What We Are Learning This Term

This term, Year 4 are exploring an exciting range of topics across the curriculum.

English: We are reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. We will explore its characters, settings and vocabulary while using the story as inspiration for our own writing.

Maths: Our main focus is place value. We are learning to read, write, represent, compare and order numbers up to 10,000 before developing our calculation skills.

Science: In our Digestion and Nutrition unit, we are learning about the human digestive system, the functions of different types of teeth and how to keep our teeth healthy.

Geography: We are investigating volcanoes, including how they are formed, where they are found and how volcanic eruptions can affect people and places.

Art: Through our Storytelling Through Drawing unit, we are exploring how artists use drawings to communicate ideas and tell stories. We will experiment with visual notes and create our own imaginative artwork.

PE: Our units are Fundamentals of Sport and Football. We are developing important skills such as balance, coordination, movement, teamwork, passing and controlling the ball.

Music: We are exploring body percussion, using actions such as clapping, stamping and clicking to create and perform different rhythms.

French: We are learning how to introduce ourselves, exchange greetings and take part in simple conversations in French.

RE: We are learning about Buddhism, exploring Buddhist beliefs, teachings and ways of life.

PSHE: Our topic is Being Me in My World. We are thinking about our place within the class and school community, developing positive relationships and understanding our responsibilities.

Spelling: We are developing our understanding of how words are constructed through morphology, including exploring prefixes, suffixes and word families.