Welcome to Elm Class.
Summer Term
Welcome to the Summer term, we are so excited to welcome the children back. We still have a busy year ahead, preparing the children for Middle School, continuing to develop their independence and confidence to cope with different teachers and a different pace of work.
Our PE days are Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Our PE days are Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Ways you can help
- Read with your child for 10 minutes every day.
- Ask the children questions about what they are learning about in school.
- Ask the children to tell you the time. You could show them both analogue and digital clocks to help them become more familiar with reading time in different formats.
- Ask the children to help you to count, money. You could also ask your children to tell you what change you should receive when paying in a shop.
- Support your child with their times tables.
Class News
Nov 2020 - Well done to a member of Elm class who was recently awarded the green Blue Peter badge! To help our environment this pupil went litter picking and in return she received a letter from Blue Peter and a prestigious Blue Peter Badge. Well done, we are very proud of you!
Nov 2020 - Well done to a member of Elm class who was recently awarded the green Blue Peter badge! To help our environment this pupil went litter picking and in return she received a letter from Blue Peter and a prestigious Blue Peter Badge. Well done, we are very proud of you!
English
In English, we will continue to enjoy reading and writing fiction and non-fiction texts. We will again be reading and writing stories and, we continue reading and researching using non-fiction texts and search engines We will be focusing on basic skills weekly both in class and with homework, including grammar and spelling skills.
Reading
Year 4 is a busy year, however we will continue to listen to all children read at least once a week and in our guided reading sessions weekly, please ensure you child has their reading record and reading book in school every day. We thank you for continuing to listen to your children read at home. In the past, parents have asked about suggestions to keep children reading, so you might like to try listening to audio books or using ebooks on a tablet device as an alternative to a traditional format. As children become more confident readers, please continue to encourage your child to read out loud to an adult at home and ask questions about what they are reading. Please record anything they read aloud into their reading records.
In English, we will continue to enjoy reading and writing fiction and non-fiction texts. We will again be reading and writing stories and, we continue reading and researching using non-fiction texts and search engines We will be focusing on basic skills weekly both in class and with homework, including grammar and spelling skills.
Reading
Year 4 is a busy year, however we will continue to listen to all children read at least once a week and in our guided reading sessions weekly, please ensure you child has their reading record and reading book in school every day. We thank you for continuing to listen to your children read at home. In the past, parents have asked about suggestions to keep children reading, so you might like to try listening to audio books or using ebooks on a tablet device as an alternative to a traditional format. As children become more confident readers, please continue to encourage your child to read out loud to an adult at home and ask questions about what they are reading. Please record anything they read aloud into their reading records.
Maths
We will still be working hard on becoming more fluent with our times tables ups to 12 x 12 please continue to practise time tables at home. This term is when we really get to grips with all the various maths topics we have covered so far this year. We will be doing lots of problem solving, looking at money and various measuring tasks. We will also be looking more closely at geometry and statistics. Remember to keep checking the time looking at both analogue and digital clocks, as we will be working in class on converting time between analogue and digital in both 12 and 24 hour. If you have a few spare moments please encourage your child to log onto TTRockstars as often as possible.
We will still be working hard on becoming more fluent with our times tables ups to 12 x 12 please continue to practise time tables at home. This term is when we really get to grips with all the various maths topics we have covered so far this year. We will be doing lots of problem solving, looking at money and various measuring tasks. We will also be looking more closely at geometry and statistics. Remember to keep checking the time looking at both analogue and digital clocks, as we will be working in class on converting time between analogue and digital in both 12 and 24 hour. If you have a few spare moments please encourage your child to log onto TTRockstars as often as possible.
Science
This term we will be investigating living things and their habitats. We will introduced to MRS GREN and learn how to classify living things. We will be looking at invertebrates and classification keys which help us to identify different invertebrates.
This term we will be investigating living things and their habitats. We will introduced to MRS GREN and learn how to classify living things. We will be looking at invertebrates and classification keys which help us to identify different invertebrates.
Humanities
We will be looking at places around the world focusing on improving our knowledge of different places. In the second part of the term we will be doing a comparison between the UK and North America. In the second part of the term we will doing a local history study
We will be looking at places around the world focusing on improving our knowledge of different places. In the second part of the term we will be doing a comparison between the UK and North America. In the second part of the term we will doing a local history study
DT
This term we will be starting with moving books, investigating levers, pop outs and other moving mechanisms. In the second part of the term we will be making kites.
This term we will be starting with moving books, investigating levers, pop outs and other moving mechanisms. In the second part of the term we will be making kites.
Computing
We will begin the term reminding ourselves about e-safety and the importance of being safe online. We will then move on to using Microsoft programmes to look at different fonts and how text can be displayed. We will be creating games building on what we have learned in 2DIY3D. We will also be filming and editing our own videos.
We will begin the term reminding ourselves about e-safety and the importance of being safe online. We will then move on to using Microsoft programmes to look at different fonts and how text can be displayed. We will be creating games building on what we have learned in 2DIY3D. We will also be filming and editing our own videos.
PE
This term we are really fortunate to have a coach coming in to do some cricket with us. We will also be looking at the tactics and skills required for netball. In the second half of the term we will be focusing on athletics and will be doing outdoor adventure activities.
This term we are really fortunate to have a coach coming in to do some cricket with us. We will also be looking at the tactics and skills required for netball. In the second half of the term we will be focusing on athletics and will be doing outdoor adventure activities.
RE
During the first half term we will be thinking about why some people think that life is like a journey? How do people mark the significant events of life? In the second half of this term we will be asking What is the ‘Trinity’ and why is it important for Christians (God/Incarnation)?
During the first half term we will be thinking about why some people think that life is like a journey? How do people mark the significant events of life? In the second half of this term we will be asking What is the ‘Trinity’ and why is it important for Christians (God/Incarnation)?
Music
In music we will continue our learning by using Charanga using singing and thinking about the interrelated dimensions of music.
In music we will continue our learning by using Charanga using singing and thinking about the interrelated dimensions of music.
We are aware that this is an exciting year for the children, being the oldest children in the school. We cannot stress enough how important it is for the children to be good role-models, showing their values and taking responsibility for their learning at all times. Please feel free to approach us about any concerns you may have. You can contact me (Mrs Chandler) directly after school, or via the school office.
Regards,
Mrs Chandler and Mrs Parker
Mrs North, Mrs Pugh, Miss Cornfoot, Mrs Godin
Year 4 team
Regards,
Mrs Chandler and Mrs Parker
Mrs North, Mrs Pugh, Miss Cornfoot, Mrs Godin
Year 4 team