Welcome to Year 4!
Y4 Curriculum Information January 2026
Welcome back to Spring term.
We've had a great first autumn term and are proud of the progress the children have made.
The termly overview below gives you more information about the learning which will take place within our topic which is based around 'the local environment. The children are already excited by this, which is great to see.
A few practical matters to make you aware of…
Swimming is on a Thursday morning. Details have been given on an email, but please ask if you have any questions.
PE is still on a Wednesday. Please do let us know if your child cannot participate.
Music is on a Friday afternoon with Mr Moulton from the Suffolk Music Service.
Multiplication Test Check
As mentioned, all year 4 children across the country will sit a compulsory Government multiplication test in the summer term, and so there is a big emphasis on learning both multiplication and division facts. There is more information on this check using this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/multiplication-tables-check-information-for-parents
Please make time for the children to complete multiplication homework and continue to practise using website such as 'Times Table Rockstars. This website is also useful: Time tables
The Y4 residential to How Hill takes places in this Spring term and lots of our learning will link to this fantastic trip. We will discuss the finer details and any other worries with the class after half term.
Many thanks,
Mrs Ward & Mrs Barber
Current class reading books:
Spelling:
National Curriculum Word List Years 1 and 2
National Curriculum Word List Years 3 and 4
National Curriculum Word List Years 5 and 6
Extra Information:
Reading at home questions booklet
Learning about fractions guide
Useful Links:
BBC Bitesize
Lots of interesting video clips and learning tools for a range of subjects
Classroom Secrets
Fun, interactive and practical home learning resources that are designed to be used by children. These include interactive games, video tutorials and downloadable home learning packs
Maths Chase
A fun website for learning times tables
NRICH
Great maths investigations
Oxford Owl
Entirely free website with lots of fun games and activities for you and your child - there is also a useful 'At School' section explaining the techniques used to teach reading within school