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Year 4|Childwall C of E Primary School

Welcome to Year 4!

Below, you will find some important information and links.

 

Spring Term 2

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 complete your spelling test.

You will be given two 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:

Hit the Button 

TT Rock Stars

 

Language Angels

 

 

ENGLISH

During this half term, the children will be developing their writing through reading and exploring the book The Lost Happy Endings

 The Lost Happy Endings

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, as voted for by the class children, will be 'The Worst Witch’' by Jill Murphy.

  

 

 

MATHS

 

During this half term you will be learning about Fractions and Decimals

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.mathplayground.com/index_fractions.html

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/times-tables

 

  

GEOGRAPHY

 

Year 4 will be focusing on Geography this half term, the focus being 'Migration'. We will explore why people migrate, considering push and pull factors. We are also going to be doing some fundraising to help refugees in our local area.

 

To learn more about these subjects, please investigate the links below:

 

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Human-Migration/353465#:~:text=A%20long%20journey%20to%20a,is%20the%20story%20of%20migrations.

https://kids.kiddle.co/Human_migration

 
 
 
 

SCIENCE 

Our Science theme this term is Animals Including Humans. In this unit, children will be learning about the digestive system and the functions of our organs. They will also be learning about our teeth and the different types we have and their functions.

 

Here are some great websites where you can do some home research activities:

https://kidshealth.org/en/kids/digestive-system.html

https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/digestive-system/353054

https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/science/general-science/your-digestive-system/

 

 

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

Important Information to remember each week:

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
Homework:
  • 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. 
We have lots of interesting learning to look forward to this term. A curriculum overview can be found below. Why not do some of your own additional research about our topics! 
 
Additional learning at home: 
 
 
We would highly encourage all children to practice Times Table Rock Stars as much as possible at home. All children have their own individual logins. If you have any problems or would like additional information about learning times tables at home please speak to one of the Year 4 staff.