks to do! You will be working on your reading skills, taking away and making sure to 'Get Up and Go'. You can look at a Mental Maths LEGO game and our Art Gallery HERE then get stuck in! Keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
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Good Morning parents/guardians!
Please find suggested activities for Wednesday 10th February below.
Please try to complete:
>Spellings and Sounds
>Literacy (Comprehension/Reading activities)
>Numeracy (Subtraction)
>Reading
>"Get up and Go"
If you have time:
Umbrella Craft Activity
Please find suggested activities for Wednesday 10th February below.
Please try to complete:
>Spellings and Sounds
>Literacy (Comprehension/Reading activities)
>Numeracy (Subtraction)
>Reading
>"Get up and Go"
If you have time:
Umbrella Craft Activity
Literacy
Comprehension/Reading skills
Today the pupils are developing their comprehension and reading skills.
You will find one of the following three activities in your pack.
Please keep this work safe
If the pack contains the comprehension text book/small red book, please find page 15.
Read the poem ‘The Chubby Snowman’ together, then try the 'Get Started' section, with your child writing the sentences with missing words in the red book.
Remind them that they can find the answers in the poem.
If your child found this accessible, you are welcome to have a go at the 'Try These' and 'Now Try These' sections (In school I would normally ask the pupils to select one activity from the 'Now try these section')
Comprehension/Reading skills
Today the pupils are developing their comprehension and reading skills.
You will find one of the following three activities in your pack.
Please keep this work safe
If the pack contains the comprehension text book/small red book, please find page 15.
Read the poem ‘The Chubby Snowman’ together, then try the 'Get Started' section, with your child writing the sentences with missing words in the red book.
Remind them that they can find the answers in the poem.
If your child found this accessible, you are welcome to have a go at the 'Try These' and 'Now Try These' sections (In school I would normally ask the pupils to select one activity from the 'Now try these section')
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If the pack contains this booklet, please ensure your child's name is on it and then complete pages 36 -40
Page 36 – Point and read Page 37 – Read, circle and colour Page 38 – Finish the sentences and colour Complete pages 39 and 40 if hands aren’t too tired! |
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If the pack contains this booklet, please ensure your child's name is on it and then complete pages 15-17.
This work would be completed with support in school so please give help as required. |
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Numeracy
Today we are focusing on Subtraction/Taking away Mental Maths If you have time please have a go at the taking away game described in the video ‘Down to zero’. Start with two towers of 20 blocks or LEGO bricks. Each person takes a turn to roll the dice, read the number rolled and take away that number of blocks or bricks. First to zero wins! You can make this trickier by using more blocks and rolling two dice, or easier by using less blocks and flipping a coin – heads remove one block, tails remove two. Written activity You will find a subtraction/taking away booklet in your home pack. Please complete the next 2 pages in the book. ICT activity If you would like an ICT activity to reinforce number bonds, have a go at 'Smoothie Maths’ – I recommend a few goes to try and improve speed and accuracy |
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"Get up and Go"/PE
As Wednesday is a PE day, please take some time to get outside if it is nice.
If its an indoors day, have a go at "Superman" (you might remember this one, Mums and Dads!)
If you have time:
Have a go at today's craft to celebrate Umbrella Day.
I look forward to seeing all the creations!
As Wednesday is a PE day, please take some time to get outside if it is nice.
If its an indoors day, have a go at "Superman" (you might remember this one, Mums and Dads!)
If you have time:
Have a go at today's craft to celebrate Umbrella Day.
I look forward to seeing all the creations!
Suggested activities - Tuesday 9th February
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Good Morning Year Two!
A very special 6th Birthday to celebrate today - Happy Birthday to this lovely little lady - always a smile and a kind word for everyone in our class! I hope you have a brilliant day (and lots of cake too!) Today it is the 9th of February, which is National Pizza Day! To celebrate, you can listen to a pizza story, and later you can log on to Purple Mash to tell me what your favourite type of pizza is!
You can click here for the pizza story! Today you will be working on your handwriting, dictation and adding skills, then learning to draw a bird for Doodle Tuesday. Keep trying your best and keep smiling! Miss Briggs PS playdough print challenge answers and an amazing underwater creation from our Birthday girl below! |
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Lacie the dog's footprint !
Watch £1 Bracelet Cactus Crown Key |
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Good Morning parents/guardians!
Please find suggested activities for Tuesday 9th February below.
Please try to complete:
Spellings and Sounds or Lexia online (if applicable)
Literacy - Handwriting/Sightwords/Dictation (if applicable)
Numeracy
Reading
If you have time - Purple Mash/ Doodle Tuesday Art
Please find suggested activities for Tuesday 9th February below.
Please try to complete:
Spellings and Sounds or Lexia online (if applicable)
Literacy - Handwriting/Sightwords/Dictation (if applicable)
Numeracy
Reading
If you have time - Purple Mash/ Doodle Tuesday Art
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Literacy
Handwriting Please review letter formation for lower case 'u', ‘v’ and ‘w’. The prompts we use in school are: u - (umbrella) Down and under the umbrella, up to the top, down to the puddle and flick v - (vulture) Down a wing, up a wing w -(worm) Down up, down, up the worm Rule lines on one of the pages included in your home pack. Write the letters taking care with formation, correct starting point, position on line and letter height. Your child can create a colour pattern if they wish! Please encourage your child to write their name on the work (see if they can remember our rhyme- “the first thing you do is always the same, pick up your pencil and write your name” Please keep this work safe to be returned to school. |
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Dictation /Lexia
This can be completed in pencil on the same page.
An adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupil ‘sounds out' and writes the words. Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
Spelling Group 1: Try to write this little rhyme.
"I can run. I can hop. I can stop. I can run and hop and stop!”
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"It is fun to sit in the sun” (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Sounds Group: Lexia (if applicable)
Please use this as your online Lexia time.
Sight Words
Please complete 10-15 minutes written work in your 'Sight Words' booklet.
This can be completed in pencil on the same page.
An adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupil ‘sounds out' and writes the words. Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
Spelling Group 1: Try to write this little rhyme.
"I can run. I can hop. I can stop. I can run and hop and stop!”
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"It is fun to sit in the sun” (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Sounds Group: Lexia (if applicable)
Please use this as your online Lexia time.
Sight Words
Please complete 10-15 minutes written work in your 'Sight Words' booklet.
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Numeracy
Mental Maths Try counting backwards to and from different numbers eg. “can you count backwards from 9 to 2” “Can you count backwards from 18 to 8” “Can you count backwards from 23 to 17”. Written Activity Please focus on addition today. Complete the next two pages in the addition booklet in your home pack. ICT activity If you would like an ICT activity to support today's work, please have a go at “Hit the Button”. Work on Number bonds within 10 – Make 10, addition within 10 or Missing Numbers addition. I recommend 4 turns, trying to increase score and accuracy each time. |
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ICT Task
Log in to Purple Mash - go through the classroom door, click on new pin ‘Food’. Please select the Mashcam and help your child to type a sentence or sentences about pizza. You can use a webcam to fill in the picture, or click the button top centre to add a picture from your device (see example) If you have time: Doodle Tuesday! Later this week we will be completing Bird Watching activity. Follow the steps to doodle a bird and decorate it. |
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Suggested activities - Monday 8th February
Good Morning Year Two!
I hope everyone had a really lovely weekend and you are all ready to do your very best work once again this week!
I have recorded a Monday message and story video for you!
You can find it here.
Today you are going to be thinking about Phonics, working on your number work, getting your body moving, and if you have time, learning about Toys in the past in World Around Us!
I am going to leave you the 'Playdough Print challenge' to figure out.
Some of you were able to guess what made the prints on Friday!
The answers are -key, comb, shell, duplo brick. Golf ball, whisk, curly shell, long bolt from the tool kit!.
Can you tell what made these prints?
Thank you Vanessa, Ruby and Oliver for sending these in!
I will tell you the answers tomorrow!
Keep smiling everyone!
Miss Briggs
I hope everyone had a really lovely weekend and you are all ready to do your very best work once again this week!
I have recorded a Monday message and story video for you!
You can find it here.
Today you are going to be thinking about Phonics, working on your number work, getting your body moving, and if you have time, learning about Toys in the past in World Around Us!
I am going to leave you the 'Playdough Print challenge' to figure out.
Some of you were able to guess what made the prints on Friday!
The answers are -key, comb, shell, duplo brick. Golf ball, whisk, curly shell, long bolt from the tool kit!.
Can you tell what made these prints?
Thank you Vanessa, Ruby and Oliver for sending these in!
I will tell you the answers tomorrow!
Keep smiling everyone!
Miss Briggs
Good Morning parents/guardians.
Lets get started on a new week- lots to look forward to for our lovely little people!
Thank you for all of the fantastic pictures, short videos and work returned: everyone is doing a great job.
As always - please just do what you can: keep focusing on Literacy, Numeracy, spellings/sounds, try to read and find time to move each day: the other activities can be done at a time that suits you or saved for when everyone is under less pressure.
Today
Spellings and Sounds
Literacy (Phonics/Story)
Numeracy (Focus on Number)
Reading
Get up and Go
If you have time - World Around Us activity
Lets get started on a new week- lots to look forward to for our lovely little people!
Thank you for all of the fantastic pictures, short videos and work returned: everyone is doing a great job.
As always - please just do what you can: keep focusing on Literacy, Numeracy, spellings/sounds, try to read and find time to move each day: the other activities can be done at a time that suits you or saved for when everyone is under less pressure.
Today
Spellings and Sounds
Literacy (Phonics/Story)
Numeracy (Focus on Number)
Reading
Get up and Go
If you have time - World Around Us activity
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Spellings/Sounds & Number stories/Numbers
Spelling group 1/2: This week's spellings are included in your pack. Please take time to learn these each day. Sounds group: Reading and writing sounds s-a-t-p-i -n-g-o-u-l-f-b-c-k-e-h-m- d Literacy Phonics On Mondays the pupils learn a new sound to use in their reading and writing. I have recorded a video with the 'ee' sound and a story, if you wish you can find it here This week we are thinking about the sound 'ee' (this sometimes appears in words as 'ea' 'e' or 'y' but we are focusing on the 'ee' variation. The little saying we use to remember this one is 'What can you see' Here is a short video with 'Geraldine the Giraffe'. Can you think of any other 'ee' words? Phonics activities: please keep this work safe to return to school. Spelling group 1 - Please find 'ee' work in your home pack. Please complete 20-25 minutes work. In school the pupils would usually have an opportunity to access 'Phonics Forest' - if you have some time at home, it is really excellent. You can find this week's sound - ee - and if you wish, there are sections available for ng, nk, ch, sh, th, and oo which would be useful for consolidating the sounds the pupils have worked so hard on. Spelling group 2 - Please find new phonics booklet (word link -middle vowel sounds) in home pack. Complete 20-25 minutes work. In school the pupils would usually have an opportunity to access the Phonics section in Purple Mash to consolidate their learning. Log in, click on the teachers 'Big Book', scroll right to Phonics - Phase 2- Cloze and have a go at some of the activities. Sounds group - please log in to Lexia and complete a 20 minute session, the one of the written activities provided by Mrs Burns. If you have completed the written activities please email the office and I can request a new set of activities for the next pack |
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Numeracy
Number work Mental Maths: Please focus on counting backwards - you can choose to count 10-0, 15 - 0, 20 -0 or larger numbers if this proves easy. If counting larger numbers, please be aware that counting across the 10 is tricky (eg 51-50-49, 31-30-29)so might be helpful to use a number square. Written task Please complete the next two pages in the 'Number' booklet. ICT activity If you would like an ICT task to support today's work, I recommend revisiting Whack a mole - this time reset the switch at the top right to count backwards then choose starting number to count back from. |
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PE
If it is nice outside, try to get out and move. If it is as chilly as is forecast, have a go at the WIGGLE IT dance! |
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If you have time - World Around Us
Following on from last week's finding out about Florence Nightingale finding out, the pupils can complete a history activity. Here is a short video about olden days toys to watch.
There is a cut and stick 'Toys from the Past and Now' activity in the People Who Help Us Topic book.
Following on from last week's finding out about Florence Nightingale finding out, the pupils can complete a history activity. Here is a short video about olden days toys to watch.
There is a cut and stick 'Toys from the Past and Now' activity in the People Who Help Us Topic book.
Lockdown Learning Gallery 3 - Finding out, Purple Mash, The Jolly Postman, missing teeth, LEGO day...and more!
Suggested activities: Friday 5th February 2021
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Good Morning Year Two!
It is Friday once more, our favourite day of the week! This morning I have been drinking some tea and looking at the work that you sent into school! There is lots of neat writing, beautiful colouring and extremely clever Numeracy work! I found a few lovely little surprises and notes tucked in too - thank you so much :) Today I have a story for you to listen to, then you will be learning how to write a letter. In Numeracy you will be thinking about height and if you would like, having another go at favourite Numeracy games from this week. Click here for today's story, Mr Blueberry. (Emily, I think you in particular may love this one!) When you have finished your work I am have some suggestions for fun Golden Time activities! Have a lovely weekend gang...Keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
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Good morning parents/guardians!
Friday at last - another week of distance learning nearly complete.
Well done for keeping it together and making it work!
Please find suggested activities for Friday 5th February below.
Please try to complete:
Spellings and Sounds
Dictation/Lexia
Literacy - writing a letter
Numeracy - Topic Work/revisiting this week's games
Reading
If you have time - Purple Mash/Golden Time
Spellings/Sounds/Number Stories/Numbers
To keep our school routine, please have a go at an informal 'Friday test' of spellings and sounds from this week. Lexia group - please make this your online Lexia time.
