Welcome to Y4 Koalas
What are we learning this half term?
Maths- We are learning all about place values and number. We will be exploring numbers to 10,000. We will then be adding and subtracting four digit numbers. We will also be lots of times tables, in preparation for the multiplication test in the Summer term.
English- Our theme is Sparks Will Fly, we are staring the year by learning about explanation texts, the children will be re-creating The Tellyscope by Wallace and Gromit. We will then begin The Firework Makers Daughter, creating our own fantasy narrative.
RE- We are going to be exploring David and the Psalms. We will be discussing key Christian values and why they are important to us. Discover the importance of friendship through reading stories of David.
Science- To begin the Year we are going to be learning all about Electricity! The children will be exploring what items we need electricity for, how to construct a simple electrical circuit and what components conduct electricity effectively.
Geography- our focus question this half term is, What do you know about the major countries/ cities within the UK? The children will know what countries the UK has, their capital cities, use the 8 points of a compass and learn how to use digital maps. We will also be comparing similarities and difference between cities and our local area.
PE
Our PE days are, Tuesdays and Fridays. Children are expected to bring a PE kit. White t-shirt, blue shorts and trainers. Please provide children with plasters for earrings if they cannot take them out.
Snack
Toast is available for 20p a day. You can pay for each half term in one go or send children with their money daily or weekly. All children are encouraged to bring a water bottle in with water only.
Reading
All children have a reading record and a reading book. The children must bring this into school every day. We encourage the children to read at least 3 times a week at home, if they can read more, fantastic! If you feel your child is able, they can sign what pages they have read themselves. Please return the books when they are finished as we can exchange, if we do not receive books, the children will not be given another one until it is returned.
Homework
Every Friday the children will receive an A4 sheet with their new spelling list, a times table to focus on and a spelling activity. This is to be completed at home. The children can also access Times Table Rockstars and Bug Club.
Our class
We are very lucky to have Miss Ostle working with Year 4 full time!
We also have Miss Lawell teaching on a Friday morning!
Contact
If you have any questions or want to speak to me with any concerns, please speak to the office to arrange a time.
Miss Humphreys