Year 3JH: Blog items
An exciting first week of the Summer Term!
Date: 21st Apr 2024 @ 11:53am
What an exciting week back year 3 have had!
Children were eager to return to school on Monday and began their learning with enthusiasm and smiles.
Our history learning this half-term is all about the Romans, with the focus question of "Why were the Romans so powerful?" We launched this exciting topic with a dedicated 'Roman Day!' The children looked amazing in their costumes and were all eager to play the role of a Roman. We spent the day learning Roman Numerals, creating amazing continuous line drawings of Roman Busts, creating laurel wreaths and our favourite activity...tasting Roman Food. The children particularly enjoyed tasting the mackerel - even though they didn't like the look of it at first, the majority of children asked for seconds and even thirds! We can't wait to learn even more about the Romans now.
Aside from our history learning, we also had some exciting RE lessons. This week, the children explored the celebration of Ramadan. As some children celebrated Ramadan over the half-term, they shared their celebrations with the rest of the class. In 3JH, the children also taught others how they pray when they visit a Mosque. It was wonderful to see the compassion in which the children both asked and answered questions.
In maths, the children continued their learning about fractions. This week, we focused on unit fractions, and explored how we could use every day objects to create unit fractions (such as 1/2, 1/3, 1/4). In english, we read the story "The pebble in my pocket," and have begun to write a setting description about the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
This half-term has started off full of excitement and a joy of learning. We can't see what next week brings.
Date: 27th Mar 2024 @ 1:41pm
What fantastic entries we had as part of our Easter competition. Year 3 and 4 made some fantastic entries, and everybody's efforts deserve recognition. As a prize for entering the competition, every entry will recieve a chocolate lolly. Other prizes have been given for the most independent, and best use of every day materials.
Have a look at the entries on the attached document - you'll be amazed!
Date: 21st Mar 2024 @ 9:44am
For the last two weeks, Year 3 have been learning all about the artist Suzsi Corio and her marvellous mountain collages. We then created artwork using the following techniques: wax resist, brusho, sgraffito and printing.
Year 3 used their artwork to cut out different mountain shapes which they then combined to create amazing collages.
Date: 11th Mar 2024 @ 7:56am
On Friday, year 3 celebrated World Book Day!
We begun the day by inviting parents and carers to the hall, to join us in reading lots of different stories. The children loved being able to share their favourite story with the different grown ups.
When we returned to class, we began a puppet challenge - we had to use a cardboard tube, paper and felt tips, to create different animals from the Kapok Tree - which we studied in the Autumn term.
The day ended with a visit to Nursery. We were able to share a story with the nursery children, and listen to a story together. We really enjoyed spending time with different children.
Attached are some photos of our wonderful day.
Date: 3rd Mar 2024 @ 11:47am
Welcome back! Can you believe that we are already half way through the school year?
This week, we begun to explore our new Geography unit "Where are the World's Greatest Waterways?" by exploring many maps and atlases, to locate the rivers 'Yangtze, Amazon, Volga, Nile, Thames, Mississippi.' Can you remember which countries these are in?
Sadly, we were unable to visit the River Medlock due to poor weather - but will make sure to try again over this half-term.
In maths, we begun to explore angles - and identified right, acute and obtuse angles. We particularly enjoyed using our right angle finders, to identify different right angles within our classrooms.
In english, we begun to read 'Tara Binns Mighty Mountain Ranger' and have started to explore persuasive vocabulary in preparation for writing a persuasive letter.
Dates to remember:
Don't forget - on Friday we celebrate World Book Day. You can either come to school wearing something comfy, or dressed as a character from a book.
Fabulous Addition and Research Skills!
Date: 31st Jan 2024 @ 2:33pm
This week, year 3 have been working extremely hard in their maths, reading and writing lessons.
We begun the week by completing our instructions on how to wash a woolly mammoth. Now we are confident on washing any large animal! We have then begun to complete some research for our next writing challenge - a non-chronological report on the Stone Age. We thought about all of the facts we have learnt this term, and then used different non-fiction books to find evidence to prove if our facts were true or not.
In maths, we have continued exploring addition. We begun the week by learning how to add 3-digit numbers through the method of redistribution. This was challenging at first, but we persevered until we felt confident. We have now moved on to learning about column addition. We have used our base 10 resources to help us, and have learnt the mathematical names for the different parts of addition number sentences (addend + addend = sum).
Date: 5th Jan 2024 @ 7:41pm
Welcome back!
Year 3 have enjoyed their time back in school, and are extremely eager to learn all about the Stone Age.
We begun the week by reading "Stone Age Boy," where we were surprised to learn that there was no electricity and spoken language was different to today. We then launched our history topic through two exciting challenges - becoming archaelogists and searching through sand for a range of Stone Age artefacts, and becoming architects through the task of recreating Stone Henge with biscuits.
See below for our exciting creations!
Year 3 can't wait to learn more about the Stone Age over these next weeks.
Date: 29th Dec 2023 @ 11:41am
We hope you have all had a safe and happy break this Winter.
