Year 4

Mrs Barker (Class Teacher)

Mrs Gourlay (Support Staff)

Year 4 Homework Grid – Autumn 2026
Year 4 Intent
Year 4 Reading Spine - 2026-27
Year 4 Reading Intent
MTC Check

Welcome back after the summer holidays. Year 4 have settled in well and are enjoying a rich and varied learning journey. It is lovely to see the children engaging with their learning and developing their confidence across the curriculum.

In History, our budding historians have been exploring the lives and culture of the Anglo-Saxons, particularly in relation to the archaeological dig at Sutton Hoo in 1939. In Geography, they are learning about village settlements and why people choose certain places to live. Our Art lessons focus on the unique and imaginative work of Antoni Gaudí, while in Design and Technology we will be making Christmas stockings. We have been developing our musical skills through singing and exploring the topic of Mamma Mia (Pop).

Later this term, our Science investigations will explore states of matter. We are currently learning about the physical features of animals and how to group and classify them. In PE, the children are building skills in football, rugby and dance. The class are enjoying the new unit on animation in Computing, and we will go on to learn about the differences between hardware and software.

Year 4 learn about Judaism in RE during the autumn term, looking at how beliefs, teachings and stories can affect daily life. Our PSHE topics begin with Being Me in My World, before moving on to help the children reflect on the importance of celebrating differences. In French, the children are learning vocabulary and phrases linked to All Around Town.

English lessons, both writing and reading, are currently based on the Ancient Myths Collection by Geraldine McCaughrean. Later this term, we will be studying poetry, persuasive writing and riddles, helping pupils to read and write creatively.

In Maths, the children are strengthening their understanding of place value, area, addition and subtraction, and beginning to work on multiplication and division. Times tables are a huge part of our learning so far, with multiplication checks and competitions taking place. Regular practice helps the children become more fluent and confident with their multiplication facts, which will support them throughout their mathematical journey.

It is a busy and exciting start to the year, and the children should be very proud of all they have achieved so far. We are also looking forward to our trip to the Science Museum in November, which will provide an exciting opportunity to extend our learning beyond the classroom.