Lostock Gralam C of E Primary School
Goldfinches: Blog items
4.2.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 29th Jan 2021 @ 1:48pm
Thursday 4th February 2021 
Good morning superstars. It’s going to be another balance of great work, fun activities and time to play and rest. You are just so amazing in everything you are doing.
Worship
Today’s sing and sign is This Little Light of Mine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFNzxn1rZ-k
Maths
Can I add lengths? Click this link for Mrs Evans’ lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVoxfcEvGz8
If you want to print the worksheets for today, they are attached below.
Times Tables
Have a go at times table pairs. Have a go with the 7x 9x table or 11x table. https://www.timestables.co.uk/times-tables-memory.html
Writing
Before you listen to Mrs Evans’ lesson re-watch the bbc bitesize clip about possessive apostrophes from last week to remind you. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvwwxnb/articles/zx9ydxs
Can use the possessive apostrophe? Click the link for today’s lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DO4uOBBU5vo
Reading
Enjoy your reading time each day. Just 20 minutes a day can make such a difference.
Here is a link to Newsround again for some interesting articles. What will you choose today? https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround
Spellings
We are learning words with the prefix ‘auto’ which means ‘self’
Today words:
automated
auto bus
Previous words:
autograph
autopilot
automobile
automatic
autocue
autobiography
Use the dictionary to find out the meanings of your spellings then write them in a sentence
Story
Charlotte’s Web: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMMjBJSJsxU
PE
Try and use these PE ideas for mini brain breaks in between your lessons. Like we do in school with playtime and track time.
This is Lola’s personal Go Noodle favourite so we have done this one a lot in our house! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhfkYzUwYFk
Which other Go Noodles could you share that you like on tomorrow’s Zoom call or discussion page?
Enjoy your day today and I look forward to seeing your fab work in the homework pages.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
3.2.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 29th Jan 2021 @ 1:48pm
Wednesday 3rd February 2021
Good morning Team Goldfinch and I hope you are all ready for another day. Do something today to make yourself feel proud- I wonder could you make your bed without being asked? Could you help with the dishes after tea? Maybe you could set or clear the table without being asked.
Mindfulness
In our worship time on Wednesdays we are going to enjoy a mindfulness activity: https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
If you prefer the other mindfulness sessions here is a link to the New Horizon Meditation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNZhLXx8rOI
Maths
Can I use kilometres? Click the link for today’s lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYPv4EqCpSM
In case we have glitch sounds again click for the White Rose video https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/week-8-measurement-length-perimeter/ and choose kilometres/
If you want to print the worksheet, the resources page is attached below.
Times Tables
Goldfinches play Hit the Button today and practise your 9x table. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Times Tables Rally- see if you can get any further. I’m going to persevere for longer today! https://www.timestables.co.uk/rally.html
Writing
Can I describe a character’s thoughts and feelings? Click the link for today’s lesson with Mrs Evans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3wGQoi4grY
Reading
Did you enjoy your reading yesterday? What is going to happen in your story today? Curl up in a cosy spot and find out.
Spellings
We are learning words with the prefix ‘auto’ which means ‘self’
Today words:
autocue
autobiography
Previous words:
autograph
autopilot
automobile
automatic
Use the dictionary to find out the meanings of your spellings then write them in a sentence
Story
Charlotte’s Web: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNdO8kZEp20
PE
Here are the Marvel, Star Wars and Harry Potter workouts in this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCokO71NW3TgndaSNyHIqwtQ
Here is a different link for Kidzbop if you fancy a dance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYPNrg-s-NI
This clip is a little reminder of just how creative we have become during these Lockdown times. I now want to surf in my front room!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl1NW7h7lrY
Enjoy your lessons, fitness and play time today Goldfinches- stay motivated and feel proud of all of the great work you are doing.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
2.2.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 29th Jan 2021 @ 1:48pm
Tuesday 2nd February 2021
Good morning gorgeous Goldfinches. I hope you enjoyed your zoom call with Mrs Whittingham yesterday and managed to get back into your school jobs.
Remember to upload your work on the Homework part of School Spider (there is one for maths and one for writing) so I can give you some individual feedback. If you want to chat to your friends, you can use the discussion part.
Worship
Today’s worship is from Open the Book. Today’s story is The Two Houses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=or3Gm6I8Zy4&t=12s
Maths
Can I convert mm and cm? Click on the link below for Mrs Evans’ lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dQxaiiqm5Q
When I played the video back to test my talking bits were fine but the White Rose bit sounded a little glitchy. It might just be my computer or WIFI that is the problem but I have attached the link if it is also happening to your video.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-4/week-8-measurement-length-perimeter/
If you haven’t got a ruler and want to practise measuring, click here
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/measuring-in-cm 
If you want to print out the maths worksheet to write on, it is attached below.
Times Tables
Have another go at the grid challenge today. Have a go with the level 3 challenge. https://www.transum.org/Tables/Square.asp and perhaps even try challenge 4. I have attached a paper copy of the grid if you would prefer.
Last week, me and Toby found this brilliant times tables puzzle which really got us thinking https://www.transum.org/Tables/Convoluted.asp
Writing
Can I use standard English? Click on the link for Mrs Evans’ writing lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kga4GyiQaac
If you want to print it, there is a copy of the text attached for today’s lesson but you don’t have to.
Reading
Today we are going to do some shared reading based on Charlotte’s Web. Click on the link for our lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rC4aqfpbNgQ
Click here for an online dictionary and thesaurus: https://kids.wordsmyth.net/we/
I have also attached a copy of the text if you would like to print but you don’t have to.
Spellings
We are learning words with the prefix ‘auto’ which means ‘self’.
Today’s words:
automobile
automatic
Previous words:
autograph
autopilot
Remember in class how we use lots of different techniques to help us like
drawing boxes around the word
Story time- More from Charlotte’s Web: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPbWg6Qid4A
PE
Kidz bop today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amJ87z5jVAc
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It is children’s Mental Health Week this week so please try and choose activities that help you stay active and relax. Have a look at the list of ideas attached.
· Draw a ‘Don’t drop litter’ poster and display in a window at school or at home · Upcycle a plastic bottle into something new.
· Design a new anti-littering slogan and logo for fast food, soft drinks or PPE litter · Interview an older person to ask them about their thoughts on if the amount of litter is increasing. (perhaps via zoom from home and the findings put into a document)
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Finally, something to make you smile… Happy Birthday Teddy!
Have a great day Goldfinches
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
1.2.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 28th Jan 2021 @ 6:34pm
Monday 1st February 2021
Wow- welcome to February already. Can you believe it is the beginning of another month?
Mrs Whittinhgam is going to be on the zoom call today and will also be commenting on the discussion page. She will be give feedback on any work you have uploaded to the homework tool.
Worship
Please click the link to Mrs Powell’s worship today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPSLE27lh-0&feature=youtu.be
Please see the attached resources below for the ideas for well being activities.
Maths
Arithmetic- click on the link for Mrs Whittingham’s lesson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=558O4Gjkm6w&feature=youtu.be
or See the Power point attached below.