Attached is a copy of our Spring overview, which shares all of the exciting topics we will be learning about this half-term.
We can't wait to get learning when we see you all again on Wednesday 3rd January.
Miss Brookes and Miss Higgins
Date: 26th Nov 2023 @ 1:38pm
This week in year 3, we further explored the Amazon Rainforest. We learnt all about deforestation, and argued reasons for and against this - although most of us voted against, we have begun to understand the benefits for deforestation as well (such as space for farm land).
In science, we begun to explore the inside of a plant, and used this to understand the process of pollination and fertilisation - this was very confusing at first, but we continued to explore this until we felt more confident. We will have to keep revisiting the different names for parts of a plant, as there were a lot to remember!
In maths and english, we completed assessments. We're looking forward to moving on with our learning next week, where we will begin to write/read non-chronological reports about animals in the Rainforest, and learn how to compare and order 3-digit numbers.
Week 3: Maths Week, Diwali and Children in Need!
Date: 18th Nov 2023 @ 7:51pm
This week has been busier than most for year 3.
We began the week by celebrating Anti-Bullying Week. We explored this in assembly, and wore odd socks to school.
We then entered a times tables rockstars tournament against each other, as part of our maths week celebrations. It was a close competition, and we took part every day in hope of being the winning class. In the end, 3CB scored 9,184 points and 3JH scored 4,628 points.
On Thursday and Friday, we learnt all about the festival of Diwali. We then filmed our own play of the story, which we shared with Nursery.
Finally, the week ended with our Children in Need celebrations - including wearing Pudsy/Spotty clothes to school.
Attached is this week's homework, which is due on Friday 24th November.
Date: 12th Nov 2023 @ 1:56pm
A very busy week in Year 3!
In maths, we explored how to find 10/100 more than/less than 3-digit numbers. This was challenging at first, as we often wanted to change the wrong digit. However, we persevered and tried a range of different 'prove it' and 'think it' challenges.
In English, we continued to explore the Kapok Tree. We used drama to imagine ourselves as either the man, an animal or the Kapok Tree. This will help us when we write our dilemma story next week.
We also began our science journey - learning all about plants. This week, we focused on the different parts of a plant and their functions (did you know that leaves use the sun to make food for the plant?)
The homework is attached below, and must be returned to school by Friday 17th November.
Key dates to remember:
Monday 13th November - Odd Socks Day! Don't forget to wear odd socks to school to celebrate anti-bullying week.
Friday 17th November - Children in Need Day! As part of our children in need celebration, you can come to school wearing spots.
Please remember to wear your P.E kit on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Date: 5th Nov 2023 @ 2:46pm
What an exciting week back!
This week, year 3 have begun to explore their new geography topic, all about the Amazon Basin. We used 'now press play' to experience a Rainforest journey through our headphones. We also read the story 'The Great Kapok Tree' and began to identify which animals we hope to use in our own dilemma stories next week.
In maths we explored additive and multiplicative equations for 3-digit numbers! This was challenging at first, but we persevered until all of us were feeling confident.
Date: 13th Oct 2023 @ 1:20pm
This week has been very exciting!
On Thursday, we were taught some fantastic football skills and tricks by Rabaz! We needed to be resilient, but we could all share some tricks by the end of the session.
On Friday, we met Nathaniel who taught us all about Windrush as part of our Black History Month celebrations.
Date: 29th Sep 2023 @ 9:40pm
Year 3 will be exploring the 'Golden Mummies of Egypt' exhibition at Manchester Museum on Tuesday 17th October! This is part of our history learning, where we have already begun exploring "what was it like to live in Ancient Egypt?"
Attached is a copy of the letter that was sent home on Thursday.
Please return this to school as soon as possible.
Date: 29th Sep 2023 @ 9:34pm
A brilliant week in year 3!
We have been determined mathematicians this week, and have focused on using pictorial and concrete resources to represent 1s, 10s and 100s. It was challenging at first, but after some practise we were able to confidently use base 10, place value counters, bead strings and draw pictorial representations of 3-digit numbers.
In English, we have begun to explore our new challenge - writing a letter to Manchester Museum. We explored different letters, identified their features, and studied the difference between formal and informal language.
In science, we looked at different types of skeletons - we were all very surprised to learn that some animals don't have a skeleton at all!
Attached is a copy of our homework, which is due on Friday 6th October.
Date: 23rd Sep 2023 @ 4:52pm
What another exciting week in year 3!
In maths, we used our knowledge of place value to help us subtract concrete and pictorial representations, next week we will be focusing on exploring 1s, 10s and 100s. In English, we used the skills we practiced last week, to create a character description of Rhodopis, the Pharoah or the Servants from our class text 'The Egyptian Cinderella.' On Friday, we swapped classes and shared our descriptions with other children. It was fun to share our amazing work, as well as think of two stars and a wish for our peers.
On Friday, we also experienced sports day! Fortunately the rain held off for long enough to let us try each of the four activities. We can't wait to find out which house is in the lead!
