Thematic

This week in Thematic learning, the children have begun their exciting new topic, “How My Body Works.” We launched the unit by exploring a Big Question: How do different parts of our body work? This discussion gave the children the opportunity to share their existing knowledge and ideas about the human body, and it was wonderful to see their curiosity and enthusiasm from the very start.

Building on this initial exploration, our learning this week has focused on the human skeleton. The children have been learning about both the structure and function of the skeleton and why it is such an important part of the human body. Through practical, hands-on activities, they explored how the skeleton supports the body, protects vital organs, and enables movement. These experiences helped the children develop a deeper understanding of how our bodies work together to help us move and stay safe.

The children asked thoughtful questions and showed great engagement as they investigated how bones work and why they are essential for everyday activities.

Next week, the learning will continue with an exciting investigation. The children will be testing a statement and learning more about muscles, exploring how they work alongside the skeleton to help us move. We are looking forward to another week of curious thinking and scientific discovery!

    

Maths

This week in Maths, the children began an exciting new unit on Multiplication and Division. The focus has been on helping the children develop a strong understanding of these concepts through visual representations.

The children have been learning how to represent multiplication and division expressions using arrays and bar models. These models have supported them in visualising equal groups and understanding what the calculations represent, rather than just focusing on the numbers. The children have also been using bar models to solve a range of problems, explaining their thinking and reasoning as they worked.

Next week, the children will continue to build on this learning by exploring the connection between multiplication and division, helping them to see how these operations are related and how one can be used to check the other. We’re looking forward to seeing the children continue to grow in confidence as they develop their mathematical understanding.

       

English

This week in English, the children have been focusing on writing setting descriptions. The key aim has been to use descriptive vocabulary to help create a clear sense of mood and atmosphere for the reader.

The children have worked hard to choose ambitious words and phrases, thinking carefully about how their descriptions can bring a setting to life. They have produced some fantastic pieces of writing, showing real creativity and an improving ability to engage the reader through language.

Next week, the children will build on these skills by writing a short monologue in role as a character. This will give them the opportunity to explore thoughts and feelings, while continuing to develop their descriptive and expressive writing skills. We’re really looking forward to seeing their ideas take shape.

Home Learning 

Attached below, is the overarching Thematic Curriculum homework ideas. Please refer to the homework menu which gives a variety of creative tasks for the children to choose from. Children only need to complete one task as a minimum, but can choose to complete more if they wish. Children have been given a Home Learning book to complete their Home Learning tasks in- children will be bringing their Home Learning books home on Monday.   

Home Learning is due in on Friday 13^th February.

Times Tables Rock Stars   

• Tasks to be completed online.  

• Children’s logins are stuck in their Reading journal.    

Mathletics   

• Mathletics tasks will be set from Friday to Friday.   

• Tasks will always follow the learning that week.   

• Children’s logins are stuck into their Reading journal.   

 Reminders:

• Year 3 have PE on Tuesdays and should come to school dressed in the correct school PE kit.   

• 3B and 3G will swim on Thursdays this term- children will need to come dressed in their PE kit to school on this day, and bring with them their swimming costumes to change into.    

• Swimming kit reminder: full swimming costume/swim shorts and swimming hat.   

• Children to bring in healthy snacks for breaktimes.   

• All children to have a pair of Wellington boots to keep in school. Having wellies at school means children can enjoy the outdoors, without worrying about getting their shoes muddy or wet.

• Children need to be wearing coats every day.