Welcome to Year 4!
Below, you will find some important information and links.
Summer Term 1
Lots of of hard work is going to be completed but there are plenty of exciting topics we will cover.
Homework
Monday – Reading records to be handed in, then checked for home reading (4x a week). Homework & Spellings handed out.
Thursday - TTRockstars Session should be completed by this day.
Friday – Homework due in. You will also complete your spelling test.
You will be given three pieces of work on Monday which must be completed for the following Friday.
Also, Forest Schools is on Friday, so don't forget your kit!!
Here are some important websites you will need access to during the term:
ENGLISH
During this half term, the children will be developing their writing through reading and exploring the book The Journey
SHARED READING
In Shared Reading, we are using a range of books, as part of the 'Steps to Read' programme.
We are going to be reading ‘Stories From Around the World’, ‘ Beowulf’, ‘The Poetry Chest’ and ‘Tales from Africa’
CLASS READER
Our Class Reader will be 'Beowulf’' by Michael Morpurgo
MATHS
During this half term you will be learning about Decimals, Money and Time
If you would like to do some pre-learning, please follow these links:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/fractions-and-decimals
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/money/toy-shop-money
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/times-tables
HISTORY
Year 4 will be focusing on History this half term, the focus being 'The Vikings'. We will be learning about where the Vikings came from, some of the famous battles in Britain and how they introduced law and order.
To learn more about this, please investigate the links below:
SCIENCE
Our Science theme this term is States of Matter. In this unit, children will be learning the difference between solids, liquids and gases. They will also learn how they change when they are heated and cooled. They will also observe how evaporation and condensation relate to the water cycle.
Here are some great websites where you can do some home research activities:
https://www.twinkl.co.uk/teaching-wiki/states-of-matter
Overall, it is important to say that we are always here to help, so come and find us if you need anything at all!
We are looking forward to a happy and successful half term!
Your teachers are: Miss Hebden
Your teaching assistant is: Mr Morgan
PE
We will be taking part in PE and Forest Schools on a Friday and you MUST have your kit in school.
A reminder of the PE kit information is;
- Black shorts/leggings/tracksuit bottoms
- White top
- Black Pumps
- Reading logs need to be in school everyday and you should be reading at least 4 times per week with an adult. Remember to get your reading log signed.
- Spellings will be given out on a Monday and tested on a Friday.
- Times Table Sessions will be set on on a Thursday and checked the following Thursday.