Year 4
Welcome to Year 4!
A very warm welcome to all our Year 4 children and families! We are delighted to begin another exciting year of learning and look forward to working together to make Year 4 a happy, successful and memorable experience for every child.
Our aim is to create a supportive and welcoming environment where every child feels confident, valued and ready to learn.
Supporting Learning at Home
One of the ways we support learning at home is through our Knowledge Organisers (see below link). A Knowledge Organiser is a simple reference sheet containing the key knowledge, vocabulary and important facts that children will learn during a topic. It provides children and families with an overview of what they need to know and helps children revisit and remember important information.
We encourage parents and carers to use the Knowledge Organiser with their child by:
- Talking about the key vocabulary.
- Asking questions about what they have learned.
- Practising important facts.
- Revisiting the Knowledge Organiser regularly.
Maths
In Maths, children will continue to build on their previous multiplication knowledge and develop their overall fluency with times tables.
Parents and carers can support this by encouraging children to access Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS) regularly. Little and often makes the biggest impact, so just a few minutes of practice each day can make a real difference. This will help children prepare for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check, which takes place in June.
Reading
Reading regularly at home is equally important. We encourage children to read as often as possible, both independently and with an adult.
Children are welcome to read whatever they enjoy, as developing a love of reading is so important. We particularly encourage children to use books from school, as these can be quizzed on using Accelerated Reader (AR).
What Will We Be Learning?
History
Our History topics will encourage children to explore the past, develop their historical understanding and ask fascinating questions, including:
- How have children's lives changed?
- What changed in Britain after the Anglo-Saxon invasion?
- How did the achievements of the Maya impact their society and beyond?
Geography
In Geography, children will investigate people, places and our changing world through the following units:
- Where does our food come from?
- Why are rainforests important to us?
- What are rivers and how are they used?
Religion and Worldviews
In Religion and Worldviews, we will explore and learn about Judaism, Christianity and Humanism. Children will be encouraged to ask questions, consider different perspectives and develop their understanding of the diverse world around them.
PE Days
Please remember that our PE days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so children should come to school prepared for PE on these days.
If your child has earrings, please ensure they are removed before coming to school. Alternatively, please provide micropore tape so that they can be safely covered.
Keeping in Touch
If you have any questions or need to get in touch with us, please email: year4@meadowsideprimary.org
Please also see below for the Year 4 Need to Know document, which provides key information, which includes links for uniform and food ordering.
We are very excited about the year ahead and all the learning, experiences and opportunities it will bring. We look forward to working closely with our children and families to make Year 4 a happy, successful and memorable year!
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!
Long Term Plan
Need to Know
Knowledge Organisers
Y4 History Knowledge Organiser - Autumn Term 2026
