Our class is full of fun and action-packed learning! Despite our understanding of 'It being okay to make mistakes', we will pride ourselves on having high expectations and always doing our best.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis is an enchanting adventure that captivates young readers aged 8 and above. Set in the magical land of Narnia, it follows the journey of four siblings who discover a hidden world through a wardrobe. Filled with talking animals, epic battles, and a timeless struggle between good and evil, this classic tale sparks imagination and teaches valuable lessons about bravery, loyalty, and sacrifice. Lewis' vivid storytelling and rich character development make it a must-read for children, offering a magical escape into a world where anything is possible. Truly a timeless masterpiece.
English The focus of our writing this half term will be; to writing to persuade. We will continue to focus on and have high expectations of handwriting, spelling and correct use of grammatical rules. Our new writerly skills that we will be learning and applying will be, paragraphing, subordinate clauses and using the present perfect tense. In English we will be finding out about Vikings, creating and describing our own Viking character and using our newly learnt writerly skills, to write a convincing letter that will persuade other Vikings to join in with our invasion of Britain'.
Maths This half term, children will delve into fractions, grasping foundational concepts like halves, thirds, and quarters. They learn to recognise and represent fractions using shapes, objects, and number lines. Through hands-on activities and visual aids, they understand the relationship between the numerator and denominator. They explore fraction equivalency and begin adding and subtracting simple fractions with common denominators. Problem-solving tasks develop their critical thinking skills, as they apply fractions to real-life situations. Overall, the unit fosters a solid understanding of fractions, paving the way for more complex mathematical concepts in the future.
Children use of TTRS at home is dipping so there will be an extra focus on this during the half term. It really compliments our learning and I have noticed that children that spend 15 minutes or more using it, stand out in maths lessons. So, please keep up with 15 minutes of multiplication practise each week. It really does make a difference!
KEY INFORMATION
The school day is 8:45 - 15:20.
Children can come onto the playground at 8.30am in the morning but will not be allowed in class until the bell rings at 8.45am.
PE is on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Children should wear their PE kits under their PE tracksuits on these days.
-Forest School is every other Thursday morning.
HOMEWORK We value children's free time and understand that play is an immensely important part of their development. Therefore all homework set is deemed manageable and purposeful. The following is the expectation:
Reading everyday (10 minutes to an adult if possible) - please ensure the reading record is signed at least three times and sent into school every Thursday.
Practising the current KIRF a few times each week. Please follow this link to find out more about our Key Instant Recall Facts.
Learning and securing our times tables including the division facts. By the end of year 3, the target is to know our 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10 times tables.
10 minutes using Times Table Rock Stars 3 x a week.