lks2 Curriculum
Below you will find more information and detail about what will be covering over this half term.
English
Our first unit this term is set around a book called Leon and the Place Between by Angela McAllister. This book is based on magic and wonder and will allow the children to use their imagination to write a fantasy narrative. Grammar will include; expanded noun phrases, adverbial phrases, punctuation speech and using accurate punction for different sentence types.
Reading:
Our class text will be The Legend of Captain Crow's Teeth by Eoin Colfer
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 and write it in their reading diary. Please write in your child's reading diary each time you read so that we can monitor their progress. Remember you can read other books separate from their reading book at home also.
Maths
Year 3 will be learning all about the number system and place value
Representing numbers to 100
Partitioning numbers to 100
Representing numbers to 1000
Partitioning numbers to 1000
Finding 1, 10 and 100 more and less
Estimating numbers on a number line
Comparing and ordering numbers
Year 4 will be learning all about the number system and place value
Representing numbers to 1000
Partitioning numbers to 1000
Representing numbers to 10,000
Partitioning numbers to 10,000
Representing numbers to 10, 000 on a number line
Finding 1, 10, 100 & 1000 more or less than a number
Comparing and ordering numbers to 10,000
Rounding numbers to the nearest 10, 100, 1000
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
In science we will be studying light and shadow. We will learn about the way light travels, how shadows are formed and ways we can manipulate them. This will also include reflecting on how the earth’s movement in relation to the sun affects shadows.
Computing-
Children will develop their understanding of what a branching database is and how to create one using different software.
Theme (History) Stone Age- Iron Age
We are so excited for our Autumn theme: THE STONE AGE!!
We will be learning all about
- The chronology of the Stone Age, Iron Age and Bronze Age periods.
- The significance of fire and tools to early man
- Look at how shelter has changed over time
- And much much more!!
Art-
In art lessons we will explore the Stone Age cave paintings found at Lascaux before applying sketching and shading skills with charcoal
RE- Why is the Bible important to Christians?
We will be looking at different aspects of the Christian faith including the use of the Bible and what is contained within the Bible.
Music
In music lessons we will be exploring rhythmic patterns. With activities designed to get everyone up and moving, the children will learn to identify rhythms and play them using body percussion and instruments
PE
This half term year 4 children from both classes 6 & 7 will be swimming. The remaining children will also be doing PE in the morning.
Other PE lessons will be based on a new scheme of work by a company called Beyond the Physical. Lessons will focus on the skills needed to play a variety of game. Autumn will focus on agility, balance and co-ordination
Just a reminder about school PE KIT
Children should come to school on a Wednesday and Friday wearing full PE kit.
- White polo shirt
- Burgundy shorts or dark joggers
- School jumper
- Pumps or trainers
PSHE-
We will use our SCARF scheme of work beginning with a focus on roles and responsibilities. This will encompass transition work and activities relating to our CARE values.
Spanish-
In Spanish we will recap asking and answering questions about ourselves, the numbers, the days and months and the names for items in the classroom.
DT-
We will be applying mechanisms such as wheels, pulleys cams and levers to create a circus carousel.
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