Welcome to the Year 4 webpage
On this page, you will find information about Year 4.
If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to speak to the class teacher.
Alternatively, you can contact school via email: enquiries@anstonparkjuniors.co.uk
Year 4 Teaching Staff:
Miss H. Fenton (4F)
Mr. A. French (4Fr)
Y4 Teaching Assistants:
Mr. A. Constantinou
Y4 Long Term Plan
Below is our long term plan for all subjects. This shows the topics that will we cover across each half term.
English
In English, this half-term, we will be studying the book 'Leon and the Place Between' by Grahame Baker-Smith. We will be writing for a range of purposes to different audiences using ideas from the story. You can find out more about how we teach English and maths on the curriculum area of the website.
Science
This half term, we will be learning about states of matter. We will be finding out about liquids, gases and solids. We will find out about their differences and similartities and how we can change one to another - and sometimes back again!
You can start your own research about the states of matter by clicking on the Bitesize link below. This will take you to a useful BBC website.
History
This half term we will be learning about the Ancient Egyptians. Can you see which continent Egypt is in on the map? Egypt today looks different from thousands of years ago but some things have remained. Do you recognise these images? (Click to enlarge.)
We will be learning about Ancient Egyptians and just how powerful the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt were. We will be finding out about Egyptian gods and goddesses and what Ancient Egyptians believed about the afterlife. We will be learning about why the River Nile was so important to the Ancient Egyptians and how their society worked. You can find out some more by watching the clip below.
You can start your own research into the Ancient Egyptians by visiting the BBC website. To find it, you can just click on the Bitesize image below and a new page will open.
We will also be learning about Howard Carter. He was an archaeologist who, in 1922, discovered something incredible that helped historians like us find out more about the Ancient Egyptians.
Homework Menu
As part of our wider curriculum, children can also choose to complete homework from our homework menu (see below). This is optional; however, completing homework will allow children to take their learning further and share it with you at home. Once any tasks have been completed please bring them into school for us to look at.
Reading
Reading is an essential part of the curriculum and opens up many other curriculum areas. We expect children to read at least three times a week at home. Some children may choose to read independently, which is completely fine, but it is also helpful for adults to check children understand the vocabulary within the text and understand the content of what they are reading.
Times tables
Children need to spend time at home practising their times tables. Children can prepare for the times table challenge and aim to achieve their best times. Don't forget to visit the Times Tables Rock Stars website to help them practise their tables and earn coins to promote their band! It is their challenge this year to top the leader board and help their band to win the Battle of the Bands.
MTC (Multiplication Tables Check)
The children in Y4 will be completing a Multiplication Table Check in June. You can find out more information about the MTC below our homework menu.
Spelling
These are the list of statutory words that children need to be able to read and spell by the end of Year 4. The moreyou practise the more you will know! You could practise these words at home by handwriting them, asking an adult to test you or using some of the spelling strategies we have learnt in school.
Other Useful Information
P.E.
Our PE days are Monday and Friday.
Please ensure that your child comes to school in their P.E. uniform on PE days.
Indoor Kit = plain white t-shirt, shorts or tracksuit bottoms and suitable shoes (pumps or trainers)
Outdoor Kit = tracksuit bottoms and warm jacket and shoes suitable for the outdoors (trainers)
Please remember that no jewellery should be worn and earrings MUST be removed by children before P.E. Long hair also needs to be tied back.
USEFUL WEBSITES:
This website has a good range of free games to practise phonics and decoding skills.
http://www.sentenceplay.co.uk/
This has a good range of games which support your child’s spelling and grammar skills.
This is a fun and competitive way for your child to learn their times tables. Look out for new competitions and challenges. Try to top your class leader board.
