🌟 Welcome Back Beaver Class! 🌟  

We hope the break gave you plenty of time to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with family. A new term is beginning, and we’re excited to jump straight into learning together again.

In English, our focus text this term will be The Crown, which will inspire lots of discussion and creative writing.

Maths will begin with a unit on decimals, followed by work on time and money. Times tables will continue to be part of our daily routine, and revisiting the Year 3 and 4 spelling lists will also be a priority. Please keep practising timetables regularly as the Multiplication Check is also nearing; any extra practice at home makes a big difference.

In Science, we’ll be learning about the human digestive system and how our bodies process food.

Later in the term, we’ll return to History to investigate the Maya civilisation and their fascinating culture.

We’ll be starting our Guided Reading sessions by finishing Edward Tulane before moving on to a brand‑new story that we can explore as a class.

PE will continue to take place every Tuesday. Please make sure children come dressed in the correct kit. This term, we’ll be developing our skills in Rounders.

Although the weather can still be unpredictable, a light coat or jumper is recommended. Please ensure all clothing and water bottles are clearly labelled so they can be returned if misplaced.

Weekly spelling quizzes will continue, and both spellings and MyMaths homework will be set every Friday.

We’re looking forward to a brilliant term ahead with lots of learning, curiosity, and new experiences.

There will be a weekly spelling test; please assist your children in studying for this.  Don't forget spelling and Mymaths homework, which will be set every Friday.

Other important information:

Please ensure that your child is:

Reading at home at least three times a week.
Completing their Mymaths homework – found at - Home - MyMaths
Visiting Rockstars at least twice a week – found at - Times Tables Rock Stars: Play
Practising Year 3/4 spelling words ready for weekly tests on Fridays.
Learning and practising the Spring 2 KIRFs

Here’s to a wonderful term ahead!

Many thanks,

Miss Sharma

Homework

Optional homework:

Topic homework that will be sent home in purple books. It can also be found underneath.

E-Safety Games

https://sos.fbi.gov/en/biomes/city

https://www.ceopeducation.co.uk/8_10/

https://beinternetawesome.withgoogle.com/en_us/interland/tower-of-treasure

Year 4 - Multiplication test

In June, your child will need to take a short online test to make sure their times tables knowledge is at the expected level, answering questions up to 12x12. As well as practicing times tables and Rockstars at school, please ensure your child is recalling multiplication facts at home too. You can find further information about the test at: Information for parents about multiplication check

Below I have attached a link to what the Year 4 times tables test will look like, this will be very useful for children to use at home: https://www.timestables.co.uk/multiplication-tables-check/