year4@allsaints-harwich.essex.sch.uk
Mathematics
In the first half of the Spring Term, we will explore Multiplication and Division and then move on to Length and Perimeter. Class 4 will further look at Fractions and Decimals in the second half of the Spring Term. The following websites will help consolidate children's learning:
http://www.mathletics.co.uk/
http://www.primarygames.co.uk
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2numeracy.html
http://primarygamesarena.com/
Maths Zone Cool Learning Games
Primary Resources - KS2, KS1, Early Years (EYFS) KS3, KS4, Twinkl
CPD Training | Free maths resources | White Rose Maths
Hamilton Trust | Lesson Plans for Primary Teachers | Hamilton Trust (hamilton-trust.org.uk)
English
In our English lessons, we will be exploring Poetry and Biographies in the first half of the term. We will then further study Journey Stories and get the opportunity to explore Persuasive Writing in the second half.
The following websites will support children's learning:
Oxford Owl for Home: help your child learn at home | Oxford Owl
English for Kids | EnglishClub
Kids Poems, Short, Easy, Free Online Poems for Kids & Children in English (kidsworldfun.com)
Oak National Academy (thenational.academy)
Reading
Our class read for Spring term is Varjak Paw, which we will delve into at the end of the day, at least three times a week. Parents/ Carers are encouraged to read with children for at least 10 minutes a day, 5 times a week. Children can explore/read any suitable material that is acceptable. For example: Books from home, comic strips, cookery books, board game instructions, web pages etc. These are free reading websites that children can access from Ipads, phones etc:
Children's Book Reviews, Recommendations and Free Opening Extracts | Lovereading4kids UK
Reading at Home - Oxford Owl for Home
Science
The class 4 scientists will investigate States of matter in the first half of the Spring term and Sound and Vibrations in the second half. The following are sites with a range of resources to support science learning:
Games and apps | Science Museum
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/site/science.shtml
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/interactive.aspx?cat=68
http://www.sussex-road.kent.sch.uk/links_detail.asp?Section=13&Ref=141
http://primarygamesarena.com/
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2science.html
50+ STEM activities for any classroom - Primary.pdf
Computing
The children will explore Online Safety. The following sites will support the children's computing experience:
Home learning – 50 free apps and websites for KS1 and KS2 pupils (teachwire.net)
KS2 Scratch Tinkering Animation - Remixes (mit.edu)
RE
Class 4 will discover and explore the question How do religious groups contribute to society and culture? and What does it mean to be part of the global Christian community?
Humanities (History and Geography)
In our History lessons, we will investigate How hard was it to invade and settle in Britain? and find out Where our food comes from, in Geography.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Geography.htm
http://world-geography-games.com/
http://www.geography-map-games.com/geography-games-Geography-Cities-of-the-World-_pageid47.html
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/games/​
http://www.juicygeography.co.uk/interactivegames.htm
http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2ge
Art and Design and Technology
Children will study Painting and Mixed Media (Light and Dark) in Art and they will explore Mechanisms (Make a sling shot car) in Design and Technology.
PSHE
In the PSHE lessons, children will explore Health and Wellbeing and Citizenship.
Reminders
PE and Forest School will be on Wednesday mornings and children are asked to come in PE kits. It is advised that jewellery and watches stay at home and any long hair should be tied back. Children should also be reminded to bring spare footwear/ wellies and socks for Forest Schools.
Homework will be set every Friday, to be checked the following Thursday, and this will consist of activities from mathletics, times tables, and spellings. Additional homework may occasionally be set and uploaded on here if children need further practice at particular skills or work in class.
Times Tables
As you are probably aware, the government recently created a times table check at the end of year 4. To prepare the children for this, please encourage the children to regularly practise their tables. This can be done using the websites below:
Information for parents, regarding Multiplication Tables Check:
Information for parents: 2022 multiplication tables check (publishing.service.gov.uk)
The Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) explained | TheSchoolRun
Websites to use for practice
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
https://www.timestables.co.uk/
Year-4-Multiplication-Tables-Check-Practice-Test-Resource-Pack.zip