When we read and write things down it is important we remember
what the new (and old) words we write mean and,
how to spell new words
Below are 3 interesting facts for you to read, write and remember.
Read them out loud to your grown up.
Copy them in to your jotter – you could even draw a picture to illustrate them.
Remember the facts. You can do this way by
saying them over and over
writing them down an sticking them in places you go to a lot – like on your bedroom door, on the fridge or near your bed. That way every time you see them you can read them which will help you remember them
telling other people the facts
Here we go!
Fact 1 – Kangaroos can not walk backwards.
Fact 2 – Hippopotamus milk is pink.
Fact 3 Snails take the longest naps, some lasting as long as three years.
Feeling inspired? Why not find your own facts from books, family or online. Remember a fact is something that is true!
I may be asking questions next week so keep remembering!
Good morning Primary 2! We hope you all had a lovely weekend. Here is our morning song, sing and dance along to wake you up!
Morning Starter Activity
How many words can you make out of these letters?
Sound of the Week
We are used to long vowel sounds using magic ‘e’ but this week we are going to look at a different long vowel sound: ‘ea’
‘ea’ makes the same sound as ‘ee’ and ‘e_e’. Where e_e has a silent e at the end of the word, ‘ea’ mostly found at the middle of a word e.g. beak, leak, cheap. However, there are some words that do end in ‘ea’ e.g. tea, flea, sea
Remember the rule, when 2 vowels go walking, the first one does the talking. In this case the e in ‘ea’ is in charge and makes the long e sound!
Let’s visit Geraldine the Giraffe:
TASK
Have a go at reading the words in the list below, remember your reading strategies to help you if you get stuck.
Pick 6 ‘ea’ words and write them down and draw it in your jotter.
Choose 4 ‘ea’ words to write 4 sentences. Get an adult to help you if with words you are unsure of spelling. They can model it and you can copy it down.
Read your sentences out to someone.
Reading Time
Did you know you can access reading books for free online? Oxfordowl.co.uk is providing access to free reading ebooks. All you need to do is get an adult to sign you up. Here is the link below to get you started. If you do not know which level/band to read then look at the back of your reading book in your homework pack to start you off. If the book is too easy for you then try non-fiction as they can be trickier or jump up a band. If you are finding a book tricky then jump down a band until you become more confident and familiar with your tricky words and phonics. Remember it doesn’t matter, as long as your are having a go at reading. Any problems or questions then leave a comment.
Break Time – Have a snack, go to the toilet and have a 15 minute play!
Maths Time!
Watch the video to recap telling time using o’clock’ and ‘half past’
Length : Non-standards units of Measurement
This week we will focus on measurement. What is measurement? Why is it important? Can you think of some everyday examples of measurement?
There are different units of measurement but today we will revise non standard units of measurement used to measure length. Length is the measurement of distance, how long something is from one end to the other. Length can be measure in many ways, can you think of some?
Today we will be using non standards of measurements, like hands, feet, cubes. Did you know you can use any object to measure the length of something, as long as you follow these rules:
Watch the clip below:
TASK
Find something in your home (sweets, pasta, paper clips, lego bricks, tins etc, make sure they’re the same size) that you could use to measure the length of :
a book
a bottle
pencil
a toy
2. Get some paper and draw around your hand and cut it out. Now draw around your foot and cut it out. Can you use lego bricks, pasta, etc. to measure how long your foot and hand is?
3. Let’s use your ‘hand’ to measure the length of larger objects. Go around your home and use your ‘hand’ to measure 4 objects! Record your answers in your jotter or notebook.
4. Now repeat the above but this time using your ‘foot’ and record your answers. You can record your answers in a table like the one below. What did you notice?
5. What is the problem of using non standard units of measurement like hands and feet? To help you answer this, go and draw around a family member’s hand or/and foot. Cut it out and use it to measure the same 4 objects from before. What did you notice this time?
Finishing Task/ Plenary
Remember to wash your hands before you have your lunch.
We have been looking at different animals in hot and cold climates and we had started learning about Inuit people living in cold climates in school. So today we will learn about different types of traditional homes around the world. So fasten your seat belt and let’s go!