Dictation
An adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupils 'sound out' and write the words.
Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
Spelling Group 1: Try to write
"I am in bed! Tum is ill. I am fed up!"
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"Ben had a bit of red jam on a bun." (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Lexia users: Have a go at sounding out some 'CVC' words
Friday at last - another week of distance learning nearly complete.
Well done for keeping it together and making it work!
Please find suggested activities for Friday 5th February below.
Please try to complete:
Spellings and Sounds
Dictation/Lexia
Literacy - writing a letter
Numeracy - Topic Work/revisiting this week's games
Reading
If you have time - Purple Mash/Golden Time
Spellings/Sounds/Number Stories/Numbers
To keep our school routine, please have a go at an informal 'Friday test' of spellings and sounds from this week. Lexia group - please make this your online Lexia time.
Dictation
An adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupils 'sound out' and write the words.
Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
Spelling Group 1: Try to write
"I am in bed! Tum is ill. I am fed up!"
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"Ben had a bit of red jam on a bun." (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Lexia users: Have a go at sounding out some 'CVC' words
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Literacy
Today I would like the pupils to have a go at writing a letter- this could perhaps be to a friend or family member. You will find a template in the home learning pack and there is an example of what your child may like to write to the right-this activity is new so please support as required! Remind your child that an important feature of a letter is the address at the top so that the person they are writing to can write back. They need to write who the letter is TO and who it is FROM. When we do this in school we usually go to the post office to post the letters - this definitely makes the experience more fun and real so if you manage to get an opportunity to post the letter please do so! |
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Numeracy - Topic Work
Height
If you would like to complete some practical activities today, please think about height- some suggestions below - you can use your cubes, string or other objects to measure the height of toys and to order and talk about height. Think about using the words 'Tall, taller, tallest. Short, shorter, shortest' when comparing.
Height
If you would like to complete some practical activities today, please think about height- some suggestions below - you can use your cubes, string or other objects to measure the height of toys and to order and talk about height. Think about using the words 'Tall, taller, tallest. Short, shorter, shortest' when comparing.
Friday is a great opportunity for 'mopping up' any incomplete or missed activities or to revisit ICT tasks from earlier in the week :)
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Finally - GOLDEN TIME!
As a treat for all of your hard work Either Make a door hanger for your bedroom (template in pack) How to video here - a grown up can help with cutting out if required. I'd love to see the finished articles! OR Join in a playdough print challenge! Roll your dough flat and make some prints using things from around the house. You can send a photo in and your friends can guess what made the prints! (Don't forget to send the answers too in case we get stuck!) Here are some examples- can you guess what made the prints? I will add the answers on Monday. Have a great weekend - please be sure to get some rest! |
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Suggested activities: Thursday 4th February 2021
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Good Morning Year Two!
I hope you all had fun learning about sign language yesterday: I saw the most amazing video of Amber signing her name like a sign language expert! Well done! Sign language is a useful, 'real life skill' and like everything: practice makes progress! You may have spotted that I had added a new gallery with last week's lockdown learning - can you see any of your friends? I know you are all missing each other, but we will have so much to talk about when we get back to school! Today is 'National Sweater Day', so get a cosy sweater on and lets get started! You will be working on your Literacy skills, I have made you a little video with some suggestions for Mental Maths, and you will be thinking about Money in Numeracy. If you have time, you will be completing a World Around Us History task and designing a 'Sweater Day' sweater. Keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
Please find suggested activities for Thursday 4th February below.
A quick reminder that the pupils do not need to aim to complete booklets as some of these are used for several weeks - I will indicate how many pages or how much time to spend on each so please do not feel under pressure to finish these.
Please try to complete:
A quick reminder that the pupils do not need to aim to complete booklets as some of these are used for several weeks - I will indicate how many pages or how much time to spend on each so please do not feel under pressure to finish these.
Please try to complete:
- Spellings and Sounds
- Literacy (Literacy Skills or Lexia)
- Numeracy (Mental Maths and Money work)
- Reading
- World Around Us
Literacy
Today the pupils are developing their Literacy Skills
If the pack contains this booklet, Please read page 15 together then complete pages 16 and 17.
In this work the pupils are focusing on alphabet letter names rather than phonics, so in this case please encourage letter name rather than the sound.
Please keep this work safe to return to school
Lexia Users - Please use this time as today's Lexia session.
Today the pupils are developing their Literacy Skills
If the pack contains this booklet, Please read page 15 together then complete pages 16 and 17.
In this work the pupils are focusing on alphabet letter names rather than phonics, so in this case please encourage letter name rather than the sound.
Please keep this work safe to return to school
Lexia Users - Please use this time as today's Lexia session.
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Numeracy
Mental Maths I have recorded a video which might be helpful in thinking about Odd and Even numbers. If you wish you can watch it here. Written Work Please complete the next 2-3 pages in Money Booklet. ICT If you would like to complete an ICT activity to support today's learning about Odd and Even numbers have a go at coconut odd and even- https://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/coconut-odd-or-even |
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If you have time:
World Around Us Please watch this video or read about Florence Nightingale in the People Who Help Us Topic book. Then, find a page similar to this in the Topic book and complete the cut and stick activity (cut and stick pages included in the pack) ICT Any budding designers can have a go at designing a funky sweater for 'Sweater Day'. In the 'Seasons' pin you can find a 'Warm Winter Sweater' paint project to colour, or you can go out the classroom door, click on the art area and 'Freestyle' the drawing in '2 Paint - Simple'. |
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Suggested activities: Wednesday 3rd February 2021
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Good Morning Year Two!
Its Wednesday, which is the day we like to celebrate your art skills with an online gallery! Lots to admire this week with your amazing Police craft and LEGO creations, Golden Time and free choice art, and of course: Hedgehog day drawings, craft and ICT work! You can find our gallery here Today, you will be working on your reading and writing skills, thinking about taking away, and being sure to 'Get up and Go'. In the video you heard that today is 'Sign Language' day. In your home pack there is a sheet that will show you how to sound out your name in sign language, and if you would like to learn some more I will add a link to some videos for when you have finished today's work. Keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
Good Morning parents/guardians!
Please find suggested activities for Wednesday 3rd February below.
Please try to complete:
>Spellings and Sounds
>Literacy (Comprehension)
>Numeracy (Subtraction)
>Reading
>"Get up and Go"
If you have time:
WAU /Sign Language activity
Please find suggested activities for Wednesday 3rd February below.
Please try to complete:
>Spellings and Sounds
>Literacy (Comprehension)
>Numeracy (Subtraction)
>Reading
>"Get up and Go"
If you have time:
WAU /Sign Language activity
Literacy
Comprehension/Reading skills
Today the pupils are developing their comprehension and reading skills.
You will find one of the following three activities in your pack.
Please keep this work safe
If the pack contains the comprehension text book/small red book, please find page 8 in the textbook.
Read the story 'The king of the forest' together, then try the 'Get Started' section, with your child writing the sentences with missing words in your new red book.
Remind them that they can find the answers in the passage.
If your child found this accessible, you are welcome to have a go at the 'Try These' and 'Now Try These' sections (In school I would normally ask the pupils to select one activity from the 'Now try these section' as the little hands can get tired at that stage!
Comprehension/Reading skills
Today the pupils are developing their comprehension and reading skills.
You will find one of the following three activities in your pack.
Please keep this work safe
If the pack contains the comprehension text book/small red book, please find page 8 in the textbook.
Read the story 'The king of the forest' together, then try the 'Get Started' section, with your child writing the sentences with missing words in your new red book.
Remind them that they can find the answers in the passage.
If your child found this accessible, you are welcome to have a go at the 'Try These' and 'Now Try These' sections (In school I would normally ask the pupils to select one activity from the 'Now try these section' as the little hands can get tired at that stage!
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If the pack contains this booklet, please ensure your child's name is on it and then complete pages 33- 35
Page 33- Read about Peter's family Page 34 - Complete the sentences Page 35 - Draw, talk and write about your family Don't forget to colour :) If the pack contains this booklet, please ensure your child's name is on it and then complete pages 12-14 This work would be completed with support in school so please give help as required. |
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Numeracy
Today we are focusing on Subtraction/Taking away. Written activity You will find a subtraction/taking away booklet in your home pack. Please complete the next 2 pages in the book. ICT activity If you would like an ICT activity to reinforce number bonds, have a go at 'Save the Whale'. |
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Get up and Go!
As Wednesday is one of our PE days, please try to get outside to play.
If the weather is poor, have a go at this 'Follow the Leader' dance.
As Wednesday is one of our PE days, please try to get outside to play.
If the weather is poor, have a go at this 'Follow the Leader' dance.
If you have time:
World Around Us: If your child is interested in finding out more about sign language for sign language day there are some helpful videos which are suitable for any age (I learned a lot!)
Greetings - www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyicdRl3ULg
Animals - www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eulMpR6F3k
Alphabet /sounding out names - there is a guide page in the home pack and a helpful video showing the alphabet here. Have a go!
World Around Us: If your child is interested in finding out more about sign language for sign language day there are some helpful videos which are suitable for any age (I learned a lot!)
Greetings - www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyicdRl3ULg
Animals - www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eulMpR6F3k
Alphabet /sounding out names - there is a guide page in the home pack and a helpful video showing the alphabet here. Have a go!
Suggested activities: Tuesday 2nd February 2021
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Good Morning Year Two!
I hope you are well this morning! You were working hard yesterday: I have been reading your Doctors and Nurses finding out work! Well done gang! |
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Today is National Hedgehog Day, and we will be celebrating with some hedgehog facts, a hedgehog story, some hedgehog ICT and a choice of hedgehog art or craft!
I have made you a little video to watch. You can find it here Now, there is lots to do today so lets get started! Miss Briggs |
Good Morning parents/guardians!
Please find suggested activities for Tuesday 2nd February below.
Please try to complete:
Please find suggested activities for Tuesday 2nd February below.
Please try to complete:
- Spellings and Sounds or Lexia online (if applicable)
- Literacy - Handwriting/Sightwords/Dictation (if applicable)
- Numeracy
- Reading
Literacy
Handwriting
Please review letter formation for lower case 'r' 's' and 't'.
We generally don't see too many errors in these letters in class, but please emphasise the differing heights and remember to write on the line.
The prompts we use in school are:
r - (robot) Down the robot’s back, then up and curl over his arm
s - (snake) Slither down the snake
t - (tower) Down the tower, out the steps and across the tower
Rule lines on one of the pages included in your home pack.
Write the letters taking care with formation, position on line and letter height.
You can create a colour pattern if you wish!
Please encourage your child to write their name on the work, and keep it safe to be returned to school.
Handwriting
Please review letter formation for lower case 'r' 's' and 't'.
We generally don't see too many errors in these letters in class, but please emphasise the differing heights and remember to write on the line.
The prompts we use in school are:
r - (robot) Down the robot’s back, then up and curl over his arm
s - (snake) Slither down the snake
t - (tower) Down the tower, out the steps and across the tower
Rule lines on one of the pages included in your home pack.
Write the letters taking care with formation, position on line and letter height.
You can create a colour pattern if you wish!
Please encourage your child to write their name on the work, and keep it safe to be returned to school.
Dictation /Lexia
This can be completed in pencil on the same page.
An adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupils 'sound out' and write the words.
Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
Spelling Group 1: Try to write this little rhyme.
"Get a hat, get a hen, get a cat, get a pen!"
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"Can Mum get on the bus?" (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Sounds Group: Lexia (if applicable)
Please use this as your online Lexia time.
This can be completed in pencil on the same page.
An adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupils 'sound out' and write the words.
Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
Spelling Group 1: Try to write this little rhyme.
"Get a hat, get a hen, get a cat, get a pen!"
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"Can Mum get on the bus?" (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Sounds Group: Lexia (if applicable)
Please use this as your online Lexia time.
Sight Words
Please complete 10-15 minutes written work in your 'Sight Words' booklet.
Please complete 10-15 minutes written work in your 'Sight Words' booklet.
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Numeracy
Mental Maths Please keep counting in 2's - emphasise 'odd' and 'even'. Written Activity Please focus on addition today. Complete the next two pages in the addition booklet in your home pack. ICT activity If you would like an ICT activity to support today's work, please have a go at Alien Addition. You can edit the totals and the speed of the game. |
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ICT Task
If you have time:
Log in to Purple Mash - go through the classroom door, click on the 'Art Area'.
Select 'Paint' projects and scroll to find the hedgehog.
Can you complete the picture?
FINALLY! Doodle Tuesday!
Either -
Follow the steps below to draw a kawaii (cute) hedgehog!
OR
Complete one of the hedgehog crafts in your home pack.
Have fun and don't forget to share any creative ideas!
If you have time:
Log in to Purple Mash - go through the classroom door, click on the 'Art Area'.
Select 'Paint' projects and scroll to find the hedgehog.
Can you complete the picture?
FINALLY! Doodle Tuesday!
Either -
Follow the steps below to draw a kawaii (cute) hedgehog!
OR
Complete one of the hedgehog crafts in your home pack.
Have fun and don't forget to share any creative ideas!
Suggested activities: Monday 1st February 2021
Good Morning Year Two!
I hope everyone had a fun weekend!
I loved seeing your Golden Time photos; the bicycle craft and jigsaws are super choices.
Here are a few pictures to enjoy (there are some more to look forward to later in the week in our on video art gallery and our BIG gallery of the week's activities!)
I hope everyone had a fun weekend!
I loved seeing your Golden Time photos; the bicycle craft and jigsaws are super choices.
