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Measurements Two: Measure A Spiral

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	Activity 2 Measure A Spiral	Card Strips of coloured paper 1cm by 21cm Pencil Scissors Glue Ruler	Ma2/3.1a choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height (m/cm); to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers Ma2/3.1b compare and order lengths

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Activity 2

Measure A Spiral

Card
Strips of coloured paper 1cm by 21cm
Pencil
Scissors
Glue
Ruler

Ma2/3.1a choose and use appropriate standard units to estimate and measure length/height (m/cm); to the nearest appropriate unit, using rulers
Ma2/3.1b compare and order lengths

Activity 1
Measure A Spiral

Practical Resources:

Story Dice Activity Sheet
Scissors
Glue
Pens

Relation to Curriculum in England:

En2/2.1a listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers
En2/2.1c use relevant strategies to build their vocabulary
En2/2.1f maintain attention and participate actively in collaborative conversations, staying on topic and initiating and responding to comments
En2/2.1h speak audibly and fluently with an increasing command of Standard English
En2/2.1i participate in discussions, presentations, performances, roleplay /improvisations and debate

Downloads:

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How do I use these activities?

This activity is a great way for children to practice using a ruler to measure and cut strips of paper to make their very own spiral artwork. This resource aligns with the Mathematics aspect of the National Curriculum of England. If you are looking for more curriculum standard activities for your classroom or home educated children, be sure to check out the Year Two topics directory, where you will find a wide range of subjects to choose from.

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