Length and height - Order length - Planning

In a Year 2 classroom, the focus for the second week of summer term is on understanding and applying the concepts of length and height. The lesson titled 'Order lengths' is structured to help children learn how to sequence objects and measurements from the shortest to the longest and vice versa. The class begins with a recap of previous learning, followed by a practical session where children use three different lengths of ribbon to practice ordering and applying relevant vocabulary such as 'longer', 'longest', 'shorter', and 'shortest'. A ruler is used to measure the ribbons, reinforcing the correct use of this tool. Worksheets and presentations serve as resources to support the learning process, while vocabulary cards are available to enhance language acquisition related to the topic.

Further activities involve selecting objects from the classroom to measure and order by length, encouraging the use of key vocabulary in descriptive sentences. The lesson also incorporates comparative language, asking children to use terms like 'taller than' and 'shorter than' when comparing the heights of their peers. Reasoning exercises challenge the students to deduce the order of heights from given clues and to discuss if height can be compared to the length of a shoe. Common misconceptions are addressed, such as the potential confusion over the meaning of the vocabulary or difficulty in comparing more than two lengths. The lesson concludes with a reflective 'Give me five' activity, where children evaluate what they have learned, the skills they have used, and what they found challenging, ensuring that they remember the key points of the lesson. Differentiated outcomes cater to varying levels of understanding, from working towards expectations to achieving greater depth in the subject matter.