These links also appear in the power point for further learning
Hit the Button
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Number Fact Families
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/number-facts/number-fact-families
Times Tables
There is a fortune teller activity attached below to help you practise your 9x table. (you don’t have to print it if you don’t want to, just follow the instructions with your own piece of paper)
TTRock Stars today. https://ttrockstars.com/ Have a look at the leader board. These were the latest top 10 scorers in Y4 by Sunday morning this week. Well done Super stars!
RE
Please click on the link for the next RE lesson with Mrs Whittingham https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAaAw1uIpQI&feature=youtu.be
These links also appear in the RE power point for further learning:
On-line Dictionary
5 Pillars of Islam
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02mwkxn
More information on the 5 Pillars of Islam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9U8T8x1AhQ
Reading
I have attached the next FIRST NEWS which is a newspaper just for children. There are some really interesting articles and stories in there. What can you find out today?
Don’t forget to keep getting your diary signed to collect all those raffle tickets when you are back in school.
Spellings
We are learning words with the prefix auto which means ‘self’
Today’s words:
autograph – sign your own name
autopilot – a vehicle that travels in autopilot is controlled by computer not human
This is a good game to help you with those tricky possessive apostrophes too. Just click on the games that have the red star with FREE in it. 
https://spellingframe.co.uk/spelling-rule/23/20-Possessive-apostrophe-with-plural-words
Story
More from Charlotte’s Web https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLj5mX3Fu6w
PE
There are NEW login details for 5-a-day
Home Access Username - LGPS97
Home Access Password - LosGr9
It is children’s Mental Health Week this week so please try and choose activities that help you stay active and relax. Look for the Wellbeing ideas attached below.
Why don’t you try a Draw with Rob lesson today for something relaxing and fun to do? http://www.robbiddulph.com/draw-with-rob
Have a super day at home Goldfinches.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
29.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 22nd Jan 2021 @ 8:09am
Friday 29th January 2021
Happy Friday everyone. I hope you have something just a little bit special planned for later today. Maybe a hot chocolate or choosing a Friday night movie? My gang have decided they are going to make a jelly for tea later!
Worship
Click on the link for Mrs Powell’s worship today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IriMTHdfPAM&feature=youtu.be
Science.
Instead of Maths today, we are going to start our new Science topic which is all about SOUND and Hearing. Click on the link for our lesson first: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeENRrqJmGo
You will also need to watch these videos to help you today: https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/music--science-ks2-what-is-sound/zbnmhbk
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zgdmsbk/articles/zkdkmfr
Times Tables
TTrock stars today. Remember, little and often is the best way to learn your times tables. So many of you are collecting a lot of coins now. I’m really impressed Goldfinches! https://ttrockstars.com/
Writing
Can I use descriptive phrases that capture the reader’s interest?... Click on the link for Mrs Evans’ lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OvhWU7HRHw
Reading
Find a comfy, cosy curl up spot to relax and enjoy the book you are reading at the moment. Or, if you like reading about animals or nature, have a look at https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/kids-club/cool-kids/general-kids-club/xavis-walk-to-save-elephants/ this little boy went on an amazing walk to help elephants.
Spellings
We are learning words with the ‘sure’ spelling pattern. (Keep an eye on what happened when the ing suffix is added at the end)
Once you have practised the two new words for today, click on the link for our weekly spelling test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BOn8dOIW2E
Today words:
treasured (word family words: treasure, treasuring)
leisurely (word family words: leisure)
Previous words:
measure (word family words: measuring, measurement, measured)
treasure (word family words: treasury, treasured)
pleasure (word family words: please, pleased, pleasured, pleasuring)
leisure (word family words: leisurely)
enclosure (word family words: enclose, enclosing, enclosed)
measuring (word family words: measure, measured, measurement)
measurement (word family words: measuring, measurement, measured)
measured (word family words: measuring, measure, measurement)
Story
More from Charlotte’s Web: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwdLiIXKjGE
PE
Me and my gang did this yesterday afternoon and enjoyed it. My favourite was ‘Summer’. I wonder which one you will like best? You normally have a whole hour of PE on a Friday so this link is a little bit of a longer activity.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHd2s_saYsQ&list=PL52c7L_dvLIzaHpp6d02ZqyWMComBIvfw&index=5&t=0s
Have a wonderful weekend. You are all SUPERSTARS and the adults in your house are all SUPERHEROES!
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
28.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 22nd Jan 2021 @ 8:09am
Thursday 28th January 2021
Good morning superstars. It’s going to be another balance of great work, fun activities and time to play and rest. You are just so amazing in everything you are doing.
Worship
Today’s sing and sign is I’m Gonna Jump up and down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88sMclwWqdI
Maths
Can I find equivalent lengths in m and cm? Click this link for Mrs Evans’ lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HJ04Lgw3rQ
If you want to print the worksheets for today, they are attached below.
Times Tables
Have a go at times table pairs. Recap your 4x or 8x tables and then have a go with the 7x table. https://www.timestables.co.uk/times-tables-memory.html
Writing
Can I use the possessive apostrophe? Click the link for today’s lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUlqSbP6LO8
Reading
Enjoy your reading time each day. Just 20 minutes a day can make such a difference.
Here is a link to Newsround again for some interesting articles. What will you choose today? https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround
Spellings
We are learning words with the ‘sure’ spelling pattern. (Keep an eye on what happened when the ing suffix is added at the end)
Today words:
measurement (word family words: measuring, measurement, measured)
measured (word family words: measuring, measure, measurement)
Previous words:
measure (word family words: measuring, measurement, measured)
treasure (word family words: treasury, treasured)
pleasure (word family words: please, pleased, pleasured, pleasuring)
leisure (word family words: leisurely)
enclosure (word family words: enclose, enclosing, enclosed)
measuring (word family words: measure, measured, measurement)
Story time- Click on the link to find out what our new story is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kpPnwAOwC4
PE
Try and use these PE ideas for mini brain breaks in between your lessons. Like we do in school with playtime and track time.
This is Toby’s personal Go Noodle favourite! I like it too- it is quite catchy!! https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/banana-banana-meatball Which other Go Noodles could you share that you like on tomorrow’s Zoom call?
Enjoy your day today and I look forward to seeing your fabulous work in the homework pages.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
27.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 22nd Jan 2021 @ 8:08am
Wednesday 27th January 2021
Good morning Team Goldfinch. Today is another day to make yourselves, your families and me proud of the things you are doing and the choices you are making.
Mindfulness
In our worship time on Wednesdays we are going to enjoy a mindfulness activity https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
Parents: This is a FREE App that you just need to sign in with an e-mail account.
Create a new account with an adult’s e-mail address.
Follow the quick question survey (which takes about 10 seconds)
Click the ‘I’m a parent’ 
tab and the next page
Choose the 
tab and there will be lots of different mindfulness activities to do together. We have done some in class and it really doesn’t matter if they are repeated.
Maths
Can I use strategies to check calculations? Click the link for today’s lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwVL2flLSm0
If you want to print the worksheet, the resources page is attached below.
Times Tables
Goldfinches play Hit the Button today and practise your 3x and 7x table. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Or I have found a new game called Times Tables Rally. It works up the tables from 1x, 2x 3x etc. and might be good for a quick thinking recap. Mrs Evans isn’t very good at jumping the obstacles though!! https://www.timestables.co.uk/rally.html
Writing
Can I identify the main idea in paragraphs? Click the link for today’s lesson with Mrs Evans https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpfRPhQZnkM
Reading
Did you enjoy your reading yesterday? What is going to happen in your story today? Curl up in a cosy spot and find out.
