Northbrook Primary Academy - Homework
Class: Year 2
Half-term: Summer 1 (Tuesday 19th April- Friday 20th May)
Theme: Castles
Instructions:
• Choose and complete at least 6 activities over the course of the half-term.
• Hand in through Seesaw or bring into school.
• Each piece will be worth 1-10 house points.
• We expect you to complete each homework task with care.
• We expect you to complete each homework to the best of your ability.
• Good luck! We can’t wait to see your work.
Make a Crown
In our history this term we are learning about the Kings and Queens of the UK. Can you make a crown fit for a king or Queen?
Plant a seed
Plant a seed at home. Check on the plant regularly to see if it is growing. Keep a record of the lengths of the flowers stem!
Go on a mini beast hunt and lookat their habitats.
In Science this half term we will start learning about animals and their habitats. Have a look at where insects live. Can you draw their habitat? or Take photographs and share on seesaw.
Explore fractions
In Maths this half term we are learning about fractions of shapes. Can you cut your pizza into fractions? Or maybe a cake or pie?
We will be learning ½ ¼ 1/3. Send pictures on seesaw.
Make a fact file about aBritish King or Queen. In History we will be learning about British Kings and Queen. Can you choose one to create a fact file to share with your peers?
Story setting
Think about a place you have been to before. Create a story setting using adjectives to describe this place. Was it busy? Or Was it peaceful?
Research a famous castle. Research a famous castle in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast. Can you draw the castle and write facts about it?
Draw a castle and label the features. Research castles and draw a picture of a castle. Remember to add the key features. Can you label the features that you have added to your castle?
Make a clock
In Maths this term we will be learning how to tell the time. Can you recap telling the timeto o ’ clock and half past? Can you make your own clock to practise?
Research Henry VIII’s wives. Henry VIII was a famous King of England a long time ago but heis most famous for his wives. He had 6 wives. Watch the Horrible Histories episode tolearn about them. Can you create a poster?
Make a model of a castle. Using junk modelling or Lego, create a model of a castle fora King or Queen.
Children’s choice
Have your own homework idea linked to our topic or what we have been learning about. Extra points for creativity.
Maths Activities
• Practise telling the time to o’clock and half past.
• Practise counting in 2s, 5s, 10s. Can you count forwards and backwards?
English Activities
• Practise handwriting.
• Write stories.
• Read and spell the words for year 1 and year 2.
• Read 3x a week.
• Share your library book with your family. Remember you can change how often you need.