Larch
Year 4 - Mrs Churchill
Welcome to our class page. We hope you will find it useful and it will let you know what we are currently learning about in school.
Teacher Bio
Hello, my name is Mrs Churchill and I am teaching Larch class until the end of term. I enjoy exploring the outdoors, baking and eating cakes. I'm excited about getting to know the children in Larch and having lots of fun learning together.
Mrs Corrigan and Mr Watkins will be supporting year 4.
Important Class Information
Our main classroom door for the start and end of the school day is the Larch playground door.
Reading books can be changed throughout the week as the children finish them. All children should bring their book and record in each day as the children will have opportunities to read throughout the week, it is especially important to ensure reading records are in school on a Friday to allow us to monitor weekly reading.
Our regular PE days are:
- Thursday
- Friday
On these days, children should come to school in PE kit. Earrings should be removed or safely covered.
The children can visit the library in school at lunch times. Children should bring in their library book if they want to swap them.
Please do not hesitate to ask any questions that you may have, either at the door or via the class email account. Larch@thepinesschool.org.uk
Homework Expectations
Our expectations for homework are as follows:
A weekly home learning sheet will be sent home every Friday, and will be due back the following Thursday.
Reading: Reading aloud with an adult progressing to more independent reading as often as possible but at least 4 times a week.
Spellings: Children should be able to spell all words on the Statutory Word Lists for Years 3/4.
Times Tables: Children should be able to recall all times tables to 12x12 by the end of Year 4.
Project: Each term, children are expected to complete a project that is linked to their current topic.
See the link below for Homework Guidance for this half term.
Our Summer Term Learning
Writing: Writing a fantasy narrative, poetry and writing to explain.
Maths: Decimals, time, shape, money and preparing for our multiplication tests.
Science: After half term, we will be learning about forces and magnets.
PE: Tennis, Rounders and athletics.
RE: Sikhism and Christianity.
French: Weather and Ice Cream
Computing: Making music, online safety and spreadsheets.
Music: 'Three Little birds"
Our class novel this half term is:
Star of the week Summer Term
Pictures of our Learning
Larch Star Of The Week
22.3.24
Lucy
For her 'have a go' attitude in history, where she produced a leaflet about Greece. Well done Lucy!
15.3.24
Isla
For pushing herself to be excellent and producing a lovely explanation text in her hot task. Well done!
8.3.24
Bobby
For his improved effort in his writing and maths work. Well done Bobby, keep it up!
1.3.24
Sofia
For her effort in reading and writing. Keep it up!
9.2.24
Harry
For his ancient Greek theatre mask of a Greek God.
2.2.24
Marcelo
For his outstanding progress in his writing in English. Well done!
26.1.24
Ellissa
For excellent effort in maths, and never giving up. Keep going!
19.1.24
Tilly
For her enthusiasm in drama!
12.1.24
Laela
For her amazing art work. Laela used lots of careful techniques to create her fox picture.
8.12.23
Seryn
1.12.23
Everybody!
24.11.23
Anthony
17.11.23
Mariam
For being an excellent class councilor, particularly when having to keep track of 'bearpees'!
10.11.23
Kenzie
For his amazing musical talent!
3.11.23
Kian
For being a super helpful member of team Larch!
20.10.23
Harry
For helping a friend in need. Well done Harry
13.10.23
Aria
For sharing her beautiful hijabs with us and demonstrating how to where them when in the Gudwara.
6.10.23
Marcello
For writing a sentence in English independently. Well done!
29.9.23
Sofia
For her amazing 3D card she made in RE to celebrate a sikh festival.
22.9.23
Florence
For her science work on Mary Anning, showing excellence in content and presentation. Keep up the great work!
15.9.23
Oliver
For listening to feedback and improving his writing. Keep it up!
Recommended Websites:
ENGLISH
Reading
Read Theory www.readtheory.org/auth/login
Reading Games www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/reading
Spelling
Spelling Frame - activities to practise spelling patterns and rules www.spellingframe.co.uk/
Grammar
The Quest of Comma Castle https://gridclub.com/activities/comma-castle
Spelling and Grammar www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar
Punctuation www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/punctuation
https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage-2/subjects/english-grammar
Writing
www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/writing
https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage-2/subjects/english
General
www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/literacy/
www.crickweb.co.uk/ks2literacy.html
https://www.thenational.academy/
MATHS
Method Videos:https://whiteroseeducation.com/parent-pupil-resources/maths/home-learning?year=year-4-new
https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage-2/subjects/maths
Fluency
Times Table Rockstars www.ttrockstars.com/
Top Marks 7-11 www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?Subject=16&AgeGroup=3
Radius of the Lost Arc www.gridclub.com/activities/radius-of-the-lost-arc
Maths Factor https://www.themathsfactor.com/times-tables-check/#/
Word Problems
Maths Playground -you'll need paper ready for your working out!
www.mathplayground.com/wordproblems.html
Problem Solving and Reasoning
Nrich - mathematical games and problems