Biographies
Y3LP are learning all about biographies in English. We looked at examples of biographies and identified the key parts of the text.
Sources of light
In science, Y3LP have learnt that light is a type of energy. The children learnt about different sources of light and discussed which light sources are natural or artificial. We also discussed how some objects can be reflectors- where they do not give out their own...
Noah’s Ark
Y3LP have been considering the question 'Why are some words special?' for the Christian religion. We listened carefully to the tale of Noah's Ark and then worked with our partners to retell the story. We thought about the message given and understand that this story...
Text Marking
We read the first part of our class text 'Amazing Grace'. We marked the text to show where the full stops were. This has helped us to leave a longer pause when we came to the end of a sentence to help us with our fluency. [gallery type="rectangular"...
Y3LP have learnt all about sub-headings and how they help to organise ideas. We then read a range of paragraphs and matched them to the correct sub-heading.
Adding three addends
Y3LP have been recapping how to add three addends. We have looked for doubles and number bonds to help us with our calculating. We also turned these problems into first, then, then, now problems for a partner to solve. [gallery type="rectangular"...
Claude Monet
Y3LP started their new art unit by learning all about the artist Claude Monet. We created an artist profile page in our sketchbooks sharing lots of important facts about Monet, his life and his artwork.
Leaning Out of Windows
In PSHE, Y3LP have been thinking about keeping safe. We thought about places and objects we must be careful around and then learnt about the importance of being safe around open windows. We know that we should never lean out of a window! [gallery type="rectangular"...
Living life ‘The Birkwood Way’
Y3LP have been thinking really carefully about our Birkwood Values. We thought about what each of the words means, what it looks and sounds like and how both adults and children show these key values.
Addition recap
Y3LP have been recapping their knowledge of addition. We have looked at how to add two 2-digit numbers. We used images of dienes and remembered to carry into the tens column when needed.
Louis Pasteur
Y3LP have been exploring the 'Little People, Big Dreams' book on Louis Pasteur. We have completed our paired reading of a section of the text by focusing on our longer pauses for full stops and shorter pauses for commas. [gallery type="rectangular"...
Light
Y3LP started their new science topic on light by sharing all the knowledge the already have...
Our first library visit
Y3LP had their first library visit this week. We loved exploring the range of year 3 texts that are available in our school library and even had some time to read a few pages.
Subtraction recap
Y3LP have reviewed their knowledge of subtraction. We used images of dienes to help us solve the problems and even remembered to exchange one ten for ten ones when needed.
Verb Pictionary…
Y3LP reviewed their knowledge of verbs by playing Pictionary. We worked in groups, one person chose a verb card and then had 60 seconds to draw a picture for their teammates to guess...
Division and Fractions
Y3LP have been recapping their knowledge of division and finding fractions of amounts. We worked in pairs to solve a range of problems.
Little People, Big Dreams
Y3LP have been exploring the Louis Pasteur book from this series. To finish the week, we imagined ourselves as the title star in one of the 'Little People, Big Dreams' series. We thought about our big dreams and how we could help to change the world for the better....
Email quiz
Y3LP started their new computing topic by completing a little quiz all about emails.