Y3 Preview Learning Archive

20 February 2023

The Show Must Go On (Anvil performance)
The children have been working really hard to learn the songs for the Anvil performance on Tuesday 21st March. If you would like to order tickets for this performance, tickets are on sale from Tuesday 21st February. If you haven’t done so already, please sign and return the permission slips as soon as possible.

Spelling
The year 3/4 spellings we are focusing on this week are: often, opposite, ordinary and particular. Please practise these at home. You will be tested on all the words on the Year 3/4 word list each half term.
In the back of your child’s homework diary, they have written a list of KS1 spellings that they need to learn. Please ensure that your child practises these at home.

English
Over the next few weeks, the children will be writing their own non-chronological reports. They will begin by looking at a variety of reports and will start to rehearse a new text. This week, the children will focus on the features of a non-chronological report. The grammar focus will be fronted adverbials, paragraphs and subordinating conjunctions.

Maths
Over the next couple of weeks, we will be focusing on length and perimeter. The children will practise measuring in millimetres, centimetres and metres. They will then make comparisons and start to find the perimeter of a range of shapes.
Y3-HL-Spring-Block-4-Length-and-perimeter-2020.pdf (whiterosemaths.com)

Time tables
In year 2, your child should have learned their 2, 5 and 10 time tables. In year 3, we will be learning our 3, 4 and 8 times tables. It would be a great help if you could encourage your children to practise these at home.
Hit the Button – Quick fire maths practise for 6-11 year olds (topmarks.co.uk)
Reading
Keep recording your daily reading in your reading records/school diary and write a comments about the book you are currently reading. It is important that an adult signs your reading record. School diaries will be checked on a Monday and Friday.
Homework
Please complete the comprehension ‘An interview with Andy Seed’ page 6.
PE
Children have PE on Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure they have their PE kits for these days. Every Monday, the children will be playing tag rugby. Please can I ask that children have sensible clothing for outside as it is likely that the children will have their PE session on the field.
We are very much looking forward to another fantastic term with you all. Have a great week.
Miss Taylor and Miss Hudson

06 February 2023

The Show Must Go On (Anvil performance)
The children have been working really hard to learn the songs for the Anvil performance on Tuesday 21st March. If you would like to order tickets for this performance, tickets are on sale from Tuesday 21st February. If you haven’t done so already, please sign and return the permission slips as soon as possible.
Spelling
The year 3/4 spellings we are focusing on this week are: naughty, notice, occasion and occasionally. Please practise these at home. You will be tested on all the words on the Year 3/4 word list each half term.
In the back of your child’s homework diary, they have written a list of KS1 spellings that they need to learn. Please ensure that your child practises these at home.

English
In English this week, we will be starting a new topic on observational poetry. This week, the focus will be expanded noun phrases, alliteration and similes.

Maths
Over the next couple of weeks, we will be focusing on length and perimeter. The children will practise measuring in millimetres, centimetres and metres. They will then make comparisons and start to find the perimeter of a range of shapes.
Y3 – Length and perimeter.pdf

Time tables
In year 2, your child should have learned their 2, 5 and 10 time tables. In year 3, we will be learning our 3, 4 and 8 times tables. It would be a great help if you could encourage your children to practise these at home.
Hit the Button – Quick fire maths practise for 6-11 year olds (topmarks.co.uk)
Reading
Keep recording your daily reading in your reading records/school diary and write a comments about the book you are currently reading. It is important that an adult signs your reading record. School diaries will be checked on a Monday and Friday.
Homework
Please complete the comprehension ‘The Three Nanny Goat Gruff’ which is in the new book (page 4).
PE
Children have PE on Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure they have their PE kits for these days. From Monday 9th January, the children will be learning rugby with a new rugby coach. Please can I ask that children have sensible clothing for outside as it is likely that the children will have their PE session on the field.
We are very much looking forward to another fantastic term with you all. Have a great week.
Miss Taylor and Miss Hudson

30 January 2023

The Show Must Go On (Anvil performance)
The children have been working really hard to learn the songs for the Anvil performance on Tuesday 21st March. If you would like to order tickets for this performance, tickets are on sale from Tuesday 21st February. If you haven’t done so already, please sign and return the permission slips as soon as possible.
Spelling
The year 3/4 spellings we are focusing on this week are: medicine, mention, minute and natural. Please practise these at home. You will be tested on all the words on the Year 3/4 word list each half term.
In the back of your child’s homework diary, they have written a list of KS1 spellings that they need to learn. Please ensure that your child practises these at home.
English

In English this week, we will be starting a new topic on observational poetry. We will focus on expanded noun phrases and similes.