Attached is a copy of our homework, which is due on Friday 29th September.
Date: 17th Sep 2023 @ 11:29am
What an exciting week this has been!
We begun our science unit "Skeletons and Muscles" by creating a skeleton puppet in groups. It was challenging at first, but we all had a lot of fun. This week, we also delved deeper into the world of Ancient Egypt, and created a timeline of key events.
In maths, we used concrete materials to add three digits together, and bridge numbers through 10. In English, we practised our retrieval skills, and explored adjectives, adverbs and conjunctions in preparation for our Character Descriptions. We can't wait to begin writing them next week.
Date: 8th Sep 2023 @ 9:48pm
What a wonderful start to year 3!
The children and adults arrived to school on Wednesday both nervous and excited to learn. We have now begun our Ancient Egyptian journey, and have already used hieroglyphics to design a cartouche. In English, we have begun to read "The Egyptian Cinderella," and even sequenced pictures from the story.
Attached is a copy of our homework, which is due on Friday 15th September.
Check back next week, where we will share some more of our learning.
Date: 22nd Jun 2023 @ 9:54am
This week we have been looking at properties of 2 and 3D shapes. I challenged the children to make as many 3D shapes as possible and then as a table create a 3D shape monster! Miss Caine and Miss Ranyard will hopefully be in to judge our creations soon!
Date: 8th Jun 2023 @ 10:43am
This week marks the first week of our final half term in Year 3! It has been a fantastic year and we have made some amazing memories so far.
This week our class star baker generously brought in cupcakes for us all! We decided the best way to eat them would be on the adventure playground after a lap or two of the daily mile track.
Art Workshop with Axel Sheffler
Date: 25th May 2023 @ 11:12am
This week we attended an online Art Workshop with the illustrator Axel Sheffler. The children loved seeing how Axel brought the characters to life in some of their favourite stories. They worked really hard to combine the skills taught in their Art lessons to create different effects on their own work. See what characters you can spot below:
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Date: 19th May 2023 @ 9:59am
Last week we had a fantastic trip to Chester to expand our learning about the Romans.
The children were given all the tools of a Roman soldier to march around the city and as they went they shouted: "Sin, sin, sin, dex, sin!" We marched through the city all the way to the Roman Gardens where they learned how to battle like a soldier, using their sheilds in different formations to protect themselves and their friends.
We then marched back to the Museum for some lunch and then a tour of the old Roman town.
The children found the whole experience very informative and immersive. They loved dressing as Romans and learning lots of interesting facts (the favouirte being how they went to the toilet - yuck!).
Unfortunately the photos I took seem to be having trouble uploading to this blog but trust that we had an amazing time!
Thank you again to our parent helpers - we really couldn't have done it without you!
Date: 7th May 2023 @ 12:40pm
Hi all!
We have just completed week 3 of our first term back. This marks the half way point of Summer 1 term! What a great three weeks it has been.
We had a great launch of our new topics of the Romans by hosting a feast! We tried a wide variety of foods and learned all about what Romans may have eaten (most of it we decided would be fairly gross these days!).
Since then we have been learning all about key events in Roman history.
In Science we have been exploring forces and their affect on how things move. This week we have also made predictions and tested our hypothesis on magnets.
Week 4 we have a trip to Chester booked and we can't wait to find out what a real Roman city looks like. We will be able to find out how the Romans settled in Chester and why. We will also be able to role play while we are there!
Don't forget to give you children any travel sickness medicine before we leave and bring any packed lunches in plastic bags so that rubbish can be thrown away. Children must come to school in uniform and sensible shoes. We are expecting good weather, but there is potential for showers so please send children in with a light coat or jacket.
Looking forward to seeing you all next week!
Miss Higgins :)
Date: 5th Apr 2023 @ 10:59am
This term we spent some time designing and making healthy sandwiches! We explored different food groups and thought about what would make a healthy sandwich. After much debate we settled on: protein, vegetables and a healthy spread. The lack of jam and nutella was disappointing for some, but once we got started making our designs everyone seemed to be happy!
Once our sandwiches were made, we put them into boxes and made our own labels. We then began accepting some very kind donations for Manchester Food Bank. We raised £10!! Thank you so much to those of you who donated.
I hope the children enjoyed this project and their end products! I am hoping the new skills they have picked up can be put to good use at home and they can have a go at making you some healthy lunches.
Date: 11th Mar 2023 @ 10:05pm
This week we celebrated Maths day in 3JH!
We love Maths in our class and we love a challenge even more. We chose from a range of activities from https://www.artfulmaths.com/mathematical-art-lessons.html and settled on the Curves of Pursuit. Some children challenged themselves to draw a curve themselves, others challenged themselves to create a pattern with colours.
The children really enjoyed doing this together and some and really worked hard to perfect their measurment and line drawing skills! As usual I am very proud of them all. Here are some photos of the process the children followed. Miss Caine has made an amazing display of the children's work from across school - I can't wait to see some of their work on there next week!
