Year 4
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Year 4 Team 2025/26 - Teacher Letters
The Wider Curriculum
Art
Art
In Art, the children will explore how artists draw inspiration from the natural world, particularly by comparing themselves to animals such as birds. They will study bird nests in detail before sketching and creating their own nests using clay and natural materials collected from the outdoor environment. The children will also learn about the artist Antoni Gaudí and design their own sculptures inspired by his work.
RE
In RE, the children will deepen their understanding of Christianity. They will explore the concept of mission and learn about the Five Marks of Mission. The children will consider why sharing beliefs and helping others is important to many Christians.
History
Our History enquiry question this term is: Who settled in Britain after the Romans? The children will learn about the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons after the Romans left Britain in AD 410. They will explore a range of historical sources, including Sutton Hoo and the Bayeux Tapestry, to develop their understanding of Anglo-Saxon life.
Science
In Science, the children will continue learning about animals and living things, with a focus on the digestive system. They will explore the journey food takes through the body and take part in an exciting (and slightly messy!) demonstration to help bring this process to life.
Computing
This term, Computing will support the children in preparing for the Multiplication Tables Check. They will use laptops and iPads to become familiar with the test format, while also consolidating their times tables knowledge.
Jigsaw (PSHE)
Our Jigsaw theme this term is Relationships. The children will explore how friendships are formed and how to resolve difficulties positively. They will learn about inclusion, respect and how to make others feel valued within a group. The unit will conclude by celebrating the important relationships people have with animals.
PE
In PE, the children will focus on developing their athletic skills. They will work on improving flexibility, strength and balance through activities such as jumping for height and distance. They will also develop their technique and control in overarm throwing. Some children will continue to take part in swimming lessons each week.
English
Reading
This term, we will be reading The Legend of Podkin One-Ear by Kieran Larwood. This engaging and imaginative story is full of memorable characters and magical moments. The children will continue to develop their reading skills and apply them across a range of text types, including songs and short narratives.
English
Using The Legend of Podkin One-Ear as our inspiration, the children will build on the writing skills they have developed so far this year, with a particular focus on organising their ideas into paragraphs. They will enjoy retelling parts of the story, using a range of techniques to create suspense. Later in the term, they will have the opportunity to write their own suspenseful narratives, featuring their own heroes and villains.
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Maths
Maths
This term, our focus will continue to be on decimal numbers. The children will develop their understanding by partitioning, comparing and ordering decimals, as well as recognising that 0.5 is equivalent to one half. They will apply this knowledge to real-life contexts, including money, where they will convert between pounds and pence and compare different amounts.
Later in the term, we will move on to time, exploring longer periods such as days, months and years before revisiting hours and minutes. Year 4 will continue to take part in daily times tables fluency sessions, strengthening their understanding of the relationship between multiplication and division. The children will also use Times Table Rock Stars regularly to prepare for the Multiplication Tables Check next term.
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