Week 7: w/b 13th July
Here are some activities for you to do in the last week of term.
Transition Activity
Have a go at writing a letter to your new teacher in September. Let them know about yourself and what your likes and dislikes are inside and outside school. Are you particularly good at something? Do you play an instrument? Have you learnt a new skill recently? I know Miss Skinner would love to hear from you!
You can send any letters to the Year 4 email account and we will send them on to Miss Skinner.
English
Click on the links to be taken to the Oak Academy lesson for each day.
Lesson 1 - Instructions - Reading Comprehension - Fact retrieval
Lesson 2 - Instructions - Reading Comprehension: Language
Lesson 3 - Instructions - Identifying features of a text
Lesson 4 - Instruction - SPaG focus: Adverbials
Lesson 5 - Instruction: Write a set of instructions
Vocabulary Video
Maths
You can watch the videos for this week on the White Rose Website. The worksheets have been downloaded for you below.
Maths Scavenger Hunt
Watch the video below (by clicking on the link) and then get outside and explore! How many different shapes can you find outside?
Science
Choose one or try all of the activities listed below for creative activities all liked to the theme of .Plants'.
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Build a terrarium:
Watch this video where Miss Simkin sets out how to make simple rainforest in a bottle! You will need: a plastic jar or bottle, small rocks, potting soil, small plants or seedlings.
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Create hammered flower prints:
Follow the step by step instructions but take great care when hammering as fingers can get hurt! Only collect fallen leaves or flowers. You will need: flowers or leaves to print; paper; hammer; hard work surface (cutting board, slab of wood, etc.); paper towels; scissors; a pen; tweezers or toothpicks.
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Grow a grass head:
Watch the video outlining how to create your own funny grass head to care for over the summer – don’t forget to give him or her a haircut every now and then! You will need: Old tights/ stockings; compost; grass seeds; rubber band or thread; for decorating – googly eyes, felt; and a pot for your grass head to sit in!
Geography/Art
The national bird of India is the peacock. Peacocks symbolise grace, pride and beauty. They are a sign of joy for all who see them. Peacocks are often used in Indian mythology and folk stories.
Have a go at creating your own version of these beautiful creatures. Be as creative as you like! You can use whatever materials you have at home. There are a few ideas in the images below and there is also a link to the Art for kids hub where they will show you how to draw a peacock if you would like more guidance. Have fun!
PE
It's so important to do some exercise every day. It's good for our bodies and our minds.
These websites below help you to have fun while keeping fit!