Class Page - Year 3
Spring Term
Home Learning
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Friday 22nd January 2021 |
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English |
At the end of Iron Man, ‘…the space-bat-angel’s singing had the most unexpected effect. Suddenly the world became wonderfully peaceful…They stopped making weapons. The countries began to think how they could live pleasantly alongside each other, rather than how to get rid of each other.’ Activity - Imagine you are Iron Man and you have seen what peace looks like. Can you write a letter to the world to persuade everyone to live in peace and stop all fighting? OR Can you continue the story of the girl who controlled the weather? |
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SPAG |
Spellings Activity 1 - Practise spelling words with this spelling rule. Activity 2 - Word search |
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Maths |
Pounds and pence Watch this video on calculating amounts with pounds and pence. Activity - Can you work out how much money each person has? Challenge - Reasoning and problem-solving questions For something a little easier: Can you select the correct amount of coins to make a certain amount? |
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Reading |
Applying all reading skills Can you answer the comprehension questions based on the short extract, A Storm is Brewing? Challenge - Comprehension questions based on the longer text, The Story of Arachne. |
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Geography |
The Arctic and Antarctic Watch this video which compares conditions in the Arctic and Antarctic. Activity - Can you sort the facts into the correct places on the venn diagram? |
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Music |
Recognising time signatures Join in with this video and learn how to recognise how many beats are in a bar. |
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Something different |
Log in to Busy Things and choose an activity to complete. |
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Subject |
Thursday 21st January 2021 |
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English |
Iron Man In Chapter 4, the Space-Bat-Angel-Dragon is described as ‘terribly black, terribly scaly, terribly knobbly, terribly horned, terribly hairy, terribly clawed, terribly fanged, with vast indescribably terrible eyes.’ OR |
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SPAG |
Punctuation Click here to learn about when to use full stops, question marks and exclamation marks. Activity 1 - Can you add capital letters and full stops to this letter? Activity 2 - Can you punctuate the end of each sentence correctly? |
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Maths |
Counting in pounds Watch this video on counting in pounds. Activity - Can you work out the value of each coin? Can you calculate the total amount of money? Challenge - Reasoning and problem-solving questions For something a little easier: Can you pay the correct amount using one type of coin? |
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Reading |
Exploring word meanings Can you read the short extract, The Group, and answer the vocabulary questions? Challenge - Can you apply all of your reading skills to answer comprehension questions about Garden Birds? |
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RHE |
Keeping Safe Watch this video to learn what a hazard is and how to spot them in your own home. Activity 1 - Can you spot all of the dangers in the kitchen? Activity 2 - Can you spot the dangers in the bathroom? Activity 3 - Can you spot the dangers in the living room? |
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Art |
Andy Warhol Click here to find out who Andy Warhol was and what he was most famous for. Watch this video to learn about one of Andy Warhol’s most famous paintings, ‘Marilyn Diptych’. Activity - Have a go at colouring in the patterns in the style of Andy Warhol. OR Read this fact file about Andy Warhol and record interesting facts about him here. |
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Something different |
Play snakes and ladders online. Enjoy! |
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Subject |
Wednesday 20th January 2021 |
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English |
In Chapter 3, Hogarth regrets trapping the Iron Man in the pit. He says, ‘We’re sorry we trapped you and buried you…we promise we’ll not deceive you again. Follow us and you can have all the metal you want.’ Can you write a letter of apology as Hogarth to Iron Man? Here is an example of an apology letter. |
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SPAG |
Prefixes mis- dis- un- in- Learn how to use these prefixes here. Activity 1 - Can you sort the root words into the correct section of the table? Activity 2 - Can you complete each sentence with the correct word? |
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Maths |
Our new topic in Maths is Money. Watch this video on counting in pence. Activity - Can you work how much money there is altogether? Challenge - Reasoning and problem-solving questions For something a little easier: Can you sort the correct coins into the money box? |
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Reading |
