Year 3 are excited to share with you some of the wonderful learning they have been doing this term. Click on the posts below to find out more...
Year 3 have travelled back in time to begin learning about the Stone Age. Their learning has been enhanced by some wonderful art lessons including a focus on Stone Henge at sunrise and a study of animals using charcoal. In other news, they have begun reading 'Major Glad, Major Dizzy'. Ask them what has been found under the floorboards.
The whole school became year 3's playground on Friday evening as we gathered for the evening. It was an exclusive event; only year 3 children or teaching team were allowed in! Lots of fun was had as we used the whole of the school grounds for orienteering, playing games and picnicking with the sandwiches we had made earlier in the day. It was a fabulous evening to celebrate the wonderful year we have had together. You're ready for year 4 now children!
We had a fabulous day out at Kew Gardens last week. The photo shows us learning about how plants in the rainforest are adapted to their habitat. We used geographical equipment to measure air temperature, humidity, light and soil temperature. Whilst we walked around the gardens we spotted the different buildings we have been learning about in our lessons on the history of this special place. Lots of sunshine, lots of steps, lots of smiles!
Year 3 have been learning some important life skills this week. In our safe walking training, we have learnt how to find a safe place to cross the road as well as following the Stop, Think, Look, Listen message. In the classroom, we have been working on learning to tell the time on both analogue and digital clocks. This work has included understanding the difference between am and pm and also reading a clock with Roman numerals.
Year 3 have had an exciting start to our final half-term together. In maths, we have been working with pounds and pence, adding and subtracting amounts of money. In English, we are planning our own individual fantasy adventure story inspired by Podkin One Ear. Each child has chosen an animal for their main character and has researched this animal so they are familiar with its appearance, habitat and diet. They have also designed their own map of the fantasy land where their story will take place. Ask your child what their character and book is called.
We have loved looking at the children's rainforest dioramas this week. Wonderful creative homework from everyone! We hope that the whole family enjoyed this extended homework and learnt a little about the layers of the rainforest and the creatures that live there. In geography last week, we learnt about the indigenous people living in the Amazon rainforest and this week we will learn about deforestation and it's impact on the environment. We will study both sides of the argument and develop some debating skills.
Year 3 are making the most of the fabulous weather and our marvellous grounds by taking lessons outside. We have been pouring and measuring water in our maths lessons to ensure that we have a good understanding of capacity and volume. As you can imagine, this messy activity was best carried out outside. In science we have begun a new topic on plants so we have explored the grounds looking for variation between different stems, leaves and flowers.
Year 3 have had a fabulous half-term of learning which has included studying the River Nile. We are finishing the topic with a field trip to the River Thames at Mortlake. No pyramids or crocodiles but a chance for the children to use some of their new vocabulary and observe life on the UK's second longest river. Back at school, the children have produced some stunning abstract art work inspired by the work of Georgia O'Keefe.
We are enjoying the welcome sunshine and warmth at playtimes and in our PE sessions. In the classroom, we have been writing poetry and this week we have focused on metaphors. Here are some examples the children have written: "Rainbows are a river of colour in the sky,", "Grass is the earth's carpet," Stars are bonfires in the dark, dark sky,". Year 3 will be sharing some of their learning, including some of their poems, next Thursday (27th March) at our year group assembly; 9.10am in the hall.
Year three have celebrated coming to the end of their history topic of Ancient Egypt by making Canopic jars. These were used for storing the internal organs in the mummification process. Ask your child which jar they made and what organ would have been stored in them. Despite finishing the history topic, we will continue to study Egypt next term when we look at the River Nile in our geography lessons. We will also continue to perfect our dance inspired by Ancient Egypt ready for our year 3 assembly; make sure that 27th March in in your diaries!
Year 3 were transported 3000 years back in time this week to Ancient Egypt. They were put to work by the vizier and given many different tasks to help prepare for the Pharaoh's tomb. Amulets, Canopic jars, perfumes, cartouches and carved scarab beetles were amongst the crafts that the children could make. The children looked amazing in their costumes as they worked. Later in the day, there was a feast with performances and dances to celebrate the appointment of the new high priest. An awesome day of learning and fun!
Year 3 have had a busy start to the new year. We have started our new core text, George's Marvellous Medicine, and are using this to inspire us to design our own powerful potions. Ask your child what theirs is called and what persuasive writing they have put on their label. The children are very excited to have started learning about Ancient Egypt especially as we are using the topic to inspire other lessons such as dance, art and music. The photo shows us beginning to compose a piece using just 3 notes.
