Welcome to second part of the Autumn term. After a great start to the year, we are really looking forward to everyone in Year 3 continuing the progress that they have already made. There is a lot to look forward to this half term, with new units of learning across the curriculum including a brand new History unit. We will be investigating the periods from the Stone Age to the Iron Age in History and looking at how we know about this time and the changes that took place then. We are really looking forward to this! There are events to celebrate Christmas in school at the end of term, but before then there will be much to enjoy, including lots of reading and of course investigations in Science too. It’s great to see some of our class taking on leadership roles in school, for example being part of the School Council and being Eco Reps to lead our school as we aim to look after the planet more carefully.
We hope you enjoy seeing the photographs from last half term that show many of our brilliant Year 3 moments.
A few reminders
- New spellings are given out on Friday and tested the following Friday.
- Homework is given out on Friday and is due in the following Tuesday.
- Times tables can be practised regularly on Times Table Rockstars. Login details are in the children’s planners.
- The children read individually on a regular basis and it is also important that they read on a daily basis at home. Please continue to record this in planners.
- Planners and reading books should in school every day.
- PE: Long hair should be tied back and earrings removed or covered. (Please provide micropore tape if this is the option that you choose.)
CURRICULUM
ENGLISH
NARRATIVE - PORTAL STORIES
Portal Stories We will be reading a selection of portal stories, including The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. We will explore language choices made by authors to engage their readers and how they describe unexpected locations. We will then write our own portal stories.
RECOUNTS - NEWSPAPER REPORTS
We will take inspiration from our portal stories to write our very own newspaper reports. We will look at the structure and language features of newspaper reports and how these contribute to meaning.
MATHS
ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION
- Reinforcing learning from last half term and then…
- Using the written method to subtract across 10s and 100s.
- Using the written method to subtract 2-digit numbers from 3-digit numbers.
- Subtract up to two 3-digit numbers with and without exchanges
- Estimate answers
- Inverse answers
- Make decisions
MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION
- Equal groups
- Use arrays
- Multiples of 2, 5 and 10.
- Sharing and grouping
- Multiple and divide by 3
- The 3 times table
- Multiple and divide by 4
- The 4 times table
- Multiple and divide by 8
- The 8 times table
- Links between the 2, 4 and 8 times tables
SCIENCE
ROCKS
IIn Science this half term, we will identify igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. When we have a clear understanding of the three rock types, we will be developing our understanding of how they are formed. We will also investigate how rocks are crucial in the formation of soil. Finally, we will be learning about Mary Anning and the impact she made in the world of palaeontology.
HISTORY
WHO FIRST LIVED IN BRITAIN?
In History this half term, we will be learning about the first people who lived in Britain, exploring the changes that occurred from the Stone Age up to the Iron Age. We will look at the historical sources of evidence that are available from this period and evaluate their limitations.
RE - DIWALI, REMEMBRANCE DAY AND CHRISTMAS
We will be looking at these important dates and how they are commemorated. We will look in depth at the story of Rama and Sita as well as the birth of Jesus in the Christmas story.
MUSIC - ENJOYING IMPROVISATION – WHAT DO STORIES DOES MUSIC TELL US ABOUT OUR PAST?
In Music we will be exploring how music can encourage us to be kind and responsible citizens of the world as well as constructive but critical thinkers.
SPANISH - NUMBERS, ALPHABET AND CHRISTMAS IN SPAIN
We will practise our existing knowledge of numbers as well as extend this further. We will begin to learn some of the Spanish alphabet and practise our dictionary skills to look up unfamiliar Spanish words. We will also research some Christmas traditions in Spain.
COMPUTING - CODING
In Computing this half term, the children will develop an understanding of algorithms and how to debug identified errors through activities on the website www.Code.org.
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY - TEXTILES
In D.T. this half term, we will be learning skills to help design and make a cushion, decorating it with cross stich and applique.
PSHE - HEALTH AND WELLBEING
In PSHE this half term, we will be understanding the different aspects that contribute towards a healthy lifestyle and how we can improve and maintain our own health and wellbeing.
PE - DANCE AND GYMNASTICS
In P.E. this half term, we will be developing PE skills in the context of gymnastics and dance. We be creating sequences of movements and looking at ways in which we can improve our performances.
Credits:
Created with images by Prostock-studio - "Colored pillow of fresh fallen autumn leaves" • Africa Studio - "Books and apple on wooden table against school blackboard" • Africa Studio - "Group of books on colorful background, top view" • Towfiqu Barbhuiya - " Geometric shapes for games and children learning." • Fernando - "piedras" • vencav - "Historical monument Stonehenge in the sunset, England, UK"