Welcome to 3m

Class Teacher - Miss Morgan
Teaching Assistant - Mrs Dalton
Welcome to Year 3.
I hope you have had a fantastic Easter full of chocolate and are ready for the new term!
This term we will be going to the Maritime Museum to learn more about the Titanic. Also, we will have our Titanic Day. Then, we will be having our sleepover where we will be doing lots of ourdoor activities!
In Year 3, we are starting to learn how to become more independent as we are now in Key Stage 2. Therefore, we have set up the Class Dojo System where the children will choose the classroom jobs that they wish to complete each week. For example, they might be the register monitor or the book monitor. This will be changed weekly so the children will have a chance at being a different monitor each week. This will prepare them for as they move up the school.
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Mountains and The Shang Dynasty
This Summer Term, our Geography topic will be Mountains. We will be using an atlas to locate the Mountains of the UK before comparing one of the mountains with a river in Europe.
Then, our History topic will be the Shang Dynasty where the children will investigate what their lives were like and what trade was like at this time. Also, the children will bake their own bread and create lots of artwork, which will all be part of their history, Art and Design and technology lessons throughout this term.
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Our Class Book will be Cloud Tea Monkeys
Writing
In Year 3, we cover a range of genres, which include narratives, poetry, recounts, diaries, explanations and instructions over the course of the school year. This will be based on the topic for the term or any significant events which may have taken place in that term or week. The children will learn a new skill and will then plan their writing before applying the skills which have been taught into their writing. Their final draft will be placed on display and in their Topic books.
Our Class Read will be Wind in the Willows
Reading
We encourage the children to read at home everyday. Also, we ask that you sign and bring in your reading book and diary on Monday, Wednesday and Friday so the books can be changed.
On a Friday, we will always have a reciprocal reading session in the morning where we will work in small groups to read a range of books and texts. Over the year we will learn and practice how to make predictions, ask questions, make clarifications and summarise each text. Everyday, we will ensure that the children will have time to enjoy some independent reading so the children will not only develop their understanding of comprehension and language but their love for reading. We will also have our class read which can be used in our Reciprocal Reading sessions.
Reciprocal Reading

Mathematics
In Year 3, we follow White Rose Maths and use a variety of resources to support our learning. For example, we also use Classroom Secrets and PowerMaths alongside the White Rose.
Also, now that we are in Year 3 we should know our 2,5 and 10 times tables, which we will continue to practice throughout the year. By the end of Year 3 we need to know the 3, 4 and 8 times tables and I will send resources home for support.
Objectives for the term
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Fractions
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Time
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Geometry
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Mass and Capacity
Science
In Science, we will be learning about Plants. Also, the children will be starting to independently carry out their own investigations and make careful observations when recording their results.
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PE
This half term we will have PE doing Gymnastics on a Thursday, so please make sure your child's PE kit is in school every week.
Also, every day we will be completing a Daily Mile.
On Tuesday, we will be having a yoga session.
Homework
Every Friday Homework will be set for the children to complete. This may be some Spellings or a project to complete. I may set this on Google Classroom or send it as a paper copy. The children will have one week to complete the homework which has been set. If you cannot log onto Google Classroom, please let me know so we can check your username and password.
