• reading,
• practise your spellings using spelling shed (edshed)
• number bonds using maths shed (edshed)

Remember to keep in contact by emailing us through Purple Mash.

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Activity

Lila needs our help as she wants to say thank you to her Grandfather for telling her the secret of the rain. We are going to help Lila by writing a thank you letter. 

Before we can write our letter, we need to have a think about what we need to include. Can you remember any of the key features you need in a letter? Have a look at the video on the class blog to refresh your memory. 

After you have looked at the video, have a look at the muddled-up example letter (you can download this as a word document). Can you cut up and re-order this letter correctly and then label the key features? You can use the video to help you if you get stuck.

You can either stick the letter back together in the correct order using glue or for more of a challenge, re-write the letter in the correct order using your very BEST handwriting. If you’d fancy an even bigger challenge, can you add some more writing into the main text? What else could Lila’s mummy say to the sky?

Activity

We are learning how to make words plural by adding -s or -es.

Have a look at the video link on our Purple mash blog for our recorded lesson.

Then complete the worksheet.

Activity

Spr2.1.1 - Recognise equal groups on Vimeo

Click on the link for White Rose Maths above  

*  Watch the video. 

*  Please complete the activity either by printing it out, writing your answers on a piece of paper or explaining the answers to an adult.  

* Get the Answers and check them to see if you have the right idea! 

Activity

Compass points.

Today we are going to learn about compass directions. Have a look at the pictures below to see these.

 To help me remember the four compass points I always use rhyme;

Never (North)

Eat (East)

Shredded (South)

Wheat (West)

Have a go at following the directions in the word document below. Can you write the answers for each?

You could also design your own map and give directions to get from one place to another. You could give this to someone at home to complete OR you could go in the garden/outside and give someone directions to get from one place to another?

Activity

PE with Joe

Today we would like to follow a PE with Joe workout on YouTube.

You can follow it live at 9:00 or you can catch up using the following link - pe with joe - YouTube 

What exercises would you include if you made your own PE workout?

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Activity

Now that we have remembered all the key features we need to include in a letter, we can write our letter from Lila to say thank you to her Grandfather.

You might want to use this writing frame to help you. Challenge: can you add a question (or two) in your letter?

The Hut

Kenya

19^th January 2021

To Grandfather,

I am writing to say ____________ for _____________ because ______________________________.

When the rain came down I was ______________________________________.

From _______________

Here is my example. I used the writing frame to help me.

The Hut

Kenya

19^th January 2021

Dear Grandfather,

I am writing to say a huge thank you for telling me the secret of the rain because the crops have started to grow and we aren’t so hot all the time!

When the rain came down, I was so amazed at what it felt like on my skin. I went and got lots of drinking water for our hut and the animals. We were all so happy that we all sang and danced together, it was such a wonderful day.

When are you next coming to visit? I can’t wait to hear your next secret!

From Lila

Activity

We are learning to add ‘es’ to nouns and verbs that end in ‘y’

Have a look at the video link on our Purple mash blog for our recorded lesson.

Then complete one of the worksheets.

Activity

Spr2.1.2 - Make equal groups on Vimeo

Click on the link for White Rose Maths above  

*  Watch the video. 

*  Please complete the activity either by printing it out, writing your answers on a piece of paper or explaining the answers to an adult.  

* Get the Answers and check them to see if you have the right idea! 

Activity

PSHE - Who are your VIPs?

Today we are thinking about the special people in our lives who help us. These are our VIPs. Who are your VIPs? Why are they special? These will be different to other people’s but that is OK, we are all different!

Have a look at the video link on our Purple mash blog for the recorded lesson.

Can you choose one of your VIPs and draw a picture of them, around the picture can you write words to show their characteristics that make them special?

Activity

Andy’s Wild Workouts.

Follow the link below to join in with an African themed workout. You will see Andy meeting some incredible creatures on the way!

BBC iPlayer - Andys Wild Workouts - Series 1: 2. African Savannah

• reading,
• practise your spellings using spelling shed (edshed)
• number bonds using maths shed (edshed)

Remember to keep in contact by emailing us through Purple Mash.

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Activity

Over the next few days, we are going to be writing our own story inspired by ‘Lila and the Secret of Rain’. The title of our story will be ‘YOUR NAME and the Secret of the Sun’.

Our story will be about our journey on the secret of the sun and instead of being set in Kenya, our story will be set in North Petherton. The reason why our story is about the secret of the sun is because here in North Petherton, it is cold and usually rains a lot so, instead of searching for rain like Lila, we are in search of the sun! 

Before we can write our story, we need to plan what we are going to include. We can use everything we have learnt about ‘Lila and the Secret of Rain’ to help us. You need to download the planning sheet word document (see resources) and use the question prompts to help you plan your own story.  Have a look on the class blog for the video for today’s lesson where Miss Carter talks you through the planning sheet and gives you some ideas you can use in your own story.

