Year 2 - Baker Street | Cherry Tree Primary School

Welcome to Baker Street - Year 2

Miss Dunlop, Mrs Tisi and Miss Keeble

Home Learning

Welcome Year 2 to your class page. We have added your learning for the week onto the Purple Mash website. Look under the sharing tab to find the class blog. Go to the sharing tab and click on 'Shared Blogs'. There you should find the 'Year 2 Baker Street Learning' blog. Use this link to go to the Purple Mash website.

Remember you can send us any work or activities you do on CherryBaker@connectedlearningmat.co.uk and we will print them and put them in here:

Cherry Tree Academy

Lockdown Writing Competition!

Story starter

There was only one thing on her mind, survival. With one of her cubs clinging on to the soft, comfortable fur and the other two not far behind, she set off across the snow. She was their protector, their teacher, their guide and their provider of food. This was the start of an incredible journey…

Your task (Due in date Monday 6^th July)

To write a short story about an animal’s journey/quest. You can use the picture and the story starter above to get you going. You can stick with polar bears and a cold artic setting, or you can change the animals and where it is set.

EYFS/KS1 – up to 500 words

KS2 – up to 750 words

We will judge the stories based on the following:

Originality

Language

Entertainment

Imagination

We want something that is fun to read!

Talk about your story. Have questions to consider:

Where is the mother taking them? Why are they going?

What dangers will they encounter along the way?

What qualities will they have to show in order to survive?

Who will they see? What conversations will they have? Who will help them?

How will it end? How do they feel about the journey?

2) Draw a story map before you start writing.

3) Boxing up EYFS and KS1

Beginning

Describe the characters

Describe the setting

Main character is given a task.

Middle

Describe events which happen on the way (3 events getting worse each time

Ending

Main character and a friend arrive and complete the task

Main character thinks about what has happened

Boxing up KS2

Beginning	Main character (MC) and friend given task MC prepares for journey (Describe the setting) (Describe the characters)
Build up	MC sets off on a journey
Problem	On the way, something small goes wrong This is overcome Something worse happens in another place, but is overcome Something even worse happens further on, but is overcome
Resolution	MC gets there in the end Main goal in achieved
Ending	MC shows his/her feelings This indicates how his/her character has changed MC reflects on events and shows what he’s/she’s learned

You are now ready to write your story! Post your story to school, addressed to: Mrs Harris and Mrs Dunn, Cherry Tree Academy, Holt Drive, Colchester, CO2 0BG. Or you can send an electronic copy to: adminche@connectedlearningmat.co.uk. Winners and prizes (a WHSmith Voucher) will be announced on Friday 10^th July. Good luck!

Week commencing 1st June 2020

Morning all! Apologies for yesterday all. I had problems with the internet yesterday. All seems to be working so far.
We hope you all had a lovely half term and can't wait to hear about how your sunflowers and other plants are doing! :)

Maths, this week, will be based on revising the 2, 5 and 10 times tables. We will also be looking at the different ways multiplication can be expressed.

Tuesday

Maths

Today your 2Dos are about using the 'x' symbol. We might call this sign 'times' or 'multiply' and it mainly means 'lots of'.

Here are some videos to help remind you:

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ and https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhchscw

Worksheets can be found here or please email us to request them on CherryBaker@connectedlearningmat.co.uk.

Wednesday

Maths

Today is all about arrays. I wonder who can remember what these are?

Here is an example:

Here is some more help: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ and https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrf8jhv

Thursday

Maths

Today is focused on the 2 times table. It's great if you know it already but being able to use it in different ways is important too.

Here are some learning videos: https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ and https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z7hdqp3

Friday

Maths

5 times table today! This will help you with lots of things like spotting patterns and learning the time!

https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-2/ and https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhn6pg8

Once you have completed these activities you can have a go at the Friday challenges!

Here are a couple examples:

Remember if you'd like all the challenges you can find them here: https://www.cherrytree.essex.sch.uk/year-2-baker-street/

Week commencing 1st June 2020

Week commencing 18th May 2020

What will this week bring I wonder?

I wonder if anyone's sunflowers have started to sprout...

