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