Year 4's Class page - Spring Term 1

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome to the Spring Term!  I hope you all had a restful break.  We are looking forward to another exciting half-term of learning in Year 4.  This will be filled with creativity, challenge and curiosity.  Below is an overview of what your child will be learning during Spring 1 alongside  key reminders and important dates.

Important Dates

Year 4 Class Assembly - Thursday 5th February 2026

Curriculum Overview

Literacy

This half-term our Literacy focus will be on Newspaper report writing alongside stories that raise issues or dilemmas.  These units will link closely to our class text, 'The Ice Palace' as well as our poetry unit, allowing children to explore in depth, themes, language choices and viewpoint.

Maths

In Maths we will be looking at division with remainders, multiplying and dividing by 10 and 100, calculations involving tenths and understanding the composition of tenths.  There will be a strong emphasis on multiplication fluency as the National Multiplication Check is approaching.  Supporting your child with regular times tables practice at home will be extremely beneficial.  Some excellent website links are included below to help with practising multiplication.

https://www.mathletics.com/uk/

https://www.timestables.co.uk/

https://www.timestables.co.uk/speed-test/

https://www.mathmammoth.com/practice/multiplication

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/daily10

Science

Through 'Living Things and Their Habitats', children will explore classification, habitats and how living things are adapted to their environments.

Religious Education

Our focus will be on Hinduism and thinking about the importance of symbols, beliefs and teachings in Hinduism.  Children will learn about key Hindu beliefs, symbols and practices and their meaning in everyday life.

PSHCE

Children will be thinking about relationships and learning to respect different family structures.  They will also explore change, loss, insecurity and feelings related to family experiences and understand that care is central to a positive family life.

PE (Wednesdays pm and Thursdays am)

Wednesday - please ensure your child brings their PE kit to school.

Thursday - children should come to school in their PE kit with their school uniform in their bag (they will change into school uniform after PE).
The PE kit remains the same, white top, black bottoms, and black trainers. 

Computing
As part of Computer Science, children will be thinking about developing their skills using data formulae within Spreadsheets.

Geography

Climate Zones, Biomes and Vegetation Belts:

Children will learn about the world's climates and how they affect living things and human activity.

Art

3D Art - Building a structure

We will be designing and constructing 3D models, developing creativity and problem-solving skills.

Homework Routine

• Homework is set each Monday, via Google Classroom and is due in on the following Sunday evening
• Reading Eggs - due every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
• Multiplication books - to be returned every Wednesday
• Spelling Test - every Friday
• Encourage your child to submit their work on time to support steady progress and facilitate feedback

Communication & Support

• Google Classroom is our main platform for homework and announcements; please ensure your child has access. The school website offers guidance if needed
• For any questions or concerns, feel free to contact me via the school office or arrange a brief meeting

Thank you for your support. We are looking forward to a productive and enjoyable Spring half-term together.

With kind regards,
Miss Morgan and The Year 4 Teaching Team

If you would like more information about the curriculum SPSM follows, please ask your child's class teacher.  Thank you.