March 2023
English
In English, we have been looking at letter writing and using the text Flat Stanley to support our learning. The children have learnt how letters are structured by identifying the features found in them and have then used this understanding to write their own letters in role as Flat Stanley. In our grammar lessons, we looked at how to use the past tense appropriately and how to write sentences structured in different ways. They have really enjoyed hearing about Stanley’s adventures and writing about them.
Maths
In Maths, the children in Year 3 have been learning all about fractions. They have been identifying fractions of pictures and amounts. In Year 2, the children have started to learn about measuring. We have begun our learning by looking at length and height. They have learnt how to accurately measure in centimetres using a ruler and they have been estimating if items are more or less than a metre in length or height.
Science
We have begun a new topic learning all about ‘Animals and humans’. The children have learnt about the different food groups and the proportions of each that they should eat at each meal. They have also been developing their understanding of what different animals eat by learning about herbivores, carnivores and omnivores. We matched different animals to their diets and creating a diet for a pig.
Topic
In the ICE zone, the children have continued their learning about explorers. They have begun to learn about Amelia Earhart. They have also continued their learning about musical elements. The children have created a soundtrack for an animation.
February 2023
English
In English, the children have written their own alternative endings to traditional tales. They innovated an ending for either Little Red Riding Hood or The Three Little Pigs. We were really impressed with how they applied all of the grammar that they have been taught this year. This includes expanded noun phrases, using conjunctions, adverbials to start sentences, speech punctuation and similes. Their understanding of this grammar and how to use it has improved dramatically!
Maths
In Maths, the children in Year 3 have been learning all about length and perimeter. They have been measuring things around the classroom and calculating the perimeter of shapes. In Year 2, we have continued our learning about multiplication and division. They have learnt new methods for both including grouping, arrays, sharing and number lines. arithmetic, they have continued to develop their addition and subtraction methods.
Science
We have continued our learning about forces and magnets in Science. The children have been using the magnets to explore magnetic and non-magnetic materials around skills. They also tested the strength of different magnets by seeing how many paper clips in a chain that they could hold. We finished the topic by exploring magnetic poles. They had to predict if magnets would attract or repel when moved towards each other before investigating to see what would happen.
Topic
In the ICE zone, the children have continued their learning about explorers. They have started to learn about the famous fossil hunter Mary Anning. In Art, the children have been developing their sketching skills to produce abstract pictures of flowers.
January 2023
English
In English, our work has been focused around non-fiction reports. The children have identified the features of non-chronological reports. They enjoyed using these features to create a fact file for a character from our class text ‘Into the forests’ by Anthony Browne. We have been really impressed, with how they have researched and organised information into sub-headings. The children have finished the unit, by researching and writing a non-chronological report for an animal of choice.
Our Guided Reading lesson focus on VIPERS which stands for vocabulary, infer, predict, explain, retrieve and sequence. The children listen to part of a story and each day focus on a different strand of VIPERS.
Maths
In Maths, the children in Year 3 have been learning about money. They have used their prior learning to add and subtract money. In Year 2, the children have now finished their topic on multiplication and division and have moved onto a new topic of measuring length and perimeter.
Science
In science, we have started our new topic of forces and magnets. The children explored push and pull forces and friction. They set up an investigation to test how a range of materials can affect the friction on a surface.
The children enjoyed using the magnets to find and sort magnetic and non-magnetic materials.
Topic
The children have been excited to start our new topic on ‘explorers’. We have started our learning with the explorer Christopher Colobus. We have learned all about the parts of his ship ‘Santa Maria’ and the equipment that he took with him. In RE the children have been learning about new beginnings. The children compared how different religions celebrate new beginnings.
March 2022
English
In English, the children have enjoyed learning Norse myths. We spent some time researching the Norse gods so that we could familiarise ourselves with the characters. The children have been so engaged when listening to the myths and have written a recount of Odin’s eye.
Mathematics
In Maths, the children are learning about fractions. We have focused our learning on halves, quarters and thirds, before moving on to finding equivalent fractions. We have worked practically to find a fraction of a shape and fractions of an amount. The children enjoyed a problem-solving activity involving fair sharing.
Science
In Science, the children have been learning about soil. The children know the four components that soil is made from as well as being able to describe the processes of soil formation. This week, we carried out an investigation to find out “What happens when we add acid to different types of rocks?” The children loved this and developed their scientific thinking of how to conduct a fair test.
Topic
Year 3 are continuously enjoying their topic of ‘The Vikings’. The children have been learning about the Viking raid on Lindisfarne and how King Canute ruled England. We have explored Viking Britain from 793AD until 1066 AD. In Art, the children are working on developing their shading techniques.
February 2022
English
In English we have just finished our class text Arthur and the golden rope. The children really enjoyed planning and writing their own adventure stories using Arthur as their main character. The children are very excited to be moving onto Norse myths.
Mathematics
This half term we are focusing on length and perimeter. The children have explored different units of measure and are able to convert mm, cm and m. The children applied their already learned addition and subtraction skills to add and subtract lengths. The children moved their learning of measuring length to work out the perimeter of a 2D shape. The children have enjoyed calculating the perimeter of shapes and are now able to find the perimeter of a rectilinear shape with missing parts, showing great problem-solving skills.
Science
In Science, the children have been learning about fossils. The children are able to explain what fossils are and can describe the fossilisation process. The children have been researching significant people in science with a particular focus on Mary Anning’s contribution to fossils and palaeontology.
Topic
Year 3 are continuously enjoying their topic of ‘The Vikings’. The children have been able to explore many artifacts and love learning fun facts. The children have enjoyed learning about why the Viking’s invaded Britain as well as learning about Viking society and conflict. The children have really enjoyed our DT lessons where they are designing and creating their own cushion. The children are working on developing their sewing skills