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What stores and transfers energy?
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only be transferred from one store into another. In these pictures, which items do you think use energy? Which ones store energy? Do they all store/use the same type of energy? Cut them out and sort them into groups.
Understanding friction: Build your own balloon hovercraft
When a moving surface slides on a stationary surface it rubs against it, which slows it down. This is due to friction, a force which resists the movement of one object sliding past another. Understand more about friction with a fantastic practical project: make your own balloon hovercraft!
Super scientist quiz
Quiz questions to encourage your child to think about how scientists work and why they do the things they do.
Reaching conclusions
A worksheet showing results of an experiment with questions underneath to consider.
Exploring story characters
Think of a character from a story that you know well (you’ll find a few suggestions here, do you recognise them?). What is your character’s name? Draw their picture! What happens to them at the start of the story? What happens to them at the end of the story?
Diary writing practice
Can you write a diary entry for a very special day? When was it? What did you do? What did you enjoy the most? Who was there? What did you eat? How did the day end?
Creating a story character
Think up your own character that you might like to write a story about. Draw a picture of your character in the frame, answering questions like: How old is your character?; What is your character's name?; What's something they might say? If it helps, think about some of the characters you like from stories and why you like them.
Correcting spelling using phonic knowledge
Sammy has had a spelling test today. Some of the words he has written correctly, others he has got wrong. Can you put a tick next to the words he has spelled correctly and help him by writing the wrong words out properly below?
Choosing books to read
Borrow some books from the library or a friend, then choose your four favourites. Why did you like them best? Ask your mum, dad or another adult to be your scribe (write for you) and explain why you enjoyed them. Or why not set up a book club with your friends to discuss your book choices?
Character detective: emotions and actions
Get your magnifying glass out and put on your thinking cap: it’s time to be a detective! Why do these characters behave the way they do? Think about their feelings and suggest an explanation. Write it down in the right box.
Breaking words into phonemes: sound button (Phase 5 phonics)
This worksheet focuses on breaking words into phonemes. Look at these words, then use the sound button as you read them out! Press the button underneath the word, say the sound then say the word.
Book reviews in Y2: responding to texts
A template for a book review, to encourage children to respond to texts. Answer questions including: Title of book?; Who wrote the book?; Who illustrated the book?; What happened in the book?; Draw a picture of one of the settings in the book; Did you like the book? Why?
Alphabetical ordering
Can you cut out the words below and put them in alphabetical order? Use the alphabet at the bottom of the page if you need to!
All about me fact file
Fill in this fact file all about yourself. What is your favourite colour? Your favourite book? Who are your best friends? Your favourite teacher? This is the place to put all those really important facts.
Partitioning: ones, tens and hundreds
Do you remember how to partition numbers? You need to look at the number and find the hundreds, tens and ones (or units). Can you split the numbers below into hundreds, tens and ones?
Writing subtraction word problems
Complete these calculations then write a subtraction word problem to go with the numbers. You could draw a picture to go with each problem, too! Don’t forget to use words like ‘were left’ and ‘in total’.
Writing addition word problems
Complete these calculations then write a word problem to go with the numbers. You could draw a picture to go with each problem, too! Don’t forget to use words like ‘altogether’ and ‘in total’.
Using non-standard measures: weight
Let's get weighing! Choose something to use to weigh items against, perhaps a bag of sugar or a can of beans. Go around the house testing to see whether it is heavier or lighter than other things. In one circle draw items that are heavier; in the other draw the items you find that are lighter.
Using non-standard measures: length
Let's get measuring. Look at your hand. Stretch it out as big as it can go. The distance from your thumb to your little finger is called your hand span. Go around your house finding things that are smaller and things that are larger than your hand span. Write them in these circles.
Using non-standard measures: height
Let's have some fun with measuring height. Find the items listed and use them to measure the things around you (for example, draw something that is heavier than a can of beans). Why do you think we call this non-standard measuring?
Turning shapes
Draw these shapes as if someone has turned them around a little! Use a ruler to help you with the straight lines. If you get stuck, try turning the paper to look at the shape.
Subtraction bingo
Let's play bingo! Each player has a board. The caller reads out a calculation question from the list. The person who has the correct answer on their board puts a counter on top of it. The winner is the player who covers all the numbers on their board first.
Simple addition word problems
Can you solve these addition word problems? Use the hundred square to help you. Underline the numbers in each problem to help you work out what the calculation is.
Rolling three dice game
Roll three dice and use the three numbers for an addition calculation. (If you only have one die roll that three times instead!) How fast can you finish filling in the whole page? Use a stopwatch and time yourself and record your calculations. On your marks...