Year 4
Maths and Writing information for Year 4 parents.
Multiplication Check
Please find attached the power point slides used from the parents information meeting. For any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to email or speak to a member of staff in school.
Multiplication Check MeetingMTC-meeting.pdf
Information_for_parents_multiplication_tables_check.pdf
Links to online resources.
URBrainy - URBrainy
Top Marks (Hit the button) - Hit the button
Times Table Rockstars - TT rockstars
Please let me know if you would like any paper resources to support your child with their times tables
Autumn Term KIRFS
This half term we will be developing rapid recall of number bonds to 100. In Autumn 2nd Half we will focus on learning the six times table and related division facts.
Welcome to Year 4
Autumn Term 2025
Beginning of year meeting Please find attached the beginning of year meeting slides.Welcome-to-Year-4-2025.pdf
Autumn Term 2nd Half
Welcome back Year 4! We hope you had a lovely half term break and ready for lots of new learning. We have lots of exciting learning planned for the next half term and can't wait to get started.
What we are learning
Maths
This half term in maths we are learning about multiplication and division, and statistics
We will begin this half term by learning about multiplication and division. As part of this unit, we will explore both mental and written methods for multiplication and division. We will learn how to multiply 2-digit and 3-digit numbers by 1 digit numbers using written methods, we will then move onto dividing 2-digit and 3-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers using written methods. We will also explore what happens when we multiply and divide by 10 and 100. As part of our learning, we will use our knowledge of multiplication and division to solve problems.
During our units on statistics, we will be interpreting a range of data presented in pictographs, bar charts and line graphs. We will be creating a range of our own graphs.
Times Table Challenge
Each week children take part in a times table challenge where they have 3 minutes to answer questions based on their times table and related division facts. It is important to build times table fluency as speedy recall will enable them to progress.
Ultimate-times-table-challenge.pdf
It would be greatly appreciated if times tables can be practised at home also - such as using times table rockstars. This will help the children for their Multiplication Test in May/June 2026.
English
This half term our writing will be based on the story Leon and the place between by Angela McAllister. During this unit, we will be writing setting descriptions, diary entries and writing in role from the character's viewpoint. As part of the unit we will be creating settings, character and plot. We will focus on using correct sentence punctuation, fronted adverbials, expanded noun phrases and using a range of conjunctions. We will explore apostrophes and using the correct verb forms. At the end of the unit the children will be writing a diary entry from the viewpoint of one of the characters in the story.
Reading
This half term in reading we will be reading the story 'The Train to impossible Places.' We will be exploring the meaning of words and clarifying vocabulary in the text. We will be answering retrieval questions about the text. We will ask and answer our own questions about the text, and make inferences about the character's thoughts, feelings and actions.
Science
Our Science unit this half term is Electricity. During this unit, we will be exploring the uses of electricity and thinking about if appliances use mains electricity or are battery powered. The children will find out about circuits and make their own simple circuits. We will explore the purpose of switches and if a material is an insulator or a conductor. We will complete a range of scientific experiments where we will look at the importance of making careful observations.
Geography
Our Geography unit this half term is The United Kingdom. As part of this unit, we will be exploring how The United Kingdom is divided into counties and identifying why different counties are unique. We will use our map skills to develop our understanding of the different counties and explore human and physical features.
RE
In RE this half term we are exploring Christianity. We will explore Christian beliefs about God and the Holy Trinity. We will discuss how Christians believe The Father creates, he sends the Son who saves his people and the Son sends
the Holy Spirit to his followers. We will also think about why Christmas is important to Christians today.
PSHE
In PSHE we will be exploring friendship. We will discuss different friendships and how friendships can change over time. We will explore what it means to be a good friend and how we can show friendship to others.
PE
This half term in PE we will be learning about gymnastics and ball skills. We will be performing a range of sequences which include rolls, balances and jumps. As part of our unit on ball skills, we will develop our control when throwing and catching. We will also develop dribbling skills.
Music
In Music we are learning how to play the glockenspiel. We will be familiarising ourselves on how to play an instrument. Our focus this half term will be composing our own music. We will compose our own music to accompany songs we are learning in music lessons.
French
In French we are exploring vegetables We will be learning how to name a range of vegetables in French. We will be developing our reading, listening and writing skills in French.
Computing
In computing we will be exploring animation. This unit introduces children to animation and the common techniques used by animators. Children will use traditional animation methods and compare these methods with using animation software. We will also explore how to stay safe online. We will discuss online identities and online relationships.
DT
In DT we will be focusing on adapting a recipe to bake biscuits. We will be describing the features of biscuits and following a biscuit recipe. We will adapt a recipe to bake our own biscuits and use a budget to plan a recipe.
General Reminders
Weekly homework is due on a Monday.
Reading diaries will be checked every Monday. Please ensure you read between 4 and 5 times a week in order to achieve golden tickets within school.
Our PE day is Friday. Children need to come to school wearing PE kits and bring school uniform to change into.
Any Questions or concerns please do not hesitate to email at year4@cpa.dsat.education
Mrs Eastwood - Class Teacher
Mrs Creighton, Mrs Wilkinson and Mrs Watson - Classroom Assistants.