Willow Class - Year 3/4

 Teacher:  Mrs H Hooton

Willow & Chestnut Classes – Spring 2 Learning Overview

This half term, children in Willow and Chestnut will be enjoying a broad and exciting curriculum, building curiosity, confidence and teamwork across all subjects.

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🌎 Geography – Climate Zones & Biomes

Children will:

  • Learn about different climate zones around the world

  • Explore biomes such as rainforests, deserts and tundra

  • Discover why some places are hotter or colder than others

  • Research what plants and animals live in different environments

🧲 Science – Forces & Magnets

Children will:

  • Investigate how magnets work and where they are used in everyday life

  • Learn about magnetic forces, attraction and repulsion

  • Carry out simple experiments and record results

  • Explore how magnets help engineers solve real-life problems

🎶 Music – Developing Singing Technique

Children will:

  • Develop confidence in singing and performing

  • Learn about music linked to Chinese New Year

  • Play and compose simple melodies

  • Work together to perform music as a group

💻 Computing – Creating Video Trailers

Children will:

  • Learn how video trailers are made

  • Create storyboards and short videos

  • Use cameras, sound, text and transitions

  • Edit and evaluate their own digital work safely

🇫🇷 French – In the Classroom

Children will:

  • Learn common French classroom instructions

  • Name classroom objects and items in their school bag

  • Ask and answer simple questions in French

  • Build confidence in speaking and listening

🛠 Design & Technology – Mechanical Systems

Children will:

  • Design and create pneumatic toys

  • Learn how air-powered systems work

  • Draw and label designs clearly

  • Build, test and improve their final product

❤️ PSHE – Healthy Me

Children will:

  • Learn how to keep their bodies healthy and safe

  • Understand friendships, peer pressure and making good choices

  • Explore topics such as exercise, nutrition and personal safety

  • Develop confidence to ask for help when needed

⚽ Physical Education

Children will take part in:

  • Invasion games such as football, rugby, basketball and netball

  • Multi-sports activities to develop coordination and teamwork

  • Small-sided games focusing on passing, movement and strategy

This term encourages children to ask questions, explore the world, work together and grow in confidence

Spring Term 1 Curriculum Overview

Classes: Chestnut and WillowThis half term, children in Chestnut and Willow classes will enjoy a rich and exciting curriculum built around curiosity, enquiry and hands-on learning. Below is an overview of what your child will be learning.

🏺 History – Stone Age to Iron AgeChildren will explore how people lived in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age. They will learn how homes, tools, communication and ways of life changed over time and how archaeologists help us understand the past.
 A key highlight of the term is a trip to Stump Cross Caverns, where children will experience what life may have been like for Stone Age people.

🔬 Science – Forces and MagnetsChildren will investigate forces such as pushes, pulls and magnetic forces. They will explore how objects move on different surfaces, test which materials are magnetic, and learn how magnets attract and repel. Practical experiments will help them develop their scientific skills, including making predictions, recording results and drawing conclusions.
 They will also create their own magnetic compass.

🎶 Music – Developing Singing TechniqueThrough structured singing lessons, children will develop confidence, rhythm and vocal control. They will learn new songs and improve their performance skills while working together as a group.

💻 Computing – Emailing and Online CommunicationChildren will learn how to communicate safely and responsibly online. They will practise sending emails, adding attachments, using positive language and understanding tone. Online safety is a key focus, including recognising unkind behaviour and identifying suspicious or fake emails.

🇫🇷 French – Numbers and AgeChildren will learn to count in French, say their age and take part in songs and games to build confidence in speaking and listening. They will practise numbers up to 12 and enjoy playing simple French board games.

🎨 Art – Prehistoric ArtLinked to history, children will study prehistoric cave art. They will use charcoal and natural pigments to recreate cave-style drawings, learn about colour mixing and compare prehistoric art with modern techniques. Children will also create handprints and large-scale artwork inspired by ancient artists.

💬 PSHE – Dreams and GoalsChildren will reflect on their hopes, dreams and future goals. They will learn about resilience, teamwork and motivation, understand that challenges are part of learning, and practise setting achievable goals. They will also listen to and respect the feelings and aspirations of others.

🏃 PE – Functional Fitness and GymnasticsIn PE, children will develop strength, coordination, stamina and balance.Functional Fitness focuses on speed, movement and teamwork through circuits and activities.Gymnastics lessons will include balances, jumps, travelling movements and creating sequences with partners.

✝️ RE – PentecostChildren will learn about Pentecost, exploring its meaning and importance within Christianity through discussion, stories and reflection.

🌟 Our School ValuesThroughout the term, children will continue to develop key values including curiosity, enquiry, communication, teamwork, resilience and respect for others.

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Times Tables

All children in year 4 will be required to take the new Multiplication Check in the Summer Term, so we are having a huge push on learning times tables over the year. We have times table practise books which are kept in school as well as different apps we subscribe to, as a school, where the children can practise their times tables in a fun way.

Times table Rock stars

We have a subscription to TT Rock stars which the children absolutely love! They can play on 'garage', 'studio' and complete 'soundchecks' which follow the layout of the multiplication check in Summer. We have regular 'battles' within school between different classes and the winning class is rewarded with different activities.

 

These apps help the children to learn and consolidate their tables; plus, they can compete with their classmates and other schools!