Class 2
Remote Learning Monday 13th July 2020
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Happy Monday everyone! So this is the final week of remote learning - this is week 17, who would have thought back in March that this was how the year would have unfolded? It really wasn't how I'd planned the year to go but I really have loved blogging every week and seeing the amazing things you've created, learned, achieved and shown great pride in. It hasn't been easy and I'm sure you'll have had days or even weeks of confusion and uncertainty. One thing that is certain, is that we are still a team, Netherthong is here for you and can't wait to welcome you back!
So this week's 'veg news', I am pleased to announce that we have the beginnings of some chillies and tomatoes!
So the suggested schedule for today is as follows...
E.R.I.C. - Everybody Reading in Class for 20 mins
Active time - Joe Wicks is on today or try ‘I'm still standing’ on Go Noodle
Maths/Literacy - do this in batches of 20 mins each, build in breaks.
Geography
Maths
LO: Place Value
So today we're going all the way back to September 2019, and our first maths lesson together! Back then we had '5 questions', and here they are:
1) 8 + 6 =
2) 12 – 7 =
3) Write 5 in words.
4) 4 x 2 =
5) Name the shape:
I hope that you are thinking 'wow, I've come so far since then!'.
You'll need some playing cards today. Spread out a small pile of cards (if you remember we used Uno cards in class!). Try to guess how many there are, but you won’t have time to count them…you will need to estimate how many are there. About 10? About 20, 50 or 100? Discuss how if we guess an exact number like 57, it is unlikely to be correct, but our estimate might be accurate if we guess something like about 50. Count them and see how close your guess was.
Now, using different items such as Lego, pasta, pegs, paperclips etc - grab a handful, spread them out onto table and have a quick guess at how many you think there are. Don't take too long to look or else you'll end up counting them! Record your estimate and then count the items (check out how you count them - in 1s, 2s, 5s?). You could play this with your adult, let them have a guess too and then see which one of you is the closest to the real amount. How accurate are your guesses?
English
We're going back to September 2019 again in English today. Our first book that we read together was all about this man...
Do you remember who it is? Of course, it's Ernest Shackleton and his ship 'The Endurance'. Have a chat with your adult about what you can remember about him and his expedition. Can you point out on the map, where he planned to go?
Back in September I asked you to make a list of things he would need for his adventure, can you think about the things that were essential to take on his trip? We also created our own motto to help us on our way. Shackleton used ‘By Endurance We Conquer.’ but we came up with some equally brilliant ones too. Today, I'd like you to think of a new motto - one that would be inspirational at the beginning of an adventure or endurance - you could think back over the last 17 weeks of your own Covid adventure. If you could go back and whisper something in your ear, what would it be?
Geography
Today is our last look at Australia. I hope you have enjoyed this topic, I certainly have and it's made me keen to visit the country when we can. Today is about comparing different cultures and lifestyles in Australia. Read through the presentation with your adult. Now have a go at this activity:
Have a great day and keep adding to our memories wall. Don't forget it's transition Tuesday tomorrow and Mrs Matthews will be taking over the blog.
See you SOON!
Mrs B x
Friday's Gallery
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Another week has gone by and the weekend is upon us. Thank you for all your emails and for joining in on our virtual sports day. I know the weather wasn't ideal but you made the best of it and it looks as though you had fun! Next week is the last week of the summer term so I have some 'throw back' lessons to share with you to make you realise just how far you travelled this year! In the meantime, here are some pictures from this week (apologies if not all of them are here, our computer system is doing some very strange things indeed!)...and I can't wait for Thursday!!!
Remote Learning Friday 10th July 2020
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Happy Friday everyone! Another week has gone by, only one more left in the summer term. How did you sports day go yesterday? I think I can describe mine as ‘soggy’, but still fun!
So the suggested schedule for today is as follows...
E.R.I.C. - Everybody Reading in Class for 20 mins
Active time - Go Noodle or cosmic yoga
Maths/Literacy - do this in batches of 20 mins each, build in breaks.
Creative Friday
Maths
LO: Column subtraction
- 237 + 152 = ?
- Partition 32 in 3 different ways.
- 88 - 28 = ?
- 60 ÷ 5 =
- What number is 13 more than 54?
- What’s the time?
I’ve been super impressed with your column subtraction this week. You are remembering to line up your numbers in the correct place value, start from the right hand side and put your answers in the equal sign at the bottom.
Today I’d like you to use this method but with word problems. Let’s do one together…
- Peter has 45 conkers and he loses 24 conkers. How many conkers does Peter have now?
Set your work out correctly…
Now try the rest on this sheet!
English
Have a look at Purple Mash again today, I’ve set the next chapters of Sam’s Wet Day for you guys as a ‘To Do’. Well done to everyone that completed last week’s first chapter and for letting me know that you really enjoyed them. I’m hoping we can have Serial Mash as part of our Purple Mash package in September!
I’ve loved seeing your 'lost poster's, you really have great imaginations!
Today I’d like you to review The Lost Thing film using this template:
Creative Friday
As it was sports day yesterday, Miss Hemingway would like to hi-jack this afternoon to finish her Olympics work, so here goes….
