Year 2 Class Page
Home Learning During School Closures
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At St Mary’s, we are committed to providing the children with the best possible opportunities to learn, whether they are at home or at school. As such, we have provided a home learning pack for each child to work through in their time away from school. Please check out the Year 2 Class Learning Blog to see some of the wonderful work pupils are producing from home.
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NEW - St Mary's Story Time
Click here to enjoy some wonderful stories ready by the St Mary's staff team! |
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If you need to contact us or ask any questions regarding your child’s education, please email admin@st-marys.lewisham.sch.uk stating your child’s name and year and it will be forwarded to your child’s class teacher.
Thank you in advance for your support and rest assured that your child has the relevant resources to continue having an effective education THE BOOK OF HOPES
This is an amazing online compilation of new short stories written by a wide selection of popular children’s authors, dedicated to Hospital staff and providing a positive message of hope at these challenging times. https://literacytrust.org.uk/family-zone/9-12/book-hopes/ |
USEFUL WEBSITES
In addition to helping with home learning packs, you can support your child by helping them to access these useful websites:
NEW from Espresso – click HERE to go on a Summer Adventure and explore our incredible world (use the Espresso login below when prompted
Username: student21406 Password: mary13
In addition to helping with home learning packs, you can support your child by helping them to access these useful websites:
- Teach Your Monster To Read – this website helps the children with their phonics learning. You will find your child’s username and password in your home learning pack:
- Phonics Play – there are lots of free phonics games available for children to play (there is a username and password on the front page of the website):
- Busy Things – children can login to busy things to access a wide range of activities linked to all areas of the curriculum. You will find your child’s username and password in your home learning pack:
- Espresso – children can login to Espresso and access a wide range of games, activities and videos:
NEW from Espresso – click HERE to go on a Summer Adventure and explore our incredible world (use the Espresso login below when prompted
Username: student21406 Password: mary13
Other useful Websites for all children – no login details required
These websites are free for all and do not require you to login.
KS1 ENGLISH
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zgkw2hv
KS1 MATHS
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zjxhfg8
KS1 SCIENCE
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z6svr82
https://www.growyourmindset.co.uk/songs-to-sing
Maths
Physical Education
Children’s Workout / PE Lesson – every day at 9:00, Joe Wicks is presenting a half-hour exercise session for children on You Tube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ
PE and sport activities at home – this document is full of great ideas to help you keep active at home. It includes links to many great websites with further activities and resources.
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Newsround – CBBC Coronavirus news and advice for children
Risk Taker Activities – this resource challenges children with many activities that they can enjoy at home
Covibook for younger children – this book has been created for younger children to help them understand Coronavirus and how it affects our physical and emotional health
Thoughts and feelings book Covid 19 – this booklet has lots of ideas to help you to support your child if they are feeling worried or anxious
These websites are free for all and do not require you to login.
- BBC Bitesize – lots of activities available for all ages and subjects
KS1 ENGLISH
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zgkw2hv
KS1 MATHS
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zjxhfg8
KS1 SCIENCE
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z6svr82
- BBC Teach – video clips arranged by subjects
- Primary Homework Help – lots of useful information on different topics and learning areas
- Children University Manchester – information and activities across the curriculum
- Oxford Owl – activities, games and information across the curriculum
- BBC Newsround – news and current affairs for children, with games and activities
- Scratch – a free creative computer-programming platform
- National Geographic Kids – there are lots of nice activities and quizzes for primary aged children
- Cbeebies Radio – listening activities for KS1 and EYFS
- World Geography Games – games and quizzes for children
- Blue Peter Badges – a variety of activities for children
- DK Find Out – a variety of activities for children
- Story Time – Oliver Jeffers reading a book and discussing it
- Audible – a wide range of free stories for children to listen to
- 'Grow Your Mindset' - a selection of lovely stories and songs
https://www.growyourmindset.co.uk/songs-to-sing
Maths
- White Rose Maths – daily lessons with matching worksheets (and answers!) – please refer to the Home Learning Pack for which day to study each lesson on
- White Rose Maths – Problem of the day
- Numberblocks
Physical Education
Children’s Workout / PE Lesson – every day at 9:00, Joe Wicks is presenting a half-hour exercise session for children on You Tube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ
PE and sport activities at home – this document is full of great ideas to help you keep active at home. It includes links to many great websites with further activities and resources.
PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)
Newsround – CBBC Coronavirus news and advice for children
Risk Taker Activities – this resource challenges children with many activities that they can enjoy at home
Covibook for younger children – this book has been created for younger children to help them understand Coronavirus and how it affects our physical and emotional health
Thoughts and feelings book Covid 19 – this booklet has lots of ideas to help you to support your child if they are feeling worried or anxious
Help and Support for Parents
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Please can you keep the school up to date with any concerns you have regarding your children’s mental health and wellbeing. If your child is finding it hard to cope with the changes to their lives, or a family member is ill or has died, please let us know. St Mary’s school are here to work with you to support our children’s emotional needs in any way that we can. Here are some links to places where families can find additional support:
Change 4 Life – this website is full of useful advice, healthy recipes and fun activities to keep you active at home
Every mind matters – mental health advice from the NHS including a section on looking after children during the coronavirus outbreak
Government guidance for parents and carers – supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
Corona virus guide for children – this guide has been produced for Autistic children and offers a simple and visual guide to what is happening
How to wash your hands safely – You Tube video
Children’s Commissioner – a guide for children and links to resources
Childhood Bereavement Network – support around dealing with the coronavirus pandemic for all children, specifically those that have experienced the death of someone important to them
Bereavement Services – this document summarises arrange of Bereavement Services for children
Supporting bereaved children – this document contains guidance and advice
Talking to your children about the news – advice and guidance to support parents in discussing Coronavirus news with children
E – Safety
Please continue to be aware of what your child is doing online, especially at this time when they may be spending extra time learning and socialising online. Support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online includes:
Internet matters – support to keep children safe online
Net-aware – support for parents and careers from the NSPCC
Parent info – support to keep children safe online
Thinkuknow – advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online
UK Safer Internet Centre – advice for parents and carers
Kiddle and KidRex – child friendly search engines
Stay Safe Online ThinkuKnow Primary Parents Helpsheet
Parent Top Tips Safe Online Corona – this is a handy poster from the London Grid for Learning which summarises E – Safety advice
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Please can you keep the school up to date with any concerns you have regarding your children’s mental health and wellbeing. If your child is finding it hard to cope with the changes to their lives, or a family member is ill or has died, please let us know. St Mary’s school are here to work with you to support our children’s emotional needs in any way that we can. Here are some links to places where families can find additional support:
Change 4 Life – this website is full of useful advice, healthy recipes and fun activities to keep you active at home
Every mind matters – mental health advice from the NHS including a section on looking after children during the coronavirus outbreak
Government guidance for parents and carers – supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
Corona virus guide for children – this guide has been produced for Autistic children and offers a simple and visual guide to what is happening
How to wash your hands safely – You Tube video
Children’s Commissioner – a guide for children and links to resources
Childhood Bereavement Network – support around dealing with the coronavirus pandemic for all children, specifically those that have experienced the death of someone important to them
Bereavement Services – this document summarises arrange of Bereavement Services for children
Supporting bereaved children – this document contains guidance and advice
Talking to your children about the news – advice and guidance to support parents in discussing Coronavirus news with children
E – Safety
Please continue to be aware of what your child is doing online, especially at this time when they may be spending extra time learning and socialising online. Support for parents and carers to keep their children safe online includes:
Internet matters – support to keep children safe online
Net-aware – support for parents and careers from the NSPCC
Parent info – support to keep children safe online
Thinkuknow – advice from the National Crime Agency to stay safe online
UK Safer Internet Centre – advice for parents and carers
Kiddle and KidRex – child friendly search engines
Stay Safe Online ThinkuKnow Primary Parents Helpsheet
Parent Top Tips Safe Online Corona – this is a handy poster from the London Grid for Learning which summarises E – Safety advice