Autumn-1-Year-3-Curriculum (ID 1087)

• English
  English

  We are exploring a recount writing unit inspired by the text Seal Surfer. Through drama, role play, creative writing and rich vocabulary work, we will explore the story about a boy with a disability, who forms a special bond with a wild seal. We will develop our skills in grouping ideas into paragraphs, use prepositions to express time, place and cause and use inverted commas to punctuate speech. The children will plan and write their own letter as though they are the boy in ‘Seal Surfer’ to his friend.

• Maths
  Maths

  Place Value to 1,000: We will build on children’s understanding of 2-digit numbers. Children will begin learning how to count in 100s, they will learn that a 3 digit number is made up of 100s, 10s and 1s and they will be able to represent this in many different ways.

  Addition and Subtraction: Children will explore additions and subtractions gradually, beginning with adding and subtracting 1s until by the end of the unit they are adding and subtracting 2-digit numbers.

• PSHE
  PSHE

  This term in Year 3 PSHE, we will be learning about families, friendships and valuing differences. Children will explore how families can look different but all provide love and support, even when challenges arise. We will talk about how to handle friendship problems kindly and why violence is never okay. The children will learn how to recognise bullying and what to do if it happens. They will also practise being good listeners and think about who they can trust. We’ll celebrate what makes people unique, explore how differences can be positive and challenge stereotypes about gender, age and other factors.

• RE
  RE

  What do Hindus believe God is like?

  Pupils will be introduced to Hindu Dharma. They will act as philosophers considering how Hindus might see the world. Pupils will look at the concepts of Brahman to build up their understanding. They will use stories and consider how deities exemplify qualities of Brahman.

• Science
  Science

  The children will compare and group together different kinds of rocks on the basis of their appearance and simple physical properties. They will describe in simple terms how fossils are formed when things that have lived are trapped within rock. Pupils will learn that soils are made from rocks and organic matter.

• History
  History

  In Year 3 History, children will learn about life in the Stone Age, Iron Age, and important local historical sites. They will explore how people lived in the past and compare it with life today. Pupils will develop a clear sense of chronology and learn key terms like hunter-gatherer, settlement, and archaeologist. They will also find out how historians use different sources, such as artefacts and ancient sites like Stonehenge and Skara Brae, to understand the past. Through enquiry and discussion, children will build knowledge, make connections over time, and gain a deeper appreciation of history.

• PE
  PE

  Year 3 are developing their skills in running, jumping and throwing this half term. They’ll explore the difference between sprinting and distance running, learn how to pass a baton in a relay, and begin to use correct techniques in events like javelin and long jump. They’ll also start thinking about how to pace themselves and aim for personal bests.

• Art
  Art

  In Year 3 Art, we will explore the fascinating world of prehistoric art and the techniques used by early artists. Children will learn when prehistoric art was created and the processes involved in making it. They will develop sketching skills using simple shapes before scaling up their drawings and recreating the style of cave artists using charcoal. We will experiment with colour mixing to create natural pigments, comparing prehistoric paints with modern ones. Pupils will explore texture and techniques, including making positive and negative handprints in different colours, and apply their knowledge to produce their own prehistoric-inspired artwork.

• Dance
  Dance

  This half term, Year 3 are learning how to create dance sequences with structure and style. They’ll practise modern dance moves, explore different formations (like circles or zig-zags), and perform routines with a clear beginning and end. They’ll also begin to reflect on how they can improve their performances.

• Music
  Music

  This term, children will deepen their understanding of key musical concepts such as pulse, rhythm, pitch, and dynamics. They’ll learn to sing with control, perform with instruments, and begin to read and write simple rhythms using musical notation. Children will also explore how different instruments create sound and how music can be used to tell a story or create a mood. They’ll take part in call-and-response songs, compose their own rhythms, and perform in small groups. Listening to a variety of music will help them develop their own preferences and musical vocabulary.

• Computing
  Computing

  In computing we will use Purple Mash to learn about:

  Simulations: To explore a simulation and understand the purpose of them.

  Graphing: Enter data into a graphing software and use it to answer questions.

  Presenting (MS power point): Create and present our own power points using MS power point.

• Spanish
  Spanish

  This half term, children will learn how to introduce themselves in Spanish. They’ll practise asking and answering questions about their name, age, and where they live. They’ll also work on forming full sentences and taking part in simple conversations, building confidence in both speaking and writing.