Key Questions

Here are some answers to key questions you may have. 

What does home learning look like?

Reading - We would like children in Year 4 to read at home at least 5 times a week. Alongside their school reading book, encourage them to read lots of other texts: story books, information books and magazines for example. Every time they read please record this in their reading diaries. The children can date and write the title of the book themselves if you are busy but please do sign it yourself.

For more information about how children will be taught reading and some advice, please visit: https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/reading/reading-age-8-9-year-4/

To access bug club please visit:

https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk/login?c=0

Maths – Your child has a login to TT Rockstars, which is great for practising times tables. They also have a login for MyMaths, where they will be set optional homework tasks. We would recommend exploring the MyMaths website as the children are able to access tasks, games and learning even if it is not set as homework.

To access TT Rockstars please visit: https://ttrockstars.com/

To access MyMaths please visit: https://www.mymaths.co.uk/

Spellings – Every Friday, your child will be given a set of words to learn how to spell and they will be tested on these the following Friday. The spellings can also be found on the website.  It is important that the children understand what the words mean and that they practise using them in context.

When do the children wear their PE kits?

This half term the children need to come into school wearing PE kits on Thursday for their PE lessons. There will be two sessions taught on Thursday afternoon.

What does a school day look like in Y4?

Below is a weekly timetable to show the subjects the children will learn each day.

Other key points

• Please do not send your child in with nuts for break or lunch. We are a nut-free school. 
• Please provide a fruit snack for your child to eat at breaktime as this helps them to remain focussed
• Please make sure your child has a filled water bottle with them every day. 
• Children shouldn’t bring in their own pens and pencils as we will provide these.
• Please label all items of clothing with your child’s name including hats, coats and especially jumpers.
• Please send your child in with a coat if it is raining or cold.
• Please check the school website and year group page for updates.
• Please feel free to ask any questions at the end of the day. You teacher will be more than happy to discuss any queries you have.
• Please practise times tables every day with your child as there will be a government test at the end of the year. We will practise regularly in school.