People from around the world build their houses differently depending on the climate of the country that they live in. The climate in Britain and Europe is quite mild and so most people live in houses and flats.
However, some countries are very hot, some have severe floods, and some are very cold so the houses in these countries are adapted to suit the weather conditions. For example, in the Arctic, it is very cold and snowy. The Inuit people build igloos out of snow to live in because they are good insulators (stopping heat being transferred). Even though it is extremely cold outside, the igloos stay warm inside. There is only one room in an igloo for the whole family to sleep and live in.
To learn about more homes around the world click on the ppt. below! Look at the different homes and answer and discuss the questions below with a family member.
Why do you think lots of people in Australia have swimming pools in their gardens?
In which country would you find a yert?
Why are Japanese homes made out of wood?
Why do homes in Spain have a flat roof?
TASK: Choose a home from around the world and make it out of any materials you have lying around the house. It could be made from lego, play dough, cardboard, old kitchen rolls, what ever you have be creative! Decorate it too!
Sing-a-long Break
Friday Fun Quiz!
Let’s end the week with a fun quiz. Play along on your own or with you family! You might need to pause it to discuss your answers. Have a lovely weekend and we will be back on Monday ready for a fun new week! Take care and be safe!
Good Morning Primary 2. Hope you are well today and ready to enjoy your learning activities this morning.
Today is Friday 24th of April
Wake and shake yourself up with this dance before we get started.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnVXTEUmba8
Handwriting
Click on the link below. There are a number of handwriting sheets with the first 100 high frequency words. You can do one sheet or as many as you you would like. Remember it is quality not quantity. If you are able you can print them or just copy a page neatly into your jotter.
Don’t forget
Your writing should sit on the line.
The dotted line is there to help you make all your letters the same size.
Tall letters reach to the top blue line and the tails touch the bottom blue line.
Listen to this story called Troll by Julia Donaldson.
Task 1 – Time to talk
Explain to someone at home what your favourite part of the story was.
Was there anything you didn’t like about the story?
What did the story make you think of? Did a question come to mind whilst you were listening to it? Was there anything that puzzled you about the story?
Near the end of the story, when the troll was on the plank, why do you think it said that Hank Chief looked at the troll in a new way?’
Task 2 – MAPPING IT ALL OUT
Have a go at drawing a map of one or all of the places or islands from the story you have just listened to . See how much detail you can include. Discuss your map with someone at home so you can add more detail if necessary.
Here are some pictures of treasure maps to give you some ideas.
If you are feeling adventurous you could try this, but you will definitely need AN ADULT TO HELP YOU. DO NOT TRY IT ALONE.
A successful map should have:
Title
Lots of detail of the places discussed in the story. You may need to listen to parts of the story again.
Label the places you have drawn
Colour neatly
Maths and Numeracy
Explain to some one at home what you have been learning in maths this week.
Mental Maths
Task 1
Spent 20 minutes on Sum dog.
Task 2
Consolidate you learning adding tens and units together. Either print the sheet or copy the sums neatly into your jotter.
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In PAThS lessons, we discuss different emotions with Twiggle and his friends. This week, the feeling we will discuss in ‘disappointed’. What do you think this means? How can you tell if someone is disappointed, what would their face look like? Has there been a time where you have been disappointed? What happened and what did you do?
Have a discussion with someone at home about this or leave a comment. Remember all feeling are okay and you are allowed to feel disappointed at times. What you should remember to do is talk to someone about it and you can always do ‘the turtle’ (Stop, criss cross your arms almost hugging yourself and take some deep breaths) and say what the problem is.
Now time for P.E
If you have a garden then go for a jog.
Do 10 sprints from each end of the garden.
Do 10 star jumps.
Stretch your arms to the sky
Can you do 4 press ups?
Do 5 Squats
Make an obstacle course and complete it!
If you do not have a garden then join in the fun below:
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Kangaroos can not walk backwards.
Hippopotamus milk is pink.
Snails take the longest naps, some lasting as long as three years.
Number stories written across the way.
Upstairs downstairs 
Remember Miss Rai’s partitioning video last week? Open this link
A super hot chilli challenge!
