Year 3
Week beginning 9th June
What a fantastic first week back we have had. We can't believe this is our last term as Year 3, but we have so many fun activities coming up.
Important dates and messages:
Our Lulworth Cove trip will be on Friday 4th July. We will be needing some parent volunteers to support us so let us know if you are interested in a fun day out in the sunshine (hopefully!).
Blue Peter Badge
The children can apply for a Blue Peter reading badge if they answer some questions about their favourite book, do a drawing etc. The badge is designed by Quentin Blake.
It is for children between the ages of 5-15 and the link is below with how to apply.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/findoutmore/blue-peter-apply-for-a-book-badge
Worship theme of the week:
Difference
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."
This week's learning:
English - We will be continuing our poetry unit based on 'The Elf Singing' by William Allingham.
Maths - We will beginning our unit on shape, starting with angles.
Geography - We will be learning about the journey of a river.
Computing - We will be learning about PowerPoint.
RE - We will be learning about the miracles of Jesus.
Our new class book:
Spelling words of the week:
Please look below for our termly spelling overview.
Homework:
Please note that this term's project homework is at the bottom of the page.
The children will receive their homework sheets this 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.
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.
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.
Many thanks for all of your support,
Miss Finnigan and Mrs Talbot