Amazing work from Elm Class!

Hi Elm,

Just wanted to say a huge well done to everybody who has continued their learning at home. It has been a pleasure seeing your hard work. Here are some pictures of Elm class doing their learning at home or in school.

Keep going and keep safe.

Virtual Zoo day at Chester Zoo.

Chester Zoo are doing a virtual zoo day today from the comfort of your sofa. Here are the different time slots.

Join them live from 10am on the Chester Zoo Facebook page. 

Topic - Art

Friday 27th March 2020

Topic

Watch the clip and draw a picture of a whale. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-MWMQing6k

Listen to the whales while you draw!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK-oIY4GDU0

Maths - Thursday 26th March

Maths - Thursday 26th March 

Maths – How many ways to make 15p – Year 2

Reading - Thursday 26th March

Reading - Thursday 26th March 

Read 'Laurie’s Day at the Zoo' and answer the questions in full sentences.

English - Thursday 26th March

English - Thursday 26th March 

Homophones - find the meaning of each word.

Elm Class - Home learning

Hi Elm,

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for sending me all your work from home! 

Keep up the great work.

Hi Elm, 

I have found this web page that are offering free audio stories from the fabulous author David Walliams.  

I know that most of you have enjoyed reading his books. This website will allow you to sit back, relax and enjoy  his stories.



https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/

Reading - Wednesday 25th March

Reading - Wednesday 25th March

Read the text and answer the questions using full sentences. 

Maths - Wednesday 25th March

Maths - Wednesday 25th March 2020

Money - Coin Exchange task and challenge.

Swap each amount for one coin.

E.g. 10p 10p 10p 10p 10p = 50p 

English - Wednesday 25th March

English - Wednesday 25th March 2020

Read the whale fact file.

Can you write a whale report in your books.

Use the information from the file but try not to copy. 

Reading

The Oxford Owl website is a great reading resource for any children you may have at home.  Free access to a range of texts for all reading abilities, including audio books. 
I recommend that you sign up for a free account so that your child can continue to develop their reading whilst at home.

Get creative with this 30 day Lego challenge.

How many can you achieve? Send me pictures of your Lego masterpiece. 

Online resources

Useful resources for home learning.

Maths:

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

https://mathseeds.co.uk/

Each child should have their own log in details for maths seeds. 

English: (phonics, reading and writing) 

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/

www.spellingshed.com/en-gb 

www.teachyourmonstertoread.com 

Elm class - Home learning. Keep up the good work!

Elm Class

Thank you for sending me all your amazing work! 

Here are some examples of some super writing and excellent maths.

P.E - keep moving.

PE with Joe

PE with Joe is a new online resource that can be used as a good PE workout. It is a quick and simple activity that children can complete in a large space within the house. 


Access the video each morning at 9am on youtube.


Here is the link for the Monday workout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz0go1pTda8

Reading - Tuesday 24th March

Reading - Tuesday 24th March 

Read 'Super Samuel' and answer the questions.

Read through the text carefully and identify the answers within the text. 

Answer each question in a full sentence.

E.g. Samuel was dressed as a superhero because...….

English - Tuesday 24th March

English - Tuesday 24th March

Grammar activity: Year 2 - Contractions.

Can you identify the correct contraction for each word?

Can you use an apostrophe to show the contraction?

Can you write a sentence including one of the contractions.

E.g. I can't run fast because my feet are hurting.

Maths - Tuesday 24th March

Maths - Tuesday 24th March

Use your addition and subtraction skills to solve these problems. 

Show your working out for each problem.

Money problem 1 

Challenge money problem 2 

E.g. 20p + 10p + 5p + 2p + 1p = 38p

20p +10p = 30p

5p + 2p + 1p = 8p

30p + 8p = 38p

Can you make a different amount?

Reading - Monday 23rd March

Reading - Monday 23rd March 

Read 'Paul the Lucky Octopus' and answer the questions.

Remember to answer each question in a full sentence.

Use 'because' to expand your answer.

Please sign up to Oxford Owl, its a great resource to use at home with a large range of books. 
https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/

Maths - Monday 23rd March

Maths -  Monday 23rd March 

Money problem 1

Challenge money problem 2

Can you use your addition and subtraction skills to solve these money problems?

Remember to show your working out. Split the calculation into tens and ones.

E.g. 54 + 23 = 77

50 + 20 = 70

4 + 3 =7

70 + 7 = 77

English - Monday 23rd March

English - Monday 23rd March 

Listen to the story, The Whale’s song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ePQconY0eo

Choose a character from the story and complete a character profile.

Include ideas about the characters appearance, personality and likes/dislikes.  

Remember to use interesting adjectives in your description.