Year 3 have an exciting term of learning ahead!

In English, we will begin by reading and enjoying Stig of the Dump. We will use the story as inspiration for writing detailed character descriptions and diary entries, helping us to step into the thoughts and feelings of the characters. Later in the term, we will explore a collection of books that celebrate the dark. These will lead us into writing persuasive letters and adventure stories where darkness itself becomes a character.

In Maths, we will start by reviewing place value to 100, ensuring we are confident in understanding the value of each digit. We will then focus on developing strategies to add and subtract mentally with increasing accuracy. As the term progresses, we will continue to build on these skills and increasing our number work to numbers up to 1000, and also move on to practical work in measuring length, mass and capacity.

Our History work will take us on a journey through time as we learn about life from the Stone Age to the Iron Age. This topic will link closely with our Art lessons, where we will create our own cave drawings inspired by those made thousands of years ago. Later in the term, we will develop our skills in producing self-portraits, learning different techniques to capture expression and detail.

In Science, we will investigate and compare different types of rocks, discover how fossils​​​​​​​ are formed, and later explore the fascinating topic of light and shadows. Our Computing lessons will give us the opportunity to develop our word processing skills as well as learn essential online safety strategies. In PE, we will take part in team games, including handball, and work on developing our gymnastics skills. We will also learn a lively dance inspired by We Will Rock You. In Music, we will listen to and explore different melodies and rhythms, building confidence in performing and creating our own patterns.  In Geography, we will focus on developing our map skills, learning how to read, interpret and create maps with increasing confidence.

During this term, Year 3 will participate in a special Harvest service in church.  Throughout the autumn, we will be reflecting on and exploring our school values, thinking about how we can show them in our learning, play, and daily lives.

We look forward to a term filled with discovery, creativity, and growth.

Just a reminder that all homework is online. Please keep your logins handy. If you need log in information - please see your child's class teacher.

Reading

Reading is an opportunity to explore other worlds and lose yourself amongst the pages of a thrilling tale!  We would like children to read at home at least 4 times a week, these should be recorded in their green communication book and signed by a parent/guardian at home each week.  

Spellings

Children are in different groups for their phonics / spellings.

New sounds / spellings will be introduced on a Monday, and a homework sheet to support the learning of patterns will be sent home.

Children are also expected to practice their spellings on the online platform, which is either Spelling Frame or Spelling Shed.  If your child is unsure, please speak to their teacher.

Maths

Year 3 are also expected to complete a maths task each week on MyMaths.  Other opportunities for maths practice are through Times tables Rockstars.

English

Finally, from Summer term, children will be given an English task to complete on Google classroom.