Look at us learning
During the year you will be able to see what we are doing in class, as well as what children do independently at home.
To finish our design and technology unit on food and nutrition, we have made seasonal vegetable tart. The children really enjoyed the chopping and making their tarts. Why not try making them over half term.
This term, Year 3 have become skilled gymnasts. They have been learning to master wide range of rolls, jumps and balances. Children have developed their flexibility, strength and control by exploring shapes and movements both individually and with a partner.
Today we went to the library. Whilst we were there, we had two stories read to us by the librarian and sang a pirate song to warm us up before we went back to school. On the way back, we did a litter pick, as our ECO promise is not to drop litter. We picked up 2 big bags full of litter. Why not do your own litter pick around your area to try and keep your community nice!
We enjoyed our walk around the local area on Tuesday. We looked at maps in an atlas and on Google Earth to trace our journey. We have started to draw our own map of our local area which includes a compass rose, map symbols and key. I will share our finished maps next week with you.
Over the last few weeks in Design and Technology we have been looking at where food comes from and how we can reduce the air miles on the food we eat. Today, thanks to Mrs Ditzel supporting us, we made apple crumble, the apples came from our school apple tree with a nice oaty crumble. The children tried it and lots of them enjoyed it, but at leas they all tried it. Why not have a go making one at home!
This term, Year 3 are working extremely hard to learn and understand Let Your Spirit Fly by Joanna Mangona. We are also learning the lyrics, a copy of the lyrics are posted below. We have introduced instruments such as glockenspiels and shakers, to enrich the performance and their confidence is growing all the time.
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On Monday we went on a local walk to research and discover the historical changes in our area. We found houses dated back to the 17th Century that the children found very interesting.
In art we have been developing our drawing, painting and printing skills. Today we created some fantastic pictures using the printing technique.
Thank you to Mrs Gilmore who came into class to speak to us about Clayton Brook and how it has changed since she moved into the area in 1982. The children were very interested and engaged, they asked lots of interesting questions.
This week in Science, we have been looking at how important it is for us to stay hydrated. We investigated different drinks as well as discussing what colour our wee should be! So don't be surprised if the children ask you about yours!
Well done Aria. Yesterday she went home and made a fact file about reptiles and then shared her work with the class today. Keep working hard Aria and welcome to Year 3
Today Andy came into school, we learnt how to play Handball. We really enjoyed learning how to play it and are going to have a game on Friday during our P.E lesson
Here are a couple of websites that we use in class. They are all free and do not require login details other than the ones your child has been given from school.
Hit the button (Maths for all levels) www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button
Maths games - www.topmarks.co.uk
TTRS (Maths) Login details from class teacher
Wordwall ( English , lots of grammar games) https://wordwall.net/en-gb/community/english/game
English games - www.gamestolearnenglish.com