Year 3
Dear Parent/Carer,
We thought we would take this opportunity to let you know some of the great things we will be learning about in Year 3 this term.
English: At the start of the term, we will be studying the story of ‘Charlie and the chocolate factory’ written by Roald Dahl. We will be using this text to write our own persuasive writing and narratives with a focus on broadening our vocabulary and extending our sentences.
Maths: We will be focusing on securing our times table knowledge, alongside division. We will also be revisiting money, learning about parallel and perpendicular lines within 2d and 3d shapes, as well as exploring complex mental calculations.
Science: We will be learning all about Plants. After half term, we will be looking at the working scientifically elements of the curriculum, including famous scientists.
PE: 3H Tuesday and 3P Wednesday afternoons we will be visiting Forest School which will be very exciting but please remember to send your child with clothes that are ok to get messy!
Geography: We will be using OS maps, using an atlas and digital mapping as well as investigating different biomes, climates and the water cycle.
History: We will be continuing our exploration of the Romans and how they changed Britain. We will also be revisiting the changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age.
RE: We will be thinking about ‘What kind of world would Jesus want?’ in Christianity and looking at how we can make the world a better place.
PSHE: Our values for this term are Appreciation and Imagination. We will be learning about the value of money and different ways to spend and save.
Computing: These areas will be linked through our topic work. We will be focusing on creating media and using internet skills.
If your child would like a snack at break time, please try and remember to pack them one. If you have any questions you would like to ask us, please feel free to see us after school.
Thank you,
Miss Parrett and Mrs Holder
Homework for English and Math will be set on a Friday.
Spellings will also be given out to learn and practise.
We also ask that you help your children when learning their times tables each week.
TT Rockstars is great for this. Please could you also continue to support their reading too.
We will encourage the children to read at home daily. Please question the children about what they are reading.
During the Summer term we will begin swimming lessons.
3P - 3rd June - 12th June every afternoon.
3H - 29th June - 10th July every afternoon.
Please ensure your child has the appropriate kit for swimming; costume, towel, goggles and a swimming hat if your child has long hair.
Year 3 Team
Thank you,
