Year 4
Homework
Homework (spellings and maths) is set every Wednesday and is due back in the following Monday. All children are expected to complete their homework.
Spellings are given out and children are expected to complete these neatly in their homework books. The spellings are taught in school and will usually follow a spelling pattern. Children should ensure they understand the meaning of the words and demonstrate these by using them in sentences. They can then alternate this the following week with a different spelling activity which they can pick from a list that will be stuck into their book. We will also be adding spelling shed as an activity that they can practise their spellings with online.
Spellings are are then assessed the following Monday in the form of a spelling dictation. The children are taught about their spellings on a Thursday.
Maths is set online by MyMaths and all children have their own unique logon. Hardcopies of the homework are available if required and it is the children's responsibility to collect these from the classroom.
In addition children have a logon for TT Rockstars and children are encouraged to use this to help learn and practise their timestables. BY the end of year 4 children are expected to know all their spellings up to 12x12 at speed.
Children also have their reading record. These are personalised so that children know what day these should be brought in to be seen by their class teacher. Children should read at least five times a week and record in this journal and have this initialled by a parent/carer.
Please note that any homework not completed will need to be completed during a break or lunchtime - in Year 4 we expect the children to learn to organise and prioritise their time.
PE
PE days are Monday (indoor - but currently outdoor for as long as we can!) and Friday (outdoor) but children should have the kit in every day as we sometimes have lessons with a specialist. Any child that wears tights should have a spare pair of socks to change into for PE. They should not wear tights for PE. Children are welcome to bring in jogging bottoms/leggings for outdoor PE for when it is colder.
Equipment
All children should bring in a named water bottle to keep themselves hydrated during the day with water. We currently cannot provide drinking cups to children.
Children should have their own named pencil case with equipment named individually. They should have an HB pencil, blue pen, ruler, rubber, sharpener and glue stick. They should also have a black pen if they have their pen license. Handwriting takes place during the week and we encourage children to continue to practise their handwriting so that all children have gained their license by the end of the year.
Please ensure all uniform (including coats) are clearly labelled so they can be returned to you.