Evenlode Primary School
Always being our best, for ourselves and for each other
Year 4
WELCOME TO YEAR FOUR
CLASS INFORMATION
Welcome to Pine and Maple
Come and meet the team! The class teachers are Mr Jennings (Maple) and Mrs Almond (Pine).
CURRICULUM INFORMATION
OUR TOPICS!
We start the Autumn term with our hook ‘FAMILY’, in which we learn about the Tudors, look different types of families and look at themes from our class novels 'The Boy at the Back of the Class' and 'Coming to England'.
In the spring term, we study our topic 'OUR WORLD' and use 'Kensuke's Kingdom' to guide our Literacy learning.
In the Summer during our 'INNOVATION' topic we read the non-fiction text 'Cool Architecture'.
LITERACY
Spelling - pupils will be given words weekly to work on in school. These words will be based on familiar word patterns as well as the high frequency words all pupils need to learn before leaving primary school.
Reading - All pupils from will take part in daily reading sessions (included Guided Reading, Shared Reading and Reciprocal Reading) which are designed to develop all pupils reading skills. In groups pupils will read and discuss a range of texts.
Writing - through the focus on novels / non-fiction texts, pupils will write using a range of genres with word and sentence level focus through to extended pieces of writing.
MATHS
In Maths we cover a wide range of topics in line with the Curriculum for Wales. These include the four operations, Place Value, Shape and Space, Measures and Data Handling. Opportunities for problem solving and investigation work are provided across these topics. Lessons are differentiated to ensure all pupils are receiving work appropriate to their level of ability. Pupils answer a range of mental maths questions on a daily basis.
HOMEWORK
As times table knowledge is so important, we will be sending times table homework every Friday. Please return the completed homework sheet by Tuesday, when it will be marked in class. Any homework returned after Tuesday will not be marked. Chanting times tables as you walk up and down stairs is an excellent way of integrating maths into your daily life.
See the links below to support the learning of times tables.
Times Tables 1-12 PDM | Blooket
Singing/rapping a times table is a good way to learn and more interesting than just chanting. There are lots of songs/raps on Youtube, here are a few...
Three Times Table Song (Cover of Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars)
4 Times Table Song (Cover of I’m Still Standing by Taron Egerton)
Learn Your Six Times Table in Rap! | MC Grammar 🎤 | Educational Rap Songs for Kids 🎵
11 Times Table Song | Skip Counting the Multiples of 11 - YouTube
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Please ensure that all uniform is clearly displayed with your child’s name. Missing uniform can be found in the lost property box in front of the school office.
PE KIT
PE kits are to be worn into school on Thursdays.
WATER BOTTLES
Water bottles are kept in a box in the classroom and children may drink throughout the day. Please ensure this water bottle is clear and contains only water and their name is clearly marked.
Educational games for children
Take advantage of these great games to support your work in class!
Information for Parents
We have provided a list of links which will help you support your child at home.
Year group guidelines to help you support your child through the year.
A guide to help you support your child when reading at home.
A guide to help you support you child when learning their spellings.
Can you write correctly using cursive? Clear explanations available here.
Throughout their time in Evenlode, the children learn to read and spell the 124 High Frequency Word, the words used most often. Click here to find out how you can help.