Year 2KW: Blog items
Date: 30th Apr 2020 @ 9:32am
Yesterday’s English challenge
Well done to all the children who managed to send in their English challenge from yesterday. It was lovely to read such positive things about you all. I have attached some super sentences that really cheered me up J
Today’s English challenge
Today, I would like you to use the words below to create your own sentences. They don’t need to be about you, they just need to make sense! If you find it a little easy, why don’t you try and write your sentences as questions?
Class, climb, fast, many, sugar
Here are my examples:
The children in the class were extremely noisy.
Robert ran very fast down the hill.
How many times should you brush your teeth each day?
Is sugar good for you?
Maths Challenge
1. How many faces does a cuboid have?
2. 59 - ___ = 43
3. 6 x __ = 60
4. I have 30p in my pocket. I only have 3 coins. What coins could I have?
5. 300ml + 200ml = _____
Date: 29th Apr 2020 @ 10:43am
Good morning Year 2!
How are you all getting on with your connected curriculum/ science challenges? I would love to hear how you are finding our recycling topic.
Yesterday’s sentence of the day:
The children loved playing football so we decided to play it again.
Today’s English challenge
Today’s challenge is going to be a little bit different. I know that this is possibly a difficult time for you at home and I sometimes have my down days too. It is totally normal! In day to day life, I bet you hear lots of compliments from your friends and it might make you feel good about yourself. Today I want you to write down 5 sentences and include 5 things that make you feel proud of yourself. Remember, it doesn’t have to be anything big and there are no incorrect answers. Here are my sentences:
I am proud that I have finished my jigsaw this week and I have started a new one.
I am proud that I have finished my suduko puzzles without support.
I am proud that I have been on a run three days in a row because I sometimes find running tricky.
I am proud that I have managed to do lots of school work.
I am proud that I have been recycling more items.
Maths Challenge
Well done to everybody who has been logging on to TTRockstars. Today, I would like you to try and beat your time from last week. I know you can do it.
Miss Hamer
Date: 29th Apr 2020 @ 10:35am
Hello everyone,
It's a rather miserable looking Wednesday out there so my wellbeing challenge today is an indoor one.
It's actually quite a simple challenge today; I'd simply like you to do some colouring. Colouring is a lovely relaxing activity that you can do on your own for some me-time or together with a family member to make it a more sociable activity.
I think most of you were given some colouring pages when we finished school but if you've already used these and don't have any more at home then good news, there is a website where you can do online colouring:
https://www.online-coloring.com/
Or you could always draw something to colour! Anything you like.
I have a new Enchanted Forest colouring book that my husband bought me (pictured below) that I'm going to do a bit of colouring in later, maybe while I listen to a podcast or to some music to have a bit of a break from staring at a screen. I'll post a picture of my efforts tomorrow.
Remember to send in pictures of your challenges to EALhomelearning@ravensbury.manchester.sch.uk
Mrs Glover
Past challenges
A big thanks to Roderigo from Year 1 who sent me a picture of his crystal ball challenge from yesterday, some fantastic goals there!
Date: 28th Apr 2020 @ 10:55am
Good morning everyone,
Today's challenge is all about thinking positivity and making the most of your time while you're not at school 
.
Imagine looking into a cyrstal ball 3 months from now.
Draw or write what challenges you are facing, what positive changes you want to make and what might be different in 3 months time.
Try to focus on things that seem possible to achieve like starting a new hobby, learning a few words in a new language or getting better at some of your learning like reading or times tables.
I've done mine on the computer (on MS Word) as my paper is in the study where my husband is on a video call for work so I didn't want to disturb him! But you can do yours however you want.
I've included a picture of mine below if you want to have a look!
Please feel free to tell me about any of the wellbeing challenges you have done, I'd love to see what you're all doing in your free time! You can now e-mail me on Ealhomelearning@ravensbury.manchester.sch.uk to let me know (or to contact me or Mrs Harriott about any EAL home learning too)
Have a good day!
Mrs Glover
Date: 28th Apr 2020 @ 9:55am
Good morning Year 2
It has been lovely receiving all of your wonderful heart photos.Keep them coming!