Spellings
We are learning words with the ‘sure’ spelling pattern.
Today words:
enclosure (word family words: enclose, enclosing, enclosed)
measuring (word family words: measure, measured, measurement)
Previous words:
measure (word family words: measuring, measurement, measured)
treasure (word family words: treasury, treasured)
pleasure (word family words: please, pleased, pleasured, pleasuring)
leisure (word family words: leisurely)
Story time- Final chapter from Danny the Champion of the World. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlVF1DlAYRo
PE
Here are the Marvel, Star Wars and Harry Potter workouts in this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCokO71NW3TgndaSNyHIqwtQ
Here is the link for Kidzbop if you fancy a dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oIVwPlYoB0
Enjoy your lessons, fitness and play time today Goldfinches- stay motivated and feel proud of all of the great work you are doing.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
26.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 22nd Jan 2021 @ 8:08am
Tuesday 26th January 2021
Good morning gorgeous Goldfinches. How did you get on yesterday? Did you work, rest and play hard? Once again it was wonderful to see some of the lovely work you are doing. Mrs Whittingham was so pleased, she sent me a message and some examples of your work. You really are superstars!
Remember to upload your work on the Homework part of School Spider (there is one for maths and one for writing) so I can give you some individual feedback. If you want to chat to your friends, you can use the discussion part.
Worship
Today’s worship is from Open the Book. Today’s story is David and the Giant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXlaryAGOFA&feature=youtu.be
Maths
Can I estimate answers? Click on the link below for Mrs Evans’ lesson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wi5PpdnuFmY
If you want to print out the maths worksheet to write on, it is attached below.
Times Tables
Have another go at the grid challenge today. Have a go with the level 3 challenge. https://www.transum.org/Tables/Square.asp and perhaps even try challenge 4.
I have attached a paper copy of the grid if you would prefer.
Writing
Can I use descriptive vocabulary? Click on the link for Mrs Evans’ writing lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAf2NwdmXck
Click here for an online dictionary and thesaurus: https://kids.wordsmyth.net/we/
If you want to print them, there are resources attached for today’s lesson but you don’t have to.
Reading
How did you enjoy the First News Paper yesterday? If you want to read more articles, just go back to yesterday’s blog and click on the attachment. If not, today is a perfect day to curl up for 20 minutes with your story book. Enjoy!
Spellings
We are learning words with the ‘sure’ spelling pattern.
Today words:
Pleasure (word family words: please, pleased, pleasured, pleasuring)
Leisure (word family words: leisurely)
Previous words:
measure (word family words: measuring, measurement, measured)
treasure (word family words: treasury, treasured)
Remember in class how we use lots of different techniques to help us like
drawing boxes around the word
using fancy writing
robot writing
highlighting the tricky bits
making the word into a picture
writing with our eyes closed
making your own spelling doodle
Story time- More from Danny the Champion of the World. What is going to happen today? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkS65AAFVNI
PE
How about trying a Zumba dance today? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRM9h8EQ6Bw
Or … here are the 5-a-day login details: If you write them in your diary, you will be able to log on whenever you need an active break throughout the week.
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Think about ways you could relax and play off screens when you have finished your school jobs today and keep smiling because we think you are amazing.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
25.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 22nd Jan 2021 @ 8:03am
Monday 25th January 2021
Good morning lovely Goldfinches. I hope you had a weekend of playing and relaxing as well as some time to get exercise and fresh air.
Mrs Whittinhgam is going to be on the zoom call today and will also be commenting on the discussion page. She is going to tell you about the new homework part of School Spider too.
Worship
Please click the link to Mrs Powell’s worship today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cq0u-LIaDv0&feature=youtu.be
Reflection: Mrs Powell’s message today was about our Christian Value of RESPECT. Make a hand poem of your own all about respect. Who and what do you want to pray for at the moment? You could draw around your own or an adult’s hand, cut it out and write an idea on each finger like Mrs Powell shared in her worship.
Maths
Arithmetic- See the Power point attached below for Mrs Whittingham’s lesson.
If you can’t hear the audio on the Maths Power point please use this video link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8YkALFJKWU&feature=youtu.be
These links also appear in the power point for further learning
9 Times Tables song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ww7gUr7T7k
Coconut Multiples Game: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/times-tables/coconut-multiples
Times Tables
TTRock Stars today. https://ttrockstars.com/ Have a look at the leader board. These were the latest top 10 scorers in Y4 by Friday afternoon and this week. Well done Super stars!
I have also added the local school’s leader board in order of speed. (1st was Middlewich High School but the rest are primary schools) can you help Lostock Gralam move up the leader board this week?
RE
As it is Monday, you will have your usual RE lesson (instead of English) with Mrs Whittingham. Click on the Power Point below.
If you can’t hear the audio on the RE Power point please use this video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8F91YNLXlQ&feature=youtu.be
These links also appear in the RE power point for further learning
Reading
I have attached the second FIRST NEWS which is a newspaper just for children. There are some really interesting articles and stories in there. What can you find out today?
Don’t forget to keep getting your diary signed to collect all those raffle tickets when you are back in school.
Spellings
We are learning words with the ‘sure’ spelling pattern.
Today words:
measure (word family words: measuring, measurement, measured)
treasure (word family words: treasury, treasured)
Watch the BBC bite size clip to start us off this week: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zt62mnb/articles/z3jpk2p
Story time- More from Danny the Champion of the World. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aV2DYCt43o8
PE
Today can you make your own 1 minute activity challenges up? What can you think of and how many can you do? Share your ideas on the discussion page.
Have a super day at home Goldfinches. Try and keep connected with the people you love who are not at home. Perhaps you can phone or face time a relative or friend and use the Discussion Page to connect with your friends in Goldfinches.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
22.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 18th Jan 2021 @ 1:05pm
Friday 22nd January 2021
Happy Friday! We have made it to the end of week 3! After your work today, try and have some screen free time to play a board game, go for a walk, do something active inside, read a book, cook or bake, play lego… It is so important to rest our eyes and brains.
Worship
"The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden  to work it and take care of it."  
(Genesis 2:15) 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXAJvJZHekE&feature=youtu.be
Our new Christian Value is RESPECT. Look again at the 17 Global Goals below and think about how we can respect our own homes, gardens, parks and local area.
Reflection
Talk to your family about the Global Goals and think about what small actions you could take at home. Make a pledge on the blank puzzle piece attached to today’s Blog about what you and your family could do.
For example: Mrs Evans’ family are no longer using plastic food bags and cling film. They are on a mission to make sure they turn off the lights in the rooms they are not using and they go for walks and runs locally so they don’t use the car as much.
Psalm 96
Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad;
let the sea resound, and all that is in it.
Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them;
let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.
Let all creation rejoice before the Lord, for he comes,
he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world in righteousness
and the peoples in his faithfulness.