Here are a few pictures to enjoy (there are some more to look forward to later in the week in our on video art gallery and our BIG gallery of the week's activities!)
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Today, it is 'Read Aloud' day, so we will be celebrating by thinking about reading!
You will be learning a new sound and watching our 'Geraldine Giraffe' programme, listening to a funny story named 'Not Now, Bernard', working on your Number Skills and continuing to learn about 'People Who Help Us' in Topic Work. As it is Monday, try to find some time to 'Get up and Go'. Have a great day, keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
Good Morning parents/guardians.
A new week, and we are starting out with our new pack (thank you for taking the time to pick it up!)
Keep focusing on the Literacy, Numeracy, spellings/sounds, try to read and find time to move each day, then other activities if you have time.
Today
A new week, and we are starting out with our new pack (thank you for taking the time to pick it up!)
Keep focusing on the Literacy, Numeracy, spellings/sounds, try to read and find time to move each day, then other activities if you have time.
Today
- Spellings and Sounds
- Literacy (Phonics/Story)
- Numeracy (Focusing on Number)
- Reading
- Get up and Go
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Spellings/Sounds & Number stories/Numbers
Spelling group 1/2: This week's spellings are included in your pack. Please take time to learn these each day. Sounds group: Reading and writing sounds s-a-t-p-i -n-g-o-u-l-f-b-c-k-e-h. Literacy I have recorded a video with the 'oo' sound and a story, if you wish you can find it here. Phonics On Mondays the pupils learn a new sound to use in their reading and writing. This week we are thinking about the sound 'oo'. The little saying we use to remember this one is 'poo at the zoo' (a little crude - but it works, honestly!) Here is a short video with 'Geraldine the Giraffe'. Can you think of any other 'oo' words? Phonics activities: please keep this work safe to return to school. Spelling group 1 - Please find 'oo' work in your home pack. Please complete 20-25 minutes work. Spelling group 2 - Please find new phonics booklet (j e v x) in home pack. Complete 20-25 minutes work. Sounds group - please log in to Lexia and complete a 20 minute session, the one of the written activities provided by Mrs Burns. |
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Numeracy
Number work
Mental Maths: Please have a go at counting in 2's- remember to try odd and even numbers.
Initially start 0 - 2- 4 - 6 etc, then 1-3-5-7 etc. If this proves easy, try this from different starting points.
Written task
Please complete the next two pages in the 'Number' booklet.
ICT activity
If you would like an ICT task to support today's work, please have a go at 'Paint the Squares'.
Choose a suitable number range and try to 'splat paint' counting in twos.
The pupils will enjoy creating patterns.
Number work
Mental Maths: Please have a go at counting in 2's- remember to try odd and even numbers.
Initially start 0 - 2- 4 - 6 etc, then 1-3-5-7 etc. If this proves easy, try this from different starting points.
Written task
Please complete the next two pages in the 'Number' booklet.
ICT activity
If you would like an ICT task to support today's work, please have a go at 'Paint the Squares'.
Choose a suitable number range and try to 'splat paint' counting in twos.
The pupils will enjoy creating patterns.
Get Up and Go
If it is nice outside, please work on your kicking skills today!
Dribbling, keeping the ball close to your foot
Kicking a ball into a net or at a target.
If the weather isn't so nice - Have a go at learning this Kids Zumba Dance
If it is nice outside, please work on your kicking skills today!
Dribbling, keeping the ball close to your foot
Kicking a ball into a net or at a target.
If the weather isn't so nice - Have a go at learning this Kids Zumba Dance
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If you have time:
> Please 'Read aloud' to toys/pet/brother or sister/grown up > Look in our 'People Who Help Us' booklet to find the page entitled 'Doctors and Nurses.Talk about how Doctors and Nurses help us, write a sentence about how they help, and then draw/colour a picture. |
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Suggested activities: Friday 29th January
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Good Morning Year Two!
It is Friday the 29th January today which is National Puzzle day! There are all sorts of puzzles, which type is your favourite? Today you will be able to have a go at an online jigsaw! I have been looking at your excellent LEGO sums (well done, Emily!), Police car and LEGO creations- we are going to have the BEST gallery for this week. You are all working so hard. If you would like to send in a picture try to complete the tasks this weekend :) Today you will be listening to a story then trying your best to retell it to a grown up, brother or sister. In Numeracy you will be completing some measuring! Friday is a great day for catching up on any tasks from earlier this week if you need to. This afternoon you can choose what you would like to do for Golden Time! Have a super weekend! Keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
Good morning parents/guardians!
I hope everyone has got that 'Friday feeling' - another week nearly complete!
I hope that you get a chance to pick up the new pack today and to leave completed work.
Please find suggested activities for Friday 29th January below.
Please try to complete:
Spellings/Sounds/Number Stories/Numbers
To keep our school routine, please have a go at an informal 'Friday test' of spellings and sounds from this week.
Lexia group - please make this your online Lexia time.
Dictation
An adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupils 'sound out' and write the words.
Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
Spelling Group 1: Try to write
"Sit on a mat. Sit on a hat. Sit on a pin. Aaaaaaaaa!"
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"The fat man sat in the sun" (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Lexia users:
Please complete a written activity from your pack.
I hope everyone has got that 'Friday feeling' - another week nearly complete!
I hope that you get a chance to pick up the new pack today and to leave completed work.
Please find suggested activities for Friday 29th January below.
Please try to complete:
- Spellings and Sounds
- Dictation/Lexia
- Literacy (Listen to and retell story with cut out characters)
- Numeracy (Topic Work/revisiting this week's games)
- Reading
Spellings/Sounds/Number Stories/Numbers
To keep our school routine, please have a go at an informal 'Friday test' of spellings and sounds from this week.
Lexia group - please make this your online Lexia time.
Dictation
An adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupils 'sound out' and write the words.
Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
Spelling Group 1: Try to write
"Sit on a mat. Sit on a hat. Sit on a pin. Aaaaaaaaa!"
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"The fat man sat in the sun" (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Lexia users:
Please complete a written activity from your pack.
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Literacy
Retelling a story For this activity the pupils will be listening to the popular story 'The Jolly Postman'. You can find the video for the story HERE. When you have listened to the story, please find the characters to cut out in your home pack (if they have gone missing I have attached them to download below). Set the characters out and try to retell the story. eg - "The postman visited the Big Bad Wolf, he was dressed in grandmas nightdress..." "The postman visited Goldilocks...she was having a party". Your child can re-watch the story to put the characters in order before retelling, or having it playing in the background if needed. Praise all efforts! The pupils do not need to write anything for this activity.
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Numeracy - Topic Work
Measuring In school on Fridays we like to complete Practical Numeracy/Topic Numeracy activities. Today the pupils will be thinking about measurement. Please allow your child to watch this video which explains measurement then use the blocks provided in your pack to complete some measuring at home. The pupils do not need to write anything for this practical activity, but if you prefer to complete a written task, they can complete a simple table to record their measuring work. I have provided an example of what you could do (This can be downloaded below if you want it) 
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ICT
Today is 'Puzzle Day' - the pupils can complete an online jigsaw if they wish!
You can find some choices for online puzzles here
Today is 'Puzzle Day' - the pupils can complete an online jigsaw if they wish!
You can find some choices for online puzzles here
Golden Time
For a well- earned treat, your child can choose to either -
Complete the 'Bicycle craft' using the template from previous pack, instructions below.
(If template has been misplaced it can be downloaded below)
For a well- earned treat, your child can choose to either -
Complete the 'Bicycle craft' using the template from previous pack, instructions below.
(If template has been misplaced it can be downloaded below)
or
Have a go at creating a structure using pasta and your play dough. (I can think of a few pupils who will LOVE this one!) Have a great weekend and please try to get some free time. Thank you for all of your help this week! |
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Suggested activities: Thursday 28th January
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Good Morning Year Two!
It is Thursday 28th January - National LEGO Day! LEGO is one of our favourite toys in school and I know some of you love it at home too, so I have suggested activities that you can do today using your Lego (or other bricks)! Did you know: * There are over 4 BILLION LEGO minifigures in the world! * If you lined up all the LEGO bricks bought in a year, they would stretch round the world 5 times! * At attractions like LEGOLAND, you can get a job as a 'Master Builder'. It must be so fun! Today you will be working on your Literacy Skills, thinking about Time in Numeracy and if you would like, completing some Mental Maths with LEGO! For World Around Us you can look at the information your friends have found out about how the Police Help Us, then to finish there is a construction challenge (you can use your LEGO or other construction for this too!) Keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
Good Morning parents/guardians!
New packs are available to pick up from the hall tomorrow (Friday 29th) 9:15-10:30.
Please see below for work to return: you can place this in folder and leave in the hall when picking up the new pack.
New packs are available to pick up from the hall tomorrow (Friday 29th) 9:15-10:30.
Please see below for work to return: you can place this in folder and leave in the hall when picking up the new pack.
Please find suggested activities for Thursday 28th January below.
Please try to complete:
Construction activity
Please try to complete:
- Spellings and Sounds
- Literacy (Literacy Skills or Lexia)
- Numeracy (Mental Maths and Time work)
- Reading
- World Around Us
Construction activity
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Literacy
Today the pupils are developing their alphabet skills. If the pack contains this booklet, Please read the alphabet together, then neatly complete pages 7-8 Please keep this work safe to return to school Lexia Users - Please take this time to complete today's Lexia session online and then complete 15-20 minutes of work in the Lexia pack provided by Mrs Burns. Please keep this work safe to return to school |
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Numeracy
As it is LEGO day, I have recorded a short video with some ideas for how the pupils can use bricks to help with their mental maths. You can find it here. Written Activity Please complete the next two pages in the 'Time' Booklet. |
World Around Us
You can read some of the pupils' finding out work together!
You can read some of the pupils' finding out work together!
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If you have time
Construction activity: Either: Use LEGO or other construction to create a Police Car. OR In an envelope in your pack you will find some split pins. You can use these to attach some cardboard wheels to a small box, tube or similar to create a Police Car. I'd love to feature the pupils' ideas in a little video art gallery next week: no rush on this! |
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Lockdown Learning Gallery: 18th - 22nd January
Craft, Firefighters, Doodle-a-monster and so much more!
Suggested activities: Wednesday 27th January
Good Morning Year Two!
Today it is Wednesday. Wednesday in school is an 'Assembly Day' where we can listen to stories and sing songs. Today I would like to share a song where you can do some actions and learn how different people say 'Hello' around the world!
I thought your Doodle Tuesday 'Silly Spiders' and your Purple Mash 'Winter trees' were awesome so I have recorded a video Art Gallery for you to look at!
You can CLICK HERE for the video art gallery
You are real artists! You can also look at all of the amazing photos from last week (76 in total!) in the new gallery at the top of the page too. So much to celebrate together.
Today you will be working on your reading and comprehension skills, doing some 'Taking Away' in Numeracy and finding out about how the Police help us. If you have time, you will be completing a Purple Mash Mashcam!
Keep smiling,
Miss Briggs
Today it is Wednesday. Wednesday in school is an 'Assembly Day' where we can listen to stories and sing songs. Today I would like to share a song where you can do some actions and learn how different people say 'Hello' around the world!
I thought your Doodle Tuesday 'Silly Spiders' and your Purple Mash 'Winter trees' were awesome so I have recorded a video Art Gallery for you to look at!
You can CLICK HERE for the video art gallery
You are real artists! You can also look at all of the amazing photos from last week (76 in total!) in the new gallery at the top of the page too. So much to celebrate together.
Today you will be working on your reading and comprehension skills, doing some 'Taking Away' in Numeracy and finding out about how the Police help us. If you have time, you will be completing a Purple Mash Mashcam!
Keep smiling,
Miss Briggs
Good Morning parents/guardians!
Please find suggested activities for Wednesday 27th January below.
Tomorrow I will include a list of what I would like you to return when collecting the new pack: please do not worry about this, it is very evident that everyone is doing their best!
Please try to complete:
Please find suggested activities for Wednesday 27th January below.
Tomorrow I will include a list of what I would like you to return when collecting the new pack: please do not worry about this, it is very evident that everyone is doing their best!
Please try to complete:
- Spellings and Sounds
- Literacy (Comprehension)
- Numeracy (Subtraction)
- Reading
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Literacy
Comprehension/Reading skills
Today the pupils are developing their comprehension and reading skills.
You will find one of the following three activities in your pack.
Please keep this work safe
Comprehension/Reading skills
Today the pupils are developing their comprehension and reading skills.
You will find one of the following three activities in your pack.
Please keep this work safe
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Please find page 6 in the textbook.
Read the story 'Hansel and Gretel' together, then try the 'Get Started' section, with your child writing the sentences with missing words in your new red book. Remind them that they can find the answers in the passage. If your child found this accessible, you are welcome to have a go at the 'Try These' and 'Now Try These' sections (In school I would normally ask the pupils to select one activity from the 'Now try these section' as the little hands can get tired at that stage! |
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If the pack contains this booklet, please ensure your child's name is on it and then complete pages 23 and 24.
