Year Three
Welcome to Year three where we have some exciting topics planned for the term ahead. Please see below for all of the information.
Reading
This half term, we will be discovering life under the sea using ‘The Sea Book’ by Charlotte Milner. This wonderful non-fiction book is brimming with important facts and information about our planet’s seas and oceans.
We will also use Reading Plus to further develop our comprehension and fluency skills – this is a brilliant resource that can also be accessed at home to support your child’s reading journey.
Literacy
In literacy, our work will be based around the book ‘Seal Surfer’ by Michael Foreman. Alongside this, we’ll be covering SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar), which will be embedded throughout our reading and writing lessons. There will be a particular focus this half term on improving handwriting, presentation and spelling – all key skills that help children become confident and capable writers.
Maths
We’ll begin the year by focusing on place value, followed by addition and subtraction. Times tables are a big focus in Year 3, and we will be using Reflex Maths (available for use at home) to support quick recall and fluency. Arithmetic skills will also be practised regularly to build confidence and accuracy.
Science
Our topic in science this half term is animal nutrition and the skeletal system. Children will learn about the diet of different animals, explore the different types of bones and their functions, and link this to the human diet and skeleton.
PE
PE this half term will take place on Monday afternoons, when the children will be visited by RUFC. Please make sure your child has the correct PE kit each week and any earrings are taken out for the lesson.
History
In history, we will be exploring the topic of Castles, learning about the historical significance of these fantastic landmarks. Our trip to Conisbrough Castle will be an amazing opportunity to see one of these castles up close.
Spanish
We’re excited to learn Spanish this year, learning new vocabulary and gaining confidence when speaking and listening.
RE
We are focusing on the Christian creation story this term and discovering how it fits into the ‘Big Story’ of the Bible. We will be learning about the significance of the Christian duty as stewards of the Earth and how we can show responsibility for our world and everything in it.
PSHE
In PSHE, we will be looking at ‘Being Me’ we will discover what makes us similar and unique, recognise self-worth and look at how we value ourselves and others.
Art
We are practising our painting skills this term, inspired by Michele Clamp and her wonderful paintings of animals. We will be exploring colour, composition lots of different painting techniques to achieve different textures and tones.
Music
Music this term is a mixture between practical and theory. Our theory lessons will teach us how to read and write sheet music and our lessons with the recorders will help us put our theory into practice.
Computing
In computing, we are looking at ‘computing systems and networks’. Understanding how digital devices work and how they can help us.
Homework
Homework will be set weekly and includes:
· Reading school reading books for 15 minutes at least three times a week
Weekly spellings
· Practising times tables on Reflex Maths at least three times a week to keep times table knowledge sharp and efficient
· Homework in homework books
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If you have any questions about any of the information above, or anything else, please don’t hesitate to contact me on Class Dojo.
Many thanks,
Miss Donougher
Useful documents to support your child’s learning at home can be found below.
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