Maths
Using efficient subtraction strategies. Click the link for Mrs Evans’ Maths lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H7IyAdf6aE
Times Tables
TTrock stars today. I have re-set the times tables as some of you were telling me it seemed to be stuck on 10x table for ages. It should be 7x tables with some 2x tables this week https://ttrockstars.com/
Writing
Click the link for Mrs Evans’ English lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC7AccX4hi8
For an online dictionary to support your learning click: https://kids.britannica.com/kids/browse/dictionary
Reading
Find a comfy, cosy curl up spot to relax and enjoy the book you are reading at the moment.
Spellings
We are learning words with the prefix ‘dis’ ‘mis’ ‘un’ ‘in’
After you have practised today’s words, click the link to hear me give you a spelling test. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGjMUunPLGM
You just need a piece of paper and pencil ready.
Today words:
Unfair (word family words: fair, fairness, unfairness)
Unlikely (word family words: like, likely, likeliness, unlikeliness)
Previous words:
Disagree (word family words: agree, agreed, agreement, disagreed,
disagreement)
Disable (word family words: able, enable, enabled, disabled)
Mistreat (word family words: treat, treatment, mistreatment, mistreated)
Misunderstood (word family words: understood, understand, understanding)
Misspell (word family words: spell, spelling, speller, misspelling)
Mistrust (word family words: trust, trusty, trustable, trustworthy)
Inhuman (word family words: human, humanity, humane, inhumane)
Inactive (word family words: active, activity, inactivity)
Story time- More from Danny the Champion of the World. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZKelJZnEGQ
PE
What are you going to do in your active time today? How about a go noodle challenge? https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/boom-chicka-boom
https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/peanut-butter-in-a-cup
Enjoy your day today. You have been truly amazing this week. What a class of superstars. I look forward to hearing from you in our discussions today.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
21.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 18th Jan 2021 @ 1:05pm
Thursday 21st January 2021
Good morning superstars. It’s going to be another balance of great work, fun activities and time to play and rest. You are just so amazing in everything you are doing.
Don’t forget to go on the discussion page today where we can ‘chat’ about the work you are doing and I will be able to answer any questions you have.
Worship
Because you were so good at this last term in school, Thursdays’ worships are
going to be a chance to sing and sign. Click the link to learn Be Still for the Presence of the Lord https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDvK1u0mrZ4
Maths
Click this link for Mrs Evans’ lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LwaTwCFn9c
If you want to print the worksheets for today, they are attached below.
Times Tables
Have another go at times table Conga or coconut multiples– how far can you get today? Practise your 4x or 8x tables. https://www.transum.org/software/Game/TablesConga.asp
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/times-tables/coconut-multiples
Writing
European countries report. Click the link for today’s lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li8tzVKs840
Link to Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/
Link to the interactive map of Europe: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/europe_map.htm
Link to the kids travel guide: https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/
Reading
I really hope you are enjoying your reading time each day. You can choose to do it at the time that suits you best, but please, please, please, keep reading.
Here is the link to the Newsround quiz to find out which dog you would be. (I am a Border collie- probably because I can’t sit still!) https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/quizzes/which-dog-are-you-quiz
Spellings
We are learning words with the prefix ‘dis’ ‘mis’ ‘un’ ‘in’
Use an online dictionary to check the meaning of this week’s words https://www.dictionary.com/
Today words:
Inhuman (word family words: human, humanity, humane, inhumane)
Inactive (word family words: active, activity, inactivity)
Previous words:
Disagree (word family words: agree, agreed, agreement, disagreed,
disagreement)
Disable (word family words: able, enable, enabled, disabled)
Mistreat (word family words: treat, treatment, mistreatment, mistreated)
Misunderstood (word family words: understood, understand, understanding)
Misspell (word family words: spell, spelling, speller, misspelling)
Mistrust (word family words: trust, trusty, trustable, trustworthy)
Story time- More from Danny the Champion of the World. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GddO1GWzuiM
PE
1 minute Active challenges. How many of each of these can you do in 1 minute?
- Press-ups
- Sit ups
- Star jumps
- Bounces on the spot
- High knees
- Socks in the box (use a pair of rolled up socks and aim in a box)
- And how long can you hold the plank for?
Enjoy your day today. Be your lovely thoughtful, helpful and polite selves and make the people around you proud.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
20.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 18th Jan 2021 @ 1:05pm
Wednesday 20th January 2021
Good morning Team Goldfinch. Looking forward to us all seeing each other on Zoom today at 9am.
Don’t forget to go on the discussion page today where we can ‘chat’ about the work you are doing and I will be able to answer any questions you have.
Mindfulness
In our worship time on Wednesdays we are going to enjoy a mindfulness activity https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
Parents: This is a FREE App that you just need to sign in with an e-mail account.
Create a new account with an adult’s e-mail address.
Follow the quick question survey (which takes about 10 seconds)
Click the ‘I’m a parent’ tab and the next page
Choose the tab and there will be lots of different mindfulness activities to do together. We have done some in class and it really doesn’t matter if they are repeated.
Maths
Subtract two 4-digit numbers with one exchange- Click the link for today’s lesson
Mrs Evans’ maths lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txKLSP3ZrCw
and if you want to print the worksheet, the resources page is attached below.
Maths challenge link for after the lesson: https://nrich.maths.org/1116
Times Tables
Goldfinches play Hit the Button today and practise your 4x and 8x table. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Writing
European country information page - Click the link for today’s lesson. Remember you can hover over the bottom of the page for the button to pause the video whenever you need to.
Mrs Evans’ writing lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfpu3ew_X5I
Link to Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/
Link to the interactive map of Europe: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/europe_map.htm
Link to the kids travel guide: https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/
Reading
Did you enjoy your reading yesterday? What is going to happen in your story today? Curl up in a cosy spot and find out.
Spellings
We are learning words with the prefix ‘dis’ ‘mis’ ‘un’ ‘in’
Today words:
Misspell (word family words: spell, spelling, speller, misspelling)
Mistrust (word family words: trust, trusty, trustable, trustworthy)
Previous words:
Disagree (word family words: agree, agreed, agreement, disagreed,
disagreement)
Disable (word family words: able, enable, enabled, disabled)
Mistreat (word family words: treat, treatment, mistreatment, mistreated)
Misunderstood (word family words: understood, understand, understanding)
Click on the BBC bitesize link for a video clip to watch and spelling games to play. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z8mxrwx/articles/z9hjwxs
Story time- More from Danny the Champion of the World. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RicIOtJWfA
PE
How is you Fitness Challenge going? So far I have added walking, running, dancing, Zumba, Joe Wicks, 5-A-Day, Go-Noodle and Yoga to mine. What are you going to do in your active time today? I think you would love the Marvel, Star Wars and Harry Potter workouts in this link:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCokO71NW3TgndaSNyHIqwtQ
Can you do 20mins or over of continuous movement and 21mins or over of continuous exercise every day?
Enjoy your lessons, fitness and play time today Goldfinches- stay motivated and feel proud of all of the great work you are doing.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
19.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 14th Jan 2021 @ 7:50pm
Tuesday 19th January 2021
Good morning gorgeous Goldfinches, I hope you had a good day yesterday with focused time for work and time to rest and relax too.
