This week has flown by and it’s hard to believe that next week will be the start of December.
Summary of learning
In Maths, we have been making progress in adding and subtracting ones using our related facts. If we know that 2+5 = 7 then we know that 12 + 5 = 17. Similarly, if we know that 9-3 = 6 then we know that 29 – 3 = 26. This is challenging for children who are not fully secure in their bonds to and within 10. Please keep using Numbots – little and often really does help. Next week, we will be adding by making 10.
In English, we have introduced our new piece of writing which will be a fact file about the Houses of Parliament. This is one of the London landmarks that we have been learning about in geography. The children have enjoyed learning about the function and structure of Parliament (House of Commons, House of Lords and the Monarch) and acting this out!
Our grammar focus has been the -s / -es / -ies suffix that is added to verbs in the third person singular. I sing – she sings. I catch the ball. He catches the ball. I try my best. It tries its best. Please check that your child knows the difference between vowels (a-e-i-o-u) and consonants.
In Geography, the children have been developing their map reading skills and how to read a two digit grid reference. Check that they know to go along the corridor and up the stairs! Next week, we will learn about urbanisation and some of the push/pull reasons for moving to the city.
In Phonics, our focus sound this week and next week is /oe/. Does your child know the difference between doe and dough; toe and tow; sew and so?! As ever, please read with your child daily using both the decodable books and reading for pleasure books. Phonics books will be changed next Friday 6th December.
How to support your child’s learning
Maths:
Play numbots little and often; repeat our weekly Maths Worksheets; play topmarks hit the button; review year one learning: https://whiteroseeducation.com/parent-pupil-resources/maths/free-downloads
Reading:
Daily reading (phonics book and reading for pleasure book)
Spellings:
Ensure your child can spell the year one common exception words
Then move on to the year two common exception words:
Spanish:
Activities can be found here Y2 WK4
Notices
PE – Please ensure your child has PE kit in school that is appropriate for the colder weather. It is compulsory for children to change for PE.
Phonics book change – Friday 6th December