lks2 Curriculum
Below you will find more information and detail about what will be covering over this half term.
English
We will continue to immerse ourselves into a world of magic and wonder using a text called ‘The First Drawing’ where we will write a historical narrative.
Some grammar elements will include:
- Using further prefixes and suffixes and understand how to add them to root words
- Use inverted commas and other punctuation to indicate direct speech
- Use noun phrases expanded by the addition of modifying adjectives, nouns and preposition phrases (e.g. the teacher expanded to: the strict maths teacher with curly hair
Reading:
Our class text will be The Midnight Panda. We will start by looking at the reading domain of retrieve.
Spellings and Reading
Please help your child to learn their spellings each week. The children have access to Spelling Shed to help them with their learning.
Please ensure you read with your child each night. Remember you can read other books separate from their reading book at home also.
Maths
Year 3 will be learning the following:
- Measuring length and recording in tables
- Representing 3-digit numbers, comparing and positioning on number lines
- Measures: mass and capacity
- Right angles
Year 4 will be learning the following:
- Perimeter
- Represent counting in threes and sixes as the 3 and 6 times tables
- Relationship between the 3 and 6 times tables and tests of divisibility
- Represent counting in nines as the 9 times table
- Relationship between the 3 and 9 times tables
Take a look at these knowledge organisers to help support your year 3 child at home
-multiplication-and-division.pdf
Take a look at these knowledge organisers to help support your year 4 child at home
multiplication-and-division.pdf
YEAR 4 Times Table Check
The purpose of the check is to determine whether your child can fluently recall their times tables up to 12, which is essential for future success in mathematics. It will also help your child’s school to identify if your child may need additional support.
What is the multiplication tables check?
It is an on-screen check consisting of 25 times table questions. Your child will be able to answer 3 practice questions before taking the actual check. They will then have 6 seconds to answer each question. On average, the check should take no longer than 5 minutes to complete.
Please find below some links for advice and support to help your child learn their times tables at home.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/times-tables
https://www.timestables.co.uk/
https://www.maths-games.org/times-tables-games.html
https://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games
Use the SOUND CHECK option on Times Table Rockstars to help also.
If you would like further resources to help your child at home don't hesitate to send me an email or ask at the door before or after school.
Science-
States of Matter.
- Compare and group materials together, according to whether they are solids, liquids or gases.
- Observe that some materials change state when they are heated or cooled
- Identify the part played by evaporation and condensation in the water cycle.
Theme (History)
Marvellous Mayans
Following our learning on rainforests, the children will discover the ancient world of the Mayan civilisation: a society who made the rainforest their home and made fascinating use of its resources. We will draw similarities between the ancient civilisations studied last year and how these contrast with British history.
Computing
The Internet
This half term we will apply our knowledge and understanding of networks, to appreciate the internet as a network of networks which need to be kept secure. We will learn that the World Wide Web is part of the internet, and will be given opportunities to explore the World Wide Web.
Art
This half term, the children will be creating a rainforest scene using collage. They will look at the different collage techniques such as ripping, layering, cutting and twisting.
RE
We will continue our R.E. unit based on what different people believe about God. We have looked so far at Christians and their beliefs and we will move on to looking at other religions such as Islam and Hinduism.
Music
We are excited to continue using our music scheme next half term. We will look at;
- Exploring call and response
- Performing a simple rhythmic ostinato
We will also be learning Christmas carols
PE
Swimming for year 4 children in both classes will continue on a Wednesday morning.
The Beyond the Physical units will be Fair Share Dare (dodgeball) and Hands Feet Equipment (hockey)
PSHE
Our SCARF unit this half term is called ‘Rights and Responsibilities’. The children will be thinking about who keeps them healthy and safe and how they can make a difference.
Spanish
This half term our unit is called ‘My local area, your local area.
We will learn simple classroom instructions, be able to ask where something is and name parts of the town and shops.
DT
We are focusing on digital technology this half term and our DT will be using the Lego We Do kits to make a moving musical instrument
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