Year 4 articles

Statements of special educational needs have recently been replaced by EHCPs. SEN experts Antonia Chitty and Tania Tirraoro explain how the new plans work and share their tips on the application process

Like many skills, it’s best to start learning two languages as young as possible, but it’s not uncommon for parents to run into a few difficulties when raising bilingual children. TheSchoolRun offers advice and tips from parents who have first-hand experience to share.

Help your child prepare for the concepts and topics covered in Year 4 by knowing ahead of time what they’ll be learning in class.

No need to turn off the TV and do something less boring instead if these are the programmes your children are watching! From news updates to historical dramas there’s plenty to keep 7 to 11 year olds interested – and learning new things – whenever they’re tuning into their favourites.

Put the fun into handwriting practice! From everyday shopping lists to rainy day bookmaking, there’s something to inspire children of all ages and interests to pick up a pencil, says teacher and mum-of-two Phoebe Doyle.

Practising handwriting at home doesn’t have to be about copying out rows of letters and reaching writing targets. Make writing fun with these helpful tips from primary school teacher Phoebe Doyle.

There are some things you never want to hear your child say, and when it comes to his education, “Mummy, my teacher doesn’t like me!” tops the list. So what can you do if your child insists the teacher thinks they’re bottom of the class? Sarah Ebner offers some advice.

If your little angel is honoured with the role of Mary, or your shining star is to be a sheep, here are some sewing-free, stress-free ways of getting simple, yet effective, handmade Nativity costumes recommended by non-crafty mum and teacher, Phoebe Doyle.

Stories aren’t just for reading – teachers regularly use a story as a starting point to engage children in many writing activities that cover a wide range of objectives. Here, education writer Phoebe Doyle gives you a few suggestions for doing the same at home.

Help your children improve their spelling skills with games and activities that build word-savviness in fun and interesting ways.

One of the terms you’ll hear most often during your child’s education is ‘key stage’, but what does it mean? We explain what you need to know.

Use our quick guide to adverbs to help your child understand this descriptive part of speech.

Are you struggling to teach your child to tell the time? Elena Dalrymple reviews a new story-based learning method.

Not sure what your child is learning in science? Swot up with our two-minute parents' guide to primary-school science.

Supporting kids’ literacy skills at home is a key factor in helping them to become accomplished readers with broad vocabularies. Get started today!

Want to instil a love and appreciation of maths in your primary school child? You can with our practical suggestions to help make numbers fun.

Helping your child master spelling starts in Reception and continues throughout the primary years. Lucy Dimbylow asked real parents for their top tips on making learning spellings fun.

Maths is not always a popular subject with children. But with these handy tips and downloadable worksheets, it can become a lot more fun.

Good grammar isn't just for English lessons – it's a vital skill that will take your child through their educational journey and their life. It's not hard once you know the rules, says Jackie Cosh.