Year 2 Home Learning
Maths
In maths this half term, we are working on Numbers to 100 and Addition and Subtraction. Click on the links below and work through each activity. You should aim to do one activity a day to keep those skills simmering! If you’ve completed all of these activities (or if you just want an extra challenge), then try out some of the problems in the ‘maths challenges’ document at the bottom of the page.
These activities are extra to what we are doing in school:
Numbers to 100:
comparing numbers on a number line
Addition and Subtraction:
Don't forget to look at the extra document below for some extra maths challenges!
English
We are reading and writing some great stories in Year 2 this half term! This unit from Oak Academy provides lessons which will cover similar learning to that in school:
Topic
In our topic, we are looking at Minibeasts and Towers and Turrets!
Can you choose any famous tower or castle from around the world and do some research about it. Then create a poster telling us all about your chosen landmark.
Go on a minibeast hunt and create a tally chart of what you find.
Ongoing Activities
Don’t forget to read each day and complete a quiz on Accelerated Reader once you’re done. You can also work on your tables on TT Rockstars and perfect your handwriting using “Letterjoin”.
Times Tables – (Y2-6) TT RockStars – ideally spend 5-10 minutes a day practising tables;
Reading
You will have your reading book and should continue to read for 10-20 minutes a day. Once you have finished your book, you can log in to Accelerated Reader and take the test in the same way that you would in school. Here is the link for Accelerated Reader - https://ukhosted81.renlearn.co.uk/2249863 - you will only be able to take the test within school hours.
Key Stage 1 can also access appropriate books on Big Cat Collins, which has a range of books in colour bands - https://connect.collins.co.uk/school/FULFENPR1/Student/
Follow the link, then log in:
Choose school: Fulfen Primary School Day: 1 Month: January Surname: A Year: 1
Year 1 – Year 6 can now access non-fiction online books on Myon. To access these, go to www.myon.co.uk. Your child’s username and password will have been sent home separately.
Handwriting – Your child can continue to use Letterjoin at home to practise their handwriting: https://www.letterjoin.co.uk for handwriting practice at home and lots of fun activities. The parent guide and information letter can be downloaded from the website.
Tablet login:
Username: eg8276
Password: Swipe an L shape
Desktop login:
Username: eg8276
Password: home
Purple Mash – Your child already has a log-in for this site and can access a multitude of activities and games.
