Year 3

English – The Winter’s Child

This term in English, the children will be exploring the beautifully written and illustrated story The Winter’s Child through the Pathways to Write scheme. They will develop their descriptive writing skills by creating vivid settings and characters, focusing on using expanded noun phrases and varied sentence structures. The unit also encourages children to reflect on themes such as friendship, kindness, and the changing seasons, inspiring them to produce their own magical winter-themed narratives.

Maths – Multiplication and division

In Maths, we will be strengthening our understanding of multiplication and division by learning the 3, 4, and 8 times tables. Through practical activities, problem-solving, and reasoning tasks, the children will discover patterns and connections between these facts. They will use arrays, number lines, and manipulatives to deepen their understanding and apply their knowledge to real-life contexts.

Science – Forces and magnets

This half term in Science, the children will be investigating forces and magnets, following the Developing Experts scheme. They will explore how objects move on different surfaces, learn about friction, and investigate how magnets attract and repel. Through hands-on experiments, the children will test materials to see which are magnetic and understand how magnets are used in the world around us.

DT - Pneumatics

In DT, the children will be learning all about pneumatic systems and how air can be used to create movement. They will investigate real-life examples such as pneumatic toys and machines before designing and making their own moving model using air pressure. This project encourages creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork while helping children understand how mechanisms work in everyday life.

Music - Singing

In Music, the children will be developing their performance skills through festive Christmas singing. They will learn how to use their voices expressively and in harmony, practising rhythm, pitch, and control. The children will also explore the joy of performing together and will prepare for a special seasonal performance to share with families and friends.