Year 4 is an exciting year which looks to develop the children’s independence and challenge the children to reach their full potential. The children are now role models for younger children in the school and are therefore expected to demonstrate the correct attitude, work ethic and behaviour in everything that they do. The development of independence is supported with the lower school prefect roles and the thought-provoking activities that are set throughout each subject area.
What will Y4 children learn about?
The children’s knowledge and skills are developed through our fascinating and inspiring themes. ‘Chocolate’ opens the children’s eyes to how one of our favourite food stuffs are produced and also the history and geography of where and when chocolate comes from. Our ‘Active Planet’ topic gives pupils an insight into the geography and science of hurricanes, tsunamis, volcanoes, earthquakes in a hugely fun and active way. Finally our ‘Temples, Tombs and Treasure’ topic in the summer term explores the Egyptians in a very creative way, beginning with our entry point where the children will be archaeologists exploring tombs for treasured artefacts.
We believe that the knowledge, skills and experiences that the children gain throughout Year 4 provide them with the perfect foundations for life in the upper school and a great opportunity for children to go on to fulfil their full potential.
Multiplication Check:
A Y4 Multiplication Tables Check takes place across England when children are in Year 4. It is an expectation that all children sit this. The purpose of the check is to determine whether your child can fluently recall their times tables up to 12 x 12, which is essential for future success in mathematics. This is an online test all Y4 pupils sit across a three-week window in June. You can help your child prepare for this by encouraging them to learn and regularly practice their multiplication tables and related division facts. Your child will have a Times Table Rock Stars login for online games and practice - please support them to use this resource as much as possible.
Our Y4 Curriculum and Learning Expectations
Y4 Dip'N'Do Homework
- For each half term, we have set 6 activities covering different areas of the curriculum. Children can then pick the activity that most inspires them and motivates them, or that aligns with the current learning - they have the freedom to 'get creative' and are encouraged to share their 'dip and do' in class.
- Our aim is to make homework fun and engaging! Homework is an extension of our rich and varied new curriculum and these activities are designed to encourage the following and headings may include over the year :
Get observing Get making Get thinking Get creative
Get reading Get writing Get inventing Get researching
Get fit Get sketching Get arty Get visiting Get talking
- We will also include online learning using areas such as DB primary (our safe and secure platform), Times Tables Rocks Stars, Spelling Frame activities and Bug Club - we expect all children to READ, READ, READ, READ AND READ SOME MORE!
- Please do print off a copy as needed; if there are any issues with the links, please contact our admin team. If you would like any of these emailed, do get in touch - we would be delighted to email them to you. Enjoy and have fun dipping and doing!
Helpful handouts to support your Y4 child:
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