Dear Parents and Carers,
We have had another exciting and engaging week in Year 4, and we are looking forward to all the learning opportunities that next week will bring!
In English, we will be exploring the theme of wishes, linking to our new book Winter’s Child. The children will be discussing what wishes mean, why people make them, and how they are represented in stories. This will encourage deeper thinking about themes and messages in literature. Alongside this, we will be developing our understanding of direct speech, learning how to punctuate it correctly, and ensuring it is used effectively within our writing. We will also be focusing on prepositions, identifying how they show position and movement within sentences and using them to add detail and clarity to our work.
In maths, we will be building on our knowledge of measurement by comparing different units, such as kilometres and metres, and identifying equivalent lengths. The children will also apply their learning to problem-solving, particularly when calculating the perimeter of rectangles and rectilinear shapes. To end the week, we have an exciting ‘Maths Day’ on Friday, where the children will take part in a range of fun, interactive maths-based activities to reinforce their learning in an enjoyable way.
In science this week, we have been investigating how solids melt into liquids, focusing on the heating and cooling process. The children have enjoyed observing changes in materials and discussing how temperature affects different substances. Next week, we will continue our exploration of states of matter by learning about the water cycle, examining how water moves through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. This will help the children understand the natural processes that shape our environment.
In RE, we have been deepening our understanding of Hindu beliefs and values. The children discussed the different Hindu gods and goddesses, recognising how each one represents different aspects of the supreme God, Brahman. We also reflected on our temple visit last term, recalling the symbols, statues, and rituals we saw, which helped to bring our learning to life.
For art, we have been developing our shading skills using pencil techniques. The children have learned how to create different tones by adjusting the pressure of their pencil, even using the white of the paper to show light and tints. This has helped them to make their drawings look more three-dimensional and realistic. We are very impressed with their progress and creativity!
It has been a fantastic week, and we are looking forward to another week full of learning. As always, thank you for your support at home.
Best wishes,
The Year 4 Team
