TheSchoolRun.com closure date
As we informed you a few months ago, TheSchoolRun has had to make the difficult decision to close due to financial pressures and the company has now ceased trading. We had hoped to keep our content available through a partnership with another educational provider, but this provider has since withdrawn from the agreement.
As a result, we now have to permanently close TheSchoolRun.com. However, to give subscribers time to download any content they’d like to keep, we will keep the website open until 31st July 2025. After this date, the site will be taken down and there will be no further access to any resources. We strongly encourage you to download and save any resources you think you may want to use in the future.
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We are very sorry that there is no way to continue offering access to resources and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused.
Apostrophes for singular and plural possession
When are apostrophes introduced in primary school?
According to the 2014 curriculum, children in Year 2 learn to use apostrophes for singular possession and contractions. Although there is no specific mention of apostrophes in the Year 3 curriculum, a dedicated teacher will reinforce these Year 2 skills throughout Year 3. In Year 4, students advance to using apostrophes to indicate plural possession.
What are the rules for possessive apostrophes?
Here are the basic rules for using possessive apostrophes:
One person or thing:
Add an apostrophe and an s ('s) to show something belongs to one person or thing.
Example: The dog's bone (The bone of the dog)
More than one person or thing:
If the word is already plural and ends in s, just add an apostrophe after the s.
Example: The dogs' park (The park of the dogs)
Irregular plurals (not ending in s):
Add an apostrophe and an s ('s).
Example: The children's toys (The toys of the children)
Names ending in s:
For names that end in s, you can add either just an apostrophe or an apostrophe and an s.
Example: James' book or James's book (The book of James)
How will this apostrophe worksheet help your Year 4 child?
This colourful worksheet was created by a primary school teacher with the specific aim of helping your child understand possessive apostrophes and practise what they have learned. There is a clear and easy-to-understand explanation and then a simple activity that will boost your child's confidence and help them with their English skills.
For more support with Year 4 English, go over to our hub page, or try a new activity such as our Year 4 English Challenge Pack.