Time tables
In year 2, your child should have learned their 2, 5 and 10 time tables. In year 3, we will be learning our 3, 4 and 8 times tables. It would be a great help if you could encourage your children to practise these at home.
Hit the Button – Quick fire maths practise for 6-11 year olds (topmarks.co.uk)
Reading
Keep recording your daily reading in your reading records/school diary and write a comments about the book you are currently reading. It is important that an adult signs your reading record. School diaries will be checked on a Monday and Friday.
Homework
Please complete page 32 ‘The Lonely Dragon’ I am looking forward to reading your stories!
PE
Children have PE on Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure they have their PE kits for these days. From Monday 9th January, the children will be learning rugby with a new rugby coach. Please can I ask that children have sensible clothing for outside as it is likely that the children will have their PE session on the field.
Have a fantastic week!

Miss Taylor and Miss Hudson

23 January 2023

On 21st March, year 3 will be taking part in the music festival ‘The Show Must Go On!’. Letters have been sent home with all detailed included. Children have been given log in details so they can log on to the website and learn the songs. Please can I asked that you encourage your children to practise the songs at home as well as at school.
Spelling
The year 3/4 spellings we are focusing on this week are: learn, length, library and material. Please practise these at home. You will be tested on all the words on the Year 3/4 word list each half term.
In the back of your child’s homework diary, they have written a list of KS1 spellings that they need to learn. Please ensure that your child practises these at home.
English
Over the next few weeks, we will be focusing on warning stories. This week, the children will be planning and writing their own warning stories. The main focus this week is: adverbial phrases, direct speech and subordinating conjunctions.
Maths
We are still concentrating on multiplication and division. Last half term, the children started to learn their 3, 4 and 8 times tables. Please can I asked that you continue to practise these timetables with your children to help support their learning in class.
Y3 – Multiplication and division.pdf
Time tables
In year 2, your child should have learned their 2, 5 and 10 time tables. In year 3, we will be learning our 3, 4 and 8 times tables. It would be a great help if you could encourage your children to practise these at home.
Hit the Button – Quick fire maths practise for 6-11 year olds (topmarks.co.uk)
Reading
Keep recording your daily reading in your reading records/school diary and write a comments about the book you are currently reading. It is important that an adult signs your reading record. School diaries will be checked on a Monday and Friday.
Homework
Homework this week will be a comprehension about ‘Carrie’s War’. Please complete pages 30-31.
PE
Children have PE on Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure they have their PE kits for these days. From Monday 9th January, the children will be learning rugby with a new rugby coach. Please can I ask that children have sensible clothing for outside as it is likely that the children will have their PE session on the field.
We are very much looking forward to another fantastic term with you all. Have a great week.
Miss Taylor and Miss Hudson

16 January 2023

Spelling
The year 3/4 spellings we are focusing on this week are: important, interest, island and knowledge. Please practise these at home. You will be tested on all the words on the Year 3/4 word list each half term.
In the back of your child’s homework diary, they have written a list of KS1 spellings that they need to learn. Please ensure that your child practises these at home.
English
Over the next few weeks, we will be focusing on warning stories. This week, we will be planning and writing a shared story. The main focus this week will be apostrophes for possession, subordinating conjunctions, adverbial phrases and speech marks.
Maths
We are still concentrating on multiplication and division. Last half term, the children started to learn their 3, 4 and 8 times tables. Please can I asked that you continue to practise these timetables with your children to help support their learning in class.
Y3-HL-Autumn-Block-3-Multiplication-and-division-1-2020.pdf (whiterosemaths.com)

Time tables
In year 2, your child should have learned their 2, 5 and 10 time tables. In year 3, we will be learning our 3, 4 and 8 times tables. It would be a great help if you could encourage your children to practise these at home.
Hit the Button – Quick fire maths practise for 6-11 year olds (topmarks.co.uk)
Reading
Keep recording your daily reading in your reading records/school diary and write a comments about the book you are currently reading. It is important that an adult signs your reading record. School diaries will be checked on a Monday and Friday.
Homework
Homework this week will be a comprehension about ‘Jellyfish in the UK’. Please complete page 26.
PE
Children have PE on Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure they have their PE kits for these days. From Monday 9th January, the children will be learning rugby with a new rugby coach. Please can I ask that children have sensible clothing for outside as it is likely that the children will have their PE session on the field.
We are very much looking forward to another fantastic term with you all. Have a great week.
Miss Taylor and Miss Hudson

