Tawny Owls Year 4 2025 - 2026
Miss Michiels
Mrs Henderson
Mrs Austin
Curriculum Learning Autumn Term 1
Welcome to Tawny Owls – Year 4
I am delighted to welcome you to the Tawny Owls’ class!
I hope you’ve all had a wonderful summer and are ready for an exciting and enriching first term in Year 4.
Tawny Owls will be taught by Miss Michiels, with support from Mrs Henderson, who will assist in class and lead targeted interventions.
On Monday and Tuesday afternoons, the class will be taught by Mrs Austin.
P.E. Information
P.E. lessons take place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons.
Please ensure your child brings the correct P.E. kit and trainers every Monday morning.
During the autumn term, we advise children to bring an extra warm layer for outdoor P.E. sessions.
• Warm tracksuit bottoms
• A zip-up hoodie or jumper
• A hat and gloves
All P.E. clothing must be clearly labelled to help return any lost items.
Each child should also bring a named water bottle and a waterproof coat to school every day.
Homework Expectations
Homework will be set on Class Dojo every Friday and is due the following Wednesday.
Reading, spelling, and maths tasks will be assigned via some online learning platforms.
Please support your child in completing their homework and ensure it is handed in on time.
Reading at Home
Daily reading is essential. Children in Lower Key Stage 2 are recommended to read for at least 20 minutes regularly at home.
This builds confidence as a Cuddington Reader and opens the door to new vocabulary, characters, and adventures.
While listening to your child read, please take time to talk about the book together.
This helps develop key reading and comprehension skills.
You can support your child by asking questions that focus on the following areas:
• Vocabulary – Discuss unfamiliar words and their meanings.
• Inference – Encourage your child to read between the lines and explain what characters might be thinking or feeling.
• Prediction – Ask what they think might happen next, and why.
• Explanation – Invite your child to explain their opinions about the story, characters, or setting.
• Retrieval – Ask them to find specific facts or details in the text.
• Sequence or Summarise – Have them retell the main events in order or summarise what they’ve read.
These types of questions will help your child build deeper understanding, strengthen their comprehension,
and grow in confidence as a reader.
Spelling
Spelling homework will focus on the words and spelling patterns introduced during lessons each week.
Children are encouraged to revisit these at home to:
• Reinforce their understanding
• Improve spelling accuracy
• Build confidence in using the words in both writing and speech
• Regular practice at home plays an important role in supporting overall literacy development
To help embed these spellings, there will be a weekly dictation at the end of the week to test their understanding,
accuracy, and ability to use the words in context.
Maths
As part of their maths homework, children are expected to:
• Use Doodle Maths for 10 minutes daily – tasks will consolidate learning and address any misconceptions
• Practise times tables on TT Rockstars – this helps prepare for the Multiplication Tables Check later in the year
These maths activities support fluency and confidence in numeracy, reinforcing both current and prior learning.
Stay Connected
Please check our Class Dojo story regularly for updates, reminders, and photos of your child’s learning journey.
I’m looking forward to a fantastic year in Tawny Owls!
Kind regards,
Miss Michiels
Year 4 Teacher