Prediction skills Watch this video to practise your prediction skills. Can you read the short extract, Chaos at the Local Flour Mill, and answer the prediction questions? Challenge - Can you apply all of your reading skills to answer comprehension questions about Usain Bolt? |
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History |
The River Nile Find out why the River Nile was and still is so important to Egyptians. (PPT) Watch this video to find out how the River Nile helps people survive in Egypt. Main activity - Can you create a mind map about the key facts you have learnt about the River Nile? |
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E-safety |
Online Communication Explore what an online community is and the different ways we communicate online. Activity - Can you think about the positive and negative things of online communication? |
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Something different |
Play Noughts and Crosses online. Enjoy! |
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Subject |
Tuesday 19th January 2021 |
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English |
In Chapter 2, we were introduced to a character called Hogarth. Can you write Hogarth’s biography? Here is an example of a biography. Here is a checklist to help you structure your biography. |
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SPAG |
Watch this video to explore conjunctions. Activity 1 - Can you insert the missing conjunctions? Activity 2 - Can you match the main clauses to the subordinate clauses? Activity 3 - Can you finish the sentences using a conjunction and subordinate clause? |
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Maths |
Multiplication and division Mini-assessment - Have a go at the questions and see how much you have learnt in this topic. Challenge - Can you solve the multiplication and division word problems? For something a little easier: Practise your times tables. |
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Reading |
Retrieval skills Can you read the short extract, The Rats of Newtown, and answer the retrieval questions? Challenge - Can you apply all of your reading skills to answering comprehension questions about Marcus Rashford? |
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Science |
Watch this video to learn about the five basic parts of a plant. Activity - Can you label parts of a plant? Challenge - Can you explain the function of each part of a plant? |
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PE |
Today, we will be looking at throwing for accuracy. You will need a soft toy or a rolled-up sock and a large container. Enjoy! |
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Something different |
Listen to an audiobook of your choice. |
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Subject |
Monday 18th January 2021 |
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English |
Iron Man In chapter 2, Iron man was described as ‘a giant black figure, taller than a house, black and towering in the twilight, with green headlamp eyes.’ Watch this video to find out more about similes. OR Click here to see the image of the day. Can you continue the story of the greedy mouse? He just couldn’t help himself because he had always been a greedy, fat rat. Up until this moment, he had never been spotted by a human. Now, that was about to change… |
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SPAG |
Grammar Watch this video to explore how to use expanded noun phrases in your writing. Activity 1 - Can you insert an adjective in front of each noun? Activity 2 - Can you identify the expanded noun phrase in each sentence? |
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Maths |
How many ways? Click here and watch the fourth video titled, How many ways? Main Activity - Can you work out the different combinations for each scenario? Challenge - Reasoning and problem-solving questions For something a little easier: choose two multiplication and division games to play. |
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Reading |
Inference skills Watch this video to find out what inference is. Can you read the text, Suspicion, and answer the inference questions attached? For something a little easier: can you infer what is happening in each picture? Now, read a book independently or with an adult for 30 minutes. |
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RE |
Read the story of how Jesus healed a paralysed man. Activity 1 - Can you reflect on this story? Activity 2 - How do you think everyone felt once the paralysed man was healed? Can you write in the speech bubbles what each person might have said in that moment? Challenge - Could Jesus really heal people? Is there another explanation for this event? |
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French |
Months of the year Listen to the French months of the year song. Activity 1 - Can you translate the months into English? Activity 2 - French months matching game Activity 3 - Listen and spell the French months you hear
Google Translate - Use this to translate any French words you are unsure of. |
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Something different |
Join in today's PE session with Joe WIcks. |
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Subject |
Friday 15th January 2021 |