English challenge:
Can you spot the mistakes?
the childrn lovd playng football so we desided to play it agayn
Reading
Don't forget to make use of our online reading activities such as Active learn and Lexia. Well done to the children who have been logging on to Lexia. It is great to see that you are all working hard at home!
Maths challenge:
Active maths! This is one of my favourite maths activities (and some of the children’s too). With the help of an adult, write down 8 different number sentences/challenges on 8 different pieces of paper and ask somebody to hide them around the house/garden. You have as much time as you need to find them and write down the answers in your book. Here are some examples. You can make them more simple/difficult:
- 6 x ___ = 30
- How many sides does a pentagon have?
- 58 = 82 - ___
- How many cm are in a m?
- Half 30 = ___
- How many hours are in a day?
- 24 + 12 = ___
- 80 = 62 + ___
Good Luck!
Miss Hamer
Date: 28th Apr 2020 @ 9:16am
Exciting news!
Mrs Glover and Mrs Harriott have now got an email address which you can use to let us know all your news (as well as keeping in touch with your class teacher on your usual year group email).
We would love to hear from you if you have tried any of Mrs Glover's well being challenges, would like any more EAL home learning if you usually come to us for learning or have any other news to share with us .
The address is: Ealhomelearning@ravenbsury.manchester.sch.uk
We can't wait to hear from you !
Mrs Glover and Mrs Harriott
An extra challenge for you this morning!
Date: 27th Apr 2020 @ 11:21am
It's me again!
Last week, the staff at Ravensbury School decided to make a video creating hearts with our hands. Mrs Thewlis has had a brilliant idea that we should ask the Ravensbury children to create one too - after all, we are all one big family! You could even include the adults and children in your household too! The picture you decide to send in will be posted on the twitter page and on the school blog so don't forget to have a big smile on your face (and maybe even brush your hair).
I have attached my photo so you have an idea of the kind of photo I am expecting :) Dont forget to send your pictures in to y2homelearning@ravensbury.manchester.sch.uk
I have been told that the class with the most photos sent in will win a prize! We all know how competitive I can be!
Miss Hamer
Date: 27th Apr 2020 @ 11:16am
Happy Monday everyone!
I hope everyone had a lovely weekend and made the most of the lovely warm weather (I think it might be the last hot sun for a while although it seems nice so far this morning!)
Today's challenge is to do something that I have just discovered myself although my husband has been nagging me to do it for a while - Listen to a podcast.
A podcast is a bit like a radio show that you can download to your tablet, phone or laptop and listen to either while you relax or while you go for a walk. Some include music, some are educational, some entertain you and some are just good for helping you relax. You can listen to them with others or by yourself if you need a bit of me time.
This weekend I have been listening to one called Sounds of the 90s by Fearne Cotton that includes lot of music from the 90s as well as intervews with 90s pop stars. I've been listening to it while I go on my hour long walks every day and I think some of the teachers may also enjoy it!
Here are some podcasts I've found that I think you might all like, the links are under each description:
But Why: A pocast for curious kids
A podcast answering lots of questions that you may find interesting!
http://digital.vpr.net/programs/why-podcast-curious-kids
Storytime
10 - 15 minute stories (mostly for little ones)
http://bedtime.fm/storytime
What if world
With wacky episode titles such as "What if Legos were alive?" and "What if sharks had legs?," this series takes ridiculous "what if" questions submitted by young listeners and turns them into a new story every two weeks.http://www.whatifworldpodcast.com/
Noodle Loaf
A delightful offering from a music education specialist and his co-host daughter will get kids of all ages singing, rhyming, moving, and engaging in all kinds of musical games. The segments, games, and songs are so silly and upbeat that the whole family will enjoy participating. Little listeners can even add their voice to the theme song in the podcast's electronically compiled kid's choir!
http://noodleloafshow.com/
Be Calm on Ahway Island
Includes soothing stories and mindulness techniques
https://www.ahwayisland.com/
History Storytime
Fun, educational and music re-telling of historical events
https://www.historystorytime.com/
I hope you enjoy listening to some of these, please let us know about any that you particularly enjoy!
