Autumn Term 1
Welcome to year 3. I look forward to teaching you all and know we will have lots of fun learning together throughout the year. This first half term we will be looking at the following topics:
EnglishThe first unit focuses on a fictional text called 'The Storm'. The children listen to the story and predict what may happen at various points. They focus on character, setting and mood, asking questions as the story progresses and locating evidence in the text to answer specific questions. They understand why descriptive sentences are important and how setting affects mood. They revise and develop punctuating direct speech and then work on nouns, adjectives and expanded noun phrases. The writing tasks involve planning and writing a description of setting, and planning and writing a conversation using direct speech and correct punctuation..
Maths
We will be continuing to follow the 'Power Maths' scheme and this half term we will be learning: Place value within thousand and addition and subtraction of 100s, 10s and then 2digit numbers. Keep practising times tables at home (children should already know 10s, 5s and 2s) as this will really help your maths in year 3!
PE days and PE kit
We have 2 hours of PE each week with Mr Wolfe, on a Monday afternoon and a Tuesday morning. Children will continue to come to school in their PE kit on PE days, please make sure the PE kit is: a white or navy polo top or t-shirt, black or navy jogging bottoms/shorts, a Booth Wood fleece and trainers. No branded sports kit should be worn.
Science
Our unit this half term is ‘Forces and Magnets’ and children will learn about forces, friction and magnetic attraction. They will learn about forces in the context of pushing and pulling, and will identify different actions as pushes or pulls. The children will work scientifically and collaboratively to investigate friction, by exploring the movement of a toy car over different surfaces. They will work in a hands on way to identify magnetic materials. Furthermore, they will conduct an investigation into the strength of different types of magnet. The children will have chance to explore the way magnetic poles can attract and repel in an exciting activity, making their own compass and using it to find hidden items. The children will use their understanding of magnetic attraction to design and create their own magnetic game. They will develop their scientific enquiry skills, making observations, predictions and conclusions.
Geography
Our unit this half term is 'Geography of the UK'. In this unit, children will take a look at a rang of cities and regions, guiding their focus to places around them. This will then lead into learning about the physical features as well as man made features of Wales.
Homework and spellings
Homework is given our weekly in KS2 and helps to keep you informed of your child's progress and the current topics in the classroom and also helps revise what we have learnt in school. Spellings will be set weekly and your child will receive a paper copy as well as the spellings being available on spelling shed and the website. Homework and new spellings will be set every Friday and will be expected to be completed by the following Friday.
Children will have logins to TT rockstars and Twinkl and should be encouraged to do this at home where possible. Please continue to encourage your child to read at home regularly, some children may now happily read on their own , which is brilliant. But reading out loud to an adult at home a few times a week is still great practise.
Things your child needs
A bottle of water (no juice please in case of sticky spillages).
A healthy snack for break.
Fridays are 'treat' days, so your child can bring a treat for their snack. Alternatively, your child can bring money for our school tuck shop, which will allow them to buy a sausage roll/drink (50p each).
Book bag/rucksack with reading book and reading record.
Wear PE Kit to school on PE days (Monday and Thursday).
Contacting the Staff
The year 3 team is always here for your child and you. If you just need a quick word then you may be able to catch one of us in the morning or after school. However, if it is something that requires a longer conversation then please phone the office to book an appointment.
We look forward to seeing you all back in school.
The Year 3 Team
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