Hello there my little chums!
This week is the last event in our Olympic and Paralympic adventure! You have all done so fabulously and given each event your all so thank you for that!
Today we are going to look at the heptathlon. On 4th August, Jessica Ennnis-Hill won Gold in London 2012 on 'Super Saturday'. It was called 'Super Saturday' because Mo Farrah, Greg Rutherford and Jessica Ennis-Hill all won a gold medal within 44 minutes of each other. Additionally, we achieved 12 gold medals on that day!
The heptathlon is an event which included 7 different events. Normally, athletes compete over two days in this sport. The sports that are included in a heptathlon are:
Day 1
- 100m Hurdles
- Discus
- High jump
- Javelin
- 200m Run
Day 2
- Long jump
- Shot put
- 800m Run
We have already done part of the heptathlon over this half term and yesterday for our sports day. Over the next two days, have a go at doing the events for the heptathlon in the correct order. With the high jump, you can adapt this by finding something to jump over which can be made higher after each jump or find different sized objects which get taller the more jumps you do! Why not make a soft landing by making a mountain of cushions! Let is know how you get on!
And that is it! We have completed our version on the Olympic and Paralympics! You all deserve a gold medal so here it is …
Here is a version you can print off and cut out to wear with pride, you deserve it!
Don’t forget to keep contributing to the memories padlet:
Have a fantastic day and send me all your photos by lunchtime to ensure you appear in this week’s gallery.
Mrs B and Miss H xx
Our Virtual Sports Day Thursday 9th July 2020
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Good morning to you year 2, I hope you are all well!
Keep your fingers very, very tightly crossed for some sunshine today for our 'Virtual Sports Day'!
Here is the summary of the activities we'd like the children to do and some extra information. We have also added a sheet you can use for your results. Please email us with any queries you have about any of the events. The most important point is that you have a great time. The weather sadly won't be as good as next week but unfortunately next week is exceptionally busy already and we'd like the results for Sports Day by the end of this week if possible. Hope you have a fabulous time!
Please feel free to create your own version, but these are the results that you to send in.
Here are the links to the above files if they are of use.
Enjoy yourselves and do please let us know your results. We will see which team wins in our class and then we'll be able to see which team wins overall! Good luck!
Miss H and Mrs B xx
Remote Learning Wednesday 7th July 2020
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Good morning Class 2! I hope that you are OK today. A big thank you to Mrs Matthews for taking over the blog yesterday again as part of our transition work. If you have any work to send to her, please email to class3@netherthongprimary.co.uk
Thank you to everyone that has contributed to the memories padlet – there are some lovely ones on there! There’s still time to click on and post your memory:
So the suggested schedule for today is as follows...
E.R.I.C. - Everybody Reading in Class for 20 mins
Active time - Joe Wicks is back showing a PE lesson at 9am or Go Noodle – another recommendation from me is ‘Two Princes’ – your mums and dads might remember this one!
Maths/Literacy - do this in batches of 20 mins each, build in breaks.
R.E.
Sports Day Plan
Maths
LO: column subtraction 3-digits no exchanging
- 154 + 23 = ?
- Partition 25 in 3 different ways.
- 123 - 12 = ?
- 55 ÷ 5 =
- What number is 11 more than 46?
- What’s the time?
Have a go at some of the games on here:
https://www.ictgames.com/mobilePage/funkyMummy/index.html
How did you get on with column subtraction on Monday? I hope you like it as a new method in your toolkit. You might want to use it in your 6 questions now if you think it is quicker than counting up (remember I always say find the most efficient method to use, so sometimes it isn’t the quickest way!). Now you can do two-digit numbers with the column method, you can also do three digits!
The same rules apply:
- Set you numbers out in the correct place value like so…
- Make sure the largest number is on the top…
- Start from the right hand side – so in our case the ‘ones’ column. Subtract the ones and put the result underneath, like this…
- Now subtract the ‘tens’ column and put the result underneath.
- But then you have to subtract the hundreds.
Now have a go at this sheet.
English
To get warmed up today, have a go at this grammar game.
I hope you enjoyed the Lost Thing film. If you didn’t get chance to look at it, here is the link to the film. Today I’d like you to design and describe your own lost pet. You can base it on a pet you have or would like or even a completely made up one!
Here is a template to create your own ‘lost’ poster. Remember to really describe your pet using some fabulous adjectives!
R.E.
LO: What was the most important rule Jesus gave to people?
Why do we have rules? There are lots of rules that we have to follow. Which is the most important school rule? Are they all important?
Where else do we have rules? Talk with your adult.
What do you think would be the most important rule for living a good life? There are also rules in the Bible. Do you remember the name of the rules given to Moses?
Moses was given 10 Commandments in the Old Testament which some people believe are rules that we should all try to keep.
Jesus said that the two most important rules are: to love God and to love each other.
Have a look at this story and discuss your thoughts with your adult: https://www.beinspirational.co.uk/ks1-loving/
Finally - here's all the information you'll need for tomorrow's virtual sports day, so you get warmed up and prepared!!
I hope you have a wonderful day! Keep smiling!
Mrs B x