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English |
In today’s lesson you are going to be answering further questions on the traditional tale ‘Mulan’. You are going to recap what you already know about the text, then read the next section of the story. You will need a pencil and paper because you will be responding to the text, which means giving your opinion on it. Click on the link below to get started: |
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SPAG |
Suffix -ly Today you are learning about adding the suffix -ly. Find out how adding the suffix -ly turns an adjective into an adverb by watching this short clip: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z8mxrwx/articles/zqghtyc Then work through the interactive tasks below, before challenging yourself on the suffix quiz! |
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Maths |
Scaling As you watch the instruction video, work through the scaling questions, making a record of the work you complete. Once finished you may check your answers. |
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Reading |
Comprehension Read the information text ‘The Winter Solstice’ to find out about the solstice and the science behind why it happens. Then answer the comprehension questions below it. |
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Geography |
Read through the slides to find out about longitude and latitude lines. Complete the worksheet, finding what locations are at each coordinate, using google maps. Type the coordinates in the Google Maps search bar (e.g. 20S 80E) and write down the name of place that it takes you to at that location. Some of the locations might the names of oceans. |
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Music |
Watch the two videos on Rhythm and pulse - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zcbkcj6/articles/z2mqw6f See if you can make your own rhythm using just your body and voice, no instruments. |
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ANSWERS |
Maths: |
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Something different |
It’s the end of the week, Shake it off with this Zumba dance video. You might not manage to keep up straight away so have a go more than once to learnt the routine! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiRpnDeAOlI&ab_channel=Zumba |
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Subject |
Thursday 14th January 2021 |
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English |
In today’s lesson you are going to be answering questions on the traditional tale ‘Mulan’. You are going to recap yesterday’s lesson, then read the next section of the story. You will need a pencil, paper and your brain, to bring your own thoughts and ideas in response to the text. Click on the link below to get started: |
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SPAG |
Watch the video clip to remind yourself what a suffix is and how we use them. Then work through the interactive tasks below, before challenging yourself on the suffix quiz! Click on the link below to get started: |
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Maths |
Division: Divide 2 digits by 1 digit (Part 3) As you watch the instruction video, work through the division questions, making a record of the work you complete. Once finished you may check your answers. Thursday: https://vimeo.com/494126561 |
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Reading |
Comprehension Read the information text ‘Hanukkah’ to find out about the Jewish festival and why people celebrate it. Then answer the comprehension questions below it. |
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RHSE |
Click on the link to learn about water, where it comes from and how we can reduce the amount we use in our households. We are going to be looking at this as part of learning about how to look after the world we live in. You will need a pencil and paper to complete the activities. https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/h20-6dgk6t?activity=video&step=1 |
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Art |
Look at this page on tatekids about the artist Chila Kumari Singh Burman-some of her slef portraits were in there. https://www.tate.org.uk/kids/explore/who-is/who-chila-kumari-singh-burman Have a look at her wonderfully colourful self portraits. When you were in Year 2 we practiced drawing faces and proportion in art. 1. Sketch your face using pencil. Make sure your eye, nose and mouth are the correct shape and in the right place! 2. Add detail and shading as we have practiced before once you are happy with your face. Once you have done this add colour and pattern using any media you like or have at home (paint, pencils, pens, crayons, old magazines). Make sure it represents you! You can do more than one if you like. |
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ANSWERS |
Maths: |
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Something different |
Watch this short video about the Ancient Egyptian Alphabet and how they used it to sound words out. Follow their instructions on writing your own name once you have watched the full video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giTS7eFxijA&ab_channel=RoyalOntarioMuseum Use this image of the Ancient Egyptian Alphabet ‘hieroglyphics’ and use it to help you.
