1. Year 3 Curriculum
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September 2018

2. Year 3 Team Class RJ – Mr Ryan & Ms Joseph
TA Mrs Harkin, Mrs Burney & Miss Aimson
French Teacher – Mrs Paisley
Music Teacher – Mrs Nolan
PE – Mr Bamber CJ

3. What’s new? Transition to KS2
More responsibilities in KS2 fruit monitors, book monitors, librarians, restorative ambassadors, play leaders, more clubs, musical instrument lessons, digital leaders.
Playtimes – one morning play, zoned playground with a different focus activity each week.
No fruit / snack provided, no universal Free School Meals.
Specialist music lessons & Specialist French lessons
Forest schools, Thursday pm – RJ Autumn & Summer.
Swimming in Summer term CJ

4. Establishing some good habits!
Independence & self management .
Arrive promptly – lessons start as soon as the children come in at 8.55am.
Be prepared by having full PE kit, and reading book in school every day.
Water bottles should come in /out everyday.
Please make sure everything is labelled.
Holidays in term time can not be sanctioned by school; attendance is very important. PR

5. Homework in Year 3
All children need to practice their English and numeracy skills frequently for short periods of time. The aim should be that they read a little every day, practice times tables every day and do some writing three times per week. They should not work for long sessions on a single piece of work.
Multiplication – learn and memorise the x2, x5 & x10 tables. This should be extended to the x3, x4 and x8 tables. They should write out the tables, saying them out loud as they write them. Repetition is the key to times tables. When they have learned to say and write them in order the next step is to be able to recall them randomly, and ideally out of context. The aim is to gain automaticity.
Spelling –A list of the Statutory spellings for year 3 and 4 is attached. Ask your child to put these words into sentences, this will show understanding of the meaning of the words. Focus on having clear sentences that follow the conventions of grammar and with excellent presentation and handwriting. Try and develop the sentences so that they use different openers, and expand them for example by adding description
Reading – All children should read to an adult 10 minutes every day. Please encourage them to discuss the book. It is useful to ask different questions about the book for example; Can they retell the story? How do characters behave? What is the meaning of particular words? Can they think of a different word that would keep the same meaning?
Worksheets – We have produced an English and Maths booklet to be completed over the half term. This means you can fit homework around your children’s busy lives. The booklet should be returned to school by the first Friday after the half term holiday. PR

6. Autumn Term Autumn: Stone Age Text: Stone Age Boy, Ug!
Science: Healthy Lifestyles,
History: Britain in Stone Age, Bronze Age & Iron Age
Forest Schools activities on Thursday pm
Activity / theme weeks CJ

7. Spring Term Spring 1: Extreme Earth! Science: Rocks – (Volcanoes)
Geography- Volcanoes
Art/ DT
Spring 2: Rattle My Bones
Science: Skeletons
Text: Funny Bones
Geography: Key facts of Britain PR

8. Summer Term Summer 1& 2: King Tut Text: Egyptian Cinderella
Science: Light / Plants
History : Ancient Egypt
Forest School
Swimming
Egyptian Day CJ

9. Throughout the year Daily English and maths lessons
English divided into: Class Literacy which is cross-curricular wherever possible, focusing on speaking and listening, reading and extended writing skills; and Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar
Guided group reading: Taught sessions focusing on comprehension, extending vocabulary.
Science weekly exploring a topic.
French, music, RE, art, design and technology, PSHE, ICT, PE PR

10. And finally…
We are all here for the same purpose, to do the best we can for our children, so…
Please talk to us about any concerns or questions you have
Encourage your child to enjoy school and get the most out of every opportunity they are offered – the more they participate, the more they will enjoy themselves, and the more they will learn! PR