Year 4 (Falcons)

Our Curriculum

We have redesigned the school curriculum plan so that, while it is still based on the National Curriculum, it better reflects our ethos and values. One of the main changes is the addition of planned enrichment and am emphasis on Values-based Education, developing a Growth Mindset (a belief that everyone can learn and improve) and teaching Habits of the Mind (skills that will help children to become better learners).  We want our children to have aspirations for the future, but believe that in order for that to happen, we need to give them different experiences so that they know what they might aspire to.

Helping at Home
 
These websites might help to brighten up repetition of learning facts.  You could also play card games, sing (lots of great songs on Youtube), play games with the facts on the way to school etc.
 
www.topmarks.co.uk lots of different games and activities here.
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk great for practising our learning, over and over.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/ BBC Bitesize - KS2 - English, Maths, Science.
 

Mathletics

Parents can sign their child up for a Mathletics log in  where they can practise their Maths skills, and even play Maths games against children from all around the world.  It's a great way for the children to practise key number facts, which are given such a high priority in the new National Curriculum.  There are also workbooks to download and times table songs to sing along to. Either download the app on a mobile device or go through the website.

Times Table Rock Stars

This is a super app/website that pits the children against each other, challenging them to improve their Rock Speed and work their way up through the various Rock Statuses - the faster you are at answering multiplication and division questions, the better your Rock Speed! It also gives children opportunity to practise tables in a 'Garage' setting before they're ready to compete against others. The school pays for these logins, and even parents can take part!