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This Week in Year two
Week 10
Digraphs: th & ch
Digraphs: th & ch
Ask your child to tell you words that begin and end with each "th" and "ch" this week. Keep a running list displayed on the refrigerator or family bulletin board. Then, reread your list at the end of the week!
Create a T chart, and label the left column "th" and the right column "ch." Ask students to brainstorm words in each category, and list them in the appropriate column. Then, reread the words aloud as a class.
Words Ending in Th
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Words Ending in Th
Learn some common digraph words by using this list of words ending in "th". This is a great resource for teachers who need to generate lesson ideas.
Year 2
Reading & Writing
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Words That Start With Th
Worksheet
Words That Start With Th
Here's a great resource for teachers who write their own lesson plans. Review words that start with "th" using this list.
Year 2
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Words Ending in Ch
Worksheet
Words Ending in Ch
If your child is learning about digraphs, here's a great list of words ending in "ch" to help her practise her phonics.
Year 2
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Addition & Subtraction Word Problems
Addition & Subtraction Word Problems
If your child is struggling with a maths problem, encourage them to draw a picture to help them visualize what the problem is asking.
Allow students to write their own word problems that involve adding and subtracting within 20. Then, have them exchange problems with a partner and solve!
Pet Store maths
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Pet Store maths
There's a big sale at the pet store! How much money do these kids spend? Help your child work through these beginning word problems.
Year 2
Maths
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Garden Addition
Worksheet
Garden Addition
Take maths practise to the vegetable garden! Work through these rebus-style word problems to practise basic addition from a different approach.
Year 2
Maths
Worksheet
Fish maths
Worksheet
Fish maths
Maths isn't just all about numbers! Read these story problems and find the equation hidden in them, and use the picture to help you count up your answers.
Year 2
Maths
Worksheet
Reading Stamina
Reading Stamina
Encourage your child to do about 30 minutes of reading every day. Make sure that they have plenty of high interest books at their level. Don't forget to continue reading aloud to your child as well!
Make sure students are getting sufficient time to read independently—at this point in the year it should be up to 30 minutes per day. Try to suggest a variety of texts to see which ones meet students' interests. While students read pull small reading groups to focus on specific skills those students need to read at higher levels.
Little Red Riding Hood Story
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Little Red Riding Hood Story
Take an adventure through the woods with this "Little Red Riding Hood" story, fit for young readers.
Year 2
Reading & Writing
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The Headless Horseman
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The Headless Horseman
Experience The Legend of Sleepy Hollow from two different points of view!
Year 2
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
1896 Summer Olympics
Worksheet
1896 Summer Olympics
Did you know that Athens, Greece hosted the first Summer Olympics? Read more about the history of this famous event in this comprehension and writing worksheet.
Year 2
Worksheet
Personal Narrative: Writing Tricky Words
Personal Narrative: Writing Tricky Words
If your child is spelling a new word, have them say the word slowly before writing it to listen for each of the sounds. Have them write the sounds they hear, paying special attention to vowels.
If students ask for help as they begin to include longer words in their narratives, instruct them to say the word aloud first. Guide them to include each sound that they hear as they write the word. Tell them to listen closely for the vowel sound.
Show All About It
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Show All About It
There are many ways to spice up personal narratives. From dialogue to pictures, this worksheet teaches students the benefit of adding descriptive elements to their writing.
Year 2
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Write About Yourself: Fun Activities!
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Write About Yourself: Fun Activities!
Let your first grader brag a bit about his best skills and enjoyable, after-school activities.
Year 2
Reading & Writing
Worksheet
Stretch It Out
Worksheet
Stretch It Out
Long words can be intimidating to write. But they don’t have to be! In this worksheet, students practise stretching out all the sounds in words based on picture clues.
Year 2
Reading & Writing
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