22 June 2018
The homework this week is practice makes perfect.
I can write and present a shape poem.
In English lessons this week, we’ve written shape poems. For this homework, children should write and present their own poem. Here are some examples of shape poems:
This week the homework is talk time.
I see things from other people’s point of view.
Showing empathy is a really important skill. Children should appreciate that people don’t always have the same opinions and views.
08 June 2018
The homework this week is talk time.
I can reflect on my learning.
The photographs in this post show relate to some of the learning that has happened in class this week. Talk to your child about the photos and what they’ve learnt this week.
Remember to make some notes about it in the homework books.
18 May 2018
Our whole school homework this week is creative and should be returned to class by Thursday 24 May.
I am aware of my route to school.
- Points of interest – houses, buildings, gardens, street furniture, historical landmarks, street names and local amenities such as your favourite shops, doctors and cafes.
- Nature – what trees, flowers, animals or birds do you see?
- Points of improvement – spot things that make the walk unpleasant. This may include obstacles on the routes (pavements blocked with cars & bins), litter (where are the bins and whether littering is a problem) and difficult crossings (is there anywhere where it feels unsafe to cross?).
- Potential new features – what would you like to see on your route?
Children are invited, but not required, to use the initial version of the map below and add details of any of the above features in a creative way.
11 May 2018
The homework this week is talk time and is due in by Thursday 17 May.
I know different strategies which help me or other people to calm down.
Talk to people at home about the strategies that you and they find useful and the warning signs which tell you that you are not feeling calm.
04 May 2018
The homework this week is creative.
Who is your hero?
In class, we’ve learnt about some inspirational people who are or were heroes. In this homework, we’d like you to tell us about someone who is a hero to you. It could be a member of your family, a friend, someone locally, nationally or internationally.
27 April 2018
The homework this week is talk time:
I can find out about the past by talking to an older person.
People are an invaluable evidence source when learning about the past. For this homework, children should talk to parents, grandparents and possibly great-grandparents to find out about aspects of their life as children: school, toys, food, transport, houses, etc.
20 April 2018
The homework this week is creative and is due in on Thursday 26 April.
I can show what I know about measures.
In maths lessons, we’re beginning to learn about measurement: length/height/distance, weight/mass, capacity/volume and temperature.
In this homework, children can show us what they know about one of or some of these types of measurement. You could…
- show off your measuring skills when cooking
- investigate the capacity of different containers around the house
- compare the height of different members of the family
- investigate the differences in temperature across a number of days or across a number of places
- or anything else to do with measurements!
23 March 2018
This week the homework is creative and is due Thursday 29 March:
I can recognise my talents.
It’s important to recognise that we’re all good at something and this homework is a great opportunity for your child to show their friends, teachers and peers what they are talented at in a creative way. We’ll be celebrating these talents in our Living and Learning lessons.
This homework could be presented in different ways:
- a poem
- a video of their talent
- a piece of art
- a song
- a poster
Any other creative way, that shows and recognises their talent, could be chosen.
16 March 2018
As part of the curriculum in Year 2, children have to be able to recite poems from memory. This week, the children have a poem by Alan Ahlberg in their books which they should learn. Children can learn the whole poem or choose one of the coloured sections to learn.
Please Mrs Butler
By Alan Ahlberg
Please Mrs Butler
This boy Derek Drew
Keeps copying my work, Miss.
What shall I do?
Go and sit in the hall, dear.
Go and sit in the sink.
Take your books on the roof, my lamb.
Do whatever you think.
Please Mrs Butler
This boy Derek Drew
Keeps taking my rubber, Miss.
What shall I do?
Keep it in your hand, dear.
Hide it up your vest.
Swallow it if you like, my love.
Do what you think is best.
Please Mrs Butler
This boy Derek Drew
Keeps calling me rude names, miss.
What shall I do?
Lock yourself in the cupboard, dear.
Run away to sea.
Do whatever you can, my flower.
But don’t ask me.
