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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.
Comparing weights
A Year 2 maths worksheet created by a teacher to help your child learn how to compare weights of two household objects to see which is the heaviest.
Measurement terms around the house
Cut out the cards. Put some Blu Tack on the back of them, then go on a measurement trail around your house. What items could be described by the words? Stick your cards on them!
Measurement trail around the house
Rulers at the ready! Find things around the house for each measurement and fill in the chart.
Comparing measures: greater than, smaller than and equal
Can you stick the correct symbol on these pictures? Then find (and draw) something in your house that is: taller than you; shorter than you; the same height as you.
Addition using number facts
Can you solve these problems? Underline the important words as you read them through. Use your knowledge of number bonds and doubles to help find the answers.
Addition and place value
Can you use partitioning and your knowledge of number facts to help Pirate Pegleg with these word problems?
Sharing method for division
A free division worksheet for Year 2 children, created by an experienced teacher. This fun and visual activity will help your child understand that division is about sharing into equal parts.
One more, one less crossword
Can you fill in the crossword by writing the answers to the clues as number words?
Estimating practice
At the school fair the children had to estimate how many sweets were in the jar. Look at their estimates and see who got it right. Now draw some sweets in this jar and ask an adult to make an estimate.
Number bonds to 10 matching
Father Christmas wants 10 presents to put in each stocking. Can you draw lines linking two piles that add up to 10? This Christmas-themed worksheet will help your child practise number bonds to 10 and simple addition.
Quarter, half and full turns
A quarter turn is 90 degrees. A half turn is 180 degrees. A whole turn is 360 degrees. This is Jane’s bedroom, seen from above. Can you see her bed, window, door and teddy? Can you answer these questions about how may degrees she turns?
Even numbers wordsearch
There are lots of even numbers hidden in this wordsearch – can you find them? One number is hidden twice – can you spot it?
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...
Reading a bar chart
Maple class have been finding out about favourite ice-cream flavours. They’ve put their results into a bar chart. Can you read it?
Problem solving: halves and doubles
Here are Ella and Stella. Their dad has baked them their favourite cakes. He has made one chocolate cake and one apple cake. Yummy! Try to answer these cake-flavoured questions about halves and doubles.