09 January 2023

Happy new year to all of you. Welcome to the Spring term. This term, our exciting new topic is ‘Inventors and Inventions’. We are so excited for activities we have planned for you. This half term, we will be focusing on lots of Science and later in the term, we will continue learning history.
English
Over the next few weeks, we will be focusing on warning stories. This week, the children will orally rehearse a new story and will start to learn new vocabulary. The grammar focus this week, will be prepositions, adverbial phrases, conjunctions and speech marks.
Maths
We are still concentrating on multiplication and division. Last half term, the children started to learn their 3, 4 and 8 times tables. Please can I asked that you continue to practise these timetables with your children to help support their learning in class.
Y3 – Multiplication and division.pdf

Time tables
In year 2, your child should have learned their 2, 5 and 10 time tables. In year 3, we will be learning our 3, 4 and 8 times tables. It would be a great help if you could encourage your children to practise these at home.
Hit the Button – Quick fire maths practise for 6-11 year olds (topmarks.co.uk)
Reading
Keep recording your daily reading in your reading records/school diary and write a comments about the book you are currently reading. It is important that an adult signs your reading record. School diaries will be checked on a Monday and Friday.
Homework
Homework this week will be a comprehension about ‘The Secret History of Tom Trueheart’. Please complete page 26.
Spelling
The year 3/4 spellings we are focusing on this week are: height history imagine increase. Please practise these at home. You will be tested on all the words on the Year 3/4 word list each half term.
PE
Children have PE on Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure they have their PE kits for these days. From Monday 9th January, the children will be learning rugby with a new rugby coach. Please can I ask that children have sensible clothing for outside as it is likely that the children will have their PE session on the field.
We are very much looking forward to another fantastic term with you all. Have a great week.
Miss Taylor and Miss Hudson

04/01/2023

We will be settling in to school and commencing with our Stunning Start to the Topic for this term – Inventors and Inventions with Lego Building Sessions with Bricks McGee

12/19 December 2022

Hello year 3!
We would just like to say a huge well done to each and every one of you for working incredibly hard this term. It has been an absolute joy getting to know you all. We are very much looking forward to all of our fun topics we have planned in the spring term.
We hope you have a fantastic Christmas just as you deserve.
Merry Christmas year 3! 😊
English
In English this week, we will be reading the story ‘The Lonely Christmas Tree’. The children will have the chance to write their own Christmas story based on this book. I am very much looking forward to reading all of their stories.

Maths
We have now moved on to a new unit – multiplication and division. This week, we will begin learning the multiples of 3, 4 and 8. The children will then practise multiplying and dividing. For white rose learning packs, please click on the link below.

Y3 – Multiplication and division 1

Time tables
In year 2, your child should have learned their 2, 5 and 10 time tables. In year 3, we will be learning our 3, 4 and 8 times tables. It would be a great help if you could encourage your children to practise these at home.
Hit the Button – Quick fire maths practise for 6-11 year olds (topmarks.co.uk)
Reading
Keep recording your daily reading in your reading records/school diary and write a comments about the book you are currently reading. It is important that an adult signs your reading record. School diaries will be checked on a Monday and Friday.
Homework
Homework this week will be a comprehension about ‘Poems about Crocodiles’. Please complete page 24.
Spelling
The year 3/4 spellings we are focusing on this week are: guard, guide, heard and heart. Please practise these at home. You will be tested on all the words on the Year 3/4 word list each half term.
PE
Children have PE on Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure they have their PE kits for these days.
Have a great week. 😊
Miss Taylor and Miss Hudson

05 December 2022

English
In class, we are currently reading the novel ‘The Night I Met Father Christmas’. This week, we are going to base our English on this book. The children will explore vocabulary, prepositions and adverbial phrases. At the end of the week, the children will have the opportunity to write their own exciting setting description.

