Year 3 will be taught by Mrs McCalmont and Mrs Ashworth.
Our topic this term is Natural Disasters
We will be learning about the causes of earthquakes and where in the world they occur frequently and why.
We will be exploring volcanos, what causes them to erupt and where the most active volcanos are.
We will also be investigating global trends and identifying 'hotspots' for earthquake and volcanic activity arpund the world.
In English, will be reading the texts When the Giant Stirred: Legend of a Volcanic Island and Greta and the Giants to write a narrative retell and a formal letter.
We will be using the fantastic Power Maths scheme for all our maths lessons, which will cover the entire Year 3 curriculum.
We will also be practising times tables weekly and taking part in weekly Big Maths arithmetic and menatl maths sessions.
In Science, our topic is Forces and Magnets. We will be investigating and measuring force.
We will also be conducting an experiment on magnetism.
In RE we are exploring the sadness and joy of Easter, exploring Christian beliefs and customs and the significance of Easter in Christianity.
We have PE on a Thursday with our PE coach, please send your child to school wearing their full PE kit. We also have dance on Fridays but do not need PE kits for this.
Homework
Spellings
Spellings will be sent out every Tuersday. Please ensure your child practises these at home and your children will be tested in school the following Tuesday.
Times Tables
Please encourage your children to play on Times Table Rockstars every night for their maths homework
Reading
Reading books will be sent home each week with your child. Please encourage your child to read this and ensure you sign your child's homework diary daily when they have read.