Spring Term in Year 3
The inspirational texts on our bookshelf will inspire our learning across the curriculum.
Spring Bookshelf
Over the course of the Spring term, we will use the selected texts to produce a range of genres in our writing lesson linked to our character traits: Character in a setting description, narrative retell to entertain, informative letter, persuasive leaflet, narrative diary and a non-chronological report based on our history topics, the Ancient Egyptians.
We are looking forward to exploring our Spring Bookshelf and learning how the characters in the stories inspire bravery, cultivate curiosity, and celebrate the virtues that shape a better world. The books chosen highlight the importance of integrity and kindness, encouraging our children to act with honesty and empathy in every situation. They also illustrate the strength that comes from citizenship, both in standing up for what’s right and in fostering a sense of community. Through tales of courage and gratitude, these books remind us that even the smallest acts of goodness can spark meaningful change, and that by embracing these values, we all have the potential to make a difference.
Spring Learning at a Glance
In English, our learning will be inspired by a range of exciting texts. We will explore Marcy and the Riddle of the Sphinx to write a diary entry as if we were exploring Ancient Egypt! Then, we will jump into the Wild Robot by Peter Brown where we will think carefully about how the character interacts with the setting. Next, we will soar into the magical world of The Crow’s Tale, retelling this beautiful story in our own words and bringing the characters to life with vivid description. The Suitcase will inspire us to write a thoughtful letter, thinking about kindness and understanding. We’ll focus on making our writing creative and clear whilst exploring themes such as resilience and empathy. Finally, we will use the National Geographic’s Ancient Egypt book to write an exciting non-chronological report all about Ancient Egypt!
In Maths, we will be covering Mass and Capacity, Fractions, Length and Perimeter and Multiplication and Division. We will draw upon previously taught arithmetic skills and methods to solve problems and deepen our mathematical thinking.
In History, we will be answering the end point question: Why were the Ancient Egyptians so great? The children will develop the use of appropriate historical terms, asking and answering questions about change/cause, similarity/difference and significance throughout their study.
Our Artwork over the Spring term will see us explore the artist Pablo Picasso with a particular focus on the use of line, shape, colour and texture within a range of drawings.
In RE we will continue to develop our knowledge on the teachings and beliefs of a range of different religions. We will do so by answering the question why do people pray?
Our Geography unit will enable us to acquire the knowledge and resources to answer our end point question: What can we learn from different maps?
In PE, we will be practising the key skills of sending and receiving within netball and will practise our performance skills in dance.
In Science, we will be exploring the topics of Fossils, Soils and Light.
Year 3 Spring Term Highlights
- Educational off-site visits
- Author Visits
- Opportunities to take part in sports competitions and events
- Internet Safety Week
- Class Assembly
- British Science Week
- World Book Day
Meet the Year 3 Team
Miss Mimnagh – Class Teacher
Mrs Romer – Class Teacher
Mr Ives – Class Teacher
Miss Holland – Learning Support Assistant
Important Information
- Your Child’s class teacher will be available every day before and after school to receive messages, celebrate successes and answer any questions.
- Please make sure your child’s book bag or backpack containing their reading books and reading record is brought into school every day.
- Please continue to sign your child’s reading record book regularly and encourage your child to read daily
- Home Learning alternates between Maths/Arithmetic and Reading Comprehension and should be completed in your child’s Home Learning book. These are sent home on a Friday and are to be handed in each Wednesday.
- Other online platforms are available for the children to use either as part of the weekly Home Learning or as additional resources to further embed learning from in school. In Year 3, this includes Spelling Shed and Times Tables Rockstars. Logins can be found in the front of the children’s Reading Records.
- A spelling quiz will be held every Friday
- Pupils in Year 3 wear their PE kits in place of regular school uniform on their PE day
- Year 3 will be taking part in swimming lessons during the Summer Term.
- Government funded fruit is not provided for children in Key Stage Two. We encourage you to send a healthy snack choice in for your child during morning break. The following snack choices will be allowed: a piece of fruit, raw vegetable sticks, dried fruit or a plain breaded snack. Products containing chocolate are not permitted, nor are products containing nuts.
- When the children begin Year 3, they no longer receive the Universal Infant Free School Meals entitlement. School lunches are available to be purchased every day, or you are welcome to send your child in with a packed lunch (please remember nothing in these should include nuts). Parents struggling to meet the cost of school lunches may still be entitled to Free School Meals (FSM).
- Year 3 children use lockers to store their coat and bags in school.
As always, there will be lots of learning and exciting activities going on in Year 3 this term!
Please speak to our admin team for access to the Year 3 Instagram feed @chps.year3
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