Y3 – Multiplication and division

28 November 2022

English
Last week, the children focused on the features of poetry. They created their own alliteration, similes and metaphors. This week, the children will practise using rhyme and will begin to write their own Christmas shape poetry.
Maths
We have now moved on to a new unit – multiplication and division. This week, we will recap multiples of 2, 5 and 10. The children will practise grouping and using arrays. For white rose learning packs, please click on the link below.
Y3-HL-Autumn-Block-3-Multiplication-and-division-1-2020.pdf (whiterosemaths.com)

21 November 2022

English
Over the next couple of weeks, the children will be concentrating on shape poetry. This week, we will look at the features of poetry and will start to develop our poetry skills. Our main focus this week will be similes and metaphors.
Maths
In maths this week, we will be consolidating all of our learning on addition and subtracting. The children will use a variety of methods to answer word problems, making estimations and will look at inverse operations.
Time tables
In year 2, your child should have learned their 2, 5 and 10 time tables. In year 3, we will be learning our 3, 4 and 8 times tables. It would be a great help if you could encourage your children to practise these at home.
Hit the Button – Quick fire maths practise for 6-11 year olds (topmarks.co.uk)

Homework
This week, the comprehension task is ‘High Adventure’ which is due 28th November.
Reading
Keep recording your daily reading in your reading records/school diary and write a comments about the book you are currently reading. It is important that an adult signs your reading record. School diaries will be checked on a Monday and Friday.

Spelling
The year 3/4 spellings we are focusing on this week are: enough, exercise, eighth and experiment. Please practise these at home. You will be tested on all the words on the Year 3/4 word list each half term.
PE
Children have PE on Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure they have their PE kits for these days.
Have a great week. 😊
Miss Taylor and Miss Hudson

14 November 2022

English
In English this week, the children will have the chance to write their own exciting diary entries. The children have very much enjoyed being ‘explorers’ allowing them to explore different jungles around the world. This week, the children will travel to their own destination and will write their own ‘jungle log’.

This week’s grammar focus will be adverbial phrases, subordinating conjunctions, paragraphs and expanded noun phrases.
Maths
Last week, the children worked exceptionally hard using the column method to add 3-digit numbers, exchanging across tens and hundreds. This week, the children will use the column method to subtract 3 digit numbers with exchanging. To support your child’s learning, please continue to encourage your child to confidently learn their number bonds to 10.

Homework
This week, the comprehension task is ‘Robotic Baby Penguin’ which is due 21st November.

Reading
Keep recording your daily reading in your reading records/school diary and write a comments about the book you are currently reading. It is important that an adult signs your reading record. School diaries will be checked on a Monday and Friday.
Spelling
The year 3/4 spellings we are focusing on this week are: disappear, early, earth and eight. Please practise these at home. You will be tested on all the words on the Year 3/4 word list each half term.
PE
Children have PE on Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure they have their PE kits for these days.

Have a great week. 😊
Miss Taylor and Miss Hudson

07 November 2022

We have had a great first week back in year 3. All of the children have been working incredibly hard.
A gentle reminder, if you have not yet sent in a permission slip for our school trip this Friday, please can you send it in as soon as possible. Thank you.
English
Over the next few weeks, we will be concentrating on a new unit- diary entries. We will look at a variety of exciting diaries and will then explore the features of a diary entry. Last week, we started to learn the text ‘Jungle Log’ and created a new story map to support our learning. This week, the children will have a chance to work together to plan and write a shared diary entry. This week’s grammar focus will be adverbial phrases and conjunctions.
Maths
We are still working hard on the unit addition and subtraction. The children will practise using the part whole model and number lines and will use the manipulatives to aid their learning. The children will also use their number bond knowledge to make connections when adding and subtracting mentally. Please can I ask for you to help your children confidently learn their number bonds to 10/100.
Y3 – Addition and subtraction
Time tables
In year 2, your child should have learned their 2, 5 and 10 time tables. In year 3, we will be learning our 3, 4 and 8 times tables. It would be a great help if you could encourage your children to practise these at home.
Hit the Button – Quick fire maths practise for 6-11 year olds (topmarks.co.uk)

Homework
This week, the comprehension task is ‘The Demon Headmaster’ which is due 14th November.
Reading
Keep recording your daily reading in your reading records/school diary and write a comments about the book you are currently reading. It is important that an adult signs your reading record. School diaries will be checked on a Monday and Friday.
Spelling
The year 3/4 spellings we are focusing on this week are: describe, decide, different and difficult. Please practise these at home. You will be tested on all the words on the Year 3/4 word list each half term.
PE
Children have PE on Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure they have their PE kits for these days.
Have a great week. 😊
Miss Taylor and Miss Hudson

01 November 2022

Welcome back year 3!
I hope you have all had a fantastic half term. I am very much looking forward to seeing you all and continue learning exciting topics.
English
Over the next few weeks, we will be concentrating on a new unit- diary entries. We will look at a variety of exciting diaries and will then explore the features of a diary entry. As a class, we will start to learn ‘Jungle Log’ and will create a new story map to support our learning. The grammar focus this week will be verbs and subordinating conjunctions.
Maths
We are still working hard on addition and subtraction. This week, we will move on to subtraction with renaming. The children will practise using the part whole model and number lines. The children are encouraged to use the manipulatives to aid their learning.

