1. This week's learning  

This week, our Topic learning has been full of fun and excitement! The children thoroughly enjoyed making their very own delicious pumpkin soup, taking pride in creating something themselves. We have also revisited our Watermelon Smiles artwork, reflecting on our finished pieces and using success criteria to identify what went well and what we could improve next time. The children did a fantastic job of recognising their achievements and thinking about how they can continue to develop their skills. Da iawn!  

In Literacy, Year 3 have been busy completing their cold tasks as we begin our exciting new unit on balanced arguments. Our focus question is ‘Should children learn to cook in school?’ The children have been exploring the difference between ‘for’ and ‘against’ arguments and have already shown great enthusiasm for this new topic. They have come up with some fantastic ideas and thoughtful arguments when discussing different subjects. Da iawn, Year 3, for such a brilliant start to our new Literacy unit!  

In Maths, Year 3 have been continuing to develop their addition and subtraction skills, exploring a range of different strategies to help them solve calculations accurately and confidently. We have been practising using the column method as well as adding and subtracting on a number line, helping the children to understand how numbers can be partitioned and manipulated in different ways. The children have been encouraged to explain their methods, show their working out and choose the strategies they feel most confident using. 

2. Important information for next week 

We won't be having PE next Tuesday as we will be holding auditions for our Children in Need Talent Show! It would be fantastic if you could spend a little time over the weekend practising any talents you might like to showcase. We can't wait to see what wonderful talents Year 3 has to share!  

We are starting a new art project and need as many old newspapers and magazines as possible. If you have some at home that you wouldn't mind donating to Year 3 it would be much appreciated!  

 

3. How you can help at home   

Maths - We are sending practice sheets home for adding and subtracting using the column method with no exchange.  

Reading - Continue reading with your child everyday, ask questions about the story for comprehension.  

Topic - To support our Topic learning, please have a chat with your child about different art materials and techniques, such as pastels, paints and collage. Discussing the different textures, effects and ways these materials can be used will help to prepare the children for our next exciting art project!