Remember, our class email is: CherryBaker@connectedlearningmat.co.uk

Monday

Maths - number bonds to 10 and 20

Carrying on from last week, we will be practising number bonds. These facts are so important to know as they can help in so many other ways.

Tuesday

Maths

I wonder who can remember the different symbols or models which represent different numbers. Here are some helpful reminders:

Wednesday

Maths

Carrying on from yesterday's work on place value with tens (10s) and ones (1s), you'll be looking at using hundreds (100s) too.

What numbers do these pictures represent?

Thursday

Maths - ordering numbers

Can you remember the signs to show greater than, less than and equal to?

Here they are to help you:

Remember that the crocodile always eats the BIGGER number.

Friday

Maths - odd or even?

I wonder who can remember which numbers are odd and which are even?

There are a few 2Dos for this but have a go at these too.

Tuesday 12th May - Friday 15th May 2020

Tuesday

Maths

Today you will be sequencing numbers - putting them in the right order. You can use a 100 square if you like. There should be one in the back of your reading diaries, if not you can use this one:

There are 2Do tasks for this, but for those of you who would like a challenge - you can have a go at filling in the missing numbers on these squares!

Don't forget to have a look at My Maths and Times Table Rock Stars too!

English

After speaking to some of you, it seems there are some very special people in your lives that your are missing A LOT!

So this week's task is to write them a letter.

First of all you need to make sure your handwriting is legible (this means that other people can read it). So get practising!

Here are the letters of the alphabet (upper and lower case) to help remind you. Have a go at home.

Then you need to make a list of all the things you would like to tell this special person.

Think carefully about interesting things they might like to hear about:

- Are you growing any plants? If so, what are they?

- Have you beaten your best score in Spelling Shed or Times Table Rockstars?

- Can you tell them about the minibeasts or animals you have written about?

- Maybe you could talk about anything you have been baking.

So today, practise your handwriting and write a list of what you have been up to.

Wednesday

Maths

Number sequences - You will need a number line for some of this and for the trickier tasks (0-100) you can use the 100 square to help you.

Can you find the missing numbers and one more or less? Read the questions very carefully.

English

Letter writing - Write a letter to that person or those people you are really missing at the moment!

It would be best to write your letter in your best handwriting, but first of all you need to see what this would look like.

You need to write your first draft. This means you can check for spelling mistakes, capital letters and full stops in the right places and that it makes sense before you write your final letter!This is what it could like:

Can you see spot where the address is for the person they are writing to?

Thursday

Maths - Number bonds to 10 and 20

These are facts which are so good to know as it will help you with all other types of Maths. So get learning them!!

Here are the bonds to help remind you.

Then either write them out yourself or fill in the next sheets, before having a go at the 2Dos.

English

Writing a letter to your special person or people

So now you should have something ready to write up.

BUT, before you do you must check that the following things are correct:

- Capital letters: Are they at the start of each sentence and at the beginning of any names of people or places or things like toys and games?

- Full stops: Are they at the end of your sentences?

- Question marks: If you have asked your special person any questions these MUST be at the end of question.

- Commas in a list: If you have listed a lot of things like we did last week, don't forget the commas.

- Spellings: Make sure you check your spellings - use the common exception word lists for some tricky ones and ask people at home if you still aren't sure.

Friday

Maths - Keep practising those number bonds to 10 and 20.

Think of different ways you can show them. Here are some ideas to get you going:

English

Time to finish your letter to that special person or people

It is time to crack out your best handwriting!

Grab hold of the nicest paper you can find, you can used lined paper or plain - but you may need some lines drawn on it so it doesn't go all wonky.

Get your best pencil (you can go over in pen once you have completed the letter). Find your draft from yesterday and get copying.

Remember to check for:

- Capital letters: Are they at the start of each sentence and at the beginning of any names of people or places or things like toys and games?

- Full stops: Are they at the end of your sentences?

- Question marks: If you have asked your special person any questions these MUST be at the end of question.

- Commas in a list: If you have listed a lot of things like we did last week, don't forget the commas.

- Spellings: Make sure you check your spellings - use the common exception word lists for some tricky ones and ask people at home if you still aren't sure.

