Elms
Hello Elms Class!
We have an exciting summer term ahead!
In history, we will continue our learning about The Romans, before moving onto The Changing Role of Monarchs. During this topic, we will be learning about significant changes that took place during the reigns of 6 monarchs. In geography, we will continue our learning on Volcanoes Earthquakes and Tsunamis. Afterwards, we will focus on Local area and a contrasting locality.
Expectations
Reading
At Tansley Primary School, we expect children to read to an adult at least 4 times a week - please record when you have read with your child in their reading record; this can be any book they have read, whether it is a school reading book, one from the library or one of their own from home. Please make sure your child brings in their reading record daily.
Spellings
This year we will continue using Spelling Shed to help the children learn their spellings in an exciting way. Weekly spelling tests will take place on Friday mornings, which is when your child will also receive their new spellings. A paper copy will be stuck into the children's reading records which can be used to practice their spellings however, we ask that children play two games on Spelling Shed per week. Children have a Spelling Shed login (in the back of their reading record) where they can practice their spellings through games. A parent guide of how to log in and use Spelling Shed is available in the Autumn term tab by following the link to the homework page.
Times Tables
Children should also access both Times Table Rockstars and Numberbots for a minimum of 15 minutes each per week to practice their times tables (their login details can be found in the back of their reading records). A weekly times table check is completed in class every Thursday, in which the children have 5 minutes to answer 40 questions on the times table that they have been set. Having secure times tables knowledge is key as it assists children's fluency in all areas of mathematics. By the end of Year 3 children are expected to know their 10, 2, 5, 3, 4 & 8 times tables. By the end of Year 4 children are expected to know all of their times tables to 12 and answer each question in 6 seconds or less.
Year 4 children will be sitting the Statutory Multiplication Check in the Summer term - more information is available in the Summer term tab. information to follow.
Click the link below to find out more about TTRS and how it can support your child's learning:
Homework
At Tansley we expect children to complete compulsory homework which includes:
- Reading to an adult 4 times a week (minimum).
- Practicing times tables and number bonds on TTRS and Numbots for a minimum of 15 minutes each, per week.
- Practicing weekly spellings on spelling shed (Please play at least 2 games a week).
Children are also welcome to bring in any work they have completed at home, that links to our topic learning, to share in school.
You can find knowledge organisers and other information you will need for this term in the Summer term tab.
If you have any questions or concerns you can contact me on my school email address.
My email address has now changed to the following email:
SLongden@frameworkfederation.derbyshire.sch.uk
Miss Longden