WELCOME TO
YEAR 3!
This term our topic is about the changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age. All of our learning will be focused around this period of time and stem from our key question, 'Is change always positive?' Alongside this, we have six concepts to explore: Happiness, Choice, Freedom, Sustainability, Creativity and Community
English
Our English learning this term will be focused on the book 'Stone Age Boy'. If you have a copy of this book at home, it would be useful for your child to bring this into school with them. By the end of the term, our aim is for the children to publish their own Stone Age themed story.
Maths
In Maths this term we will be covering the following blocks of learning:
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Number – Addition and Subtraction
Solve problems, including missing number problems, using number facts, place value, and more complex addition and subtraction. |
Number – Multiplication and Division
Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4 and 8 multiplication tables.
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Science
Our science topic for Autumn is Light. Below are the objectives we will cover:
History
By the end of the term, the children will have in depth knowledge of Britain history from the Stone Age to the Iron Age. We will look at everything from timelines, artefacts, food, clothing and culture to help us form an overall picture of these historic periods.
French
In our French lessons, by the end of the half term the children should be able to:
-Greet people
-Ask others for their names and their age
-Know numbers up to 10
-How old are you?
-Classroom instructions
-My body
-Actions
-Colours
-Clothes
R.E.
Our R.E. learning will focus on the following questions. What difference does it make to be a Christian?
How do Christian people's beliefs about God, Jesus, the world and others have an impact on their lives.
The study of light in association with Christmas.
P.E.
In school, we will be learning to play netball and we will also be taking children swimming on Thursday mornings.
PSHE
In our weekly PSHE lessons, we will be covering the following objectives:
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A new start
To learn about change: transition, loss, separation To deepen understanding of good and not so good feelings |
Together everyone achieves more
To know that their actions affect themselves and others To work collaboratively towards goals |
Working together
To know that their actions affect themselves and others To work collaboratively towards goals
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Being considerate
To develop strategies to resolve disputes and conflict To recognise and respond appropriately to others’ feelings |
When things go wrong
To develop strategies to resolve disputes and conflict To recognise and respond appropriately to others’ feelings |
Responsibilities
To know that their actions affect themselves and others To work collaboratively towards goals
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