4 Red have been learning some new vocabulary this week in guided reading. They played a game of connect 4 to see who could collect the greatest number of words. A fantastic start to the year!
This week in 4 Red we have been learning about the ‘tempo’ of music and how that can effect how music makes you feel. We explored this by creating some artwork inspired by music with different tempos The children have also composed some of their own pieces of music in the major key of C.
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We’ve had an brillint day at Jarrow Hall, learning all about Anglo Saxon Life. The children took part in three workshops. Learning about ‘crime and punishiment’, ‘life on the farm’ and ‘making textiles’. We also enjoyed listening to the tale of Beawulf, told around a firepit.
As part of our ‘Picture Our Planet’ theme we have been learning about the brazilian artist, Romero Britto. Inspired by his colourful work, we decided to create a textile piece of art, using the technique of layering.
To celebrate VE day, we dressed in red, white and blue and enjoyed a picnic outside.
Year 4 have demonstrated their excellent multiplication skills today in Mathematics.
Year 4 have been learning how to round to the nearest whole number this week in Math. They thoroughly enjoyed playing a ‘beat your partner’ rounding game.
Year 4 have shown their flexibility and strength during bridge lessons this week. Well done!
As part of our Jigsaw lessons we have had designed and made our own potato characters. The children thought carefully about what characteristics their characters would have.
Today the children took part in class debate. The children formed a debate team consisting of a ‘for’ and ‘against’ team. Some children also took on role of an adjudicator and made decisions regarding which team had the most compelling argument.