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Subject |
Wednesday 13th January 2021 |
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English |
In today’s English lesson you will be introduced to the text ‘Mulan’. You will use your knowledge about the elements of a traditional tale to inform your predictions and then listen to some of the opening chapter of the book. You will need a pencil and paper to take part in the activities during the video lesson. Click on the link below to get started: https://classroom.thenational.academy/lessons/to-engage-with-a-text-cnh62c?activity=video&step=1 |
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SPAG |
Homophones Today you will be identifying and distinguishing some common homophones. Watch the information video to refresh your knowledge of homophones then complete the activities and see if you can use them correctly in your writing. You will need a pencil and paper to take part in the activities following the video. Click on the link below to get started: |
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Maths |
Division: Divide 2 digits by 1 digit (Part 2) As you watch the instruction video, work through the division questions, making a record of the work you complete. Once finished you may check your answers. |
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Reading |
Historical Comprehension Read the information text ‘Pearl Harbour’ to find out about the attack on Pearl Harbour during the Second World War and answer the comprehension questions below it. |
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History |
Read through the slides to find out who the Ancient Egyptians were. Choose an artefact from the photos and complete the worksheet, thinking carefully about the questions we could ask about the object. |
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Computing |
Today you are going to develop your typing skills through what is known as 'touch typing'. Click on the link below where you will have to play several games where the aim is to practice your typing. Start with level 1 and see how far you can progress. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr​ |
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ANSWERS |
Maths: |
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Something different |
Can you sprint and weave as fast as a lion? Follow the instructions to set up a simple obstacle course at home and complete this 10-minute timed exercise! https://www.nhs.uk/10-minute-shake-up/shake-ups/nalas-sprint-to-safety |
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Subject |
Tuesday 12th January 2021 |
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English |
Editing Today you will be an editor. The story ‘A Sea Cave’ is about to be published but its language is a little flat. Your job is to edit the verbs and adverbs to make the book more exciting and help bring the story to life. Click on the link below to get started: |
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SPAG |
Adding the ‘ed’ suffix Watch the first clip to remind yourself of how verbs can be made past tense by adding the suffix ‘ed’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxl28KQOHy4 Then take a look at the next clip which explains the different sounds ‘ed’ can make at the end of real words: Now have a go at making these verbs past tense by adding ‘ed’ and notice the different sounds ‘ed’ makes at the end of each word: learn; annoy; belong; dream; clip; cough; hunt. |
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Maths |
Division: Divide 2 digits by 1 digit As you watch the instruction video, work through the division questions, making a record of the work you complete. Once finished you may check your answers. |
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Reading |
Non-Fiction Comprehension Read the information text ‘The Wright Brothers’ to find out about the fascinating origins of aviation and answer the comprehension questions below it. |
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Science |
Plants Click on the link to continue our learning about our topic this term ‘Plants’. You will need a pencil and paper to take part in the activities, and a nice clear voice to practise the new vocabulary. |
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PE |
Catching Today you are going to look at different methods of catching different size objects to help improve your hand-eye coordination. You will need some rolled up socks and a pillow case. Click the link to take a look at the PE Coach talk you through today’s activities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDZhgfrmogA |
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ANSWERS |
Maths: |
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Something different |
Cookery Be inspired to try some baking with this Healthy Bake recipe from Joe Wicks. |
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Subject |
Monday 11th January 2021 |
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English |
Writing Activity: ‘Breaking Down’ Click here to see the picture of the day. Activity – Can you continue the story? Have a go at including a metaphor or a simile to help create a vivid image in the mind of the reader. For something a little easier, draw an illustration of what you imagine could happen next in the story. |
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SPAG |
Grammar: Verbs Watch the video, ‘What is a Verb?’ then see if you can identify the verbs in today’s story ‘Breaking Down’. |
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Maths |
Multiplication: Multiply 2 digits by 1 digit Play and pause the video lesson as you work through the multiplication questions, making a record of the work you complete. Once finished you may check your answers. |
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Reading |
Poetry Comprehension Read the seasonal poem ‘Winter Wonderland’ and answer the comprehension questions below it. |
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RE |
Jesus’ Miracles Today we are going to be starting our new topic: Jesus’ miracles. Read through the slides to find out about the different forms of miracles that Jesus performed. Complete the Healing Activity Sheet to reflect on the different ways in which people might need healing in today’s world, and who heals them. For example, for society, you might think that we need to look after our planet more- perhaps a healer for this might be environmentalists or scientists who teach us about global warming and pollution? |
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French |
Celebrations This term, we are learning how to talk about celebrations in French. Click on the link below to find out about a famous French celebration. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zm84kmn/articles/z7rf382 Once you have watched the video and practised the vocabulary, complete the quiz to see how much you have learnt. |
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Maths: |
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Something different |
Wellbeing: Yoga Stretch out after a hard day’s work with this Yoga Adventure. |
Friday 8th January 2021
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Activity/resource |