I look forward to chatting with you on the discussion page today where you can share your work and I will be able to answer any questions you have. I thought we could share our ideas for things to keep us busy during lockdown.
https://secure.schoolspider.co.uk/administrator/index.php?m=discussion_form
Worship
Today’s worship is from Open the Book. Today’s story is Goodbye at last
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTw0cvR7iUI
You can even enjoy joining in with the Open the Book song.
Maths
Subtracting 3-digit numbers with exchanges- click on the link below for Mrs Evans’ lesson. I have recorded it a bit differently today. Some of the pages will change automatically. If they don’t, instead of clicking on the speakers on each slide, hover your mouse over the bottom of the slide to look for the play button like the image below. 
Mrs Evans' Maths lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNlUrVy-kU4
If you want to print out the maths worksheet to write on, it is attached below (Maths 19.1.21)
Times Tables
Have another go at the grid challenge today. Either choose level 2 again and try to beat your time from last week, or see how you do with the level 3 challenge. https://www.transum.org/Tables/Square.asp
Writing
Non-chronological report- click on the link for Mrs Evans’ English lesson. I have recorded it a bit differently today. There are no speaker ICONS, just hover your mouse over the bottom of the slide to see the play button like the image below and pause the video whenever you need to.
Mrs Evans' English lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hZeMf7h4Mg
Reading
How did you enjoy the First News Paper yesterday? If you want to read more articles, I have attached it again. If not, today is a perfect day to curl up for 20 minutes with your story book. Enjoy!
Spellings
We are learning words with the prefix ‘dis’ ‘mis’ ‘un’ ‘in’
Today words:
Mistreat (word family words: treat, treatment, mistreatment, mistreated)
Misunderstood (word family words: understood, understand, understanding)
Previous words:
Disagree (word family words: agree, agreed, agreement, disagreed,
disagreement)
Disable (word family words: able, enable, enabled, disabled)
Remember in class how we use lots of different techniques to help us like
drawing boxes around the word
using fancy writing
robot writing
highlighting the tricky bits
making the word into a picture
writing with our eyes closed
making your own spelling doodle
Story time- More from Danny the Champion of the World. What is going to happen today? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzoTVAy75GU
PE
Here are the 5-a-day login details: If you write them in your diary, you will be able to log on whenever you need an active break throughout the week.
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Ns9h0an6 |
I am really looking forward to seeing you all ‘virtually’ on our first Zoom meeting at 9am tomorrow. My Amelie, Lola and Toby have been having meetings like this with their teachers and they are enjoying them.
Well done for being such hard workers. Remember today to show your lovely manners, be helpful and respectful to your family at home and keep smiling.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
18.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 14th Jan 2021 @ 7:49pm
Monday 18th January 2021
Good morning Team Goldfinch, I hope you all had a lovely weekend and managed to get out locally and enjoy some fresh air.
Mrs Whittinhgam is going to be commenting on the discussion page again today where you can ‘chat’ about the work you are doing and she will be able to answer any questions you have.
Worship
Please click the link to Mrs Powell’s worship today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5ZbQyPFjNY&feature=youtu.be
Maths
Arithmetic- See the Power point attached below for Mrs Whittingham’s lesson.
If you can’t hear the audio on the Maths Power point please use this video link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s59bdDDSXsg&feature=youtu.be
These links also appear in the power point
- https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
- https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/mental-maths-train
Times Tables
TTRock Stars today. https://ttrockstars.com/ Have a look at the leader board. These were the top 10 scorers in Y4 by Friday afternoon. Well done Super stars!!
RE
As it is Monday, you will have your usual RE lesson (instead of English) with Mrs Whittingham. Click on the Power Point below.
If you can’t hear the audio on the RE Power point please use this video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt6xLzzaKC4&feature=youtu.be
These links also appear in the power point
Reading
If you like reading the newspaper, take a look at the attached FIRST NEWS which is a newspaper just for children. There are some really interesting articles and stories in there as well as a puzzle page. I loved reading about the baby Koala at Edinburgh Zoo- very cute. Also, the Horse Vs Wi-Fi article was very funny!
Don’t forget to keep getting your diary signed to collect all those raffle tickets when you are back in school.
Spellings
We are learning words with the prefix ‘dis’ ‘mis’ ‘un’ ‘in’
Today words:
Disagree (word family words: agree, agreed, agreement, disagreed, disagreement)
Disable (word family words: able, enable, enabled, disabled)
Click on the link to this BBC Teach video clip about prefixes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/english-ks2-wonderful-words-prefixes/zknd7nb
Story time- More from Danny the Champion of the World. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTgRSFTtL_Y
PE
Today have a go at Go-Noodle so you can add some activities to your challenge record.
I love this Footloose clip (although I’m not very good yet) https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/footloose
and I used to watch the Fresh Prince all the time when I was many moons younger! https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/fresh-prince-theme-song
Have a super day at home Goldfinches. Try and keep connected with the people you love who are not at home. Perhaps you can phone or face time a relative or friend and use the Discussion Page to connect with your friends in Goldfinches.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
15.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 10th Jan 2021 @ 3:18pm
Friday 15th January 2021
Wow! It is Friday! Well done for getting through another week of home learning. You all need to say a big well done to your fantastic families too for all of their help and support. What an amazing team we all are.
On the discussion page today you can chat to each other about what you have enjoyed doing this week and about the work you are doing. I will be able to answer any questions you have.
Worship
Enjoy Mrs Powell’s story which is linked to our Christian Value of Respect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxbSE3iJRPg&feature=youtu.be
Our Christian value this half term is RESPECT. What can you do at home to show respect to yourself and your family?
Maths
Subtract two 4-digit numbers with no exchange- See the Power point attached below. Please make sure you click on the white rose maths link and find the correct video clip to watch on the first slide of the power point.
If you can’t hear the audio on the Maths Power point please use this video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMKfwvo3mWc
Times Tables
TTrock stars today. Remember, little and often is the best way to learn your times tables. The more regularly you practise, the quicker you will get so don’t be put off if you don’t feel like you are going fast straight away. https://ttrockstars.com/
Writing
Non-chronological report. See the Power point attached below.
If you can’t hear the audio on the English Power point please use this video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tfh_29O9qk
Reading
Find a comfy, cosy curl up spot to relax and enjoy the book you are reading at the moment.
Spellings
We are revisiting words with ed endings this week and I will add two words a day for you to practice.
Practise the two new words first.
Click the link to hear me give you a spelling test on these words. You just need a piece of paper and pencil ready. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ACfCj2edcU
Today words:
Guarded (word family words: guard, guarding, guarder)
Completed (word family words: complete, completing, completion)
Previous words:
Watched (word family words: watch, watching, watcher)
Opened (word family words: open, opening, opener)
Believed (word family words: believe, believing, belief, disbelief,
unbelievable)
Followed (word family words: follow, following, follower)
Created (word family words: create, creative, creativity, creating, creator,
creation)
Hopped (word family words: hop, hopping, hopper)
Dreamed (word family words: dream, dreamer, dreaming)
Allowed (word family words: allow, allowing)
Story time- More from Danny the Champion of the World. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjJn8bY4mnk
PE
What are you going to do in your active time today? How about a go noodle challenge? https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/boom-chicka-boom
https://family.gonoodle.com/activities/peanut-butter-in-a-cup
Enjoy your day today. You have been truly amazing this week. What a class of superstars. I look forward to hearing from you in our discussions today I have a great joke on there my Toby told me yesterday!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
14.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 10th Jan 2021 @ 3:18pm
Thursday 14th January 2021
Good morning to my little flock of Goldfinches. It’s Thursday already. You are just so amazing in everything you are doing and please keep up the great balance of work, rest and play.
