Year 4's Class page - Summer Term 1

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome to the Summer Term!  We are looking forward to a fantastic term of learning, full of exciting topics and opportunities for our children to grow in confidence and independence.  Below is an overview of what Year 4 will be learning this term along with some other important information.

Curriculum Overview

Multiplication Check

This term, Year 4 will complete the National Multiplication Tables Check so it is imperative that children are practicing their times tables at home on a regular basis.  This will help to build speed, accuracy and confidence as well as helping children to feel prepared.

Literacy - Retelling stories and narrative writing

This half-term we will use the texts, 'Fly, Eagle, Fly' by Christopher Gregorowski and 'The Village That Vanished' by Ann Grifalconi to inspire our own writing and help children to develop their storytelling skills.

Maths

In Maths we will be focussing on time and adding and subtracting money.  We will continue to reinforce key arithmetic skills alongside problem solving and reasoning. 

Science

Our Science curriculum will include children learning about digestion, teeth and food chains.  Children will be learning about the digestive system, the different types of teeth we have and their functions, food chains and how animals depend on on one another.

Religious Education (RE) - Hinduism 

Our key question in RE will be; 'What does it mean to be a Hindu?'.  Children will use these sessions to explore beliefs, practices and daily life within the Hindu religion. 

Geography - Africa

Our geographical focus this term will be around the continent of Africa, including physical and human features and cultural and geographical diversity.

PSHCE - Health and Wellbeing 

Children will be thinking about ways in which to stay healthy both physically and mentally, understand their emotions and make positive health choices.

Computing
As part of Computer Science, children will maintain their studies of information technology, using it safely and efficiently. 

Music

Children will be learning the song 'Blackbird' and will use this song to develop their singing, listening and performance skills.

Homework and Key Routines

• Homework is set each Monday, via Google Classroom and is due in on the following Sunday evening
• Times tables practice - please practice regularly at home
• Reading - encourage daily reading, reading records are expected every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
• Spellings - please maintain practice of the weekly spellings 

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 continued support, we are looking forward to a fantastic Summer 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.