18/01/19
Hello all!
The children and I
had a great week this week – they were extremely excited to go swimming and really enjoyed using the Google Earth program to explore our local area.
Let me
take this chance to remind you our assembly is next Friday (25th
January).
Please ensure you
are using the Y3 blog to its full potential. If you browse the pages there are
many educational games on here that the children may access. You can also find
recommended reading lists, sharing assembly information and the statutory word
list for Year 3/4.
This Week
Maths-
We were recalling and using multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4 and
8 multiplication tables. We have been using a bead string to help us solve x3
facts and using arrays to help us solve multiplication.
English
– We stared our ‘traditional tales’ topic and we have been focusing on fairy
tales. We explored key features of a fairy tales, examined characters and
setting as well as exploring the difference of telling stories in the 1st
and 3rd person.
Science
– We have identified what a light source is and recognise that they need light in order to see things.
Art – This
week in art we were using watercolour and learning how to produce different
shades of colour with using water colour.
RE- We were learning about the Christian celebration
of Lent.
Geography-
We learnt about Potters Bar and its relation to the rest of the world. We had a
lot of fun using Google Earth. Please allow your children to have a go on this fantastic
program at home.
ICT- We
were learning how to touch type on a keyboard. If you would like to practice
the skills the children have been learning in class follow this link:
PSHE-
We explored our dreams and goals.
MFL-
Recap of greetings and numbers.
Next Week
PE – The children really enjoyed going swimming this week.
They will continue to swim on Wednesdays for the spring term. Just a reminder,
if your child wants to wear googles please ensure they bring in a note of
consent from you. Please also ensure all swimwear is suitable and there are no
two-piece swimsuits. If there are any questions, do not hesitate to email me.
Maths- We will be continuing our recalling and using
multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4 and 8 multiplication tables.
English – This week’s English will be split between the
rehearsal of our class assembly (practising their performance and speaking
& listening skills) and continuing with their fairy tale topic.
Science – We will be continuing our topic of light and will
be investigating reflective surfaces/materials.
Art – We will be looking at Cezanne’s Basket of Apples
painting. Our aim this half term is to recreate this image as a whole class.
RE- We be learning about Muslim festivals.
Geography- We will be developing our mapping skills in
geography.
ICT- We will be learning how to touch type on a keyboard.
PSHE- We will be looking at our dreams and goals.
MFL- Discussing age.
Spellings
Due to timetabling issues, our spelling and tables tests
will be on a Wednesday afternoon. I will send the children home with a list of
their spellings as well as publish them on the blog on a Friday.
bald baldness
cool coolness
dark darkness
dry dryness
fit
fitness:
kind kindness
lazy laziness
'
lonely loneliness
ugly ugliness
Group 2
because
thought
and
beautiful
it's
something
named
came
name
tried
Dates for the diary
Year 3 assembly 25/01/19
Sharing assembly (group 3) 11/02/19
Open afternoon 13/02/19
Valentine’s disco 14/02/19
Last day of half term 15/02/19
Have a good weekend!
Miss Davis
ndavis@littleheath.herts.sch.uk
