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Welcome back to the Summer Term!
Although extremely different to usual, I hope that you will still enjoy the learning and challenges we set you over the next few weeks. If you haven’t joined already, Class Dojo is up and running within the Y4 team and both myself and Mrs Sedgwick will continue to post daily ideas, work or challenges from Monday 20th April. Thank you to all the children and parents that have engaged with this already; it is wonderful to see the pictures you send us of all your hard work, as we are missing not seeing you all everyday.
Throughout this different and unusual time, remember that even though continuing your learning journey is important, it is far more important that you are happy, healthy and smiling. These strange times will not last forever and the Y4 team cannot wait to welcome you back, whenever that time will be.
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Can we please remind you that in order for your children to reach their true potential, it is essential that they have a water bottle in school at all times. Their brains are 75% water so it is important that they can access a drink of water throughout the school day. Unfortunately, there is limited capacity within school to provide children with cups etc, but water bottles are on sale at the finance office for £1.50. Alternatively, a clear plastic bottle, clearly labelled with your child’s name, would be sufficient. We thank you for your continued cooperation.
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PE is a little bit different this half term though just as important!
While you are at home, how can you stay fit? How can you get your hearth pumping? Perhaps you could take part in Joe Wicks’ online keep fit videos, run around your garden, during your daily exercise allowance go out on your bike with an adult, jump on your trampoline? The list of activities is endless so please send us your keep fit photos through Class Dojo to show us how creative you can be!
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During this period of change, all home learning activities will be posted onto Class Dojo. In addition to the work set there, children could access Spelling Shed, Times Tables Rockstars and the times table check website (https://www.timestables.co.uk/multiplication-tables-check/) and or course, the booklets sent home with your child a few weeks ago,.
Individual logins for Spelling Shed and Times Table Rock Stars can be found in the front of your child’s home reading record. In addition, children need to continue to read frequently at home to support reading progress and attainment. They can read magazies, their own books, websites while researching topics… anything as long as they’re reading!
In addition to this, remember that there is learning all around us. How about learning to measure accurately while making some yummy cakes? Or explore reversible and irreversible changes while baking? Perhaps you could raid your recycling bins and create a machine them write an explanation of how it works?
The learning opportunities are endless so have fun!!
https://ttrockstars.com/login https://www.spellingshed.com
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Reading is an essential part of the school curriculum and can open up many doors for your child in the future. Reading frequently can improve your child’s memory, increase vocabulary, unlock creativity and is a low cost form of entertainment! With this in mind, children should be encouraged to read regularly at home and reminded to return their reading book to school on a daily basis. For every time their reading record is signed at home, your child will earn a sticker on the class reading chart, which will eventually lead them to gaining certificates and rewards for their effort.
So, put it down, turn it off and read a book!
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Year 4 Curriculum Overview- Summer 1
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Who has been shining the brightest in our class this week? Which school values have you shown?
Have you gone over and above?
Well done Oliver! Continue to shine bright.
