Autumn Week 11: Relocating a polar bear.

Hello Class 2 Parents,

We have been so busy in Class 2 it's hard to know where to start. 

There is the ongoing problem of the polar bear; we really need to get it back to the Arctic Circle. You will have seen that the children made some fishy treats to keep the bear fed and busy on the way to the Arctic. They evaluated their treats against some important criteria, such as: texture, smell and colour. We have also been writing a set of clear instructions titled: How to Relocate a Polar Bear. The children have been learning about how instructions are set out, how to write a list of equipment, and how to write clear instructions using 'bossy' language. 

We are practising the Nativity every afternoon now. The children are at the stage of learning when they need to get up and down and when they need to say their lines. Christmas is seeping in to Class 2!

Phonics and Spellings:

The phonics group have looked at -ew and -oe, both graphemes which are usually found at the end of words. Their spelling list is here. As usual, focus on the first five unless your child is confident and keen!

The spellings group have been looking at the -y ending for the 'igh' sound. This is a very common way to spell the 'igh' sound at the end of a word. Their spellings are here - some easier ones, but they will help the children to learn the rule.

Maths:

All children have been counting in 10s and reciting the 10x table. Hit the button can be used to practise this!

Year 1 children have been looking at the sequence of counting in 10s and have been practising writing them. They can practise this by playing Whack-A-Mole - you will need to set it to 'steps of ten' in the top left hand corner.  

Year 2 children have been looking at 10 more and 10 less, with the pattern that the 10s column changes but the 1s do not. This sheet will be in their books, but you can print off/create a version of this one for an extra challenge!

Have a good weekend!

From Mrs Simpson