Welcome back to the Autumn 2 term! We’re excited to continue our learning journey with our rich and engaging curriculum. In English, children will be exploring fables, persuasive letters and poetry, helping them develop both creative and critical writing skills. In Year 4 Music, pupils will be using their recorder to help them build on their understanding of rhythm and melody. Our History lessons will continue to focus on children's lives in the past, while in Geography we’ll be diving deeper into the fascinating world of volcanoes. In Art, children will be experimenting with collage and printing techniques to express their creativity. We look forward to a term full of curiosity, creativity and growth!

Week 1

In Maths, we have been learning how to add 4-digit numbers by using place value counters to represent thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones. This helped us visualise the value of each digit and understand how regrouping works when columns go over ten. After practising with counters, we moved on to the formal written method, setting out the numbers in columns and adding each place value step by step. This approach strengthens our understanding of both the concept and the procedure for accurate addition.

 In English, we have been studying Aesop’s fables, exploring the lessons and morals they teach through simple stories. After reading several fables, we focused on “The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse,” comparing the two characters in detail. We discussed their different lifestyles, personalities, and choices, and thought about what each character values most.