Page 23 - Draw what you put in your school bag then write a list of the items Page 24 - Read Jane and Karl's lists. Use comprehension skills to answer the questions below. Don't forget to colour :) |
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If the pack contains this booklet, please ensure your child's name is on it and then complete pages 6 and 7
Ask your child to write their name neatly on the front of the booklet. Page 6 - write the words in the speech bubble and fill in the gaps to make sentences Page 7 - Say the colour words then colour the balloons This work would be completed with support in school so please give help as required. |
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Numeracy
Today we are focusing on Subtraction/Taking away. Written activity You will find a subtraction/taking away booklet in your home pack. Please complete the next 2 pages in the book. ICT activity If you would like an ICT activity to reinforce subtraction, please have a go at 'Fruit Splat'. Select level one and 'slow fruit' initially then edit as necessary. https://sheppardsoftware.com/math/subtraction/fruit-splat-game/ |
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World Around Us
Please work together to find out some information about the Police. You can read the fact files below or use your own books or the internet at home. Please talk about: > How can the Police help us? > What do Police wear? > How do the Police travel? > Any other interesting facts? ICT If you have time, please log into Purple Mash. Go through the classroom door, click on the 'Dressing Up box' and scroll to find the 'Police Officer' Mash Cam. Please type a sentence/sentences with some Police information. |
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Suggested activities: Tuesday 26th January
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Good morning gang!
Another snowy day yesterday - what a treat! There are so many different ways to enjoy the snowy weather: check these out!        While there has been lots of fun in the snow, there has also been lots of excellent work happening. I feel very proud of all of your effort!
In exciting Year Two news - congratulations to these pupils!
It looks like the tooth fairy is going to be busy. Loosing teeth is a big part of growing up, and you are both growing up to be really lovely little people! Congratulations! Time to get down to work! Today you will be working on your Literacy and Addition skills. I have recorded a Mental Maths game for you to try, and if you would like to work on ICT there is a fun Seasons pin to check out in Purple Mash. As it is DOODLE TUESDAY, you will be able to learn to draw some spider friends for Spinderella! Have fun and keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
Good Morning parents/guardians!
Please find suggested activities for Tuesday 26th January below.
Please try to complete:
Please find suggested activities for Tuesday 26th January below.
Please try to complete:
- Spellings and Sounds or Lexia online (if applicable)
- Literacy - Handwriting/Sightwords/Dictation (if applicable)
- Numeracy
- Reading
Literacy
Handwriting
Please review letter formation for lower case 'p' and 'q'- we see some errors in formation and reversals in these-please take this opportunity to build good habits.
The prompts we use in school are:
p - (pirate) Down the pirate’s plait, then up and round the pirate’s face
q - (queen) Round the queen’s head, up to her crown, down her hair and flick
Rule lines on one of the pages included in your home pack.
I would suggest alternating letter 'p' and letter 'q', emphasising correct starting point and position on the line for these lower case letters.
Try to keep the letters all the same height.
I've added an example to the right, with some of the most common mistakes we see in school noted at the bottom for your reference.
Please encourage your child to write their name on the work, and keep it safe to be returned to school.
Dictation /Lexia
I was very impressed by the pupil's efforts at dictation and am keen for them to continue.
This can be completed in pencil on the same page.
An adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupils 'sound out' and write the words.
Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
Spelling Group 1: Try to write
"A bad dog can yap. A bad god can rip. A bad dog can dig!"
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"The dig bit the bad cat" (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Sounds Group:
Please use this as your online Lexia time.
Mrs Burns has reported that a number of pupils have already moved to a new level in Lexia! Great work!
Sight Words
Please complete 10-15 minutes written work in your 'Sight Words' booklet.
Handwriting
Please review letter formation for lower case 'p' and 'q'- we see some errors in formation and reversals in these-please take this opportunity to build good habits.
The prompts we use in school are:
p - (pirate) Down the pirate’s plait, then up and round the pirate’s face
q - (queen) Round the queen’s head, up to her crown, down her hair and flick
Rule lines on one of the pages included in your home pack.
I would suggest alternating letter 'p' and letter 'q', emphasising correct starting point and position on the line for these lower case letters.
Try to keep the letters all the same height.
I've added an example to the right, with some of the most common mistakes we see in school noted at the bottom for your reference.
Please encourage your child to write their name on the work, and keep it safe to be returned to school.
Dictation /Lexia
I was very impressed by the pupil's efforts at dictation and am keen for them to continue.
This can be completed in pencil on the same page.
An adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupils 'sound out' and write the words.
Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
Spelling Group 1: Try to write
"A bad dog can yap. A bad god can rip. A bad dog can dig!"
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"The dig bit the bad cat" (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Sounds Group:
Please use this as your online Lexia time.
Mrs Burns has reported that a number of pupils have already moved to a new level in Lexia! Great work!
Sight Words
Please complete 10-15 minutes written work in your 'Sight Words' booklet.
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Numeracy
I have recorded a Mental Maths Challenge - 'The Gotcha Game' if you wish to use it :) Gotcha Game Video here Written activity Please complete 2 pages in the 'addition' booklet in your home pack. Keep this work safe to be returned to school. ICT If you would like an ICT activity to reinforce addition work, please have a go at 'Funky Mummy' Select '+ to 10' (easier) or 'Bonds of 10' (Trickier) Funky Mummy Game |
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If you have time:
ICT I have added a 'Seasons' pin to the Purple Mash home page. Click on the pin, scroll for paint projects and find the winter tree. Draw a tree and write a sentence! Doodle Tuesday! Great for fine motor skills and concentration. Spider Doodle game- Have a go at drawing some friends for Spinderella (looks like these ladies enjoyed the story very much!) The pupils can use a dice or can choose their favourite features from the chart. 
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Suggested activities: Monday 25th January
Good morning Year Two!
What a wonderfully wintry weekend! I was thinking about you and how excited you would be to wake up to see the snow yesterday!
Thank you so much for sharing your photos- doesn't our school look so different covered in snow!
What a wonderfully wintry weekend! I was thinking about you and how excited you would be to wake up to see the snow yesterday!
Thank you so much for sharing your photos- doesn't our school look so different covered in snow!
Golden Time is always a highlight of our week in school, and its great to see the fun continue at home- awesome lizards, dinosaurs and superheroes from Friday's Golden time...and a real firefighter!
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Have you been helping out at home too? Look at these busy helpers!
Remember you can include your brothers and sisters in your learning and play - everyone loves a story and you are never too old (or young) for some fun! Today you will be completing some Phonics and Numeracy work, thinking about our World Around Us Topic, and making sure to 'Get up and Go' with a brand new 'Superhero' dance. I've recorded a story for you to listen to: you can listen to it this morning or save it for when you have finished your work. Keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
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Good Morning parents/guardians! A new week - lets do this!
As always- please just do what you can: focus on Literacy, Numeracy, spellings/sounds, try to read and find time to move each day, then complete any other suggested activities if you have time.
Everyone's situation is different and I am so grateful for all that you do to keep our brilliant little people learning :)
As always- please just do what you can: focus on Literacy, Numeracy, spellings/sounds, try to read and find time to move each day, then complete any other suggested activities if you have time.
Everyone's situation is different and I am so grateful for all that you do to keep our brilliant little people learning :)
Spellings/sounds & Number stories/Numbers
Spelling group 1/2: This week's spellings are included in your pack. Please take time to learn these each day.
Sounds group: Please continue to revise reading and writing the sounds s - a -t - p - i -n - g - o -u - l -f - b. If you are finding this easy, you can find some words here that you can 'sound out' using the sounds you know!
Spelling group 1/2: This week's spellings are included in your pack. Please take time to learn these each day.
Sounds group: Please continue to revise reading and writing the sounds s - a -t - p - i -n - g - o -u - l -f - b. If you are finding this easy, you can find some words here that you can 'sound out' using the sounds you know!
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Literacy
Phonics
On Monday the pupils learn a new sounds to use in their reading and writing.
This week we are thinking about the sound 'ck'.
The little rhyme we use as a prompt for this sound is 'Tick tock clock'
Here is a short introductory video with 'Geraldine the Giraffe'.
Can you think of or find any 'ck' words?
Phonics activities
Please keep this work safe to return to school.
Spelling Group one - Please find 'ck' phonics booklet in your home pack.
Complete 15- 20 minutes work in this booklet.
Spelling Group two - please find 'MOCF...' booklet in your home pack
Complete 15 - 20 minutes work in this booklet.
Sounds Group - Log in to 'Lexia' and complete a 20 minute session, then one of the activities provided by Mrs Burns.
Phonics
On Monday the pupils learn a new sounds to use in their reading and writing.
This week we are thinking about the sound 'ck'.
The little rhyme we use as a prompt for this sound is 'Tick tock clock'
Here is a short introductory video with 'Geraldine the Giraffe'.
Can you think of or find any 'ck' words?
Phonics activities
Please keep this work safe to return to school.
Spelling Group one - Please find 'ck' phonics booklet in your home pack.
Complete 15- 20 minutes work in this booklet.
Spelling Group two - please find 'MOCF...' booklet in your home pack
Complete 15 - 20 minutes work in this booklet.
Sounds Group - Log in to 'Lexia' and complete a 20 minute session, then one of the activities provided by Mrs Burns.
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Numeracy
Please focus on number work today. Written activity - Please complete 2 pages of the 'number book' in your home pack. This will cover either numbers to 20, numbers to 15 or numbers within 10. Please keep this work safe to return to school. ICT activity - If you would like to complete an ICT activity to reinforce number work- click here . Coconut Ordering has lots of opportunities to edit for difficulty- feel free to add challenge as required. |
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Get up and go
If you are able to get outside to play, please go ahead!
If not, here is a Superhero dance which is lots of fun! Click for dance.
If you are able to get outside to play, please go ahead!
If not, here is a Superhero dance which is lots of fun! Click for dance.
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Finally (Again, if you have time!)
The pupils will be thinking about how the Police can help us this week. You will find this page, where they can design their own police officer badge in their 'Topic Book'. |
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Suggested Activities: Friday 22nd January
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Good morning team!
Its Friday, our favourite day of the week: lets make it a brilliant one! Yesterday was a super creative, get up and go sort of day for you and your friends - first up, here are some of the amazing fire engine designs:       |
You've also been counting, making, baking and shaking it out- I love to see you happy, getting creative and developing your talents. Thank you for sharing and be sure to say thank you to the grown ups for all their help!
Today, I have recorded a story for you to listen to. You will be completing a cut and stick activity based on the story for Literacy, then working on some Topic Work in Numeracy. In World Around Us, you will be completing some People Who Help Us challenges. For Golden Time, you can choose between a craft activity and some playdough fun!
Have the best weekend!
Miss Briggs
Have the best weekend!
Miss Briggs
Good morning parents/guardians!
Friday - you've made it!
It was great to catch up with some of you on the phone yesterday - I will be doing some more calls today and Monday so please keep an eye for an unlisted number.
Please find suggested activities for Friday 22nd January below.
Please try to complete:
Spellings/Sounds/Number Stories/Numbers
To keep our school routine, please have a go at an informal 'Friday test' of spellings and sounds from this week.
Lexia group - please make this your online Lexia time.
Friday - you've made it!
It was great to catch up with some of you on the phone yesterday - I will be doing some more calls today and Monday so please keep an eye for an unlisted number.
Please find suggested activities for Friday 22nd January below.
Please try to complete:
- Spellings and Sounds
- Literacy (Listen to or read story/sequencing task)
- Numeracy (Topic Work/revisiting this weeks games)
- Reading
- Golden Time
Spellings/Sounds/Number Stories/Numbers
To keep our school routine, please have a go at an informal 'Friday test' of spellings and sounds from this week.
Lexia group - please make this your online Lexia time.
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Literacy
Reading activity I would like the pupils to listen to the story 'Charlie the Firefighter'. You can find the video of the story HERE. In the home pack you will find two pages with cards relating to the story. Please encourage your child to cut out the cards, shuffle them and then place then in order to retell the story. This book is a lovely starting point for discussion on what the pupils would like to be when they are grown up and about knowing and using personal strengths and talents. |
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Numeracy - Topic Work
On Friday we focus on practical Numeracy and Topic work.
If you have any work that you need to catch up from earlier this week, this is a great time to do this, then
Either:
Have a go at this capacity activity using bottles, containers or cups-
On Friday we focus on practical Numeracy and Topic work.
If you have any work that you need to catch up from earlier this week, this is a great time to do this, then
Either:
Have a go at this capacity activity using bottles, containers or cups-
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Revisit favourite games from this week to build quick recall:
WHACK A MOLE
ROBOT ADDITION
DAILY TEN
TIME PAIRS
Revisit favourite games from this week to build quick recall:
WHACK A MOLE
ROBOT ADDITION
DAILY TEN
TIME PAIRS
WAU
In your pack you will find some home learning challenges relating to 'Charlie the Firefighter' - complete as many of these as you would like.
In your pack you will find some home learning challenges relating to 'Charlie the Firefighter' - complete as many of these as you would like.
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Golden Time!
A choice of two activities today! Either Craft choice: In your home pack you will have a lolly stick and a paper 'bun case'. You can use these and your colours or collage bits and pieces to create your own superhero! OR Playdough choice: Use dough and pasta (or other bits and pieces) to create a cool dinosaur! I'd love to see what everyone gets up to. Please be sure to get some downtime this weekend. Thank you for all of your support! |
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Suggested Activities: Thursday 21st January
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Good morning everyone!
Today it is Thursday 21st January, which is International Hug day! We haven't been hugging our friends just so much at the moment, but you can hug a grown up, brother, sister or pet at home to celebrate! I hope you enjoyed 'DJ day'! Your 'Purple Mash 2Beat' creations were very funky- there are definitely some aspiring DJ's in our class! Look at this super cool DJ! -> Were you able to find out some information about Firefighters? I loved seeing this firefighter information below on Mashcam! I've added a gallery of your Firefighter craft for you to check out too. Today you will be working on your Literacy skills. I have recorded a Mental Maths challenge for you, and you will be thinking about 'Time'. In World Around Us you will be designing a Fire Engine, and if you have time you can explore some more of the 'People Who Help Us' Topic on Purple Mash. Keep smiling! Miss Briggs 
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Good Morning parents/guardians!