Mrs Glover
Date: 27th Apr 2020 @ 10:58am
Good morning Year 2,
I hope you all had a lovely weekend - I know I did in the sunshine.
It has been great hearing from you all through y2homelearning@ravensbury.manchester.sch.uk
Here are a few adjectives (and nouns) I wrote down to describe the bear on Friday:
Hairy, Huge, Scary eyes, black nose and sharp claws.
English challenge of the day
Can you think of some conjunctions to complete the sentences?
I like the rain _______ I can jump in puddles.
I like mash ___ I do not like chips.
I brushed my teeth ___ I went to school.
I am happy ______ my sister bought me flowers.
Maths challenge of the day
Sam invites 20 friends to his birthday. A quarter of them were girls. How many were boys?
Can you think of your own fraction word problems and test an adult in your house?
Weekly reading challenge
This week, I would like you to choose 3 of your favourite books - they could be online or from around the house. I would like you to read them to an adult in your house. Whilst reading, don't forget to look out for conjunctions (and, because, when, so etc) and suffixes (-ly, -ed, -est ect).
Weekly vocab challenge
Last week I asked you to find out the meaning of the words reuse, waste and composting. I would love to hear how you got on. This week I would like you to find out the meaning of the words biodegradable, Global warming and environment. I would like you to write the words down on seperate pieces of paper, put them in to an envelope or fold them up and while you are having your breakfast, take turns with an adult to choose a piece of paper and see if you can make as many sentences as you can with that word in.
Miss Hamer's connected curriculum challenge
Whilst I was on my daily walk this weekend, I felt very upset to see how much rubbish is left scattered around the environment. I decided to take some pictures to share them with you all. With an adult, I would like you to discuss the pictures and decide what objects you think are not biodegradable and why. Can you take pictures of objects on your daily walk?
Miss Hamer
Date: 24th Apr 2020 @ 11:00am
This is my favourite part of the week!
Firstly, I want to thank you ALL for all of your hard work this week. You have all been superstars!
I have had some brilliant pictures sent in this week from Queenster, Hao yu, Oscar, Andrew, Kimora and Tianah so well done for sharing your at home activities. Here are a few examples of what you have all been up to this week. It is great to see that some of you have started your recycling and science challenges. Keep up the hard work Year 2.
Miss Hamer
Date: 24th Apr 2020 @ 10:21am
Hi, Mrs Glover here again!
If you enjoyed Chester zoo being live a few weeks ago then good news, it's back again! Starting at 10am they'll be showing many different animals. I've added a picture of what is happening and when underneath and here is the YouTube link:
https://www.youtube.com/c/chesterzoo/live
Date: 24th Apr 2020 @ 10:08am
Good morning everyone, another lovely sunny day! I can't wait to get out there in the sun for a bit.
Fot the last day of the week I'm giving you a slightly different wellbeing challenge today and it's something that always makes me feel happy and a bit better if I'm feeling a bit low.
Today's challenge is to do something nice for someone. Here are some ideas below although feel free to do one of your own ideas!
1. Read or tell a story to a younger brother or sister
2. Tidy your room
3. Do a chore or job for someone at home
4. Give someone a compliment
5. Share a toy or some food with someone at home
6. Make someone a present, picture or card
7. Offer to help an adult with the cooking or washing up
8. Write someone a poem or story
9. Tell someone a joke
10. Phone a friend or send them a nice message
See how many of the 10 you can do and remember to let us know what you have done!
I'm going to do some baking for my husband for my good deed and maybe make him a nice dinner as well. In fact, I might go and take him a cup of tea while he's doing his work! :-)
Have a lovely weekend,
Mrs Glover
Date: 24th Apr 2020 @ 8:44am
Good morning Year 2,
It is another beautiful sunny day! I am up and ready for another work out with Joe Wicks. Don’t forget to join in if you can.
Here are yesterday’s sentences:
What time is it?
Where are my shoes?
Would you like some sweets?
Do you like swimming?
English challenge:
Using the picture attached, can you write down as many adjectives as you can think of to describe the bear? Why not ty and put them in to sentences?
