Year 3
Welcome to Year 3!
Eaton Class - Mrs L Saint
Hilton Class - Miss A Jones
Shrewsbury Class - Miss L Jarrett
Teaching Assistants
Mrs Bradley, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Henstock, Mrs Skelding, Miss Farr, Miss James
Additional Teaching Staff
Mr Whiteman - Sports Coach
Miss Smith/Mrs Patrick - Forest School/Wider Curriculum
Spring Term 2024
Hooray! We have reached the Spring Term and we can look forward to brighter nights, better weather and an exciting curriculum!
Geography
Volcanoes
This term, we will be exploring our world's famous volcanoes and the remarkable power they hold. We will be researching one of the most famous volcanic eruptions and writing a recount from 79AD, to record the dramatic events. Within this topic, we will also look at the structure of the Earth and the significance of the Earth's tectonic plates.
North and South America
In this unit, we will be travelling across the sea to the continents of North and South America. We will be looking at their diverse environments and the varying conditions of their biomes. We will also delve into a case study on Buenos Aires, learning about the economic and social differences within the city.
Science
Magnets and Forces
As scientists, we will be investigating the power of magnets and forces on our Earth. This unit opens our eyes to the uses of magnets and has the children questioning just how many magnets are hidden in our world. At home, spend time searching for magnetic materials or spotting appliances that are benefited through the power of magnets.
Light and Shadow
We will be investigating different sources of light and the effect that different materials have on blocking light rays from reaching our eyes. We will be exploring shadows and how they are formed.
Maths
Multiplication and Division
Moving on from addition and subtraction, we will be exploring multiplication and division. This will include grouping, sharing and the teaching of the 2s, 5s, 10s, 3s, 4s and 8s. As the term progresses, we will advance to applying the knowledge with more formal written methods.
Reading
At Riddings Junior School, to become good readers, we use 8 Inferential Reading Strategies (IRS) to explore new texts. Please see below or school’s strategies and feel free to use them when listening to your child read at home.
Wider Curriculum
Please see below the kit list for PE and Forest School. In Spring 2, all children will need their PE kit. Forest School will resume in the Summer term.
On a Wednesday, please wear your school uniform in the morning and bring your PE kit and Forest School kit with you to get changed into in the afternoon.
On a Friday, please wear your PE kit to school in the morning and bring your school uniform to get changed into afterwards.
Home Learning
Maths
In Year 3, we have already started to develop our core maths skills by using Numbots and TT Rock Stars. Please access these apps daily for short bursts of learning, as these skills are fundamental.
Reading
Your child should be reading at least three times a week to support their fluency and comprehension. When they are ready, please encourage your child to quiz on their book in school on Accelerated Reader. We would like them to quiz weekly if possible, however, we understand that they may begin to choose increasingly bigger and more complicated books. If this is the case, please let your class teacher know so they are aware of this.