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English |
Click here to see the picture of the day. What do you think is inside, behind the tree door? Can you answer some of these questions or have a go at writing the story today? Click here to have a go. |
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SPAG
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Watch the video 'What is a preposition?': Can you use any prepositions in your story or description? |
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Maths |
Watch the 5th video on Multiplying 2 digits by 1 digit (1). Can you solve the calculations? You may need to exchange. For something a little easier: Watch the 4th video on Multiplying 2 digits by 1 digit (no exchange) and have a go at the activity. |
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Reading |
Read the ebook 'Ronald the Rhino' about a rhino on his journey of self discovery. Then have a go at answering some of the comprehension questions on the activity sheet. |
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Geography |
Our new topic in Geography is 'All Around the World’. Today, we will explore the equator. Find out what the equator is, where it is and what impact it has on the temperature here. Activity - can you sort the countries listed into the correct hemisphere? |
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Music |
Wake up your voice and shake up your body with SIng Up's Emily Barden in her song 'Wiggle Jiggle' as she teaches you to sing and do the body percussion in her brand new warm up! |
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Something different |
Below are links to virtual tours of Ancient Egyptian tombs and monasteries: Enjoy! |
Thursday 7th January 2021
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Activity/resource |
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English |
Click here to see the picture of the day. Activity - Can you continue the story? For something a little less challenging, can you write a diary entry to say how you would feel if you saw this robot in front of you. Remember to add adverbs and describe the robot clearly using adjectives. |
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SPAG
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To learn more about adverbs, watch this video lesson: Have a go at these activities: |
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Maths |
Watch the third video on 'Related Calculations'. Can you use your times table facts to complete the calculations? For something a little easier: Practise your times table facts here. Challenge: Can you solve reasoning and problem-solving questions using your number facts? |
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Reading |
Reading |
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RHE |
Staying Healthy Find out what humans need to do to stay healthy here. |
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Art |
Here is a poster showing primary, secondary and tertiary colours. Here is an online activity where you can use tertiary colours. Art Challenge - have a go at this and see how the sounds help you to create piece of art! |
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Something different |
In this video, Michael Rosen teaches us how to perform a story! Why don't you have a go! If you would like something to get you moving, have a go at this! Lastly, try relaxing with this activity. First, look around you and name three things you can hear, then two things you can see, and finally one sensation that you feel. Then take some deep breaths before finishing for the day. Well done for all of your hard work today! |
Wednesday 6th January 2021
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Activity/resource |
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English |
Click here to see the image of the day. Activity - Can you continue the story? |
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SPAG
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Watch the video about adverbs then have a go at completing the activities. |
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Maths |
Click on the link to watch the video then answer the questions on the worksheet |
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Reading |
Read the information about Ancient Egypt then answer the questions |
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History |
Watch the video about Ancient Egypt then use poster to write your name in hieroglyphs. What else can you write in hieroglyphs. |
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Computing |
Can you code a dance party? Watch the video and have a go at coding your sprite to dance. |
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ANSWERS |
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Something different |
Mindfulness activity Think of a colour that represents sadness and a relaxing colour. Imagine you are surrounded by this relaxing colour. You can still make out shapes, but your world is now a different colour. Imagine that as you breathe in, you breathe in this relaxing colour too. See the colour filling up your lungs. Imagine as you breathe out, that your breath is the colour of sadness. See the sadness colour mix into the relaxing colour around you. Watch the sadness colour slowly disappear. Breathe in your relaxing colour. Breathe out your sadness colour. Breathe in your relaxing colour and open your eyes. How do you feel? |
Tuesday 5th January 2021
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Activity/resource |
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English |
Look at the picture and complete the writing activities. |
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SPAG
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Click on the link to find out how to use adjectives in your writing. Watch the videos and complete the activities. See how many adjectives you can include in your writing today! |
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Maths |
Click on the link to watch the video about today’s Maths learning. Once you have watched the video, complete the worksheet. |
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Reading |
Click on the link to complete a reading lesson based on the book ‘Into The Forest’ by Anthony Browne. My expectation is that you must read alone or with an adult for at least 15 minutes every day. Choose a book to read online using the link below: |
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Science |
Click on the link to find out about our new topic, plants. Watch the videos and complete the activities to see how much you have learnt. |
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PE |
Watch this video and follow the instructions to take part in a street dance house masterclass. Make sure you listen carefully and copy the moves! |
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ANSWERS |
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Something different |
Well done for all your hard work today, take a couple of minutes to relax by watching this video and doing a 3 minute body scan. |
Autumn Term
Home learning - 15th - 18th December 2020
Dear Year 3 pupils and adults,
I hope you are all keeping well!
