Y2 Home Learning by Shannon Hudson

Optional Themed Home Learning Projects

shannonhudson3 — 2025-09-03 11:16:25 UTC

Autumn Term Texts

shannonhudson3 — 2025-09-03 11:27:07 UTC

This term we are reading the following texts in our writing lessons:

-Jack and The Beanstalk

-Snow White

-Cinderella

-Elves and The Shoe Maker

-The Christmas Jolly Postman

This term we are reading the following texts in our reading lessons:

-Once Upon A Wild Wood

-Madame Badobehdah

This week, we are reading 'BOOK TO BE VOTED FOR' as our whole class 'reading for pleasure' book, as well as other picture books from our classroom library. This term we have read the following books during our reading for pleasure sessions:

-The Giraffe, the Pelley and Me - Roald Dahl

-Esio Trot -Roald Dahl

-The Penguin who wanted to find out- Jill Tomlinson

-Magic Finger- Roald Dahl

-Fantastic Mr Fox- Roald Dahl

-The 13-Storey Tree House

-Flat Stanley

-The Rise and Fall of Claude the Magnificent

-A Patch of Black

-Dragon Post

-Mirror Belle and the Royal Muddle

Timestables Practise

shannonhudson3 — 2025-09-03 11:30:01 UTC

Every week, please practise your timestables at home using your Timestable Rockstar login. Your login can be found in your Reading Record on the inside of the front cover.

BBC Bitesize

shannonhudson3 — 2025-09-03 12:11:48 UTC

Here is a link to the Y2 BBC Bitesize website where you can practise your Maths and English learning from the term (please see the termly newsletter to find out what we have been learning this term).

You may also want to develop your learning further in different areas of the curriculum!

Daily 10 Arithmetic Game

shannonhudson3 — 2025-09-03 12:15:09 UTC

Access the game to practise your airthmetic skills. To select an appropriate level for your child follow these steps:

Choose Level 2
Choose any area of maths you wish to practise.
Choose which level you would like to have a go at. You may even want to have a go at different levels to challenge yourself!

Online 10-minute CGP SATs Quiz

shannonhudson3 — 2025-09-24 20:14:19 UTC

Have a go at this maths quiz!

Maths Bot Arithmetic Practise

shannonhudson3 — 2025-10-19 10:30:39 UTC

Arithmetic Practise

shannonhudson3 — 2025-10-19 10:32:41 UTC

Every week, please practise some arithmetic style questions at home. We are practising these types of questions in class.

The website can generate unlimited arithmetic questions so these will change every time you open to website.

W/c 03.11.25

shannonhudson3 — 2025-11-05 13:02:24 UTC

On Tuesday, Year 2 had the opportunity to learn about dealing with emotions during an exciting workshop. Tell your adults at home all about the strategies you could use to help you regulate your emotions when you're feeling angry, upset or confused.

W/c 10.11.25

shannonhudson3 — 2025-11-05 13:22:34 UTC

All pupils in Y2 now access an Active Spelling session each day. This week we have been practising spelling words with the 'ly/y' for the 'i' sound at the end of words.

This week's spelling home learning is:

reply
July
ugly
really
curly

W/c 10.11.25

shannonhudson3 — 2025-11-10 10:07:41 UTC

This week, Year 2 will be tracking the weather. Talk to your adult at home about what type of weather you see through out the week.

W/c 22.11.25

shannonhudson3 — 2025-11-21 13:24:08 UTC

This week, in science, Year 2 have been learning about microhabitats. Tell your adults at home all about microhabitats, their conditions and which minibeasts might live there.

You might even want to go on a minibeast hunt!

W/c 22.11.25

shannonhudson3 — 2025-11-21 13:27:41 UTC

All pupils in Y2 now access an Active Spelling session each day. This week we ar continuing the spelling rule of adding 'ly/y' for an 'i' sound.

This week's spelling home learning is:

apply
my
fly
ally
justify

W/c 19.01.26

shannonhudson3 — 2026-01-19 10:26:45 UTC

This week, in history Year 2 have been learning about hospitals. They have been comparing hospitals from the past with hospitals that we have today.

Spring Term Texts

shannonhudson3 — 2026-01-19 10:29:51 UTC

This term we are reading the following texts in our writing lessons:

-Billy and The Minpins by Roald Dahl

This term we are reading the following texts in our reading lessons:

-The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark

-The Twits

This week, we are reading 'Poems to Perform' as our whole class 'reading for pleasure' book, as well as other picture books from our classroom library. This term we have read the following books during our reading for pleasure sessions:

Ellie and the Cat by Malorie Blackman
Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl
Dimple and the Boo by Pip Jones
The Snake who Came to Stay by Julia Donaldson
Princess Pirate

W/c 19.01.26

shannonhudson3 — 2026-01-19 10:32:21 UTC

All pupils in Y2 now access an Active Spelling session each day. Last week, we learnt that words ending an 'e' must have their 'e' chopped off when adding an 'ing'.

This week's spelling home learning is:

making
loving
shining
miming
sliding

shannonhudson3 — 2026-01-19 14:09:51 UTC

We will share any themed projects with the class on Monday 9th February 2026 and Monday 30th March 2026 so please send any work in for those Mondays. Thank you!

W/c 2.2.26

shannonhudson3 — 2026-02-01 21:09:24 UTC

This week, in science, Year 2 have been exploring waterproof and absorbent materials. Which materials can you find around the house that would be suitable to make an umbrella with?

W/c 16.03.26

shannonhudson3 — 2026-02-01 21:13:10 UTC

All pupils in Y2 now access an Active Spelling sessions. This week we are spelling words that are contractions.

This week's spelling home learning is:

can't
I've
wouldn't
didn't
We'll

W/c 02.03.26

shannonhudson3 — 2026-03-04 12:53:05 UTC

This week, Year 2 have learnt about where fruit grows and how it travels to the UK so we can purchase it. Look at some packaging at home to see which country your fruit grew and travelled from.

W/c 16.3.26

shannonhudson3 — 2026-03-16 08:07:58 UTC

This week, Year 2 have been focusing on Andy Goldsworthy's artwork, understanding that he uses natural materials as the composition of his art. They have also been exploring how wax repels watercolour paints!

Summer Term Texts

shannonhudson3 — 2026-06-01 12:06:07 UTC

This term we are reading the following texts in our writing lessons:

-The Light House Keeper's Lunch

-The Boy Who Grew Dragons

This term we are reading the following texts in our reading lessons:

-Author Study: Benji Davies

-The Boy Who Grew Dragons

This week, we are reading 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' as our whole class 'reading for pleasure' book, as well as other picture books from our classroom library. This term we have read the following books during our reading for pleasure sessions:

W/c 1.6.26

shannonhudson3 — 2026-06-01 12:19:27 UTC

This week, Year 2 have been researching Hedgehog houses and how to look after hedgehogs. This term, we will be designing and building some hedgehog homes in our D&T lessons ready for the half term.