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In Maths this week we are going to focus on Money. You can start by watching this learning video:
Y2 Spring Block 1 TS1 Count money pence on Vimeo
Now try the attached worksheet to put your new skills into practise. We have also included the answers if you need them.
EXTENSION: If you are looking for an extra challenge, why not try this Nrich challenge: Five Coins (maths.org)
In English this week, we are going to focus on a new genre of writing- Instructions. We are going to start by reading The Twits by Roald Dahl. We are going to think about the nasty tricks that Mr and Mrs Twit play on each other and consider some nasty tricks we could play on our teachers. We will explore how to use imperative verbs to create simple instructions. Finally, we will work together to add detail to these instructions to create a piece of writing entitled, 'How to Make Mr M Angry!'
In Phonics we will learn the tricky words 'world' and 'work'. We will also focus on spelling words which end in 'le' such as bubble, middle and table.
In Maths we are going to turn our attention towards learning the 2x table. We will explore different real-life items that are grouped into pairs and practise skip-counting on a number-line. Finally, we will use and apply this understanding to solve x2 multiplication problems. We will also begin to learn about money. We will make sure we understand the value of each coin and note and learn techniques for finding total amounts of money.
In Mastering Number we will focus on using doubles and near doubles to efficiently solve addition and subtraction problems.
In Time and Place we are going to start our Knights and Castles Enquiry by exploring the concepts of Invasion and Settlement.
In Science and Computing, we are going to start our Robot Algorithms unit by focusing on giving instructions that computers can understand.
We will also complete Guided Reading, Handwriting, PE, RE and Design and the Arts activities. If you would like more information about any of these activities, please do not hesitate to email us using the Beech email address: beech@st-barnabas.kent.sch.uk
This week we would like you to have a go at diary writing. We have attached a set of instructions and an example of a diary entry that Mr M wrote a few years ago.
We are really looking forward to reading about what you have done in the holidays.
In English this week, we will complete our diary extracts from the point of view of Samuel Pepys. First, we will explore how we can add really high quality descriptive sentences. Finally, we will explore how we can add in sections which show off our historical understanding and give our diary extract historical authenticity.
In Maths, we are going to focus on working out related number bonds for the numbers to 20. We will explore the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction and work out how this understanding can help us find related calculations. We will also explore how our understanding of multiples of 10 can help us solve more complex addition and subtraction calculations
In Science and Computing, we are going to explore the benefits and dangers of using IT.
In Time and Place, we are going to take a virtual tour of the Museum of London's 'Fire! Fire!' exhibition.
We will also complete Maths Mastery, Guided Reading, Phonics, RE, PE and Design and the Arts sessions.
If you would like to know more about any of these activities, please do not hesitate to contact us directly using the beech class email address.
beech@st-barnabas.kent.sch.uk
Max, we are so impressed with the Scientific Investigation you completed to test the properties of these different materials.
Billy, we love the game you invented as part of your home learning.
If you want to play Billy's game, here are the rules:
Wow! What a fantastic model of a house from 1666!
What a fantastic piece of mixed media art.
Well done Mya!
What a great model of a house from 1666!
Well done Benidita!
Ted, we love the Great Fire of London house that you built at home.
What great home learning!
Brijesh, we love this representation of the Great Fire of London.
We also love the diagram you made to explain why the fire spread so quickly.
Well done!
Ellis, we love this representation of The Great Fire of London.
Well done.