Don’t forget to go on the discussion page today where you can chat to each other and you can share the work you are doing.
Worship
Because you were so good at this last term in school, Thursdays’ worships are going to be a chance to sing and sign. Click the link to learn ‘Our God is a Great Big God’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGYVhGWlRhA
Maths
Subtract a 3-digit number from a 3-digit number with no exchange- See the Power point attached below. Please make sure you click on the link to the Whiterose maths video on the first slide before you do the work on the next slides.
If you can’t hear the audio on the Maths Power point please use this video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mu6cLsy4UU
Times Tables
Have another go at times table Conga – how far can you get today? Practise your 6x or 9x tables. https://www.transum.org/software/Game/TablesConga.asp
Writing
Conjunctions – Select the English Power point attached below to have a lesson with Mrs Evans
If you can’t hear the audio on the English Power point please use this video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8OATFel5MU
Reading
I hope you are enjoying your 20 minutes daily read and getting lost in your book. Which new world have you entered? My ‘Train to impossible places’ is taking me through lots of imaginary places.
My Lola is loving a book called ‘The Nowhere Emporium’ by Ross Mackenzeie. It is all about an orphan called Daniel who runs into the ‘Nowhere Emporium’ whilst running away from a gang. In it he discovers he is special and meets Mr Silver. He becomes an important part of the Nowhere Emporium and travels around the world and back in time. Lola says she would definitely recommend it to Y4 readers who like adventure stories.
Spellings
We are revisiting words with ed endings this week and I will add two words a day for you to practice.
Today words:
Dreamed (word family words: dream, dreamer, dreaming)
Allowed (word family words: allow, allowing)
Previous words:
Watched (word family words: watch, watching, watcher)
Opened (word family words: open, opening, opener)
Believed (word family words: believe, believing, belief, disbelief,
unbelievable)
Followed (word family words: follow, following, follower)
Created (word family words: create, creative, creativity, creating, creator,
creation)
Hopped (word family words: hop, hopping, hopper)
Story time- More from Danny the Champion of the World. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLTtsVd6-hk
PE
What are you going to do for your active challenge today?
Have a go at learning some moves with Jump Start Jonny https://www.jumpstartjonny.co.uk/free-stuff
Enjoy your day today and I look forward to hearing from you in our discussions.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
13.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 8th Jan 2021 @ 4:44pm
Wednesday 13th January 2021
Good morning Team Goldfinch. I’m so proud of hearing all about how hard you are working at home. It was lovely to speak to your families. If I didn’t manage to contact you, please don’t worry, I will get in touch again very soon.
Don’t forget to go on the discussion page today where we can ‘chat’ about the work you are doing and I will be able to answer any questions you have.
Mindfulness
In our worship time on Wednesdays we are going to enjoy a mindfulness activity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWOHcGF1Tmc
Maths
Add two 4-digit numbers with more than one exchange- See the Power point attached below.
If you can’t hear the audio on the Maths Power point please use this video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDqtQtSqCO0
Times Tables
Goldfinches play Hit the Button today and practise your 9x table. https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Writing
Animal Fact file- See the Power point attached below.
If you can’t hear the audio on the English Power point please use this video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U6QRxkQWbI
Reading
Did you enjoy your reading yesterday? You might choose to read about the animal you are researching. Let me know which animal you have chosen on our discussion page. Remember to get an adult to sign your diary when you have read.
Spellings
We are revisiting words with ed endings this week and I will add two words a day for you to practice.
Today words:
Created (word family words: create, creative, creativity, creating, creator, creation)
Hopped (word family words: hop, hopping, hopper)
Previous words:
Watched (word family words: watch, watching, watcher)
Opened (word family words: open, opening, opener)
Believed (word family words: believe, believing, belief, disbelief, unbelievable)
Followed (word family words: follow, following, follower)
I have attached an ‘ed’ endings game below that you might want to print and play with someone at home.
Story time- More from Danny the Champion of the World. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAlnACGtwS0
PE
Goldfinches I know how much you love PE and sport and how much you enjoy a challenge so please see the attached poster for your Fitness Challenge.
Can you do 20mins or over of continuous movement and 21 mins or over of continuous exercise every day?
There is a recording sheet too. I have already printed mine out ready for day 1 today.
We would love to see photos of everyone taking part in the challenge on Twitter so please use #2021FitnessChallenge and tag @ValeRoyalSSP on your tweets. Have fun!
Enjoy your lessons, fitness and play time today Goldfinches.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
12.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 8th Jan 2021 @ 3:08pm
Tuesday 12th January 2021
Good morning Team Goldfinch, I hope you had a productive day yesterday.
I look forward to chatting with you on the discussion page today where you can share your work I will be able to answer any questions you have.
Worship
Today’s worship is from Open the Book. Today’s story is The Storm on the Lake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRd7-PaoUaI&feature=youtu.be
You can even enjoy joining in with the Open the Book song.
Maths
Adding two 4-digit numbers with one exchange- See the Power point attached below.
If you can’t hear the audio on the Maths Power point please use this video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP8uQ3MP6R0
Times Tables
Have another go at the grid challenge today. Either choose level 2 again and try to beat your time from last week, or see how you do with the level 3 challenge. https://www.transum.org/Tables/Square.asp
Writing
Synonyms- click on the attached English power point to hear my instructions.
If you can’t hear the audio on the English Power point please use this video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXvv72m2YNI
Reading
Today you might want to read something non-fiction and factual. Try the Newsround website to choose from a variety of news reports. https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround
Spellings
We are revisiting words with ed endings this week and I will add two words a day for you to practice.
Today words:
Believed (word family words: believe, believing, belief, disbelief, unbelievable) Followed (word family words: follow, following, follower)
Previous words:
Watched (word family words: watch, watching, watcher)
Opened (word family words: open, opening, opener)
Remember in class how we use lots of different techniques to help us like
drawing boxes around the word
using fancy writing
robot writing
highlighting the tricky bits
making the word into a picture
writing with our eyes closed
or you could make your own spelling doodle
Story time- More from Danny the Champion of the World. What is going to happen today? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH8xK2UaKH0
PE
Here are the 5-a-day login details: If you write them in your diary, you will be able to log on whenever you need an active break throughout the week.
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Username |
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Me Amelie, Lola and Toby had a dance session where we ‘danced like nobody is watching’ with the disco lights on! It is great fun and gets us moving. Let me know in the discussion how you are keeping active.
Well done for being such hard workers. Remember today to show your lovely manners, be helpful to your family at home and keep smiling.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
11.01.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 8th Jan 2021 @ 1:27pm
Monday 11th January 2021
Good morning Team Goldfinch, I hope you all had a lovely weekend.
Today we are all getting into the swing of things again with home learning. Just do your best.
