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Many thanks,
Mr Rees
Autumn Term 2024
Topic: Year 4 Autumn mid-term plan – Victorian toys
Big Question: Are modern day toys better than Victorian toys?
NARRATIVE
Throughout the unit, children will start by delving into the world of Victorian toys, learning
about the simple, handmade items that entertained children over a century ago. They’ll
engage in hands-on crafting activities, such as making paper dolls and thaumatropes, while
developing their understanding of historical contexts and fine motor skills. This exploration
fosters curiosity about the past, enhancing their historical awareness and creativity.
Next, students will compare Victorian toys to their modern counterparts, using Venn
diagrams and engaging in discussions about the role of technology in today’s toys. This
process builds analytical and comparative skills, as they identify how toys have evolved and
reflect on the benefits and drawbacks of technological advancements. They’ll develop
communication and collaboration skills through group discussions and presentations, making
connections between past and present.
As the unit progresses, students will critically examine the impact of modern screen-based
toys and increased screen time on their well-being. Through debates, guest speakers, and
reflective writing, they will develop their oracy, persuasive writing, and critical thinking
skills. By tracking their own screen time and reflecting on their habits, they will become
more self-aware, considering how screen time affects their health and relationships.
Articles
Rights of the Child:
April- Article 24- Right to food, water and medical care
May- Article 27- You have the right to a good standard of living
June- Article 6- You have the right to life and to be healthy
July- Article 31- Right to relax and play
Monthly Homework Missions
We are introducing a new approach to homework as a whole school. We will focus on a different AoLE (Area of Learning and Experience) each time and will cover all 6 throughout the year. Our first AoLE will be looking at Health and Well-Being. Any work received after half term we will put on display.
Health and Well-being homework grid
Important Information
Year 4 newsletter updated 24-25
PE
Our PE day will be on Wednesdays. Please ensure your child wears appropriate clothing e.g. trainers and school PE kit etc to school.
Water Bottles/ Snack
Water bottles to be brought daily to school please. A piece of fruit/ snack can be brought for breaktime or alternatively, you can pay £1.50 per week for snack in school. See the newsletter above for more details.
Autumn Term 2022
Invaders
Big Question: Are all invaders bad?
Narrative: We will be looking how our local area has changed and how life in Wales has changed. We will have a particular focus on the Celtic Silurian tribe from Margam and how the Romans influenced life in Wales. We will also be creating shields with Celtic patterns and Torcs as well as having a go at weaving.
Rights of the Child
Article 27: I have the right to food, clothing, and a safe place to live and to have your basic needs met.
Year 4 Weekly Timetable
P.E. kits are needed on Mondays please.
Please send reading books and records into school by Tuesday each week and will be given out on a Thursday.
White Rose Maths Home Learning Videos
Please see the link below to watch videos of what we are currently learning in Maths. We are focussing on Place Value and Addition and Subtraction this term. The list of additional websites with interactive games and activities underneath, will provide opportunities for children to practise their place value understanding further.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning?year=year-4-new
Additional links
Maths and Numeracy
Times Tables
T.T. Rockstars https://ttrockstars.com/
https://www.timestables.co.uk/
Percy Parker Videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_zy534iRaPxlFdniQZr8Kg
Laugh and Learn Along Videos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ7TsTfuO2Zn3cmXLc62Ldg
Number
1 Minute Maths: This app is available for free in app stores. It is aimed at Foundation Phase pupils but may be suitable for practising key number skills.
BBC Bitesize Maths https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z826n39
IXL Maths (10 free questions per day) https://uk.ixl.com/maths
Language, Literacy and Communication
Daily reading 10 mins per day.
BBC Bitesize English https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zv48q6f
Top Marks:
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/5-7-years/words-and-spelling
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar
Oak National Academy https://classroom.thenational.academy/subjects-by-key-stage/key-stage-2/subjects/english
Welsh Language Patterns / Patrymau Cymraeg
For full list: Welsh Language Patterns
| Pwy wyt ti?Who are you? | … dw i.I am … |
| Beth ydy dy enw di?What is your name? | … dw i.I am … |
| Sut wyt ti’n teimlo?How are you feeling? | Dw i’n teimlo … I am feeling… |
| Ble wyt ti’n byw? Where do you live? | Dw i’n byw yn …I live … |
| Oes … gyda ti?Have you got … ? | Oes. / Nag oes.Yes. / No. |
| Oes … gyda ti?Have you got … ? | Oes, mae … gyda fi.Yes, I’ve got … |
| Oes … gyda ti?Have you got … ? | Nag oes, does dim … gyda fi.No, I haven’t got … |
| Ga i … os gwelwch yn dda?Can I have … please? | Cei. / Na chei.Yes. / No. |