I am going to endeavour to check in with everyone with a brief, informal phone call over the next few days, so if you see an unlisted number please do answer. It would be lovely to say hello to the pupils- no pressure of course!
If I am unable to contact you I will leave a message try again at the start of the week :)
Please find suggested activities for Thursday 21st January below.
Please try to complete:
I am going to endeavour to check in with everyone with a brief, informal phone call over the next few days, so if you see an unlisted number please do answer. It would be lovely to say hello to the pupils- no pressure of course!
If I am unable to contact you I will leave a message try again at the start of the week :)
Please find suggested activities for Thursday 21st January below.
Please try to complete:
- Spellings and Sounds
- Literacy (Literacy Skills or Lexia)
- Numeracy (Mental Maths and Time work)
- Reading
- Get up and GO
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Literacy
Today the pupils are developing their alphabet skills. If the pack contains this booklet, ask your child to write their name on the front cover. Please read the alphabet together, then neatly complete pages 5 and 6. Please keep this work safe to return to school Lexia Users - Please take this time to complete today's Lexia session online and then complete 15-20 minutes of work in the Lexia pack provided by Mrs Burns. Please keep this work safe to return to school |
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Numeracy
Mental Maths I have recorded a Mental Maths challenge for the pupils- they will need number cards 0-10, 0-20 or 0-30 to complete this activity -there are instructions in the video for how to make these or you can download them below. Click for Mental Maths Video
Written Activity
Please find your child's 'Time Booklet' in the homepack. Complete the next two pages. If you would like an ICT activity to support 'Time', you can find a pairs 'matching game' here -select analogue to analogue oclock or oclock/half hour. Please keep this work safe to return to school |
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Get up and Go
Have you been keeping active this week? I was delighted to recieve these photos! Cycling is a great way to stay fit and have fun! If it is nice outside, try to get out on your bike or scooter today (be safe and don't forget your helmet!) If it isn't so nice, you can have a go at this funny Gummy bear dance! If you have time...
World Around Us Design your own Fire Engine- you can draw it in your People Who Help Us booklet or build with construction materials and take a photo ICT The 'People Who Help Us' pin on Purple Mash will be changing on Monday - if you would like to continue to explore it, please feel free! |
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Suggested Activities: Wednesday 20th January
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Good morning everyone!
I hope all is well with you, your family and all of your work and play so far this week! Yesterday I was able to call into school to pick up the work you completed in your first week of home learning. I feel very proud of you and have recorded a little video to say VERY WELL DONE everyone! Click for video In the video you can also listen to an information book about Firefighters. Maybe you could read along? Keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
Doodle Tuesday Gallery! Check out these artists!
Good Morning parents/guardians!
Please find suggested activities for Wednesday 20th January below.
Please try to complete:
Please find suggested activities for Wednesday 20th January below.
Please try to complete:
- Spellings and Sounds
- Literacy (Comprehension Skills)
- Numeracy (Subtraction)
- Reading
Literacy
Comprehension/Reading skills
Today the pupils are developing their comprehension and reading skills.
You will find one of the following three activities in your pack to complete
Comprehension/Reading skills
Today the pupils are developing their comprehension and reading skills.
You will find one of the following three activities in your pack to complete
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If the pack contains these two books, your child will be completing their first 'Comprehension'!
Ask them to write their name neatly on the front of the red book and turn to page 4 of the Comprehension Text Book. Read the story 'One Snowy Night' together, then try the 'Get Started' section, with your child writing the sentences with missing words in your new red book. If your child found this accessible, you are welcome to have a go at the 'Try These' and 'Now Try These' sections - this is new, so just see how it goes. If the pack contains this booklet, your child is completing activities to build the skills necessary for comprehension.
Ask your child to write their name neatly on the front of the booklet. Page 20 - Point, read and say the words, then colour. Page 21 - Name each object in the school bag, then write the words in the correct boxes and colour. Page 22- Look at the objects in Mark's schoolbag, read the sentences together then answer the questions by writing 'Yes' or 'No' If the pack contains this booklet, your child is working on reading and writing skills for comprehension.
Ask your child to write their name neatly on the front of the booklet. Page 4 - Read the speech bubbles together. Draw your face, and write your own speech bubble. Colour in. Page 5 - Read the speech bubbles together. Complete the question you would ask to find out someone's name. Colour in. This work would be completed with support in school so please give help as required. |
Numeracy
Today we are focusing on Subtraction/Taking away.
Written activity
You will find a subtraction/taking away booklet in your home pack.
Please complete the next 2 pages in the book.
ICT activity
If you would like an ICT activity to reinforce subtraction skills, you can access 'The Daily Ten' here.
Click 'Play Game'. There are lots of options to adapt this activity, you can change them at the top left hand side.
I recommend you start with Level one - subtraction - up to 10.
Set the time interval to give plenty of time to write down the answers or to use a number line if necessary.
Today we are focusing on Subtraction/Taking away.
Written activity
You will find a subtraction/taking away booklet in your home pack.
Please complete the next 2 pages in the book.
ICT activity
If you would like an ICT activity to reinforce subtraction skills, you can access 'The Daily Ten' here.
Click 'Play Game'. There are lots of options to adapt this activity, you can change them at the top left hand side.
I recommend you start with Level one - subtraction - up to 10.
Set the time interval to give plenty of time to write down the answers or to use a number line if necessary.
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WAU/Craft activity
Talk about the Firefighters book from this morning. What do firefighters do? What do they wear? If your child would like to read more about firefighters you can find a PowerPoint linked just to the right. In your home pack you will find a 'Firefighter' cone craft to cut and stick. Can your child colour the Firefighter in appropriate colours? I'd love to see their creations! info@dromaraps.org |
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If you have time: Today it is International DJ Day - these activities are optional but will hopefully be motivational :)
Get up and Go
Learn the Cha Cha slide!
Purple Mash
You can access a fun DJ/Music activity on Purple Mash by following these steps.
Log in / Click on the classroom door to 'Go outside'/ Click on the music activities/ Select '2beat'.
There is a short video to explain how the activity works at the top next to the exit arrow if required.
Headphones might be a good idea!
Get up and Go
Learn the Cha Cha slide!
Purple Mash
You can access a fun DJ/Music activity on Purple Mash by following these steps.
Log in / Click on the classroom door to 'Go outside'/ Click on the music activities/ Select '2beat'.
There is a short video to explain how the activity works at the top next to the exit arrow if required.
Headphones might be a good idea!
Suggested Activities: Tuesday 19th January
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Good morning Team! Today it is January 19th, which is National Popcorn day! If you haven't munched it already, please enjoy your popcorn treat with a cartoon or movie today! Have you been doing some reading at home? Try to read a little each day, either online or your own favourite books. I was so happy to see this photo of one of our super readers enjoying yesterday's story 'Izzy Gizmo'! Well done. Today you are going to be working on your Handwriting and Sight Words. In Numeracy I have recorded a Mental Maths challenge for you, then you will be completing some Adding work. In World Around Us you will be thinking about who helps at home. It's a DOODLE TUESDAY today! If you get today's work completed, I have left a doodle game for you to try: I think you are going to love it :) Keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
Good Morning parents/guardians!
Please find suggested activities for Tuesday 19th January below.
Please try to complete:
Please find suggested activities for Tuesday 19th January below.
Please try to complete:
- Spellings and Sounds
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Reading
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Literacy
Handwriting Please review letter formation for lower case 'n' and 'o'. The prompts we use in school are: n - (net) "Down Nobby, over his net and flick" o - (orange) "All around the orange". Rule lines on one of the pages included in your home pack. Write one line of letter neat 'n's, one line of neat letter 'o's, then a line of alternating 'n's and 'o's. Encourage correct starting point and position on the line. Letter proportions are important - try to keep the letters all the same height. Creating a colour pattern is good fun and is also a brain workout! Please encourage your child to write their name on the work, and keep it safe to be returned to school. Sight Words Please complete 10-15 minutes written work in your 'Sight Words' booklet. |
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Numeracy
I have recorded a Mental Maths Challenge - 'Number Between' if you wish to use it :) Mental Maths challenge here Written activity Please complete 2 pages in the 'addition' booklet in your home pack. Keep this work safe to be returned to school. ICT If you would like an ICT activity to reinforce addition work, please have a go at 'Robot Addition'. There are three levels of difficulty to select from. Robot Addition Game |
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World Around Us In the People Who Help Us booklet in your home pack you will find a page entitled 'Who Helps at Home'. Talk through the questions together and try to write the answers. |
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DOODLE TUESDAY! (My favourite!)
Today, challenge your child to play this fun new 'Doodle game'. You will need a dice, pencil and colours. The number you roll on your first roll tells you which body to draw. The second roll number tells you which eyes to draw. The third roll tells you which mouth to draw. The fourth roll tells you which arms to draw. The fifth roll tells you which legs to draw. Your child can have a go themselves, or add to the fun by taking it in turns to roll. Complete one or more monsters, and don't forget to colour! If it is helpful or if you want it for future use, you can download and print the game guide page below. 
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Suggested Activities: Monday 18th January
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Good Morning Year Two!
I hope you had a very nice weekend. I loved seeing your Purple Mash messages and pictures - I have made a little gallery of some of them so you can enjoy them too! Your play Golden Time dough creations were terrific! I think we have some future designers, engineers and bakers in our class. As today is Monday we will be thinking about Phonics and will be completing some Number work. You will be looking at a map in World Around Us and when you have finished your work, I have recorded a story for you to listen to. Work hard and keep smiling! Miss Briggs      |
Good Morning parents/guardians!
Thank you so much for all of your input in the first week of home learning!
The photos, videos and email updates are very much appreciated - and its good for the pupils to be able to see each other and feel motivated too.
Hopefully you were able to pick up the new packs on Friday as we will be using these over the coming fortnight.
As always, please focus on the Literacy, Numeracy, spellings/sounds, try to read and find time to move each day, then complete any other suggested activities if you have time.
Thank you so much for all of your input in the first week of home learning!
The photos, videos and email updates are very much appreciated - and its good for the pupils to be able to see each other and feel motivated too.
Hopefully you were able to pick up the new packs on Friday as we will be using these over the coming fortnight.
As always, please focus on the Literacy, Numeracy, spellings/sounds, try to read and find time to move each day, then complete any other suggested activities if you have time.
Spellings/sounds & Number stories/Numbers
Spelling group 1/2: This week's spellings are included in your pack. Please take time to learn these each day.
Sounds group: Please continue to revise reading and writing the sounds s - a -t - p - i -n - g - o -u - l -f - b
Literacy
Phonics
On Monday we like to learn a new sound for the pupils to use in their reading and writing.
This week we are thinking about the sound 'nk'. The little rhyme we use as a prompt for this sound is 'I think I stink'
Here is a short introductory video with 'Geraldine the Giraffe'.
Can you think of or find any 'nk' words?
Phonics activities
Please keep this work safe to return to school.
Spelling Group one - Please find 'nk' phonics booklet in your home pack.
Complete 15- 20 minutes work in this booklet.
Spelling Group two - please find 'S A T P I N' booklet in your home pack
Complete 15 - 20 minutes work in this booklet.
Sounds Group - Please log in to 'Lexia' and complete a 20 minute session.
Spelling group 1/2: This week's spellings are included in your pack. Please take time to learn these each day.
Sounds group: Please continue to revise reading and writing the sounds s - a -t - p - i -n - g - o -u - l -f - b
Literacy
Phonics
On Monday we like to learn a new sound for the pupils to use in their reading and writing.
This week we are thinking about the sound 'nk'. The little rhyme we use as a prompt for this sound is 'I think I stink'
Here is a short introductory video with 'Geraldine the Giraffe'.
Can you think of or find any 'nk' words?
Phonics activities
Please keep this work safe to return to school.
Spelling Group one - Please find 'nk' phonics booklet in your home pack.
Complete 15- 20 minutes work in this booklet.
Spelling Group two - please find 'S A T P I N' booklet in your home pack
Complete 15 - 20 minutes work in this booklet.
Sounds Group - Please log in to 'Lexia' and complete a 20 minute session.
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Numeracy
Please focus on number work today. Written activity - Please complete 2 pages of the 'number book' in your home pack. This will cover either numbers to 20, numbers to 15 or numbers within 10. Please keep this work safe to return to school. ICT activity - Whack A Mole is a fantastic for counting- click here for game (This one is worth bookmarking as you can change the starting number and the 'steps' to count in - useful as the pupils progress through school) |
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World Around Us (If you have time)
In your Home Pack you will find a 'People Who Help Us' Topic Booklet. At the beginning of the booklet you will find a map of Northern Ireland. Talk about where Dromara would be on the map - can you see any of our nearby landmarks? Can you find any of the places from our 'Tell it again Grandad' story? In school I like to show the pupils 'Google Maps'- we look at the school address (36 Hillsborough Road, Dromara) and some of our favourite places. You could look up your home address. If you pick up the little 'Yellow man' in the bottom right hand corner of the screen and drop it on the map it will take you to 'street view': you can explore the village! |
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'Lockdown learning' Gallery 11-15 January-Outstanding Effort, gang!
Suggested activities: Friday 15th January
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Good Morning Year Two!
Today it is Friday which is our favourite day in school, lets have a great day in our online classroom too! There is a Birthday to celebrate today! Happy Birthday to this clever, kind pupil from all of your friends in Year Two, Diane, Victoria and I! Today you will all be listening to a story and completing a writing activity, working on your Numeracy skills and if you have time, leaving a message on Purple Mash.
