Activity Picks for June

To celebrate the start of June, we’ve recently been chatting to our producers, who’ve recommended a few KS1 and KS2 English, Maths and Science Activities on EducationCity for you to take a peek at.

Let’s take a look shall we?

English

Grammar Street – To compose sentences using the correct grammar and punctuation.

  • England: Year 1
  • Scotland: First *
  • Wales: Year 2
  • N. Ireland: P3

The Mystery Manor – Identify and use similar words / synonyms in the context of a mystery evening.

  • England: Year 2
  • Scotland: First *
  • Wales: Year 2
  • N. Ireland: P3

Timeless Tales – Explore the work of the historical British author, Oscar Wilde, by reading his book “The Selfish Giant” and answering the questions.

  • England: Year 5 & 6
  • Scotland: Second * & Second **
  • Wales: Year 6
  • N. Ireland: P7

Maths

Addition Impossible – Number bonds up to and including 10.

  • England: Year 1
  • Scotland: Early ***
  • Wales: Year 1
  • N. Ireland: P3

Swing a Ring – Choose three multiples of 10 that add to make 100.

  • England: Year 2
  • Scotland: First *
  • Wales: Year 2
  • N. Ireland: P3

Massive Measures – Converting between standard units of mass and capacity.

  • England: Year 5
  • Scotland: Second *
  • Wales: Year 5
  • N. Ireland: P6

Science

Pulling Power – Perform a full investigation using magnets, magnetic and non-magnetic materials.

  • England: Year 3
  • Scotland: First **
  • Wales: Year 3

Box Carts – To investigate which surface will slow an object down the most.

  • England: Year 3 & 5
  •  Scotland: Second *
  • Wales: Year 4
  • N. Ireland: P6

Fact File – Label the different features of some common animals and compare their similarities and differences.

  • England: Year 1
  • Scotland: Early ***
  • Wales: Year 1
  • N. Ireland: P2

It would be fab to hear what your students’ favourite activities are. Tweet us @educationcity and let us know – we’d love to hear them!

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