Year 3
Week beginning 29th April
What a fantastic week the children had last week. We enjoyed debates, science experiments and researching all about our new book 'The Last Bear'.
Reminder - Biscay class have their worship on Thursday 2nd May 2024. Please come and join us in the hall for an 8:55am start!
Worship Theme - Hope
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Curriculum this week:
Please note that our curriculum overview for this term is at the bottom of the page.
This weeks learning:
- In English we will be beginning to write our sections for a leaflet on Bear Island
- In Maths, we will be completing our assessment on fractions and moving onto our new topic of money
- In Destination Reader, we will continue looking at our new book 'The Last Bear' by Hannah Gold
- In Science, we will be planning and testing an experiment
- In PE, we are beginning our new unit on Dance
- In Geography, we will be identifying the major features of the North East on a map
- In French, we will be beginning to use the phrase 'Je peux...'
- In RE, we will be describing the baptism of Jesus
- In Computing, we will be starting our new unit on spreadsheets
- In Art, we will be beginning to look at our key artist, Keith Haring
Spelling words of the week:
Suffix y as i
Crystal, lyric, mystery, oxygen, symbol
Homework:
Please note that this term's project homework is at the bottom of the page and letters will be sent home this week too, regarding this.
The children received their homework last week. Please choose at least two tasks to complete over the course of our project. The children are welcome to complete more if they wish. We look forward to seeing what they produce in our homework museum on the Monday 20th May 2024.
Remember, MyMaths tasks will be set each week as identified in the weekly web update. Please ensure that you do the tasks set for the week. Remember, you also have access to Timetables Rockstars, too. We would like for the children to practice a soundcheck each time they use TTRS as a way of imitating the Y4 timetable test which they will do next year. They can also practice garage which is controlled by your child teacher who can give them access to the timetables they are personally working on.
We also encourage children to practice our weekly spellings at home as well as the Y3/4 common exception words.
Reading:
We would love to see Year 3 using their extra time at home to read some brilliant books. If children read three times at home, they get a raffle ticket. Please therefore keep a quick record in reading logs – your children can write the title in to help! We would also like to encourage children to bring their reading records into school everyday.
Coming up:
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PE days – Please ensure the children are dressed in PE kit every Friday
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Biscay Class Worship - Thursday 2nd May
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Class Photos with Frazer Portraits - Monday 20th May
Many thanks for all of your support,
Miss Finnigan and Miss Lunn
Additional resources
Below are some other resources that you can use for optional work at home:
Recommended reading list:
English reading activities:
English reading activities should consist of reading an extract or short story and answering questions. Guidance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4Y_67GMkP4
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/english-games/7-11-years/reading
- All activities through this link
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zs44jxs
- What are facts and opinions?
- What does an author do?
- What is inference?
https://www.everyschool.co.uk/english-key-stage-2-comprehension-2.html
- All activities through this link
Maths
TTRS should be the main way the children use to practice their timetables. Children should still be completing 3 soundchecks and 2 garage bands a week.
However, if they would like a change or to focus on particular tables, they can use hit the button.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/ - This website is a good resource to find fun games for the children to play with age ranges specified.