On this page you can see updates over the term of our activities and learning.
White Rose Maths new 1-Minute Maths app helps your pupils to build greater number confidence and fluency. Itβs all about targeted practice in engaging, one-minute chunks!
What a "prehistoric" start to our new topic! Today, Year 3 traveled back in time to explore life in the Stone Age. πΎ
π We kicked off the morning by diving into our new class book, 'The Stone Age Boy' by Satoshi Kitamura. The children did a fantastic job stepping into the main character's shoes (or furs!) to write detailed diary extracts about his mysterious adventures.
π¨ Messy, Smelly Art! π¨ Things got a bit messyβand a little bit smellyβas we became natural artists! We made our very own homemade paint using nothing but natural resources like beetroot, raspberries, spinach, and turmeric. It was fascinating to see the vibrant
colours we could create from scratch!𦣠The Silent Hunt 𦣠While our paints were soaking, we headed out for a "Woolly Mammoth Hunt." The catch? No talking allowed! The children had to work as a team using only hand gestures to track and capture the mammoths. It was absolutely hilarious to watch and taught us so much about prehistoric teamwork!
ποΈ Cave Art Creations ποΈ Finally, we put our homemade paints to the test. Just like people did thousands of years ago, we created our own cave paintings featuring our favourite animals and intricate patterns. There was something so special about painting with something we had made ourselves! We are so incredibly excited to keep exploring prehistoric times this term. Stay tuned for more Stone Age adventures! πβ¨
What a rhythmic and energetic day we had yesterday! Our Year 3 students were absolutely incredible during their Taiko drumming session. They had so much fun making music, and the energy in the hall was electric! β‘
Not only did they master some exciting drumming techniques, but they also learned lots of Japanese words! Ask your child what these mean:
It was a brilliant way to combine music, culture, and physical activity. A huge thank you to the instructors Emma and Amy from Humber Taiko for a memorable experience!
In our English lesson, Year 3 took their learning outside with a nature walk to explore the sights, sounds, and smells of autumn. ππππ They thought carefully about their five senses and collected descriptive words related to harvest time and the changing season.
Back in class, they used their word banks to create some beautiful and imaginative harvest poems. π½πβ¨
A lovely way to combine creativity, language, and the great outdoors!ππβοΈ
Today, Year 3 stepped back in time and travelled to Ancient Egypt! πΊπͺπ¬ From cracking Egyptian maths using ancient symbols to crafting their very own papyrus paper, our young historians were fully immersed in the magic of the past.
The children also explored storytelling through the ages by comparing the classic Cinderella tale to the Egyptian version β discovering fascinating differences and writing their own comparative sentences. ππ
We were blown away by their enthusiasm, creativity, and curiosity. What an amazing way to kick off our new topic! π