Summer-1-Year-4-Curriculum (ID 1153)

• English
  English

  This half term in English, children will continue to immerse themselves in Shakespeare’s Hamlet as part of the Children’s Shakespeare Festival 2026. Through drama, storytelling and performance, they will explore the setting of Elsinore, the tensions within the royal family and the key themes of grief, loyalty, power and truth. Pupils will step into role to understand characters’ motivations, speak and perform Shakespeare’s language, and reflect on important moments in the narrative. Alongside this, they will complete a range of writing tasks, including diary entries, journal responses and newspaper-style reports linked to The Kronborg Chronicle, developing both creative and non-fiction writing skills within a rich literary context.

• Maths
  Maths

  This half term, Year 4 pupils will be developing their understanding of key maths topics including decimals, angles and shape. They will learn how to recognise and work with decimal numbers, helping them build confidence in measuring and understanding values that are not whole numbers. In geometry, children will explore different types of angles, learning how to identify and compare them, as well as understanding how angles are used in everyday contexts. They will also study a range of 2D and 3D shapes, focusing on their properties such as sides, vertices and symmetry. These topics will support their problem-solving skills and deepen their overall mathematical understanding

• Science
  Science

  This half term, Year 4 pupils will be learning about states of matter in science. They will explore the differences between solids, liquids and gases, and investigate how materials can change from one state to another through processes such as melting, freezing and evaporation. Children will be encouraged to observe and describe these changes through practical experiments, helping them to understand how temperature can affect different materials. This topic will develop their scientific curiosity and build their skills in questioning, predicting and recording results.

• History
  History

  This half term, Year 4 pupils will be learning about the Anglo-Saxons and their importance in British history. They will explore who the Anglo-Saxons were, why they came to Britain, and how they lived, including their homes, beliefs and daily life. Children will also learn about key events and figures from the period, as well as how the Anglo-Saxons influenced modern England, including language and place names. Through a range of engaging activities, they will develop their historical enquiry skills by asking questions, examining evidence and understanding how we learn about the past.

• Art and Design
  Sculpture and 3D
  Art and Design

  This half term in Design and Technology,

  we will use familiar shapes to create simple 3D drawings and describe the shapes we use. We will draw a simple design with consideration for how its shape could be cut from soap, transfer a drawn idea to a soap carving and make informed choices about their use of tools.

  We will bend wire to follow a simple template, adding details for stability and aesthetics and create a shadow sculpture using block lettering in the style of Sokari Douglas Camp. Finally, we will explore different ways to join materials to create a 3D outcome, making considered choices about the placement of materials and describe how our work has been influenced by the work of El Anatsui.

• RE
  What was the impact of Pentecost?
  RE

  This half term in RE,

  we will find out about the events of Pentecost, considering which events would be needed to retell the story for someone else. We will begin to consider what the events found in Acts 2 might have meant for the first Christians and what they mean for the Christians today. We will make links between the description of the day of Pentecost in Acts 2, the Holy Spirit and the Kingdom of God.

• Computing
  Computing

  This half term, Year 4 pupils will be developing their computing skills by learning to use Logo and exploring how to write for different audiences. Using Logo, children will create simple programs to control on-screen shapes, helping them understand basic coding concepts such as sequencing, commands and problem-solving. Alongside this, they will learn how to adapt their writing for different audiences, considering factors such as tone, language and purpose when creating digital content. These activities will support their creativity, communication skills and confidence in using technology effectively.

• Spanish
  Spanish

  This half term, children will learn how to talk about shops, directions and transport. They will ask and answer questions about where to buy items, give simple directions and describe how they travel. Through speaking, listening and written tasks, children will continue to develop their confidence and accuracy in building sentences.

• PE
  PE

  This half term in PE, children are going to develop the following skills:

  • Sprint with good technique and improve relay changeovers.

  • Show correct technique for take-off and landing when jumping.

  • Use correct throwing techniques for shot, discus and javelin.

  • Talk confidently about how exercise affects the body and fitness.

• PSHE
  Citizenship
  PSHE

  In PSHE this half-term,

  we will learn how to become effective citizens by learning what human rights are and why they are important, exploring how reusing items benefits the environment, understanding the range of groups that exist in the wider community, exploring the role of local councillors and understanding that diversity supports a community to work effectively.

• Music
  Music

  This term, children will develop their vocal technique, focusing on pitch, tuning and expression. They will sing and play in parts, including rounds and partner songs, and begin to compose their own pieces using different musical structures. Children will also learn to use musical vocabulary, including Italian terms for tempo and dynamics.