Holiday Homework

Over the holidays I hope first and foremost you have a relaxing and enjoyable time! When you start to get bored however…




Here is a list of things you might like to try:



1. Write a diary of your favourite bits of your holiday; include pictures, drawings, photos, postcards, etc.

2. Our topic when we get back will be “Ships and Seafarers”. What do you know about famous pirates? Who was the first person to sail around the world? What was Christopher Columbus famous for? Maybe you could find or write a really good story that is set aboard a ship?

3. Mathletics will be available all through the holidays. Look out for tasks that I will set, I will be keeping my eye out for children who get all 6 certificates during the holidays and also those who achieve the most points in a week – look out for your names on the year 3 blog. The year 3 activities will be changing to year 4 activities after the holidays, so see how many gold bars you can make before then!

4. Spellodrome will be available all through the holidays. Check in for new spelling challenges.

5. Through Merlin you also have access to Purple Mash, Education City and Websites linked to our learning throughout the year, so feel free to use them. Also there are some other favourites with the class at the moment – Poptropica and Cool Maths Games. Always ask an adult before you go online.

6. Reading, the local library often have a summer reading challenge, maybe you could enjoy a summer holiday novel together with your brothers and sisters.

7. Times tables and number facts – these are so important to number confidence through year 4 and beyond. Start with the 2s, 5s and 10s; move onto the 3s and 4s; then the 9s and 11s followed by 6s, 7s and 8s. Can you find a fun way to learn and remember these facts?

8. Check out http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/ to keep in touch with what is going on in the world!



Have a wonderful and safe summer. See you in year 4!