{"id":7068,"date":"2017-04-01T16:02:11","date_gmt":"2017-04-01T15:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/st-peters.aberdeen.sch.uk\/?p=7068"},"modified":"2017-04-01T16:02:11","modified_gmt":"2017-04-01T15:02:11","slug":"p4-term-3-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/st-peters.aberdeen.sch.uk\/?p=7068","title":{"rendered":"P4 Term 3 news"},"content":{"rendered":"

As another term draws to an end, here is an update of some of the learning that has gone on in Primary four in the last month.<\/p>\n

Literacy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Within our spelling lessons, the children are encouraged to consolidate their knowledge of phonemes. They use this knowledge to help them spell accurately\u00a0and children gain confidence to read with understanding and expression. Over a 10 day period, we work through a range of literacy activities based on a particular sound, taking a problem solving approach. We will continue this approach after the holidays. The children’s weekly spelling homework will help consolidate their knowledge.<\/p>\n

We continue to read our class novel, \u201cThe B.F.G.\u201d. Through our novel, we are learning to improve our fluency and develop our comprehension skills. We have also completed some pieces of writing linked to our novel such as newspaper articles, diary entries and report writing.<\/p>\n

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We are continuing to use reflective reading activities in the classroom and for our homework, allowing the learners to explore their higher order thinking skills through reading.<\/p>\n

To celebrate World Book Day, Primary 4 created their own book chain. We made a new front cover and blurb for our favourite books and made links between them whether that be themes, authors or types of characters to create a book chain. We also designed our door in honour of our favourite book of all, \u201cThe B.F.G.\u201d.<\/p>\n

Maths <\/strong><\/p>\n

We have completed our topic on \u201cmoney\u201d. Primary 4 have become experts in recognising coins and notes, as well as adding and subtracting money and tackling real life money skills. Some of us even learned how our division skills can be used in money. We are now moving on to measure. Education City games will be assigned on a weekly basis to develop the children\u2019s measurement skills.<\/p>\n

In mental maths, we are continuing to explore a range of strategies on a weekly basis.<\/p>\n

Science<\/strong><\/p>\n

To celebrate \u201cScience Week\u201d, P4 \u00a0participated in a whole school science walk. The children loved the experience. In our own classroom, we worked in co-operative groups to create our own \u201cwalking rainbow\u201d, learning about capillary action.<\/p>\n