Weekly spellings and times tables

Shakespeare Performance – We have sent home the lyrics to our songs in our upcoming performance of ‘The Tempest’ (more information to follow after Easter). We would like the children to begin learning these songs over the Easter break in order to help fully prepare for the show. In order to find the lyric videos and tips on how to sing each song accurately, follow the link – KS2 Music: The Tempest – BBC Teach

Topic – In the summer term, our new topic teaches children about the history of three of the world’s first ancient civilisations: ancient Sumer, ancient Egypt and the Indus Valley civilisation. Children will learn about the rise, life, achievements and eventual end of each civilisation. Below are some optional home learning suggestions that you may wish to complete with your child in preparation for our new topic.

Reading – Please encourage your child to read over the weekend. It’s also great for children to have the opportunity to read with an adult. Please write in their Reading Record Books and ensure these come back on Monday. If children need to complete a book quiz at home, then simply follow the link- https://ukhosted74.renlearn.co.uk/2236795/default.aspx

TT Rockstars – We really want the children to develop their times tables this academic year. We have set up an account on TT Rockstars for the children and their username is stuck in the back of their Reading Records. To access the website, follow this link – Times Tables Rock Stars: Play (ttrockstars.com) By the end of Year 4, children are expected to know all of their times tables up to 12 x 12 and TT Rockstars is a fantastic way to help your child achieve this.

Lexia- For those of you that also have Lexia accounts, why not login at home? Who knows, maybe you’ll make it onto our leaderboard in the 2%er assembly on Thursdays! – Lexia Core5 Reading – Login and Student Program

Spellings

The spellings for this week are:

complete
consider
continue
decide
describe

Spellings will tested after Easter on Friday 21st April.

Parents: all words are selected from the age-appropriate National Curriculum list of statutory words. These are words your child has to know by the end of Year 4 (they should be familiar with these as they also began learning them in Year 3). Please encourage your child to practice at home during Easter and carry out an occasional test to prepare them for Friday morning.

Times Tables

We would like the children to start using ‘Speed Tables’. Children will be required to complete as much of the table as they can in 6 minutes. Practice sheets have been sent home for children to have a go on in preparation for the first week back. We have used these for a number of years and they can really help children master their times tables! Any questions, please ask.

We have sent home some more practice grids for your child to have a go at. Please encourage them to work hard in order to try and improve their score/time each week.

On Friday after school, please ask your child to see their scores. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.

Mr. P