28 Apr Amazing measuring in Year 2!
The children in Year 2 have created dinosaur skeletons using sticks they collected from the outside area. First they used a projector to display an image of a dinosaur skeleton on the wall, then they carefully traced over it.
Family members came into school to find out about the maths learning that happens in Year 2. Then the children and grown-ups measured a bone in cm from the drawings that had been created. They marked that measurement on a stick. With support from adults, the children used the new skill of sawing to make their stick the correct length to match the bone.
Finally it was placed on the dinosaur. The outcome is amazing!
Family members commented:
‘I find the learning together sessions informative and enjoy understanding what the children are learning about along with what is expected for their age group.‘
‘I always enjoy these sessions because we interact with the child in their school environment and borrow some of the strategies taught and replicate them when doing home learning. A big thank you to the teachers for doing an amazing job to the kids, we appreciate you so much.’
‘Great pre-learning session to explain how maths is now taught in schools & to support at home. My child said ” Brilliant, fun and cheerful”.
Measuring in this way helps the children to understand how to use and apply measuring. Rather than measuring a line on a piece of paper they are having conversations about how best to measure a twig that may not be completely straight. The artwork is great to look at and is a subliminal reminder in the learning environment of how to measure accurately and why it is a useful skill. Working in this way leads to deeper learning that stays with the child – and it’s fun for everyone involved!
The children also enjoyed learning with their adults across the Year 2 learning environment to complete a range of maths challenges botnh indoors and outdoors.
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