This page will tell you about all the learning that will take place as we begin our second term in Year 3 together. Let's make our next term together the best!
English
In Autumn 2, Year 3 children will continue to develop their English skills through an exciting Stone Age theme. They will read and explore Stone Age Boy and How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth, using these engaging stories to inspire their own creative writing and to build their understanding of narrative structure, character, and setting. Alongside this, the children will learn how to write clear and well-organised instructions, linked to the woolly mammoth text. They will also discover more about the famous author Roald Dahl, researching his life and achievements before writing their own factual reports about him. Through these activities, children will strengthen their reading comprehension, grammar, and writing skills while developing a love of reading and curiosity about the past. We will also recap lots of new punctuation and grammar skills this term such as punctuating sentences with capital letters, full stops, exclamation marks and question marks. We will also learn direct speech and using adverbs more regularly in our writing. All this is alongside our daily spelling and weekly guided reading there will something for everyone to enjoy this half term!
Maths
In Autumn 2, Year 3 children will continue to build on their mathematical understanding with a focus on developing confidence and fluency in key areas. They will deepen their knowledge of addition and subtraction, learning to use different strategies to solve problems and explain their reasoning. The children will also begin to explore multiplication and division, using practical activities and arrays to help them understand how these operations are connected. Alongside this, they will work on improving their recall of times tables and number facts, as well as applying their skills to real-life problem-solving. This term will help children become more independent and reflective learners in maths, ready to tackle new challenges with enthusiasm.
Geography
In Geography this term, Year 3 children will be developing their map skills and learning how to use maps to explore the world around them. They will study different types of maps, including world maps, atlases, and digital maps, and learn how to identify continents, countries, and major physical features such as mountains, rivers, and oceans. The children will practise using symbols, keys, and compass directions to describe locations and journeys, and will begin to create their own simple maps of familiar places. Through these activities, they will gain a better understanding of how maps help us to represent and make sense of our world.
Science
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In Year 3 Science, children will explore the fascinating world of forces and magnets. They will learn how pushes and pulls can change the movement, shape, or speed of objects, and investigate how different surfaces affect how things move. Pupils will also discover how magnets attract or repel each other and which materials are magnetic. Through hands-on experiments and fun investigations, they will explore the strength of magnets, test everyday objects, and learn how magnets are used in the world around us. This topic helps children develop their curiosity, observation skills, and understanding of how forces and magnets play a part in everyday life.
RE
Our Christian Value in R.E. this half term is SERVICE. We will be thinking about this at all times and discussing experiences we have. We will share how we can serve God by always believing in ourselves and others to become a good citizen. We will talk about how we can can show service when working and playing hard. We will discuss what it means and what qualities Jesus would like us to have in order to be a successful with this value.
In class we will be learning: What is it like for someone to follow God?
Make sense of belief:
• Make clear links between the story of Noah and the idea of covenant
Understand the impact:
• Make simple links between promises in the story of Noah and promises that Christians make at a wedding ceremony
Make connections:
• Make links between the story of Noah and how we live in school and the wider world.
ART
In Art this half term we will be learning about cross curricular Art by creating watercolour poppies for remembrance day and creating Stone Age cave paintings
DT
In Design and Technology we will be creating our own felt pouch. We will learn and apply two new sewing techniques – cross-stitch and appliqué. Utilise these new skills to design and make a cushion
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Music This term's work is all about:
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Computing
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PSHE
We are learning about: Health and Well Being
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Discussing why it is important to look after my teeth Learning stretches that can be used for relaxation. Developing the ability to plan for a healthy lifestyle with physical activity, a balanced diet and rest. Exploring my own identity through the groups I belong to. Identifying my strengths and exploring how I use them to help others. Being able to break down a problem into smaller parts to overcome it. |
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