Year 3
3W and 3F
We are the Year 3 classroom teachers; Mr Williams (3W) and Miss Fulton (3F), alongside us are Mrs Tsopa and Mrs Aveyard.
We are incredibly excited to be teaching your children this year in the Year 3. We practice an open-door policy in our classrooms, which means if parents have any questions or need anything from us, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can also catch either of us at the end of the day. We aim to respond to any queries as soon as we can. We are so looking forward to working with your children this year and we cannot wait to see the fantastic achievements that they are going to make.
Autumn 1
Our Learning This Half Term
📊 Maths – This half term, we will be concentrating on place value, addition and subtraction.
📖 English – Our focus in writing will be on finding tales for our fiction unit and instructions for our non-fiction unit.
📚 Reading – We will continue developing fluency and comprehension skills whilst focusing on reading with expression and understanding different types of texts.
🔡 Spelling – We will build on previous phonics knowledge and spelling rules, helping to improve our accuracy and confidence when spelling both familiar and new words.
🩻Science – This half term, we are exploring the fascinating topic of the skeleton and its uses.
🤝PSHE – Our focus will be friendships and other relationships in our lives.
⚱️History – We will be delving into the ancient world of Egypt! The children are already excited about learning this topic.
🎨Art – We will be practising different strategies and skills with charcoal.
🌍MFL – We will be introducing the children to the language of Spanish with meeting and greeting words and phrases.
Reminders:
⚽ PE Days: Outdoor PE will be on Wednesday and indoor PE will be Friday. Please ensure that PE kits are worn on these days.
🏡 Homework:
- Reading – Read at home at least three times per week and log it in your child’s Reading Record.
We’re looking forward to another exciting and productive half term ahead! Let’s make it a great one! 🌟
Autumn 2
Our Learning This Half Term
📊 Maths – This half term, we will be developing our understanding of multiplication and division, before moving on to measurement and an introduction to fractions.
📖 English – Our writing focus will be based around our class novel Charlotte’s Web, including narrative writing and descriptive pieces inspired by the text, alongside some non-fiction work.
📚 Reading – We will continue to build fluency and comprehension skills, with a focus on inference, vocabulary and reading with expression across a range of texts.
🔡 Spelling – Children will practise applying spelling rules and patterns, building confidence when spelling tricky and unfamiliar words.
🩻 Science – We will be learning about fossils and soil, exploring how fossils are formed and the different types of soil found in our environment.
🤝 PSHE – Our learning will focus on relationships, understanding feelings and how to work positively with others.
🌍 Geography – We will be learning about our European neighbours, comparing Leeds with Barcelona. If you have visited Barcelona, we would love you to share photos or experiences with the class!
🎨 Art – Children will explore creative techniques inspired by their geography learning, developing drawing and observational skills.
⚽ PE – Our PE lessons this half term will focus on gymnastics and football.
Reminders:
⚽ PE Days: Indoor PE will be on Thursday and outdoor PE on Friday. Please ensure PE kits are worn on these days.
🏡 Homework:
📖 Reading – Please read at home as often as possible and record it in your child’s Reading Record.
🔢 TTRS – Children should complete 21 minutes on Garage, running from Friday to Friday.
We’re looking forward to another busy and exciting half term of learning! 🌟
Spring 1
Our Learning This Half Term
This half term, we will be using our class novel Charlotte’s Web 🐷🕷️ to support both our reading and writing lessons. In maths ➕➗, we will continue developing our understanding of multiplication and division before moving on to measurement 📏 and then fractions 🍰. In science 🔬, we will be learning about fossils and soil, while in RE we will explore how different people express spirituality 🌍. Our geography lessons will focus on our European neighbours, with an exciting comparison between Leeds and Barcelona 🇬🇧🇪🇸—if you’ve ever visited, we’d love you to share your stories or photos with the children!
🏃♂️ P.E Update: Please note our P.E days have changed—Thursday will be indoor P.E (gymnastics 🤸) and Friday will be outdoor P.E (football ⚽).
🏠 Homework: Children should continue completing 21 minutes on TTRS (Garage) each week ⏱️, running from Friday to Friday, and read at home as often as possible 📖, remembering to have their reading records signed.
Thank you for your continued support 😊
The Year 3 Team
Spring 2
Our Learning This Half Term
We have an exciting and creative half term ahead, packed with engaging learning across the curriculum. Here’s a look at what Year 3 will be exploring.
📚 Reading
In Reading, we will be studying The Iron Man by Ted Hughes. This classic story will inspire lots of rich discussion and help us develop our comprehension skills. We will focus on:
- Retrieving and recording information
- Making predictions
- Exploring characters’ thoughts and feelings
- Understanding vocabulary in context
- Summarising key events
The children will enjoy exploring the mysterious arrival of the Iron Man and thinking deeply about the themes within the story.
✍️ Writing
In Writing, we will be creating a short biography about Mary Anning, linking closely to our Science learning on fossils.
We will learn to:
- Use chronological order
- Write in the past tense
- Organise writing into clear paragraphs
- Include key facts and important life events
- Use conjunctions to extend sentences
This unit will help children develop their non-fiction writing skills while learning about an inspiring historical figure.
🔬 Science
Our Science topic this half term is Fossils and Soil.
We will:
- Learn how fossils are formed
- Understand why fossils are important
- Explore different types of soil
- Investigate how soil is made
- Carry out simple comparative tests
The children will have opportunities for practical investigations and hands-on learning.
🏛️ History
In History, we will be examining Leeds through time, exploring how our local area has changed.
We will:
- Look at historical maps and photographs
- Compare Leeds in the past and present
- Explore key events that shaped the city
- Understand how transport, buildings and industry have developed
This local history focus helps children connect their learning to the world around them.
🏓 P.E.
In P.E., we will be developing our coordination, agility and teamwork skills through pickleball. Children will learn the basic rules, serving techniques and game strategies, while practising good sportsmanship and cooperatioon.
🎨 Art
In Art, we will be telling stories through drawing, inspired by the wonderful illustrations of Quentin Blake. This project will link to World Book Day and will run throughout the term.
Children will:
- Explore expressive line and movement
- Develop character through illustration
- Create narrative sequences in pictures
- Experiment with different drawing materials
This creative unit will encourage imagination and confidence in artistic expression.
