Olive Class

Welcome to Year 3!

The children have settled well into their new class and are already busy with their learning.

Below is the full overview for this half term. 

 As always, if you have any questions, do not hesitate to speak to one of us.

Miss Darbourne and Tina. 

year 3 sum1 parent overview.pdf

meet the teacher meeting.pdf

 

Reading

We are currently reading 'The Great Kapok Tree' by Lynne Cherry.

Here is a link to a read aloud version on You Tube:

The Great Kapok Tree Read Aloud

We focus on 7 key reading skills - clarifying, predicting, questioning, making links, summarising, inferring and evaluating. 

English

In English, we are using 'The Egyptian Cinderella' to write our own versions of the story. 

Next, we will be looking at explanation texts.

Maths

In maths, we are learning about fractions. We will learn about numerators and denominators, as well as comparing and ordering unit and non-unit fractions. We will also count in fractions, learn about equivalent fractions and add and subtract fractions. 

BBC Bitesize - What are fractions? BBC Bitesize - Order simple fractions BBC Bitesize - Comparing fractions BBC Bitesize - Equivalent fractions BBC Bitesize - Fractions on a numberline

Science

In Science, we are learning about plants. We will learn about the different parts of a plant and their functions. We will explore what plants need to grow, as well as learning about plant life cycles. We will investigate the way in which water is transported within plants

BBC Bitesize - Plants BBC Bitesize - Working scientifically

Geography

In geography, we are learning about the Amazon Rainforest. We will develop our knowledge and understanding of the tropical Amazon rainforest and explore the layers of the rainforest, as well as the key aspects of a tropical climate. We will also learn about some of the different animals and plants living in the rainforest. We will begin to explore some of the conservation issues surrounding the destruction of rainforest habitats.

Google EarthBBC Bitesize - South America BBC Bitesize - Where is South America? BBC Bitesize - Protecting the environment BBC Bitesize - Rainforest habitatNational Geographic Kids - Amazon Facts 

RE

In RE, we are learning about Sikhism and Sikh beliefs. We will learn about the Sikh religion and develop our understanding of their beliefs. We will also learn about the life of Guru Nanak and his teachings.

BBC - SikhismBBC - The Ten GurusBBC Bitesize - What is Sikhism? BBC Bitesize - Who was Guru Nanak? 

Other useful websites:

Epic Reading This is a digital reading platform for children, which is free to access on weekdays 7am-3pm. The children will need our class code, which you can find below. 

class code flyer.pdf

 

The children have individual logins for these websites in their reading diaries. 

Accelerated Reader - Quizzes MyOn - Online books and audiobooks

Times Tables Rock Stars Hit the Button Great websites for times tables practice.

Our learning:

The children have created some wonderful home learning projects as part of our Amazon Adventures topic. Well done everyone!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As part of our Ancient Egypt topic, we have learnt about and researched different Egyptian Gods and Goddesses. Here are some of our pieces of work:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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