As it is Friday, I have a very fun Golden Time activity for you! Thank you for working so hard this week, you are all superstars! Keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
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Good Morning parents/guardians!
New pupil packs (to cover 18th January - 29th January) are available to pick up from the school sports hall this morning, 15th January. The time slot for Year 2 Pupils (and older siblings) is 9:30 -10:15am.
Please return the pack they have been working on as a record of the first week of home learning- the booklets do not have to be complete! Please keep the 'Shape' booklet at home as we will continue to use it :)
Included with the pack are a few little treats, a tub of playdough (to keep at home) and some craft materials for upcoming activities. Thank you for your enthusiasm and input this week!
New pupil packs (to cover 18th January - 29th January) are available to pick up from the school sports hall this morning, 15th January. The time slot for Year 2 Pupils (and older siblings) is 9:30 -10:15am.
Please return the pack they have been working on as a record of the first week of home learning- the booklets do not have to be complete! Please keep the 'Shape' booklet at home as we will continue to use it :)
Included with the pack are a few little treats, a tub of playdough (to keep at home) and some craft materials for upcoming activities. Thank you for your enthusiasm and input this week!
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Literacy
This morning's Literacy activity is based on the story Tell it again, Granda'. I have recorded a video of the story for you to listen to, or if you prefer, it can be read online. Video here Online Book here Once you have listened to the story, talk about the characters you saw together. Then make a chart with characters which are 'good' and characters which are 'not good'. The pupils can 'sound out' the names or you can write the words for them to copy. (Keep it really lighthearted and fun- we are looking for understanding rather than spelling). If you want, think about some other stories you know. You can add the characters to your chart if you wish! |
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Numeracy
On Friday we like to work on Topic or Practical Numeracy work. Today I would like the pupils to think about using 1p, 2p and 5p coins. Either Challenge the pupils to use real 1p, 2p and 5p coins to make different amounts of money within 10p or 20p And/Or You can download and print a money activity page to complete And/Or Have a look at the online activity 'Toy Shop' - there are lots of options for different levels of difficulty so adjust as necessary. You can find the game here. |
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ICT
I would love it if the pupils could 'check in' on Purple Mash by leaving a message on 'Mash Cam'. Log in - click 'feelings' - scroll to select 'Mash Cam - select 'Selfie Cam' and type a message. The pupils could tell me their favourite activity from the week or leave a message for their friends. You can add a picture using a webcam or from your computer using the small icons at the top centre of the screen. Remember to save the work! Golden Time! You've made it! For golden time, the pupils can use their playdough, This can be free play, or you they can make a marble maze/maze for their lego characters - roll 'sausages' of dough and place on a baking tray or box top. I'd love to see any creations. Have a great weekend! |
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Suggested activities: Thursday 14th January
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Good morning gang!
Today it is Thursday the 14th of January which is 'National Dress Up Your Pet Day'! To celebrate, I thought you might like to see Hmph the hedgehog and Hope the rabbit dressed up in their fancy hats at Christmas time. Don't they look cute! |
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Today you are going to complete a writing activity and work on your reading words, try a mental maths challenge and some number work, and then learn a fun dance (as Thursday is one of our PE days in school).
Keep smiling!
Miss Briggs
PS - Terrific writing, drawings and photos coming in this week! I have added them to our galleries below :)
Keep smiling!
Miss Briggs
PS - Terrific writing, drawings and photos coming in this week! I have added them to our galleries below :)
Good Morning parents/guardians!
A quick reminder that new pupil packs (to cover 18th January - 29th January) are available to pick up from the school sports hall this Friday, 15th January.
The time slot for Year 2 Pupils (and older siblings) is 9:30 -10:15am.
Please can you return the pack you have been working on as a record of the first week of home learning- the booklets do not have to be complete!
Please keep the 'Shape' booklet at home as we will continue to use it :)
Here are my suggestions for Thursday 14th January.
As always, please just do what you can - focus on the Literacy and Numeracy in the first instance, try to read together each day, then have a go at the other suggested activities if you have time :)
Literacy
Dictation
In school the pupils would have been commencing 'Dictation' this week: an adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupils 'sound out' and write the words. Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
This is new so please take your time and praise all efforts :)
Spelling Group 1: Try to write
"A cat in a hat. A fat cat in a hat. A fat cat in a red hat."
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"A bad cat hid in the bed" (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Sounds Group:
Call out the sounds- encourage your child to write them on a line with correct formation.
"g o s a t p i n"
Then
Please complete 15 - 20 minutes written work in your home pack "Phonics" booklet or "Sight Words" booklet.
A quick reminder that new pupil packs (to cover 18th January - 29th January) are available to pick up from the school sports hall this Friday, 15th January.
The time slot for Year 2 Pupils (and older siblings) is 9:30 -10:15am.
Please can you return the pack you have been working on as a record of the first week of home learning- the booklets do not have to be complete!
Please keep the 'Shape' booklet at home as we will continue to use it :)
Here are my suggestions for Thursday 14th January.
As always, please just do what you can - focus on the Literacy and Numeracy in the first instance, try to read together each day, then have a go at the other suggested activities if you have time :)
Literacy
Dictation
In school the pupils would have been commencing 'Dictation' this week: an adult reads out a sentence, then reads it again slowly as the pupils 'sound out' and write the words. Finally, read the sentence back and gently correct errors together.
This is new so please take your time and praise all efforts :)
Spelling Group 1: Try to write
"A cat in a hat. A fat cat in a hat. A fat cat in a red hat."
Spelling Group 2: Try to write
"A bad cat hid in the bed" (sound out the words as slowly as is necessary)
Sounds Group:
Call out the sounds- encourage your child to write them on a line with correct formation.
"g o s a t p i n"
Then
Please complete 15 - 20 minutes written work in your home pack "Phonics" booklet or "Sight Words" booklet.
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Numeracy
Mental Maths Today in mental maths the pupils will be thinking about 'Number before'. I have recorded a little video which may help with this. You can find it here. If you would like to complete an online activity to reinforce the concept of counting back, please revisit 'Blast off' - this time, click ‘Play Game’, click ‘Count on & back’, click ‘Count back’ then select a suitable number range. This is trickier so useful to have a number line to hand. Written activity Please complete 15 - 20 minutes written work in your home pack Number booklet. I am happy to see you working hard on your Numeracy work using computers! Very grown up indeed!
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Next - Get up and go!
Check out the Dinosaur Stomp (one of my absolute favourites!) Try it twice to be sure you've got the moves! Finally If you wish and have time, your child can complete any remaining activities in Mini Mash 'Simple City'. |
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Suggested activities: Wednesday 13th January
Good Morning Year Two!
This morning I have been admiring your penguin drawing and colouring: I think you have become even better artists since I last saw you in school! You can check out some of the drawings below!
This morning I have been admiring your penguin drawing and colouring: I think you have become even better artists since I last saw you in school! You can check out some of the drawings below!
Today is Wednesday 13th of January which is
"Make your dreams come true day!”.
Today you will be thinking about your wishes for 2021!
You will also be thinking about ‘Shapes’ in your Numeracy work and talking about People Who Help Us in school.
When you have completed your work, I have recorded a story for you to listen to! I hope you like it.
Have a good day!
Miss Briggs
PS - My wishes are:
"Make your dreams come true day!”.
Today you will be thinking about your wishes for 2021!
You will also be thinking about ‘Shapes’ in your Numeracy work and talking about People Who Help Us in school.
When you have completed your work, I have recorded a story for you to listen to! I hope you like it.
Have a good day!
Miss Briggs
PS - My wishes are:
- We will be back in school soon!
- You will do your very best in all of your work and play.
- Everyone will be happy and healthy this year.
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Good Morning parents/guardians!
Here are my suggestions for Wednesday 13th January. As always, please just do what you can - focus on the Literacy and Numeracy in the first instance, try to read together each day, then have a go at the other suggested activities if you have time :) Literacy Writing activity Help your child to have at writing their wishes for ‘Make your dreams come true” day. They can try to ‘sound out’ one, two or three wishes for this year independently (remind them that any mistakes are proof that they are learning something new!) or if this proves too tricky, they can tell you ideas which you can write out for them to copy. You can write this in a notebook, on a page or if you would like to use the template, click below to download to print. Please keep this work safe in the folder and return it to school when picking up the new pack. I genuinely love to see the pupils work so please feel free to take a quick picture and send to the office 😊
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Numeracy
Please focus on ‘Shape’ work today. If you would like an online activity, you can find a ‘Shape Pattern’ activity here which will allow the pupils to revise shape names and patterns. Click 'Play Game' and complete the patterns. Start with the first level and see how it goes! Written activity Please complete 15- 20 minutes of work in the ‘Shape’ Booklet in your home pack. Please keep this work safe in the folder and return it to school when picking up the new pack. |
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If you have time: Topic work We are thinking about ‘People Who Help Us’. Talk about the people who help in school – teachers, classroom assistants, caretaker, Secretary, dinner ladies, bus driver – how many can you think of and name? This can just be a discussion or if you wish you can make a list together. Finally I have recorded a story for the pupils! They might be able to join in with some of the repeating parts of the story. You can find it here - The Smartest Giant in Town I love this photo of story time at home. You are all making amazing memories :) |
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Suggested activities: Tuesday 12th January
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Good Morning Team! I have been enjoying looking at your photographs and art this morning (I've added them to the snowy gallery!) You are super artists and I feel very proud of you all working hard and having family fun at home! In school we like to learn to draw something new on a Tuesday and today you will be learning to draw a penguin using the number 10! Before that, you have some writing and number work to complete so get those pencils sharpened and lets get started! Miss Briggs |
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Good Morning parents/guardians!
Here are my suggestions for Tuesday 12th January. As always, please just do what you can - focus on the Literacy and Numeracy in the first instance, try to read together each day, then have a go at the other suggested activities if you have time :) Literacy Handwriting In Term one we have reinforced correct letter formation of all lower-case letters a-m. We have about the best way to sit to complete neat handwriting – two feet flat on the floor, chair pulled in, one hand holding the page at a slight angle, the other holding the pencil or marker with correct grip. Remember the starting point of each letter is important and quick recall of correct letter formation builds confidence and fluency. Please take time to revise these letters today, taking care to write on the line and add flicks. You can access the ‘writing rhymes’ we use in school by clicking 'download file' to the right if required. You can make this activity more interesting by choosing some colours to create a pattern (see example) or writing on coloured paper. You can rule lines as a guide. Please keep this work safe in the folder and return it to school when picking up the new pack. |
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Numeracy
Mental Maths
For today’s Mental Maths activity please think about ‘Number after’.
I have recorded a Mental Maths challenge, if you would like to use it please click here.
Mental Maths
For today’s Mental Maths activity please think about ‘Number after’.
I have recorded a Mental Maths challenge, if you would like to use it please click here.
You can find a really effective game to reinforce this concept here – https://www.topmarks.co.uk/learning-to-count/blast-off
Click ‘Play Game’, click ‘Count on & back’, click ‘Counting on’ then select a suitable number range.
Click ‘Play Game’, click ‘Count on & back’, click ‘Counting on’ then select a suitable number range.
Written activity
Please find your number work booklet in your home pack.
Complete 15-20 minutes then please keep this work safe in the folder and return it to school when picking up the new pack.
Please find your number work booklet in your home pack.
Complete 15-20 minutes then please keep this work safe in the folder and return it to school when picking up the new pack.
Optional activities
ICT
Remember our Topic ‘People Who Help Us’ is pinned on the MiniMash homescreen, you can continue to explore it – perhaps the ‘Doctors’ section today!
Get up and Go/PE skills
Please work on throwing and catching skills using a ball: again a big brother or sister/adult can join in to help.
How many throws and catches can you achieve without dropping. Can you throw and catch with one hand?
Try using a bigger or smaller ball.
Doodle Tuesday!
Follow the instructions to learn to draw a penguin starting with a number 10. We use this step-by-step approach in school and the pupils do such a great job. I’d love to see their creations!
Don’t forget to colour and add a chilly background :)
ICT
Remember our Topic ‘People Who Help Us’ is pinned on the MiniMash homescreen, you can continue to explore it – perhaps the ‘Doctors’ section today!
Get up and Go/PE skills
Please work on throwing and catching skills using a ball: again a big brother or sister/adult can join in to help.
How many throws and catches can you achieve without dropping. Can you throw and catch with one hand?
Try using a bigger or smaller ball.
Doodle Tuesday!
Follow the instructions to learn to draw a penguin starting with a number 10. We use this step-by-step approach in school and the pupils do such a great job. I’d love to see their creations!
Don’t forget to colour and add a chilly background :)
Suggested activities: Monday 11th January
Good Morning Year Two!
I hope everyone is well and that you all had time to do some fun activities with your family at the weekend!
It is always nice to hear your 'weekend news' on a Monday morning and this week I am so happy to be able to share some 'Snowy news' with you instead: look at these amazing drawings, craft and photographs! So 'COOL'!
I hope everyone is well and that you all had time to do some fun activities with your family at the weekend!
It is always nice to hear your 'weekend news' on a Monday morning and this week I am so happy to be able to share some 'Snowy news' with you instead: look at these amazing drawings, craft and photographs! So 'COOL'!
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I have recorded a little video message for you to listen to, you can find it here -CLICK FOR MONDAY MESSAGE Keep smiling! Miss Briggs |
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Good Morning parents/guardians!
Here are my suggestions for Monday 11th January.
