YEAR 3 Curriculum Information Spring Term 2016
DARRICK WOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL
YEAR 3 Curriculum Information Spring Term 2016
This term we will be learning about... Topics: ‘Whatever the Weather’ We will be learning about different types weather, how it affects us and those in other parts of the world. The children will be creating their own weather reports using a range of ICT skills. ‘Home Sweet Home’ In this topic, we will be comparing habitats of woodland, grassland and ponds. Children will think about how animals and insects adapt to their environment and be introduced to basic food chains. In English we’ll be studying The Windmill Farmer Animation Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett The Bog Baby by Jeanne Willis Non-Chronological reports on animals and insects Any opportunities for the children to view these stories on a DVD or/and to read the books at home would be beneficial. In Maths the children will learn to
Revise placing three-digit numbers on a number line Partition three-digit numbers into 100s, 10s and 1s; compare and order numbers Add pairs of two-digit numbers using different strategies Subtract multiples of ten and near multiples Count up to solve two-digit subtractions Choose strategies to subtract Add three-digit numbers using expanded addition Subtract a two-digit number from a three-digit number using counting up Measure in mm, cm, m, g and kg and convert Draw a bar graph where 1 square represents 2 units Finding fractions of amounts (1/4 and 1/8, 1/3 and 1/6) Understand denominator and numerator and compare fractions Multiplying and dividing by 10 and 100 Add single-digit numbers to three-digit numbers Subtract single-digit numbers from three-digit numbers Add and subtract multiples of 10 and 100 Read and write analogue and digital times Calculate time intervals Understand angles as turn and right angles as quarter turns Varied multiplications for the 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10 times tables Division within tables with remainders Solve multiplication and division word problems Find unit fractions of quantities using division facts
Home Learning expectations Each week children are asked to learn a set of age-appropriate spellings which focus on learning ABOUT spelling in order to develop their understanding of spelling sounds, patterns and rules. Children will have had the opportunity to explore the sounds and rules in class beforehand. Home learning will therefore be about consolidating this learning. Although the children will be assessed each week in the form of a spelling test, we will be assessing whether they can apply their learning to new words with the same sounds and patterns. Children are expected to learn multiplication table facts and all number bonds to 20 at home on a regular basis. A further task which could be maths, English or topic related, is set each week and should be completed in your child’s Learning Log. In addition to this we encourage the children to read as much as possible at home, both independently and with an adult. A note of this should be made in your child’s Reading Record and handed in each week with the Learning Log. In total, Home Learning should not exceed one and a half hours per week. Visits and Visitors Visit from Animal Encounters (Meerkat focus) Visit from Second Chance Animal Rescue Supporting your child with their learning Visit The Natural History Museum, Lullingstone/Scadbury and Shorne Wood country parks (habitats) Go for walks in the natural environment looking for plant and animal life Watch the weather forecast Regular reading Help them to learn their multiplication table facts and number bonds Help them to learn their spellings Encourage them to complete their Home Learning Log task each week Useful websites: Whatever the Weather http://www.weatherwizkids.com/ http://www.weather.com/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/whatisweather/ https://scied.ucar.edu/webweather Home Sweet Home www.wildwoodtrust.org www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/
Other arrangements and information Please ensure that your child has their PE kit in school and that it is clearly named.
Important Dates Friday 22nd January: Monday 25th January: Tuesday 26th January: Wednesday 10th February: Thursday 11th February: Friday 12th February: Monday 15th-Friday 19th February: Monday 29th February: Thursday 3rd March: Friday 11th March: Friday 18th March: Thursday 24th March: Monday 11th April:
3 Elm Class Assembly Animal Encounters Workshop School Council Bingo Fundraiser Parent/Teacher Consultations Bromley Schools’ Prom Inset Day & Parent/Teacher Consultations Half Term Inset Day World Book Day 3 Cedar Class Assembly Sports Relief Last Day of Spring Term First Day of Summer Term
If you need to discuss any matters with us regarding your child’s learning please do not hesitate to approach us at the school gate at the end of the day. It might be that we need longer to discuss the matter in hand in which case an appointment can be made via the school office either in person or on (01689) 857370. You can also use the contact book or email us on the addresses below. Who are we?