Remember that when we plan our story, we are noting down our ideas ready to write in detailed full sentences tomorrow.  

Activity

We are learning how to change present tense verbs to past tense verbs.

Have a look at the video link on our Purple mash blog for our recorded lesson.

Then complete the worksheet.

Activity

Spr2.1.3 - Add equal groups on Vimeo

Click on the link for White Rose Maths above  

*  Watch the video. 

*  Please complete the activity either by printing it out, writing your answers on a piece of paper or explaining the answers to an adult.  

* Get the Answers and check them to see if you have the right idea! 

Activity

PSHE - My family

The word ‘Family’ is different for us all, we all have different families that are special. It is important we show our families that we care. It helps them to feel happy and safe.

 Have a look at the video link on our Purple mash blog for our recorded lesson.

Can you think about how you are going to show someone in your family that you care?

Draw a picture and write a sentence.

Activity

This is PE

Follow the link below to have some fun learning new ball skills. You are shown how you can make your bat and ball if you don’t have one.

#ThisIsPE - Coordination with ball skills - YouTube

What’s the longest rally you achieved before the ball hit the floor?

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• practise your spellings using spelling shed (edshed)
• number bonds using maths shed (edshed)

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Activity

Today we are going to use our planning sheet to write our own story.

We are going to write our story over two days to give you time to include lots of detail. Today we’d like you to write the beginning and middle section of your story. Remember to carefully re-read your story at the end of each day to check for any mistakes and to check that it makes sense!

In your story you need to remember …

• to use past tense (words that show something has already happened)
• to use time connectives to show the sequence of events
• capital letters (for the names of people and places as well as the start of a sentence!)
• full stops
• to use adjectives (describing words)
• to include lots of detail

You may want to include a question in your story too.

Have a look at the video on the class blog where Miss Carter shows you how to use your plan to help you write your story.

Activity

We are learning how to change irregular verbs to past tense.

Have a look at the video link on our Purple mash blog for our recorded lesson.

Then complete the worksheet.

Activity

Spr2.1.4 - Multiplication using the x symbol on Vimeo

Click on the link for White Rose Maths above  

*  Watch the video. 

*  Please complete the activity either by printing it out, writing your answers on a piece of paper or explaining the answers to an adult.  

* Get the Answers and check them to see if you have the right idea! 

Activity

PSHE – My friends.

Having friends is important as the make us feel good, have happy times and help us when we need them. What makes you a good friend?

Have a look at the video link on our Purple mash blog for our recorded lesson.

Can you complete a friendship flower for yourself? Draw a picture of a flower with yourself in the middle. In each petal write a quality that makes you a good friend. On the leaves you could write a quality that you would like to develop further.

Activity

Zumba Kids

Follow the link below to learn a new routine. You could think of some of your own movements to do as well?

ZUMBA KIDS - OLD TOWN ROAD - Lil Nas X Ft. Billy Ray Cyrus - YouTube

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• practise your spellings using spelling shed (edshed)
• number bonds using maths shed (edshed)

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Activity

Well done to all of you for starting off your stories so well. They all sound so amazing already.

Today, you need to finish off the story you started to write yesterday using the story plan for made on Wednesday.

Remember to carefully re-read your story once you have finished to check for mistakes and check that it makes sense. 

In your story you need to remember …

• to use past tense (words that show something has already happened)
• to use time connectives to show the sequence of events
• capital letters (for the names of people and places as well as the start of a sentence!)
• full stops
• to use adjectives (describing words)
• to include lots of detail

You may want to include a question in your story too.

Have a look at the video on the class blog where Miss Carter shows you how to check and edit your work once you are finished.

Activity

Spelling Practise- have a go at the spelling games on Spelling shed or practise your animal challenges at the back of your spelling log.  If you have completed these, you can find all the animal challenges on our web page under the ‘Useful Year 2 Information’ star tab.

Activity

Spr2.1.5 - Multiplication sentences using pictures on Vimeo

Click on the link for White Rose Maths above  

*  Watch the video. 

*  Please complete the activity either by printing it out, writing your answers on a piece of paper or explaining the answers to an adult.  

* Get the Answers and check them to see if you have the right idea! 

Activity

PSHE – Falling out.

We can all fall out with our friends. This is normal. When this happens, it is important we act in a way which helps make the situation better not worse.

Have a look at the video link on our purple mash blog for the recorded lesson

Write some helpful hints to remind you what to do if you have a disagreement with a friend. You can draw pictures too.

Activity

Just dance

In school we love doing ‘Just Dance’ on YouTube! Follow the link below to complete some fun dance activities.

just dance - YouTube

Can you think of a routine for your favourite song?