Then when you have written it, check it once more then you can decorate it how you wish - just make sure the words can still be read. Please take a picture and send it to us, so we can add it to our Lockdown Learning Book!

Art

Last week the Duchess of Cambridge launched a photography project called 'Hold Still'. It is all about capturing the 'spirit, mood, hopes, fears and feelings' of our country as we deal with this strange time in all our lives.

If you would like to (and your parents allow it), there is more information on the project here: https://www.npg.org.uk/hold-still/

If you would like to get involved just with our class project, then read further.

In Year 2 we thought it would be nice if you could get involved but in a more creative way - rather than just use photos why don't we think of different ways we could use Art to capture this time.

The themes are:

- Helpers and Heroes

- Your New Normal

- Acts of Kindness

OR you could simply show how you are feeling through Art.

You could: paint; draw/sketch or collage

(it doesn't have to be a rainbow - this is just an example)

or you could still take photographs.

We cannot wait to see what you create. We will have a go too and share them with you.

DON'T FORGET:

There are My Maths activities for you to complete, Spelling Shed assignments, Reading and Times Table Rock Stars.

Monday 11th May 2020

So it's the start of a new week! How are you all feeling?

Here is today's Maths learning.

This week we're thinking of going back to basics - making sure we can all read and write our numbers correctly.

There are a couple of 2Dos for today. These sheets can help remind you:

English

Today's BBC Bitesize lesson links well to the new Assignments on Spelling Shed (https://www.spellingshed.com/en-gb).

It is all about remembering to use your phonics to help with reading and spelling: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmnxt39

Play the 'Simple Sounds' mini game on Sally and Percy's part of the map (click down) to start.

This is what the page looks like:

There is a phonics hunting activity you can do around your home and then an activity to write a postcard - which you can do on the 2Do or with paper and pen/pencil.

Art

If you would like to (and your parents allow it), there is more information on the project here: https://www.npg.org.uk/hold-still/

If you would like to get involved just with our class project, then read further.

In Year 2 we thought it would be nice if you could get involved but in a more creative way - rather than just use photos why don't we think of different ways we could use Art to capture this time.

The themes are:

- Helpers and Heroes

- Your New Normal

- Acts of Kindness

Or you could show how you are feeling through Art.

You could paint ; draw/sketch ; collage (it doesn't have to be a rainbow - this is just an example) or you could still take photographs. We cannot wait to see what you create. We will have a go too and share them with you.

DON'T FORGET:

There are My Maths activities for you to complete, Spelling Shed assignments, Reading and Times Table Rock Stars.

Monday 4th May 2020

Happy Star Wars Day! May the Fourth (Force) be with YOU!

Here are today's learning activities - please let us know if there are any issues.

But first of all Mrs Tisi would like to say Hello to you all!

Mrs Tisi says: "Hello Year 2! I am Mrs Tisi. I cannot wait to meet you all and I hope it will be really soon. So here is a little bit about me. I love walking, running and going camping with my family (my husband and 2 little girls) - but not so much when it's raining. I have been teaching for 7 years and I am looking forward to start with you at Cherry Tree. If you have any questions or would like to tell me more about you, there is a 2Write 2Do set for today for you to do this or you could email cherrybaker@connectedlearningmat.co.uk or you could use pen/pencil and paper and give it to me or send it to the school. I look forward to reading your work."

Week commencing: Monday 4th May 2020

Week commencing 27.04.2020

Easter Holidays- Have a great Easter. We will start setting work again from Monday 20th April. See you then!

Easter activities- just for fun

Documents for Home Learning - week commencing 30.03.2020

Spelling

Common Exception Words

By the end of Year 2 it is excepted that all children should be able to read and spell the following words. We will be practising these words in class.

Times Table Rockstars

It is really important for the children to know their times tables. Here at Cherry Tree Academy we have found a fun way to learn our times table. Times Table Rockstars! Children can have their own rockstar name, they can listen to rock music as they learn their tables, even play tournaments! All the children have been given usernames and passwords- if you are unsure please ask the class teacher. Click the link below to start rocking out!!

https://ttrockstars.com/login