Cassie Ablett Year Group Leader To email us use the names below: cassie.ablett
Fiona Pethurst
Gill Rixon
fiona.pethurst
gill.rixon
followed by: @darrickwood-jun.bromley.sch.uk
YEAR 3 Curriculum Information Spring Term 2016
This term we will be learning about... Topics: ‘Whatever the Weather’ We will be learning about different types weather, how it affects us and those in other parts of the world. The children will be creating their own weather reports using a range of ICT skills. ‘Home Sweet Home’ In this topic, we will be comparing habitats of woodland, grassland and ponds. Children will think about how animals and insects adapt to their environment and be introduced to basic food chains. In English we’ll be studying The Windmill Farmer Animation Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett The Bog Baby by Jeanne Willis Non-Chronological reports on animals and insects Any opportunities for the children to view these stories on a DVD or/and to read the books at home would be beneficial. In Maths the children will learn to
Revise placing three-digit numbers on a number line Partition three-digit numbers into 100s, 10s and 1s; compare and order numbers Add pairs of two-digit numbers using different strategies Subtract multiples of ten and near multiples Count up to solve two-digit subtractions Choose strategies to subtract Add three-digit numbers using expanded addition Subtract a two-digit number from a three-digit number using counting up Measure in mm, cm, m, g and kg and convert Draw a bar graph where 1 square represents 2 units Finding fractions of amounts (1/4 and 1/8, 1/3 and 1/6) Understand denominator and numerator and compare fractions Multiplying and dividing by 10 and 100 Add single-digit numbers to three-digit numbers Subtract single-digit numbers from three-digit numbers Add and subtract multiples of 10 and 100 Read and write analogue and digital times Calculate time intervals Understand angles as turn and right angles as quarter turns Varied multiplications for the 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10 times tables Division within tables with remainders Solve multiplication and division word problems Find unit fractions of quantities using division facts
Home Learning expectations Each week children are asked to learn a set of age-appropriate spellings which focus on learning ABOUT spelling in order to develop their understanding of spelling sounds, patterns and rules. Children will have had the opportunity to explore the sounds and rules in class beforehand. Home learning will therefore be about consolidating this learning. Although the children will be assessed each week in the form of a spelling test, we will be assessing whether they can apply their learning to new words with the same sounds and patterns. Children are expected to learn multiplication table facts and all number bonds to 20 at home on a regular basis. A further task which could be maths, English or topic related, is set each week and should be completed in your child’s Learning Log. In addition to this we encourage the children to read as much as possible at home, both independently and with an adult. A note of this should be made in your child’s Reading Record and handed in each week with the Learning Log. In total, Home Learning should not exceed one and a half hours per week. Visits and Visitors Visit from Animal Encounters (Meerkat focus) Visit from Second Chance Animal Rescue Supporting your child with their learning Visit The Natural History Museum, Lullingstone/Scadbury and Shorne Wood country parks (habitats) Go for walks in the natural environment looking for plant and animal life Watch the weather forecast Regular reading Help them to learn their multiplication table facts and number bonds Help them to learn their spellings Encourage them to complete their Home Learning Log task each week Useful websites: Whatever the Weather http://www.weatherwizkids.com/ http://www.weather.com/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/whatisweather/ https://scied.ucar.edu/webweather Home Sweet Home www.wildwoodtrust.org www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/
Other arrangements and information Please ensure that your child has their PE kit in school and that it is clearly named.
Important Dates Friday 22nd January: Monday 25th January: Tuesday 26th January: Wednesday 10th February: Thursday 11th February: Friday 12th February: Monday 15th-Friday 19th February: Monday 29th February: Thursday 3rd March: Friday 11th March: Friday 18th March: Thursday 24th March: Monday 11th April:
3 Elm Class Assembly Animal Encounters Workshop School Council Bingo Fundraiser Parent/Teacher Consultations Bromley Schools’ Prom Inset Day & Parent/Teacher Consultations Half Term Inset Day World Book Day 3 Cedar Class Assembly Sports Relief Last Day of Spring Term First Day of Summer Term
If you need to discuss any matters with us regarding your child’s learning please do not hesitate to approach us at the school gate at the end of the day. It might be that we need longer to discuss the matter in hand in which case an appointment can be made via the school office either in person or on (01689) 857370. You can also use the contact book or email us on the addresses below. Who are we?
Cassie Ablett Year Group Leader To email us use the names below: cassie.ablett
Fiona Pethurst
Gill Rixon
fiona.pethurst
gill.rixon
followed by: @darrickwood-jun.bromley.sch.uk
