Year 3

Year 3 class is taught by Miss Button. Teaching and learning is supported by Miss Edwards

Please come and see us if you have any questions or concerns.

Summer 1

What a Waste – Trash, recycling and protecting our planet.

This term we are learning about the global problem of pollution. While we will focus mainly on marine plastics, we will also be coming to understand what happens to our rubbish and how to increase the amount we recycle. We feel this topic is extremely important, as it addresses real-world issues and will see the children making a difference to their school and the local area.

Literacy

In whole class guided reading, we are reading two books. Firstly, the novel ‘Why the Whales Came’ by Michael Morpurgo, then the non-fiction book, ‘What a Waste – Trash, recycling and protecting our planet’ by Jess French.

Unit 1- Narrative- 3 weeks:

Our narrative unit will be inspired by ‘Why the Whales Came’ Children will first learn the text, then come up with their own adaption, concentrating on setting description and a cliff hanger ending.

Unit 2 – persuasive writing- 2 weeks:

We will be focusing on writing letters to persuade and encourage others. This is an important skill for children to learn as it can be transferred into real life contexts. The children will be researching about pollution and sustainability and how we can work together to create a healthier environment.

Unit 3 Poetry- 1 weeks –

To finish the term we will be writing poems inspired by the sea and plastic pollution.

Maths

In maths this term we will be starting our second unit on fractions and will be learning how to add and subtract fractions. We will then be moving on to money where the children will learn how to convert pounds and pence and to add and subtract money and find the change.

Science

This term we will be looking at the human skeleton and muscles and how the skeleton is joined together and how muscles work.

PE

Children will have two PE sessions each week – please make sure your child has their PE kit in school every Wednesday and Thursday.

MFL

Year 3 will continue with their French lessons this term.

HOME LEARNING

In year 3, children need to read as much as possible. All children are expected to read at home most nights for 10 – 15 minutes either to themselves or with an adult. This could be their school reading book, listening to a story read by someone else or sharing a favourite book. All are equally valuable.   All children have a reading record book in which parents, carers or the children themselves can record what they have read or make any comments.

In addition, children all have access to Times Tables Rockstars, an online site for practising their times tables.

Reading

We love reading at Lanner!  Reading to, and with, your child is one of the greatest gifts you can give as a love for reading will ensure your children becomes a reader for life.  Research shows that reading and talking to your child about stories, information books and poems from an early age benefits them for life.

Sometimes, knowing which book to choose can be a little confusing with such a wide range available, so why not have a look at the recommended reads below for Year 3 children.  Many of these books are also available at the local library so, if you’re not already a member, why not take a look at the link below to join up?