Year 3
Links for home learning
Spring 1
Happy New Year. I hope you are all ready for the first busy half term of 2022. We have lots of exciting learning ahead. Click on the link below to see what we will be learning and how parents can help at home.
Spring 1- Overview and timetable.
The Firework Maker's Daughter
The Firework Maker's Daughter is our first class text for the Spring term.
In science we are learning all about light and dark and how shadows are formed.
In geography we are learning all about the UK and our local area. We have been using atlas, maps and Google Earth to help us discover more about where we live.
Autumn 2
Long Term Plan, half termly overviews and timetable
Welcome back. I hope you have all had a restful break and are ready for another busy, fun half term. Click on the links below to see what will be happening in class and how you can help at home.
This half term in English we are continuing to read 'We Three: A Stone Age Prophecy', a story about three children that find themselves lost in the Stone Age. Heather Wolstenholme, the author of 'We Three', is coming in to school to talk to us about the book and answer any questions we may have.
We have started learning the statutory spellings for year 3 and 4 children. The spelling list is attached below for you to to practise at home together.
In science, we are learning about animals, including humans. We will be discussing nutrition and functions of skeletons and muscles. Click on the link below to find out about the human body.
Following on from our Stone Age topic, we are going to be learning all about life in the Bronze Age and Iron Age and how these time periods are similar and different to Stone Age life. Click on the links below to learn more.
In computing, we are going to be looking at computer simulations. The children will be exploring the reasons why computer simulations can be useful. There are lots of simulation activities on Purple Mash which the children can work on at home.
Autumn 1
Stone Age Boy
Hit the Button is a super maths game for practising maths skills including times tables and number bonds.
In Science, we are learning all about rocks and soils. Have a go at some of the rocks and soils activities on Topmarks, to help you to understand more about this topic.
Click on the links below to find out more information about the Stone Age as well as information about our R.E. topic, the celebration of Harvest.
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We will be learning to tell the time in maths lessons. This is a super activity to practise at home. There are also lots of time games on the maths links at the top of this page.
L.S.Lowry
In art, we are learning all about the life and work of L.S.Lowry. We will be having a go at drawing and painting our own pictures in the style of Lowry. Click on the link below to explore some of Lowry's work.
Overview Sum 1
Y3 LTP
In English, we are reading the text, Secrets of a Sun King. This is a great text to support our Ancient Egypt work in history.
Secrets of a Sun King - class text
We are working on fractions in maths at the moment. As well as Mathletics and Topmarks, there are some other great interactive games that the children can play, to support their understanding of fractions. Click on the link below to play on Maths Playground.
In history, we are learning all about Ancient Egypt. Below are some links to websites, which have interesting facts for the children to learn.
Spr 2 overview
Our class texts for this half term.
Spring 1 overview
Aut 2 overview
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2019-2020
STONE AGE WORKSHOP
Stone Age Workshop, morning session.
Stone Age Workshop, afternoon session.
Science-human body
This term we will be going back in time to when humans were first starting out in the world. We will be exploring how they lived, what they ate and wore and finding out just what everyday life was like for a typical Stone Age child.
You can find out more on the links below.
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How to help at home.
MATHEMATICS
Click on the links below for lots of helpful resources
Times tables tests Times Tables Games More Games Fractions Telling the time
Handwriting
Try these interactive activities to help with handwriting, spelling and mouse control.
handwriting practise word searches spelling games more games
Telling the Time
Please click on the clock below to find lots of interactive games to help you tell the time.
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