Year 3 & 4
Welcome to Year 3 & 4
Message from the class teacher
“Achievement is largely the product of steadily raising one’s level of aspiration and expectation.”
In Year 3 and 4, we work hard to develop our independence skills and build on the knowledge we have learnt in KS1. We endeavour to develop our confidence, knowledge and skills to prepare us for a future world and realise the high aspirations we have for ourselves our understanding of the potential we have.
Teaching Team
Miss Whitaker
Miss Melrose
Miss Wood
PE Lessons
Our PE lessons are usually on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. However, these days may change to accommodate other events so your child should have their PE kit in school for a full week.
Homework
Each week, your child will be given the following homework:
- One piece of English or Maths (alternate weeks)
- A reading book
- Spellings (tested on Wednesdays
Frequently Used Links
Additional Websites
Stories and information texts on a range of subjects
myON – Free access to over 7000 online books and graphic novels to read
English
Authorfy – Access to masterclasses on texts from a range of authors, including videos from the authors and activities linked to novels
BookTrust – Recommended booklists
The World of David Walliams – Free audio book readings from David Walliams
English Mastery – Downloadable resource packs
Literacy Shed Plus – Writing stimuli using creative YouTube clips and animations
Pobble 365 – A daily image to use as a stimulus for creative writing
Poetry By Heart – A wide selection of poetry to view online
Ruth Miskin Training – Available from Monday 20th April. Films of well-loved stories read by Nick Cannon, a trained actor, teacher and trainer
The Children’s Poetry Archive – Archive of spoken poetry recordings
The Day – A daily newsletter for parents and carers at home with children, helping to enrich learning with real-world knowledge and skills
Maths
Mathematics Mastery – Downloadable guidance and resource packs
NRICH Maths – Maths puzzles and challenges sorted by age and challenge level
Topmarks – Interactive maths games to improve your arithmetic
White Rose Maths – Presentations and downloadable workbooks which are easy to use for parents. New material is being released each week
Science
BBC Bitesize – Interactive resources covering the primary science curriculum
STEM Learning – An online resource bank, which links to resources on external websites. The site features a live chat function offering support from subject experts. New home learning resources are being developed
The James Dyson Foundation – A free set of STEM challenge cards from the James Dyson Foundation
WOW Science – Experiment ideas, games, videos and fact files (most are free)
PE
BBC Teach Super Movers – Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 – Videos which help children move while they learn. They support curriculum subjects, including Maths and English
Wellbeing
Children’s Commissioner – A downloadable guide for children about coronavirus
StarLine – Home learning advice for parents with a hotline open 6 days a week to offer support and answer questions
Cosmic Kids Yoga – Free yoga videos for children
Music
Virtual Musical Instruments – Play a range of instruments online for free
History
British Museum – Explore the British Museum from your house
Geography
National Geographic Kids – Games, competitions and news about countries from around the world
Home Learning
Home Learning
Y3/Y4 Spring 2 Predators Homework Grid
Reading Comprehension Y3
Reading Comprehension Y4 Week 1
Reading Comprehension Y4 Week 2
