Year 2 2023 - 2024

This week in Maths, we are expanding our understanding of the place value of a two-digit number. So far the children have learned that, for example, 45 can be partitioned into ‘4 tens and 5 ones’ or ‘40 and 5’. However now we will work on expressing this in different ways, for example the children should be able to write it as 45 = 40 + 5 and say ‘45 is equal to 40 and 5’.

If you would like to support your child in these activities, give your child a two-digit number and ask them to partition it, writing and/or saying it as above.

Maths Home Learning w.b. 25.9.23

This week, the children are learning to compare numbers. Last year they used the language ‘fewer’, ‘more’ and ‘same’, then moved onto using , and equals (is the same as) signs. This year the Y2s are extending their understanding of this, using more complex numbers and number sentences. Please support your child by selecting two numbers (you could use dice or cards) and putting in the correct sign. Ask your child to read each number sentence using the phrases ‘greater than’, ‘less than’ and ‘is equal to’. For example, they could write 15 < 24 and say ’15 is less than 24’. If your child can do that easily, try to include some 3 digit numbers to compare as well.

Maths Home Learning w.b. 2.10.23

Last week we started counting in steps of 2 from 0 and this week we are moving onto counting in steps of 10. Next week we will practise 5s. Counting in steps of 2, 5 and 10 is a vital skill for all KS1 children and we would encourage you to do this with your children whenever you can. The Y2s are expected to know these in terms of multiplication tables as well, i.e. they can answer questions such as “4 times 2 equals?”. They should be able to know these both in order (1x, 2x, 3x etc.) and out of order by the end of the year.

There are some useful online games to help them practice. ‘Duck Shoot’ (search for ‘Duck Shoot game’) and ‘Hit The Button’ are available free via a laptop or desktop, although you may have to pay for the tablet or mobile version of the latter.

Maths Home Learning w.b. 9.10.23

This week we are continuing our counting, but this time in steps of 5 from 0. We have supported the counting of 2s, 5s and 10s in class using songs, and here is another song that could help your child count:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EemjeA2Djjw

(search on YouTube for ‘Counting by Fives Song’ by Scratch Garden)

As a reminder, the Y2s are expected to know these in terms of multiplication tables as well, both in order (1x, 2x, 3x etc.) and out of order by the end of the year.

Phonics

Please use the resources below to help your child know all their phonemes. Unfortunately the 'play sound' does not work online.

Letters and Sounds Phase 2 Powerpoint

Letters and Sounds Phase 3 Powerpoint

Letters and Sounds Phase 5 Powerpoint

Useful Websites

Phonics:

http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/PicnicOnPluto.html

http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/DragonsDen.html

http://www.phonicsplay.co.uk/BuriedTreasure2.html

https://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/digital-flashcards

https://www.phonicsbloom.com/uk/game/flash-cards?phase=3