Y3 – Addition and subtraction
Time tables
In year 2, your child should have learned their 2, 5 and 10 time tables. In year 3, we will be learning our 3, 4 and 8 times tables. It would be a great help if you could encourage your children to practise these at home.
Hit the Button – Quick fire maths practise for 6-11 year olds (topmarks.co.uk)

Homework
This week, the comprehension task is ‘Daddy fell into the pond’ and is due 7th November.
Reading
Keep recording your daily reading in your reading records/school diary and write a comments about the book you are currently reading. It is important that an adult signs your reading record. School diaries will be checked on a Monday and Friday.
Spelling
The year 3/4 spellings we are focusing on this week are: circle, complete, consider and continue. Please practise these at home. You will be tested on all the words on the Year 3/4 word list each half term.
PE
Children have PE on Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure they have their PE kits for these days.
Have a great week. 😊
Miss Taylor and Miss Hudson

17 October 2022

English
Last week, the children and I worked together to write a shared instruction text ‘How to look after a troll’. This week, the children will have the chance to plan and write their own instruction text. The grammar focus this week will be expanded noun phrases, conjunctions and adverbs for time.
Maths
In maths, the children have been working hard adding numbers without exchanging. This week, we will be moving on to adding ones and tens to a 3-digit number with exchanging. We will then move on to subtracting numbers with exchanging.

Homework
Due to half term, there will be no homework this week. However, if you would like to make a start on the next comprehension, we will be reading ‘Daddy fell into the pond’. This piece of homework will be due 7th November.
Reading
Keep recording your reading daily reading in your reading records/school diary and write three comments about the book you are currently reading. It is important that an adult signs your reading record. I will collect your reading records every Monday and Friday and check.
Spelling
The year 3/4 spellings we are focusing on this week are: caught, centre, century and certain. Please practise these at home. You will be tested on all the words on the Year 3/4 word list each half term.
PE
Children have PE on Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure they have their PE kits for these days.

I would just like to say well done to every child. We have had a great start to year 3. I am very much looking forward to our next half term. Have a fantasic break!

Miss Taylor and Miss Hudson

10 October 2022

The children had another fantastic week in year 3. It is great to see so many children reading at home. Keep up the good work!
English
This week, the children will continue to learn the instruction text ‘How to look after a pet dragon’. As a class, we will then plan and write our own instruction text. This week’s grammar focus will be adverbs for time and expanded noun phrases.
Maths
In maths, we will be moving on to addition and subtraction. The children will begin by applying number bonds to 10. They will then use their number bonds knowledge to add numbers to 100 and 1000. The children will then move on to add and subtract 5, 10 and 100 to a 3 digit number. Please click on the link below if you would like additional work for your child.

Homework
Homework will be given to your child every Monday and will be collected the following Monday. Children will take home a comprehension booklet and will be expected to complete one text a week. We will then mark the comprehension together, giving the children the opportunity to discuss their answers. Verbal feedback will be given to each child.
This week’s comprehension task will be ‘Let’s get growing’ pages 10 and 11. This piece of work should be handed in on Monday 17th October.
Reading
Keep recording your reading daily reading in your reading records/school diary and write three comments about the book you are currently reading. It is important that an adult signs your reading record. I will collect your reading records every Monday and Friday and check.
Spelling
The year 3/4 spellings we are focusing on this week are: build, busy, business and calendar. Please practise these at home. You will be tested on all the words on the Year 3/4 word list each half term.
PE
Children have PE on Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure they have their PE kits for these days.
Have a fantastic week!
Miss Taylor and Miss Hudson

03 October 2022

English
Last week, the children worked exceptionally hard to complete their stories with a moral. I am incredibly proud of the fantastic work they have produced.
This week, we will be moving on to a new unit looking at instructions. The children will look at a variety of instructions and will start to explore why they are used. We will also look at the features of an instruction text.
Grammar focus: commas in a list and paragraphs
Maths
This week in maths, children will estimate numbers on a number line and will continue ordering and comparing numbers to 1000. We will also start counting up in 50s!