Please just do what you can - try to focus on the Literacy and Numeracy in the first instance and then the other activities if you have time :)
Literacy
Phonics
In school we would be revising all of the sounds learned to date in Year Two this week
(all initial sounds, double consonant “ss” “ff” “zz” and “ll” and “h” blends “ch”, “sh” “th”.
Please take time to revise these sounds (reading and writing) for quick recall.
I've recorded a video with the sounds for your reference, you can find it here - click for phonics video
Then, in your home pack you will find some phonics work which focuses either on CVC words or single sounds. Please complete 15 – 20 minutes written phonics work.
Please keep this work safe in the folder and return it to school when picking up the new pack.
Here are my suggestions for Monday 11th January.
Please just do what you can - try to focus on the Literacy and Numeracy in the first instance and then the other activities if you have time :)
Literacy
Phonics
In school we would be revising all of the sounds learned to date in Year Two this week
(all initial sounds, double consonant “ss” “ff” “zz” and “ll” and “h” blends “ch”, “sh” “th”.
Please take time to revise these sounds (reading and writing) for quick recall.
I've recorded a video with the sounds for your reference, you can find it here - click for phonics video
Then, in your home pack you will find some phonics work which focuses either on CVC words or single sounds. Please complete 15 – 20 minutes written phonics work.
Please keep this work safe in the folder and return it to school when picking up the new pack.
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Numeracy
Mental Maths - Counting in 2s Today, please focus on counting forwards in 2s – first to 10, then 20…then beyond if you can. Remember to do odd and even versions – 2,4,6,8 / 1,3,5,7,9 etc. If you would like to complete an online activity to reinforce this skill, duck shoot is good fun (sorry ducks!) Click the “2” to select counting in 2s, then count along to click the correct duck. http://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/duckShoot/index.html Written Activity Please find your number work booklet in your home pack. Complete 15-20 minutes of number work. Please keep this work safe in the folder and return it to school when picking up the new pack. |
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Get up and Go/PE skills
Please work on bouncing and catching skills using a ball. A big brother or sister/adult can join in or bounce the ball against a wall or the ground. How many bounces and catches can you achieve without dropping? Is it easier or trickier using a larger/smaller ball. World Around Us/ICT I have added the new topic ‘People Who Help Us’ to the Mini Mash desktop. Please log in, click the ‘People Who Help Us’ Pin, scroll right to ‘Simple City’ and explore the ‘Vet’ section. The interactive pictures are very helpful in developing mouse skills. That’s all for today! |
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Suggested activities: Friday 8th January
Good Morning Year Two!
Wasn’t the just snow BEAUTIFUL yesterday!
I went for a walk round Hillsborough lake to feed the ducks and swans- they were very hungry!
I took this photo of the frozen lake and thought you might like to see it.
Wasn’t the just snow BEAUTIFUL yesterday!
I went for a walk round Hillsborough lake to feed the ducks and swans- they were very hungry!
I took this photo of the frozen lake and thought you might like to see it.
Did you play in the snow? If you got some photographs, I would love to see – an adult at home can email them to Mrs Watson in the office.
Today you are going to complete a writing activity, some mental maths and number work, and then as it is Friday (which is always our nicest day in school!) I am leaving you an art activity and a very fun ‘Get up and go’ to try.
Have a lovely weekend!
Miss Briggs
Today you are going to complete a writing activity, some mental maths and number work, and then as it is Friday (which is always our nicest day in school!) I am leaving you an art activity and a very fun ‘Get up and go’ to try.
Have a lovely weekend!
Miss Briggs
Good Morning parents/guardians!
Here are my suggestions for Friday 8th January 2021
Literacy
In the home pack you will find a sheet entitled “All About Me”.
Read through the sheet together, discussing the answers, then
EITHER: (Recommended for group who complete daily sounds)
Fill in the answers on the side printed with the pictures.
OR (Recommended for group who complete daily spellings)
Rule lines on the reverse side of the page and support your child as they use the ideas from your discussion to write a short piece of writing about themselves. For example:
“My name is Miss Briggs. My Birthday is 3rd October. My favourite colour is purple. My favourite book is Matilda”.
Please can you keep this piece of work safe in the folder and return it to school when picking up the new pack? Thank you.
Numeracy
Mental Maths
Today, try to count forwards from different starting points.
You can make this as easy or tricky as you need to be by selecting higher of lower starting numbers.
If confident in counting beyond 20, remember to challenge your child to count “Across the decuples (29, 30,31/ 39/40/41).
“Count forwards from….”
“Start counting forwards at number ….”
“Can you count from number ___ to number __”
Written work
Please complete some of the activities in the addition booklet in your home pack- aim for 15/20 minutes of Numeracy in total.
‘Get up and Go’
Encourage your child to ‘get moving’ with this lively task - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTQrR1UIBRY
Art/Craft
EITHER
Draw a snowy day picture!
OR
Have a go at this snowman cut and stick craft.
I’d love to see completed masterpieces – you can email any pictures to Mrs Watson at the school office.
Have a great weekend!
Here are my suggestions for Friday 8th January 2021
Literacy
In the home pack you will find a sheet entitled “All About Me”.
Read through the sheet together, discussing the answers, then
EITHER: (Recommended for group who complete daily sounds)
Fill in the answers on the side printed with the pictures.
OR (Recommended for group who complete daily spellings)
Rule lines on the reverse side of the page and support your child as they use the ideas from your discussion to write a short piece of writing about themselves. For example:
“My name is Miss Briggs. My Birthday is 3rd October. My favourite colour is purple. My favourite book is Matilda”.
Please can you keep this piece of work safe in the folder and return it to school when picking up the new pack? Thank you.
Numeracy
Mental Maths
Today, try to count forwards from different starting points.
You can make this as easy or tricky as you need to be by selecting higher of lower starting numbers.
If confident in counting beyond 20, remember to challenge your child to count “Across the decuples (29, 30,31/ 39/40/41).
“Count forwards from….”
“Start counting forwards at number ….”
“Can you count from number ___ to number __”
Written work
Please complete some of the activities in the addition booklet in your home pack- aim for 15/20 minutes of Numeracy in total.
‘Get up and Go’
Encourage your child to ‘get moving’ with this lively task - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTQrR1UIBRY
Art/Craft
EITHER
Draw a snowy day picture!
OR
Have a go at this snowman cut and stick craft.
I’d love to see completed masterpieces – you can email any pictures to Mrs Watson at the school office.
Have a great weekend!
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Good Morning Year Two!
(I am pretty sure I heard your cheerful voices reply ‘Good Morning Miss Briggs’!) While you are staying safe and learning at home for the next little while I am going to try my very best to make sure that you are happy and are learning lots! Each day I will post some activities you can complete at home. There will be a little message that an adult can help you to read, perhaps some videos and games for you to play too, so try to check in each weekday. Please try to work hard at home (like you always do in school!) I am really looking forward to seeing what you have learned when we are all together again. Keep smiling, Miss Briggs |
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Good Morning parents/guardians!
I am thinking about you this morning as we begin our period of remote learning! I will do my best to guide you with suggestions for activities to keep our amazing pupils engaged and learning. I understand that everyone’s home situation is different- do your best, keep breathing, we’ve got this! Today, tomorrow, and next week we will be completing some revision activities to get ‘into the swing’ of remote learning and to consolidate what the pupils know. You will be using the ‘Home Pack’ you received last term for now: at the end of next week, you will be able to visit school to pick up a new pack based what the pupils will be learning next term - I will post details of date and time when I know. I will be posting here each day so please check in – I suggest each day you try to: -Complete the suggested Literacy and Numeracy activities -Review spellings/sounds and numbers/number facts which will be in your pack next week -Read together (I will be suggesting some materials next week) -Get up and go/get outside– for your own health (and sanity!) I've added a little post with some home schooling hints and tips at the bottom of the post for you to read at your leisure. Thank you! Miss Briggs |
Suggested Activities: Thursday 7th January
Literacy: Talking and Listening
Talk about the Christmas holidays together – this is called ‘recount’. Look at the picture together and use it as a prompt for discussion. Either – download and print the page above and draw or write memories on it. OR – draw or write your memories on a separate sheet of paper. Numeracy ‘Warm up’ by counting forwards.
Look in your ‘Home Pack’. You will find a booklet of number work for this week and next. I recommend completing 2/3 pages per session. Check the work together, don’t forget to praise the efforts! |
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‘Get up and Go’
Have a go at this amazing dance!
I recommend two (or more attempts!) to ensure you’ve got the moves!
Click - here
ICT
If you have time -
Log in to Purple Mash (your log in was included with your pack) - www.purplemash.com/sch/dromara
I have ‘pinned’ a new topic at the top right hand corner of the home page for your child to explore this week.
Perhaps they could scroll to find and complete a ‘paint’ project to show me how they are feeling today?
They can type a message at the bottom of the project.
Give yourself a big pat on the back: day one complete!
Have a go at this amazing dance!
I recommend two (or more attempts!) to ensure you’ve got the moves!
Click - here
ICT
If you have time -
Log in to Purple Mash (your log in was included with your pack) - www.purplemash.com/sch/dromara
I have ‘pinned’ a new topic at the top right hand corner of the home page for your child to explore this week.
Perhaps they could scroll to find and complete a ‘paint’ project to show me how they are feeling today?
They can type a message at the bottom of the project.
Give yourself a big pat on the back: day one complete!
Home learning help -
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A few suggestions:
Hit the ground running! Try not to put off starting! Set up a quiet, distraction free area to complete home learning activities and have the materials you need to hand- pencils, rubbers, booklets etc. Please let the school know if you do not have access to resources you need for home learning so we can help. Set some ground rules and expectations with your child - remain flexible but remember that you are the boss! How long should I home school for/when should I complete home learning each day? I will suggest a range of activities to complete each day -aim to complete a minimum of one Literacy and Numeracy activity each day, some reading together, spellings/sounds and number facts/numbers. In school we complete more academic tasks early in the day when the pupils are ‘fresh’ then more relaxed, creative activities later on but you know your child and home situation best so find what works for you. Not every day will be the same - some days, you might have your own work to do at certain times and need your child to be focused and learning at the same time. What do I do if its not working? -If your child is reluctant to complete activities try the ‘first…then’ approach – for example “First we will do our work, THEN you can choose a board game for us to play” or “which activity would you like to do first? THEN which activity will you do?”. -Try shorter bursts of activities, or alternating preferred tasks. -You know your child best – are they hungry? Thirsty? Tired? What motivates or excites them? -If tasks are too challenging, please feel free to adapt as necessary. Please remember – We live in strange times! Try not to feel overwhelmed: do what you can then curl up on the sofa with a book together. Tomorrow is always a new day: the most important thing is that you and your child are happy and healthy. I am here to help if needed: please email the office, the message will be passed on to me and I will resolve your query as soon as possible. |
21 December 2020- Term one: We made it!
Such a busy term of work and play. We learned a lot, laughed a lot, and made some amazing memories - sitting with a cup of tea (and a biscuit, of course) it is lovely to reflect on how far the pupils have come already!
From the early days getting used to our new routines and getting to know each other, through the BIG HIGHLIGHTS, like the sponsored walk, Hallowe'en party and festive Fridays and all the daily successes such as trying out spellings and the 'lightbulb moments' in Practical Numeracy there is so much to celebrate. Give yourselves a big pat on the back!
Thank you Mums, Dads and everyone else who gets our little people to school with those lovely smiles each morning: the world is topsy-turvy at the moment and we appreciate everything you do.
From the early days getting used to our new routines and getting to know each other, through the BIG HIGHLIGHTS, like the sponsored walk, Hallowe'en party and festive Fridays and all the daily successes such as trying out spellings and the 'lightbulb moments' in Practical Numeracy there is so much to celebrate. Give yourselves a big pat on the back!
Thank you Mums, Dads and everyone else who gets our little people to school with those lovely smiles each morning: the world is topsy-turvy at the moment and we appreciate everything you do.
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Here is your super serious HO HO HOmework!
- Watch a Christmas film with your family - Sing a Christmas song or do a Christmas dance (FIVE GOLLLLD RINGS! / Jingle bell rock) - Feed the birds in your garden or the park - Have a PJ morning (or day!) - Drink a cup of hot chocolate - Make someone smile or laugh - Play with your new toys - Say thank you or write a thank you note - Spend time with your family - in the living room, on the phone, on facetime, or a doorstep visit! - Make a Christmas craft (amazing ideas - here) - Come back to school happy, healthy and ready to learn. See you soon! Miss Briggs |
Festive Friday Three!
For our third and final 'Festive Friday' the pupils were able to wear their favourite Christmas jumpers and accessories!
Everyone looked very Christmassy and cosy, and we had a wonderful day of completing our Christmas craft projects and Christmas themed Literacy, Numeracy and play tasks.
We also got to see our amazing dance video - watch this space as this will be available for you to see soon.
Thank you as always for supporting us and ensuring our terrific pupils are able to make lovely Christmas memories together :)
(Apologies to anyone is missing from the photos - we were having so much fun that we didn't snap them until the last minute and a few pupils had spotted parents and disappeared in excitement with their 'Santa Spotters')
Everyone looked very Christmassy and cosy, and we had a wonderful day of completing our Christmas craft projects and Christmas themed Literacy, Numeracy and play tasks.
We also got to see our amazing dance video - watch this space as this will be available for you to see soon.
Thank you as always for supporting us and ensuring our terrific pupils are able to make lovely Christmas memories together :)
(Apologies to anyone is missing from the photos - we were having so much fun that we didn't snap them until the last minute and a few pupils had spotted parents and disappeared in excitement with their 'Santa Spotters')
Festive Friday Two!