Mrs Whittinhgam is going to be commenting on the discussion page today where you can ‘chat’ about the work you are doing and she will be able to answer any questions you have.
Worship
Please click the link to Mrs Powell’s worship. https://youtu.be/3pPOy7E5WNQ
Enjoy this video of the Creation Story to remind yourselves all about it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLHBhNk42g
Maths
Adding 2 3-digit numbers crossing 10 or 100- See the Power point attached below.
If you can’t hear the audio on the Maths Power point please use this video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akz-lliiOr8
Times Tables
Have a go at TTRockstars today. Where can you get to on the leader board? How many coins can you collect? https://ttrockstars.com/
If you need a reminder of your login/password please ask on the discussion or e-mail school.
RE
As it is Monday, you will have your usual RE lesson (instead of English) with Mrs Whittingham. Click on the Power Point below.
If you can’t hear the audio on the RE Power point please use this video link: https://youtu.be/aMakMQBXdRI
Reading
Please keep disappearing into a book for at least 20 minutes a day and write what you have read in your diary each day so we can give you all your well- deserved raffle tickets when you get back to school.
I have loved hearing about the books you are enjoying on the discussion. Thank you for sharing your recommendations.
Spellings
We are revisiting words with ed endings this week and I will add two words a day for you to practice.
Today words:
Watched (word family words: watch, watching, watcher)
Opened (word family words: open, opening, opener)
Have a look at this bitesize clip to remind you of ‘ed’ endings: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zp74vwx
I have attached the answer page for the ‘there, their and they’re’ activity from Friday. I’m so sorry I forgot to add it for you.
Story time- More from Danny the Champion of the World. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWH73cX_4Q4
PE
If you can get outside in the garden, have a run around or play the dice activity game we set last week (choose 6 activities and number them 1-6. When you roll the dice you have to do the activity matching the number. E.g. 1- star jumps 2- running on the spot 3- dance moves etc)
If it is an inside day have a go at 5-a-day activities today… or even better- do both!
Here are the 5-a-day login details:
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Have a super day at home Goldfinches. I will be phoning you this week when I am in school and can’t wait to hear about how you are all getting on.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
8.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 7th Jan 2021 @ 1:58pm
Friday 8th January 2021
Good morning Team Goldfinch.
I’m hoping you are all getting into the swing of things again with home learning. Thank you for working so hard- I really am so proud of you.
Please look at the discussion page each day where we can ‘chat’ about the work you are doing and I will be able to answer any questions you have.
Maths
Adding 2 4-digit numbers with no exchange- See the Power point attached below.
If you can’t hear the audio on the Maths Power point please use this video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm77kjsa9mg
Times Tables
Have a go at the times table grid challenge today. Make a note of your time and then I will set it again next week for you to try to beat your time. https://www.transum.org/Tables/Square.asp
Writing
Diary writing- See the Power point attached and click on the audio button to hear me explain what to do.
If you can’t hear the audio on the English Power point please use this video link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo4ItsZQfa4
Reading
How is your reading going? Are you up to a really exciting part of your book? Let me know what you are reading on our discussion page today. I’m reading a book for Y4 called ‘The Train to Impossible Places’ at the moment and it is brilliant.
Keep a record or your reading in your diary so you will be able to collect raffle tickets when you are back in school.
Spellings
We are revisiting spelling the homophones ‘their, there and they’re’.
Have a go at the their there and they’re activity attached below.
(I have also added the link to the bitesize clip and re-attached the powerpoint in case you want to remind yourselves again or use it to help you complete the activity.) https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zqhpk2p/articles/z3cxrwx
Story time- More from Danny the Champion of the World. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEokyfQ4U8Y
PE If you can’t get outside in the garden for a run around, have a go at 5-a-day activities today… or even better- do both!
Here are the 5-a-day login details:
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Have a super day at home Goldfinches. Remember you are all amazing and make us proud every day.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
7.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 6th Jan 2021 @ 3:42pm
Thursday 7th January 2021
Good morning my lovely Goldfinches.
How are you all today? I hope you all managed with the home learning yesterday. Remember this is all new again and might take a bit of getting used to.
Please look at the discussion page each day where we can ‘chat’ about the work you are doing and I will be able to answer any questions you have.
Maths
Adding 2 3-digit numbers not crossing the 10 and 100 boundary- See the Power point attached below.
Our home learning maths lessons will be guided by a recording of my voice which will explain what to do (like I do each day in class) Just click on the little speaker icon on the power point page)
If you can’t hear the audio on the Maths Power point please use this video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noS10zncVr0
Times Tables
I discovered a great times tables game yesterday called times tables conga. Have a go and see how far you get before being got by an x!! Focus on your 6x and 9x tables https://www.transum.org/software/Game/TablesConga.asp
Writing
Information label- See the Power point attached. Like the maths, I have recorded the instructions so just click on the audio button to hear me explain what to do.
If you can’t hear the audio on the English power point click the link below. (You will need to skip to 2mins30seconds to get started and then might need to pause on the slide until you are ready to move on- I am still playing around with timings to get it right!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FofhcIMtNUo
Reading
Goldfinches I would love you to read a little each day of the school book you took home with you during the holidays or a book you have been reading at home. You could read quietly to yourself, to your teddies or to an adult at home.
Spellings
We are revisiting spelling the homophones ‘their, there and they’re’. Read the their there and they’re powerpoint attached below.
Story time- More from Danny the Champion of the World. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZchLKN9QHs4
Mindfulness- Have you done something on your Mindfulness January Calendar today? Or have a lovely relax with this mindfulness lesson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64QzBuhsyuk
Have a super day at home Goldfinches. Keep smiling, work hard and remember to be kind to yourself and each other. Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
6.01.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 5th Jan 2021 @ 8:39pm
Wednesday 6th January 2021
Good morning my lovely Goldfinches and Happy New Year.
How are you all today? I am so upset that I didn’t get to see you after the Christmas holidays and find out all of your news yesterday. Goldfinches I know you will do your absolute best with home learning. You did so incredibly well in Lockdown in September and I know you will again.
Please look at the discussion page each day where we can ‘chat’ about the work you are doing and I will be able to answer any questions you have.
Maths
Addition and subtraction of multiples of 1, 10, 100, 1000- See the Power point attached below. Our home learning maths lessons will be guided by a recording of my voice which will explain what to do (like I do each day in class) Just click on the little speaker icon on the power point page) There is also a link on the first Power point slide to White Rose Maths which will be very helpful. All you need is a pencil and some paper.
Here is the video link for the maths lesson if you are having trouble hearning the audio on the power point. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDzNhXg-ktg
Times Tables
Practise your 9x table. Can you say it forwards and backwards? Can you write out the multiples of 9? Try saying it whilst bouncing on the spot (or on your trampoline) or try counting up in multiples as you walk up the stairs and then say the multiples backwards when you are coming downstairs.
TTRockstars https://ttrockstars.com/ Where can you get to on the leader board today?
Writing
Setting description- See the Power point attached. Like the maths, I have recorded the instructions so just click on the audio button to hear what to do.
If you can't access the audio in the power point link below, try using this video version. (You may have to pause and rewind a little as i don't think i've quite got the timings right yet)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG7aYAdKRc0
Reading
Goldfinches I would love you to read a little each day of the school book you took home with you during the holidays or a book you have been reading at home. You could read quietly to yourself, to your teddies or to an adult at home.
