Year 4 – Welcome to our final term! Summer 2.
Welcome back to the Summer 2 Term! We hope you have had a lovely, relaxing break. We are really looking forward to an exciting and busy final term in Year 4, packed with engaging learning, strong cross‑curricular links and lots of opportunities for pupils to develop both academically and personally. Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
Below is an overview of what your child will be learning this term.
Daily Morning Learning
Each morning, pupils complete independent tasks based on:
Oracy
A key focus throughout the year is the development of oracy skills. Pupils are given regular opportunities across all lessons to explain their thinking, share their work, and take part in purposeful talk with their peers. We place a strong emphasis on active listening, responding thoughtfully to others and showing respect for different ideas and opinions. Developing confident speaking and listening skills supports learning across the curriculum and helps pupils build self‑confidence, teamwork and mutual respect.
English
This term in English, we will be working with the text The Egyptian Cinderella. Pupils will explore the story in depth making comparisons to the well know traditional tale, investigating characters, plot and Egyptian culture. They will study famous speeches from the past before writing one their own to replace the speech from our studied text. Pupils will write speeches in the role of an Egypitain Pharoah using first person, rich vocabulary and descriptive language.
Alongside this, the children will be designing a powerpoint presentation on pyramids. Through this digital work, pupils will continue to develop their understanding of sentence structure, spelling, punctuation and grammar, while building confidence and independent research skills.
Mathematics
In Maths, we will be looking at shape, comparing and classifying 2D shapes based on properties and size. Pupils will also explore angles of shapes (acute, obtuse and right angles) while learning to compare and order them, as well as finding lines of symmetry.
Towards the end of our the term, we will study a statistics unit where pupils will investigate and interpret graphs and solve problems using graphical data.
Our much anticipated Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) will be undertaken this half term, results will be shared with parents on end of term reports.
Shared Reading
We will continue our whole‑class shared reading sessions, using a variety of fiction, non‑fiction and poetry texts. Lessons will focus on:
This work is crucial in supporting reading comprehension across the curriculum.
History
Our topic this term is Ancient Egyptians, which links closely with our work in English. Pupils will explore the fascinating world of the Ancient Egyptians, learning how this remarkable civilisation lived, worked, and shaped history. We will investigate pharaohs, pyramids, mummification, and the importance of the River Nile, developing key skills in questioning evidence and understanding how people lived in the past.
Science
In Science, we will be studying States of Matter.
Year 4 will develop their scientific thinking by exploring solids, liquids and gases and how materials can change state. Pupils will investigate how particles behave in each state, observing what happens when materials are heated or cooled, and learning to use scientific vocabulary such as evaporation, condensation and melting. Through hands‑on experiments and careful observations, pupils will build confidence in predicting, testing and explaining how everyday materials behave. We are very much looking forward to our upcoming visit to Magna Science Centre in Sheffield where we will take part in an interactive workshop on solids, liquids and gases!
Physical Education (PE)
PE lessons will continue to take place every Thursday afternoon and will focus on:
Please ensure PE kits are in school every week and labelled.
Keep an eye out for our Summer Sports Day!
Music
Music this term includes:
Spanish
Spanish lessons this term will focus on the topic of Summer. Pupils will take part in listening, speaking, reading and writing activities, and all Modern Foreign Language work will be recorded and displayed in our floor books. At the end of our learning in this area, pupils will have the opportunity to put their Spanish oracy to the test to order themselves an ice-cream!
PSHE
Mrs Elsmore will continue delivering weekly PSHE and RSE lessons. Our focus this term will be Changing ME where pupils will:
These lessons support pupils’ wellbeing, personal development and support transitions.
Please see the knowledge organiser for PSHE on Class Dojo to be informed of your child's learning in this area of the curriculum.
Religious Education (RE)
In RE this term, our focus will be on exploring the idea of life as a journey, thinking about how people grow, change and make important choices along the way. Through our thematic RE work, pupils will reflect on the different milestones that shape a person’s life—such as birth, belonging, celebrations and transitions—and how various religions mark these moments with special rituals and traditions. We will consider our own experiences, the paths people take, and how values like kindness, perseverance and responsibility guide us on our journey.
Design and Technology
Electrical systems – Simple circuits and switches.
Year 4 will be designing and making their own head torches as part of their DT learning on electrical systems. Pupils will be revisiting their Science topic in the Autumn term- how simple circuits work, experimenting with switches, bulbs and battery holders before planning a torch suitable for an explorer travelling through Ancient Egypt. They will be developing ideas, testing materials and refining their designs so that their final product will be both functional and fit for purpose. By the end of the unit, children will be confidently assembling a working circuit and creating a head torch ready for an adventurous journey through tombs and temples.
Homework
Regular home learning plays an important role in supporting classroom learning. Homework this term will include:
Please support your child to complete these tasks each week. Homework is set from Friday to Friday, and consistent practice will make a real difference to your child’s progress and confidence. Thank you for your continued support at home.
Mrs Hulland and Miss Davies