Brazil – Year 6
Brazil 2019-2020
Welcome back! We are now in spring term which means the countdown is soon to begin. The children have settled in well to year 6 and are getting into the swing of things. This is a very important term for the class so practising and revision are key to aid their learning. Please join us on our Facebook page where there will be pictures and updates of our learning.
Topic
We will be covering a different topic each half term this year:
The Tudors
Age of Exploration
The Shang Dynasty
Homework
You will be expected to use a variety of apps to support your learning throughout the week, including; TT Rockstars, Read Theory, Spelling Shed and Purple Mash.
We may set additional Maths, English and spelling homework to consolidate our knowledge.
And we will, of course, continue with the half termly Bingo homework.
We expect all children to be reading for at least 15 minutes per day and to use a range of the above learning apps throughout the week. Read Theory is a fantastic (and free!) resource to help your child with their comprehension skills.
As you are in Year 6 you are expected to be able to organise your time to ensure you get your homework completed.
P.E. and Swimming Kit
Your kit remains the same; black shorts, white t-shirt, suitable footwear and an Ardley Hill tracksuit. We will have PE on a Thursday afternoon.
For swimming you will need a one piece swimming costume or trunks, towel, flip flops or other suitable footwear, a swimming cap for long hair and a carrier bag for wet clothes. Swimming for Brazil class will take place in Spring 2.
Useful websites for Year 6 learning – 2019/2020
Useful sites for practising Maths, English and Science skills:
https://www.purplemash.com/sch/ardleyhill
https://readtheory.org/auth/login
and this site too:
Education city can also be used for practice in Maths, English, and Science:
A useful site for additional information on science topics:
You might like to try some spelling practise on this site:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic-group/spelling
Really useful for brushing up on Key Stage 2 spellings.
These sites are useful for spelling, punctuation, and grammar practise:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/english/
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/punctuation
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/spelling-and-grammar
https://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/literacy/
https://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/interactive/literacy2.htm
Additional Information
Your child will need a named water bottle so they can keep hydrated throughout the day. Your child will also need a healthy snack in a sandwich bag or named container to have during morning break.
We are looking forward to a great year and hope you are too!
Mrs Khan and Mrs Johansson