Y3 – Place value
Homework
Homework will be given to your child every Monday and will be collected the following Monday. Children will take home a comprehension booklet and will be expected to complete one text a week. We will then mark the comprehension together, giving the children the opportunity to discuss their answers. Verbal feedback will be given to each child.
This week’s comprehension task will be Bill’s New Frock, pages 8 and 9. This piece of work should be handed in on Monday 10th October.
Reading
Keep recording your reading daily reading in your reading records/school diary and write three comments about the book you are currently reading. It is important that an adult signs your reading record. I will collect your reading records every Monday and Friday and check.
Spelling
The year 3/4 spellings we are focusing on this week are:

address
answer
appear
arrive
Please practise these at home. You will be tested on all the words on the Year 3/4 word list each half term.
PE
Children have PE on Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure they have their PE kits for these days.
Have a fantastic week!
Miss Taylor and Miss Hudson

26 September 2022

English
This week in English, the children will have the chance to write their own exciting stories with a moral. The children have enjoyed reading a variety of fables and now they are ready to start planning their own. The grammar focus this week will be: expanded noun phrases, adverbs and speech marks.
Maths
Over the next few weeks, we will be concentrating on place value, looking at numbers up to 1000. This week, children will look at number lines and will start to find 100 more/100 less of a number. We will also be comparing numbers to 1000, particularly looking at the place value of each number.

Y3 – Place value
Homework
Homework will be given to your child every Monday and will be collected the following Monday. Children will take home a comprehension booklet and will be expected to complete one text a week. We will then mark the comprehension together, giving the children the opportunity to discuss their answers. Verbal feedback will be given to each child.
This week’s comprehension task will be page 6 and 7- Nature Trail. This piece of work should be handed in on Monday 3rd October.
Reading
Keep recording your reading daily reading in your reading records/school diary and write three comments about the book you are currently reading. It is important that an adult signs your reading record. I will collect your reading records every Monday and Friday and check.
Spelling
The year 3/4 spellings we are focusing on this week are: address, answer, appear, and arrive. Please practise these at home. You will be tested on all the words on the Year 3/4 word list each half term.
PE
Children have PE on Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure they have their PE kits for these days.
Have a fantastic week!
Miss Taylor and Miss Hudson

20 September 2022

English
This week in English, we will be looking at new stories with a moral and will be comparing it to the story The Fox and the Raven. We will look closely at speech marks and begin to write our own shared story with a moral.
Maths
Over the next few weeks, we will be concentrating on place value, looking at numbers up to 1000. This week, will be focusing on partitioning numbers to 1000. We will also continue to practise the place values of thousands, hundred, tens and ones. I would encourage your children to practise looking at numbers up to 1000, allowing them to partition the number given. Please look at the model below which might be useful.

Y3 – Place value
Homework
Homework will be given to your child every Monday and will be collected the following Monday. Children will take home a comprehension booklet and will be expected to complete one text a week.
This week’s comprehension task will be page 4 and 5- Stone Henge. This piece of work should be handed in on Monday 26th September.
Reading
Keep recording your reading daily reading in your reading records/school diary and write three comments about the book you are currently reading. It is important that an adult signs your reading record. I will collect your reading records every Monday and Friday and check.
Spelling
The spelling we are focusing on this week are:

accident
accidentally
actual
actually
Please practise these at home. You will be tested on all the words on the Year 3/4 word list each half term.
PE
Children have PE on Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure they have their PE kits for these days.
Have a fantastic week!
Miss Taylor and Miss Hudson

12 September 2022

I would just like to say a huge well done to all of you for completing your first week in year 3. It has been lovely getting to know each and every one of you.

This week, we will be starting lots of new and exciting learning. Our first topic this term is the Roman Empire. The children will explore the invasion of Britain, the Roman army, gods and goddesses and the Celts. The children will be comparing the differing ways of life at that point in history.

English

In English, we will be starting a new unit, focusing on narratives with a moral. The children will spend some time learning the narrative ‘The Fox and the Raven’.

Grammar focus: adjectives, verbs and speech marks

Maths

Over the next few weeks, we will be concentrating on place value, looking at numbers up to 1000. We will look closely at each of the place values and look at how numbers can be represented. If you would like to have a look at some similar worksheets, please click the link below:

Y3 – Place value

Homework

Homework will be given to your child every Monday and will be collected the following Monday. Children will take home a comprehension booklet and will be expected to complete one text a week.

This week’s comprehension task will be page 2, Harriet’s Hare.

Reading

All children have been given a new reading book. Please may I ask that children read at home at least 3 times a week. Reading records will be checked weekly.