Autumn Curriculum Map Year 4
Parents can support learning at home by:
We are learning about:
Literacy
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Reading together and asking questions about books and texts
Discussing morals and lessons within a story format
Encouraging children to write their own stories and edit them
Visiting local libraries, museums and places of interest
Reading and performing poetry together
Reading and experiencing a variety of information texts
Encourage children to write whenever possible, this could be a diary of
their weekend.
Mental addition and Subtraction
Number and Place value
Mental Multiplication and Division
Measurement
Decimals Percentages and their equivalent to fractions
Written addition and Subtraction.
Fractions
Ratio and Proportion.
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Sound:
The study pitch tone and vibration.
Eating:
The functions of parts of the human digestive system.
What makes a healthy meal.
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Topic
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Romans
Roman Life,
Homes and houses
Roman Army
School life,
Roman Leaders
Important buildings
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Learning times tables up to x 12
Making use of maths in everyday life. E.g. shopping weights and
measures sharing, cooking and telling the time.
Discussing new strategies learnt in school with your child
Attending school Maths workshops
Using and experiencing different units of measure.
Using educational websites including:
 www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/maths
 www.mymaths.co.uk
 www.mad4maths.com
 www.coolmath4kids.com
Visiting museums of interest including Science Museum
Discussing the importance of eating healthily.
Learning the main food groups and discussing the need for a balanced
diet.
Watching the Discovery Channel with your child
Using educational websites including:
 www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/site/science.shtml
 www.sciencemuseum.org.uk
Visit natural history museum
Research the Roman era at the local library.
Using educational websites including:
 www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/romans
 www.britishmuseum.org/learning/schools...rome/roman_brit
ain.aspx
Art
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Roman Mosaics
Roman shields
Clay coins
sandals
Making Roman meals
Bread making
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Create 3d sculptures using a variety of materials.
Visiting art galleries, exhibitions, art shows
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Cook together following simple recipes
Researching information on Design and Technology Association
website
 www.data.org.uk
Maths
Science
DT
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Stories in familiar settings: Books by the same author Roald Dahl.
Fables: Read a wide range of fables including Aesop’s Fables
Instructions and Explanations:
Information texts:
Creating Images in writing:
Poetic Form: Syllabic poems
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Autumn Curriculum Map Year 4
ICT
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Internet
Using the internet appropriately and safely
Design and write programs to achieve specific goals, Scratch
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Discussing e Safety with children
Attending school e Safety workshops
Using educational websites including:
 www.thinkuknow.co.uk
 www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/topics/staysafe
 www.weebly.com
PSHCE
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New beginnings:
sharing, welcoming others
rights and responsibilities
Making Friends
handling new situations
Introduction to Recorders
Use voices and instruments with increased accuracy, control and expression.
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Discussing rights and responsibilities
Discussing the need for rules and boundaries with children
Identifying ways for children to maintain positive friendships and
attitudes
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Practising familiar songs at home
Sharing new songs and rhythms learnt in school and develop together
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Listen and engage
Ask and answer questions in French
Greetings
Speak in sentences.
Use running, jumping, catching and throwing in isolation and combination.
Play competitive games
Netball
Cricket
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Practising familiar words and phrases learnt at school
Providing opportunities for children to practice skills when on holiday
Encouraging the use of pen pals
Using Google Translate or language dictionaries
Encouraging children to participate in extra-curricular sporting activities
Watching sport together as a family
Discussing tactics, techniques and achievements
Indoor PE
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Develop flexibility in Gym and Dance.
Using a range of apparatus to use when choreographing basic routines.
Evaluate and suggest areas for development in peer performance.
RE
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To compare and contrast pilgrimages across various religions culminating in the
Christmas story.
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Encouraging children to participate in extra-curricular sporting activities
Watching sport/dance together as a family
Discussing tactics, techniques and achievements
Encouraging partnership work and team building
Encourage children to spot symbols and signs within the local area
Using educational websites including:
 www.bbc.co.uk/schools/religion
Music
French
Outdoor
Games