For our second Festive Friday we had an amazing 'crafternoon'! With our Santa hats and antlers on, we enjoyed making a choice of crafts - some pupils were having so much fun they wanted to try every choice. Our classroom was a whirlwind of glitter and giggles as we created giant Christmas baubles, snowy hedgehogs, Rockin' Santa Cards, Festive paintings and Snowman decorations for the tree at home. Things may be a little unusual in the world at the moment but the Christmas magic is truly still alive in Dromara Primary School.
Our First Festive Friday!
Friday the 4th of December was a special day for our school: our very first Festive Friday: the Games Room!
Mrs Milligan, Mr Armstrong and their elves had been hard at work setting up games for everyone to enjoy, and we were so excited to see what was in store for us: we were certainly not disappointed.
We had such a fun morning of games together in the hall and there were lots of sweets for the winners of each challenge. Thanks to all the Mums and Dads for supporting our fundraising efforts: two more Festive Fridays to look forward to!
Mrs Milligan, Mr Armstrong and their elves had been hard at work setting up games for everyone to enjoy, and we were so excited to see what was in store for us: we were certainly not disappointed.
We had such a fun morning of games together in the hall and there were lots of sweets for the winners of each challenge. Thanks to all the Mums and Dads for supporting our fundraising efforts: two more Festive Fridays to look forward to!
Virtual Opening Evening: Check out these stars!
This year our school was unable to have our normal Open Evening, so we were able to participate in the filming of a very special 'Virtual Open Evening'. We completed our Practical Numeracy session on camera - here are some of the highlights!
I am very proud of you - movie stars!
I am very proud of you - movie stars!
Literacy and Numeracy
We have been working hard on our Literacy skills.
In Literacy we have been emphasising correct letter formation of all lower case letters. Keep thinking carefully about the size of each letter: some are taller than others, and some descend below the line: remember, practice makes progress.
We have been continuing to work on our speedy recall of the initial sounds and through weekly reading challenges have been able to blend these to ‘speed read’ – keep up the great work.
We have been thinking about ‘double consonant blends’ – ff, ll, ss, and zz, and the ‘h’ blends – ‘sh’, ‘th’ and ‘ch’.
There are lots of resources online that will help your child to build skills in using these sounds – some examples below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0VL4Vn97n0 – Geraldine Giraffe double letters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-0TUXSakTk – Alphablocks double letter sounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRNKroL8ZFo / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPcl5i30IGI – The ‘Floss Rule’
‘Sh’ sound -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx2Tf9TE1bc - Geraldine Giraffe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfMtsRVZWfE Jack Hartmann
‘Th’ Sound –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U354eD-hgQ – Geraldine Giraffe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3INXFPrfJM Jack Hartmann
‘Ch’ sound –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyrYDitif1o – Geraldine Giraffe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWg2uzAuSe4 Jack Hartmann
Games -
https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/helpAHedgehog/index.html - I love this one: you can probably tell why!
https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/forestPhonics/index.html - Absolutely excellent: click on the sounds we have been focusing on.
In Numeracy we have been working hard on our addition and subtraction, focusing on ‘quick recall’ of number bonds and ‘number stories’ within ten.
Counting on fingers and using number lines are both important strategies as the pupils start out with addition and subtraction, but it is important that number bonds are learned - keep up the good work at home.
These games are always popular and are very helpful –
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/daily10 (select the skill you want to work on)
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button (used throughout the school – a firm favourite – select the skill you want to work on)
In Literacy we have been emphasising correct letter formation of all lower case letters. Keep thinking carefully about the size of each letter: some are taller than others, and some descend below the line: remember, practice makes progress.
We have been continuing to work on our speedy recall of the initial sounds and through weekly reading challenges have been able to blend these to ‘speed read’ – keep up the great work.
We have been thinking about ‘double consonant blends’ – ff, ll, ss, and zz, and the ‘h’ blends – ‘sh’, ‘th’ and ‘ch’.
There are lots of resources online that will help your child to build skills in using these sounds – some examples below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0VL4Vn97n0 – Geraldine Giraffe double letters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-0TUXSakTk – Alphablocks double letter sounds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRNKroL8ZFo / https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPcl5i30IGI – The ‘Floss Rule’
‘Sh’ sound -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx2Tf9TE1bc - Geraldine Giraffe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfMtsRVZWfE Jack Hartmann
‘Th’ Sound –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U354eD-hgQ – Geraldine Giraffe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3INXFPrfJM Jack Hartmann
‘Ch’ sound –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyrYDitif1o – Geraldine Giraffe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWg2uzAuSe4 Jack Hartmann
Games -
https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/helpAHedgehog/index.html - I love this one: you can probably tell why!
https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/forestPhonics/index.html - Absolutely excellent: click on the sounds we have been focusing on.
In Numeracy we have been working hard on our addition and subtraction, focusing on ‘quick recall’ of number bonds and ‘number stories’ within ten.
Counting on fingers and using number lines are both important strategies as the pupils start out with addition and subtraction, but it is important that number bonds are learned - keep up the good work at home.
These games are always popular and are very helpful –
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/daily10 (select the skill you want to work on)
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button (used throughout the school – a firm favourite – select the skill you want to work on)
Art Attack!
As we move in to Winter, there are more wet break and lunch times when we are unable to go outside to play.
We have been using this time to work on our drawing skills; there are some absolutely fantastic artists in our class.
Check out our 'Cute Animal' drawings below.
We have been using this time to work on our drawing skills; there are some absolutely fantastic artists in our class.
Check out our 'Cute Animal' drawings below.
Everyone has come back to school energised from the break and excited to get back to our work and play!
First of all: a few end of term highlights!
Our Spooky Bubble Halloween party was a real success: big congratulations to our lucky Hamper winners and thank you so much to everyone who provided the treats or bought raffle tickets (everyone got a sweet treat of course: no tricks here!)
First of all: a few end of term highlights!
Our Spooky Bubble Halloween party was a real success: big congratulations to our lucky Hamper winners and thank you so much to everyone who provided the treats or bought raffle tickets (everyone got a sweet treat of course: no tricks here!)
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Video here!
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Owl Babies
Story time is one of our happiest times in class!
This week we have been thinking about 'The Owl Babies'.
We listened to the story, acted it out using the beautiful owl puppets (great acting, Year Two!) and then made our very own Owl Babies stick puppets. We have been writing reports about Owls too; I think they will make a lovely display in our resource area - I will share a picture when it is complete.
Look at the focus and concentration as our clever pupils listen and retell the story!
If you would like to hear the story at home, you can find it here - www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/storybooks-and-games/owl-babies/ or here - www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio/story-time-owl-babies
This week we have been thinking about 'The Owl Babies'.
We listened to the story, acted it out using the beautiful owl puppets (great acting, Year Two!) and then made our very own Owl Babies stick puppets. We have been writing reports about Owls too; I think they will make a lovely display in our resource area - I will share a picture when it is complete.
Look at the focus and concentration as our clever pupils listen and retell the story!
If you would like to hear the story at home, you can find it here - www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/storybooks-and-games/owl-babies/ or here - www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio/story-time-owl-babies
A few fun games!
We have been reading and writing lots of CVC words using short middle vowel sounds.
This a fun game which will help you to build your skills - www.literactive.com/Download/live.asp?swf=story_files/hanging_monkeys_US.swf
We have been thinking about double consonant blends too - Tricky!
This video is very useful (as are all of Mr Thorne's videos!)- www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0VL4Vn97n0
And you might like a go at this fun game! lwww.roythezebra.com/reading-games/double-consonants-ff-ss.html
This a fun game which will help you to build your skills - www.literactive.com/Download/live.asp?swf=story_files/hanging_monkeys_US.swf
We have been thinking about double consonant blends too - Tricky!
This video is very useful (as are all of Mr Thorne's videos!)- www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0VL4Vn97n0
And you might like a go at this fun game! lwww.roythezebra.com/reading-games/double-consonants-ff-ss.html
September flew by in a flurry of new books, learning and excitement!
The Year Two pupils have settled very well to their new routines and we are very proud of their positive attitudes to work and play (and their amazing sense of fun!)
We have been working hard to build our skills in Literacy and Numeracy.
In Literacy we have been emphasising correct letter formation, sizing and orientation and we have revised all of the initial phonic sounds. We are working on reading, writing and spelling CVC (consonant vowel consonant) words. There are lots of resources online which can help to build skills in this area, here are some examples:
Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ovFXpsWmS0 (Alphablocks CVC words)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDVAhDyHZaA (middle sound a)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lM8cVG_xoQ (middle sound e)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13clYehVJHo (middle sound i)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkYDoNKit6o (middle sound o)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLfl_uY83Os (middle sound u)
Games
https://www.starfall.com/h/word-machines/ (word machines)
In Numeracy we have been doing lots of counting forwards and backwards and working on our addition and subtraction. We have revised correct number formation and the use of the add, take away and equals signs.
This is a fantastic game that we will be using throughout the year - have a go at the 'one more' or 'one less' sections on the addition and subtraction carriages.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/mental-maths-train
The Year Two pupils have settled very well to their new routines and we are very proud of their positive attitudes to work and play (and their amazing sense of fun!)
We have been working hard to build our skills in Literacy and Numeracy.
In Literacy we have been emphasising correct letter formation, sizing and orientation and we have revised all of the initial phonic sounds. We are working on reading, writing and spelling CVC (consonant vowel consonant) words. There are lots of resources online which can help to build skills in this area, here are some examples:
Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ovFXpsWmS0 (Alphablocks CVC words)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDVAhDyHZaA (middle sound a)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lM8cVG_xoQ (middle sound e)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13clYehVJHo (middle sound i)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkYDoNKit6o (middle sound o)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLfl_uY83Os (middle sound u)
Games
https://www.starfall.com/h/word-machines/ (word machines)
In Numeracy we have been doing lots of counting forwards and backwards and working on our addition and subtraction. We have revised correct number formation and the use of the add, take away and equals signs.
This is a fantastic game that we will be using throughout the year - have a go at the 'one more' or 'one less' sections on the addition and subtraction carriages.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/mental-maths-train
Sponsored Walk
Our October highlights so far has definitely been the Sponsored Walk!
We were treated to a bright, sunny Autumn day- and some juice and biscuits from Mr Armstrong!
Big smiles all round as the pupils walked, jogged, jumped and danced their way round the walk.
We missed seeing all the Mums and Dads but made this little video so you can join in with our fun!
We were treated to a bright, sunny Autumn day- and some juice and biscuits from Mr Armstrong!
Big smiles all round as the pupils walked, jogged, jumped and danced their way round the walk.
We missed seeing all the Mums and Dads but made this little video so you can join in with our fun!
Practical Numeracy
This week we have been thinking about patterns using one criteria or more, making colourful shape pictures, working on our computer skills, money skills, and measuring skills! It has been busy but as always the pupils have worked hard, played together well and have lots of new knowledge to build on. Well done everyone!
Ssssssscience Time
In Year Two we love finding out new things by asking questions, observing and experimenting: so naturally, one of our favourite things to do is Science! This week we made special Science snakes, using our best cutting skills, magnets and paperclips. Some of them were very friendly fellows, and some were rather venomous!
Ready, Set, Alphabet!
We have been working hard to reinforce letter names, sounds and formation - and there are so many ways to have fun while doing this. Using chalk, giant pencils, and a set of very funky alphabet challenges, we have been building skills to help us with more formal work later in the year. Lots of smiles, lots of learning!
Our colourful classroom!
This week we started the task of making the classroom our own by decorating it with our pictures and best writing work!
I have been so proud of the Year Two pupils as they have really focused and tried their best, producing really lovely display work that many adults within the school have stopped to admire. Keep it up, gang!
I have been so proud of the Year Two pupils as they have really focused and tried their best, producing really lovely display work that many adults within the school have stopped to admire. Keep it up, gang!
Who stole the cookies from the cookie jar?
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On Friday afternoons we like to get the class together to round off the week with a poem or a game.
This week we played 'Who stole the cookies from the cookie jar'. The Year Two's were shocked to find out the cookies were missing! But soon they were able to become detectives and to play the game together. Lots of happy faces, excellent talking and listening and even some mini cookies! Well done everyone. |
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We're Wild About Animals!
Our first topic in Year Two is 'Wild About Animals'. We will be finding out about farm animals, wild animals and pets.
The Year Two pupils know that one of the best ways to find out information is by using non-fiction books: this week they were looking at our new Topic Books together. We have been painting pictures of the animals we are finding out about, and there are some great art skills on display already! We look forward to diving in to this topic to learn even more!
The Year Two pupils know that one of the best ways to find out information is by using non-fiction books: this week they were looking at our new Topic Books together. We have been painting pictures of the animals we are finding out about, and there are some great art skills on display already! We look forward to diving in to this topic to learn even more!
Getting to know you!
It has been a true delight to welcome the lovely new Year Two pupils what a cheerful, enthusiastic bunch!
In this first week in school we have been focusing on activities which have enabled the pupils to feel safe, happy and ready to learn- it was very exciting to see our new play area, meet the new classroom assistants and catch up with all the Summer and lock down chat! One of our favourite activities so far has been getting out in the sunshine to enjoy 'The Daily Mile' together: lots of chances to walk, talk, and enjoy being back together!
The pupils have been very grown up, confident and indpendent in completing their first Year Two Talking and Listening activities too! Lots of treasure for us to explore, and very good questions asked and answered!
I feel very proud of the pupils and hope you do too!
I feel very proud of the pupils and hope you do too!
