Spring
The key topics that Year 3 will be studying in Spring are listed below with some useful inks. Click on the red web address for more information on the topics.
Maths
- Multiplication & Division
- https://kids.kiddle.co/Division_(mathematics)
- https://kids.kiddle.co/Multiplication
- Fractions https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrkw2fr
- Measuring
- Simple equivalent fractions
English
- Writing to entertain – “Wolves in the Walls” by Neil Gaiman https://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/3832/The-Wolves-In-The-Walls-by-Neil-Gaiman.html
- Recount instructions – "My Strong Mind" by Niels Van Hove
- Conjunctions, adjectives, verbs, similes and fronted adverbials
Science
- Sound
- Light
Geography
- Human & physical features https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zr8q7nb
History
- Stone Age
French
- Colours https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z634kmn
- Classroom commands
- Alphabet
- Preference
- Numbers to 31 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zd4w7yc
- Days and dates https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhsnn9q
- Celebrations – Easter https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zk2t47h/revision/1
Art
- Kandinsky https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zr7cdnb
- Colour Mixing https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zxx346f
Music
- Continue working on rhythmic notation and counting, linked to drum kit rhythms and beat-boxing https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zxq4kty
- Use software to compose a rhythmic drum groove
- To learn about texture in music - different groups performing different rhythms simultaneouslyhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z9ffng8
- Aural skills - rhythm in words and internalising rhythms https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6798hv
- Understanding the term ‘Timbre’ and describing the timbre of classroom percussion instruments https://kids.kiddle.co/Timbre
- Rehearsing and performing music having chosen instruments according to their timbre https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvmxs8
- Composing with instrumental timbre as the focus https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zprhxbk
Faith & Philosophy
- Christianity & Judaism
- Easter Story https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zdsmp9q
- Morals https://kids.kiddle.co/Morality
- Parables https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zn2jxg8
Life Lessons /P.S.H.E.
- Family and relationships
- Feelings
- Friendships https://kids.kiddle.co/Friendship
- Internet safety https://www.funkidslive.com/learn/top-10-facts/top-10-facts-about-internet-safety/
Physical Education
- Rugby https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z3989qt
- Hockey https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zybvg82/revision/1
- Mindful movements
- Gymnastics https://kids.kiddle.co/Rhythmic_gymnastics
Design Technology
- Salads
Computing
- Programming https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zts8d2p/revision/1
- Scratch https://kids.kiddle.co/Scratch_(programming_language)
- Internet safety https://www.funkidslive.com/learn/top-10-facts/top-10-facts-about-internet-safety/
Summer
For Summer here are the key topics that Year 3 will study and some useful inks. Click on the red web address for more information on the topics.
Maths
- Money https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z47mkty
- Time https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/study-support
- Shape https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmynnrd
- Mass and capacity https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zp8crdm
- Reasoning and problem solving
English
- Persuasive texts – Skara Brae https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z883g7h
- Narrative – Stone Age Boy https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zfg9bqt
- Plants - (trip to Painshill Park) https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zdqdcqt
- Electricity
History
- Bronze Age https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zft77yc#z389kty
- Iron Age https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmmq7yc
- Romans https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zcwcwsg
- Trip to Butser Farm
French
- Days of the week https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhsnn9q
- Today’s date https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhsnn9q
- Numbers from 20-31https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zd4w7yc
- Listening and reproducing a story about Lea who does different sports on different days.
- Sports - saying your preference.
Art
Music
- Composition using art and poetry as a stimulus https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjtfcdm
- Music rounds and awareness of the shape of melodies https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zhrtkmn/revision/1
- Revision of rhythmic elements of music - names of notes and lengths including correct written formation of these musical symbols
- Appraise work and make improvements
- To work with a group to record ideas, rehearse and perform composition
Faith andPhilosophy
Life Lessons / P.S.H.E.
- Environmental Issues https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zj8d8hv
- First Aid
- PANTS rule
- Community & relationships
- Diversity https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zt4m6fr/revision/1
Physical Education
- Cricket https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zs9ck7h/revision/1
- Rounders
- Athletics https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zs4r9qt/revision/1
- Gymnastics https://kids.kiddle.co/Rhythmic_gymnastics
Design Technology
- Night lights
Computing
- Email https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zptbv9q
- Touch typing https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr
- Programming / Coding using Scratch
Autumn
The key topics that Year 3 studied in Autumn are listed below with some useful inks. Click on the red web address for more information on the topics.
Maths
- Place value, addition & subtraction mental and written of 2 digit and 3 digit numbers and money https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zsjqtfr/year/zncsscw
- Double and halve two digit numbers
- Column addition and subtraction https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf72pv4/articles/zvxpscw
- Multiplication and division
- Times Tables https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z97rdnb#zw6k7v4
English
- Writing to entertain https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zx499j6/revision/1
- Poetry
- Dialogue https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zqwycdm/revision/1
- “The Iron Man” by Ted Hughes
- Comprehension skills: inference, retrieval, and using vocabulary in context
Science
- Classifying living things - healthy living
- Purpose of teeth
- Digestion https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z7c72v4/articles/zr84g7h
- Nutrition https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z3fpv4j/revision/1
- The human heart https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z7x78xs/articles/ztg6gdm
- The human skeleton https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zfg8mp3/articles/z6v9pg8
- Measuring and recording pulse rate
Geography
- How to use an atlas
- Mapping skills https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z8cgsrd/revision/1
- Using a compass
- Coordinates https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zgthvcw/articles/z96k9qt
French
- Greetings https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zhyg9mn/articles/z4c3382
- Numbers 1–20 https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/French/Numbers
- Age https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Fw4g2Dod4vI
Art & Design Technology
- Observational drawing https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z2g7tcw/revision/1
- Shades light and dark
- Georgia O’Keefe https://kids.kiddle.co/Georgia_O%27Keeffe
- Making Christmas packaging
Music
- Pulse, tempo and rhythm https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z9sfrmn/articles/z2mqw6f
- Songs with actions and rhythmic accompaniments
- Reading simple notated rhythms and performing on percussion instruments
- Composing rhythms using body percussion https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z8yv46f/articles/zhvmnk7
- Learning about and identifying some instruments from the four main instrument groups https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z8yv46f/articles/zd2cwsg
- Christmas songs - working towards a performance
Faith and Philosophy
- What is Faith and Philosophy? https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zkdk382/articles/zvbp7nb
- Christianity
- Christmas https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/ztkxpv4/articles/zdjjf4j
Life Lessons /P.S.H.E.
- PSHE topics may vary depending on the needs of the class and will be covered during circle time activities. Intended topics covered will include;
- Mental and Physical wellbeing (including self-worth, self-esteem, the importance of expressing feelings) https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zjfhvj6
- Staying healthy
- Living in the wider world (including responsibilities) https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/znvj7yc/articles/z78nhcw
- Personal identity
- Zones of Regulations
P.E.
- Netball https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zscg4j6/revision/1
- Football https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zv8mvk7
- Fitness https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z262hv4/revision/1
- Dance
Computing
- Touch Typing https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr
- Word Processing https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zd27kmn/revision/1
- Online safety https://kids.kiddle.co/Internet_safety
- Google Classrooms
- Times Tables Rockstars and Spelling Shed use