Spellings
We are revisiting spelling the homophones ‘their, there and they’re’
Watch the Bitesize clip below to remind you and have a go at the activity and quiz.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zqhpk2p/articles/z3cxrwx
Story (this is being recorded and embedded into our Writing Power Points) or click on the link for the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEJz6OmTygA
If you are having any problems hearing the audio on the powerpoints, please refer to an e-mail from Mrs Downing sent today which should help. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we are quickly converting to this new way of teaching and learning!
Have a super day at home Goldfinches. Keep smiling, be kind and caring and remember our Christian Values of Kindness and Friendship.
Love from Mrs Evans and Miss Randles xx
Week beginning 4.1.21, by Mrs Evans
Date: 17th Dec 2020 @ 9:27pm
Welcome to Goldfinches' Weekly Blog.
Wow! The end of our first term as Goldfinches and what a busy one it has been! Well done to each and every one of you for your hard work, enthusiasm and fun. You are a wonderful class to work with and I can’t wait to see what we can achieve next term.
Star of the week: Congratulations and Good Luck to James.
Top Table: Congratulations to Gia.
Home Reading
Goldfinches are really loving time in the day to ‘disappear into a book’ please support your child to continue this lovely way to relax over the Christmas holidays.
Spellings
Spelling focus: Spellings will start again in the new year which will be a mixture of words with a particular spelling pattern and words from Column 2 of the Y3/4 Statutory word list.
Times Tables
Have a go at as many tables as you can with this online grid game.
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/arithmetic
This week we have…
…had a lovely mixture of working hard in our lessons and the rewards of watching the pantomime, completing our beautiful calendars and cards, doing some lovely Christmas colouring and making our gorgeous reindeer decorations today. We hope you like them!
In RE we thought about the role of the shepherds and the awe and wonder they would have felt as they visited Jesus. In History we researched different city states in Ancient Greece. Science was great fun when we were learning to make our own switches. This will help us later in the year in DT when we make our own torches. Once again, we have loved reading a story from the 50 Animal Stories from around the world and using pictures to help us predict.
Coming up next term….
English: Staring our new class book ‘Leon and the place between’ and using a linked book ‘The train to impossible places’ in shared reading.
Maths: Applying addition and subtraction strategies to solving problems.
Science: Learning about sound and hearing.
History and Geography: Ancient Greece- the way of life and the legacy left.
Art: Using Ancient Greek art as our inspiration.
Music: Ukulele lessons.
PE: Mondays and Fridays- Team building and problem solving activities.
We hope you have a safe and peaceful holiday. Thank you for all of your support this term and for all your kind wishes and generous gifts.
Merry Christmas and we look forward to seeing you all in January,
Mrs Evans, Miss Randles and Mrs Whittingham
Week beginning 14th December, by Mrs Evans
Date: 10th Dec 2020 @ 9:45pm
Welcome to Goldfinches' Weekly Blog.
Star of the week: Congratulations to Toby.
Top Table: Congratulations to Nuo Yu.
Break time- please support your child to bring a healthy snack to school for break time. E.g. Fruit, vegetable sticks, bread sticks, raisins, bagel, oatcakes, rice cakes, cheese crackers, low sugar cereal bars. Please also talk to your child about the importance of starting the day with breakfast. It is a long time until lunchtime for Goldfinches.
Water Bottles- please send your child with water in their bottle to drink throughout the day. Juice should only be in their packed lunchbox to have with their lunch.
Home Reading
Goldfinches are really loving time in the day to ‘disappear into a book’ please support your child to continue this lovely way to relax at home.
Spellings
Spelling focus: This week please just look back through your child’s diary with them and focus on any of the words they misspelt during the last few spelling tests. NO SPELLING TEST on the last Friday (18th)
Times Tables
Have a go at as many tables as you can with this online grid game.
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/arithmetic
This week we have…
Music/Worship…Goldfinches have done so well with their signing this term. There is a lovely treat for you from us in the Carol service.
Writing...this week we have written our own animal stories based on Gorilla. I am so proud of how hard each and every Goldfinch has worked on their writing.
Maths and Reading:… We have completed our quizzes this week and again, I am so proud of how focused the children have been. We have had some lovely relaxing treats like colouring, extra playtime and 5-a-day as rewards for working so hard.
Art: We have been busy creating some beautiful cards and calendars.
PE: PE is on Monday. Due to our early finish on Friday, there will be no PE on 18th December. Well done to all of the children for taking part in the Rudolph Run and thank you for your kind donations.
Coming up….
Pantomime: We will be watching a virtual pantomime this week.
Christmas Dinner: Wednesday
Party Lunch, games and film: Friday
Thank you all once again for your ongoing support,
Mrs Evans
Week beginning 7.12.20, by Mrs Evans
Date: 3rd Dec 2020 @ 4:54pm
Welcome to Goldfinches' Weekly Blog.
Star of the week: Congratulations to Isabella.
Top Table: Congratulations to Edward.
Christmas Cards- if your child wishes to send a Christmas card they can bring one for the friends in their Goldfinch bubble and they will be rested in school for 72 hours before being given out.
Break time- please support your child to bring a healthy snack to school for break time. E.g. Fruit, vegetable sticks, bread sticks, raisins, bagel, oatcakes, rice cakes, cheese crackers, low sugar cereal bars. Please also talk to your child about the importance of starting the day with breakfast. It is a long time until lunchtime for Goldfinches.
Water Bottles- please send your child with water in their bottle to drink throughout the day. Juice should only be in their packed lunchbox to have with their lunch.
Home Reading
Please support your child to read at home. Little and often is best with a mixture of them reading independently, them reading aloud to you and you reading aloud to them.
Spellings
Spelling focus: words from the Y3/4 statutory spelling list.
breathe, build, busy, business, calendar, caught, certain, accidentally, answer, bicycle
Spelling tests are on Fridays. The spellings will be glued into your child’s diary every week.
Times Tables - A challenge for you this week...
Have a go at as many tables as you can with this online grid game.
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/arithmetic
This week we have…
Dance… we have had fun rehearsing and filming our soldier dance and can’t wait for you to see the video.
Writing...this week we have enjoyed writing a diary entry from Hannah’s point of view and are practising writing direct speech using a speech sandwich. Next week we will write our own animal stories based on Gorilla.
Shared Reading: We love our 50 Animal Stories book and have enjoyed exploring vocabulary and answering questions about ‘Why Hippo lives in water’
Maths: This week we have been adding 4-digit numbers with exchanges and have begun to look at subtracting 4-digit numbers.
PE: PE is on Mondays and Fridays with Mr Ault. Dodgeball and Netball at the moment.
Worship/PSHCE: We loved watching Mr Cliffe’s Christingle worship and making our own Christingles.
Music: Learning to sign ‘Little Donkey’ and ‘Jingle Bells’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs4uTjMOBKY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W05CwgZaDUo
Today we say a temporary goodbye to Mrs Shimmin while she continues the rest of term at university before returning to train with us again in January.
Thank you all once again for your ongoing support,
Mrs Evans 