Fluent in 5:
1. 60 – 23 = ___
2. 52 = 20 + ___
3. half of 24 = ___
4. double 8 = ___
5. 45 = ___ x 5
Have a lovely weekend and make the most of the gorgeous weather, I don't think it is here for much longer!
Miss Hamer
Date: 23rd Apr 2020 @ 7:40pm
Hello all!
I have received a few emails regarding extra work/ activities for the children which is absolutey brilliant to hear! I thought I should share a few of my favourite websites with you that you might like to use at home to help you through this possibly difficult time.
Maths
There is a website called tes.com that you are able to sign up to for free. The site has amazing maths acivity sheets that you can print off if you think your child might enjoy completing extra tasks. If you do not have a printer do not worry, you can always look at the activity sheets on your device and write down the answers down on paper/ a work book.
English
There is a site called literacy shed that I love using with the children. At the moment, it is free to use and you do not need to sign up. You are able to choose any short video and there are lots of different writing/ art activities below each video to keep the children entertained and most importantly keep them writing.
BBC Bitesize
At the moment, BBC bitesize have daily lessons on their websites for KS1 children. There are lots of different subjects on there and they look really interesting!
TTRockstars
I know a few of you have been struggling to get up the correct time tables up at home. I have had a look at my TTRockstars and have been able to choose the 10, 5, 2 and 3 times tables. I have attached the 'parent sheet' for you to see how to use it (it is tricky to understand at the start I must admit).
Don't worry, none of the extra websites are complusary but I thought I would share them with you in case you find them as useful as I do :)
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me at y2homelearning@ravensbury.manchester.sch.uk I will get back to you as soon as possible.
Miss Hamer
Date: 23rd Apr 2020 @ 11:07am
Hi everyone,
I hope everyone is finding ways to enjoy this amazing weather, I don't think we've ever had such a nice April before!
So today's wellbeing challenge is another way to make the most of the weather and get out in your gardens and do some gardening!
Here are some nice ideas for things to do that you don't really need many resources for: https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/10-gardening-projects-for-kids/
I bet you'll already have a lot of the things in your house or garden or you could collect some of them like twigs etc while out on a walk (make sure you wash your hands after if you do that!) My favourite is the fairy garden.
Alternatively you could plant some seeds from something that you've just eatedn such as tomato seeds.
If you don't have a garden then why not design and draw your own garden (or fairy garden!) instead? You could maybe try and re-create it when you're older and have your own garden!
I have a balcony rather than a garden and had never done any gardening until a few weeks ago but below are a couple of pictures of the things I've planted! I'm watering them every day and the sun is making most of them grow nice and tall.
Have fun and remember to let us know what you've done!
Mrs Glover
Date: 23rd Apr 2020 @ 9:09am
Good Morning Year 2!
I am up and ready early to start my workout with Joe Wicks. Wish me luck.
English challenge:
Have a look at the sentences below. Are they command, statment or question sentences? Think carefully about your punctuation.
what time is it
where are my shoes
would you like some sweets
do you like swimming
Maths Challenge:
Well done to Kendra, Noah, Keyina, Cherish, Justin, Harison, Mubaraq, Faith and Daniel from 2CC and Goodgift, Hashim and Raphael from 2HR for using TTRockstars recently! Today I would like you all to try and beat your highest score on TTRockstars. If you do not have access to the internet, why not challenge an adult in your house to fire times table questions at you? I know you can do it Y2!
Good luck.
Miss Hamer
Date: 22nd Apr 2020 @ 10:36am
Good Morning Year 2!
It has been great hearing from you all. Don't forget to send me your work to y2homelearning@manchester.ravensbury.manchester.sch.uk .
Sentence of the day:
my mum askd me to fold my clowthes quicklee
(Think about your suffixes)
I know that you have been learning about time at home over the past few weeks. Let’s see how much you can remember after our Easter break!
Maths word problem:
I start swimming at 5 o’clock and swim for one hour. What time do I finish?
I go shopping at 12 o’clock. I shop for 2 and a half hours, what time do I finish?
Whilst I was on my daily walk yesterday, I noticed that one of my neighbours had made their own plant pots using recycled items. How cool! I might try this myself but I don’t think it would be as neat as this. Why not give it a go yourself J
Miss Hamer
