We have had another busy but very productive week in Year 3.

In English, we have developed our writing skills by refining techniques we have been practising using our focus toolkits. These include naming a setting, using prepositions to describe how objects are seen in relation to one another, using the five senses and similes to enhance description, and finally describing the setting through a character’s eyes using the third person.

In Maths, we have been working on the 4 times table and have begun to investigate multiples of 8.  We will continue with this next week. Please utilise Doodle Times Tables to give your child further opportunities to practise their 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10 times tables.

Foundation Subjects:

History – We discovered that the Egyptians worshipped over 1,500 gods and goddesses and shone a light on the Sun God, ‘Ra’.

Science – We carried out an investigation that focused on friction and how different surfaces can increase or decrease this force.

PSHE – This week, we focused on the theme of ‘risk’ and used the Risk Robot to assess the level of risk in a variety of situations.

Home Learning:

Doodle - Please continue to support your child’s progress by accessing the Doodle Learning platform and remaining in the green zone for English, Maths and Times tables.

Reading - Please ensure that you have listened to your child read at least five times during the week and have signed their reading record each time, so that they can be rewarded with a star stamp for their efforts.  

Spellings - Below are this week’s spelling words to practise with your child, both in isolation as well as writing them in a sentence.  There are also 5 bonus words for those who would like to take on a spelling challenge. 

This week’s spelling rule will focus on adding es after y

armies,   parties,   hobbies,    families,    ladies,    puppies,     worries,     babies

Challenge words -  

Memories,   tragedies,   diaries,   countries,    replies

Change maker project – This half term we are focusing on the value of ‘Trust’.  Your child will have selected an activity that they wish to work on.    Please do continue supporting them as they collect and record evidence of their chosen activity.

Please could I kindly ask for donations of boxes of tissues for our class, as we have a number of runny noses now that we are well into the winter season.   Many thanks

Have a lovely weekend

Mrs Collett