Year 4

Hello Elm and Willow Class!

In Science, they will investigate light, exploring how we see, how shadows form when light is blocked, and the differences between natural and artificial light while learning how to stay protected from the sun.

In Cooking & Nutrition, they will practise adapting recipes, researching ideas, meeting design criteria, considering texture and aesthetic and working safely to avoid cross-contamination.

In Computing, pupils will become software developers, creating programs using algorithms, loops, sequence, variables, and learning to debug in Scratch.

In French, through the theme Joyeux Noël, they will use simple phrases and learn festive vocabulary such as Père Noël, un cadeau, un renne, and un sapin de Noël.

In RE, pupils will explore Hindu beliefs about Brahman, Atman, and the celebration of Diwali.

In History, they will study the Vikings, discovering how they invaded, conquered and influenced places, as well as events shown in the Bayeux Tapestry.

Outdoor PE will develop skills in netball and football, while RSHE will focus on Celebrating Difference, including assumptions, bullying and the roles of witnesses and bystanders.

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Key Documents for Parents

Grammar Glossary Year 4ks2_reading_question_stems

Wacky Ways to practise your spelling

Year 4 'May the force be with you' Summer Term Topic Overview

Year 4 Reading Road

Weekly Requirements

Reading - All pupils at our school are required to complete 4 reads per week at home with an adult. You can help by asking your child about what they are reading. Reading record must be signed by an adult after each read. We check the records every Thursday ready for celebration assembly. 

Let's get 100% reads every week!

Spelling

You will be given a list of spellings each week which you will must practise at home. Each week we will test a number of these spellings through a spelling dictation. 

Times tables

By the end of Year 4, you will need to know all times tables and related division facts up to 12 x12. We advise regular practise to increase your speed and fluency in preparation for the National Multiplication Check.

Year 4 History Plans

Vicious Vikings

Smashing Saxons