Here you will find home learning for the last 4 days of term while we are working remotely.
Do as much of the learning over the next 4 days as you are able to or see fit for your child. You can share examples of their work on ClassDojo and I will reply with a comment.
Zoom calls will happen daily at 10:00am and 2:45pm. The first call will be to speak about the learning for the day ahead. If during that time you have any questions regarding the learning, please direct those to me through ClassDojo. I will either respond to those on there or speak about them in the second Zoom meeting at 2:45pm.
Many thanks,
Mr. English
Tuesday 15th December - Friday 18th December - Remote learning
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Have a go at one or some of the writing activities each day below:
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday Free choice! We wouldn't have usually done a formal writing lesson on the last day of term before Christmas. If you would like to do some writing of your own today, please feel free. Otherwise, you might watch a Christmas film on the sofa with your favourite snacks perhaps? Over to you! |
| Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar |
Try to complete 1 SPaG mat each day. Answers will be posted below.
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| Maths |
Tuesday Watch the link below and have a go at the worksheet. Answers will be posted below.
For something slightly easier: The 2 times table lesson video
Wednesday Watch the link below and have a go at the worksheet. Answers will be posted below.
For something slightly easier:
Thursday The 8 times table lesson video
For something slightly easier: The 5 times table lesson video
Friday Addition Christmas joke worksheet
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Each reading comprehension has three levels of challenge marked with 1, 2 or 3 stars. The answers to each level are contained within the document at the end. Tuesday Tim Peake reading comprehension with ANSWERS
For something slightly easier: Wanted Poster Activity card with ANSWERS
Wednesday The Women Who Helped Build NASA comprehension and ANSWERS
For something slightly easier: Troll's Troubles Activity Card and ANSWERS
Thursday Art and Nature comprehension and ANSWERS
For something slightly easier: The Glenfall Gazette Activity Card and ANSWERS
Friday All About Elephants comprehension and ANSWERS
For something slightly easier: |
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Tuesday History Watch the videos on the page below: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zrv4dty
In the worksheet link below are pictures of a Celtic soldier and a Roman soldier. What similarities and differences can you find between the two? Write a list of each.
Wednesday Art Watch the video contained within the link below: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/znw3hcw
Using the materials you have at home, make your own Andy Warhol inspired artwork.
You might use coloured paper and make the same shape 4 times or even just use your pencil or pen to draw a shape, face or object 4 times. If you are lucky to have paint or colouring materials, you could colour each shape in different colours and see what effect it makes!
Thursday Science This online lesson links to our topic of Forces in Science. https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/live-lessons/terrific-scientific-forces-live-lesson/z7nbkmn
When you have watched the lesson, you could have a go at the activities below: Forces acting on a car worksheet (draw and label your own car with the forces) Balanced and unbalanced forces worksheet
Friday Computing Have another go at the Dance Mat Typing activity we did in class at the start of the Autumn term. See how far you can get and improve your typing skills!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zf2f9j6/articles/z3c6tfr
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| Something different |
Have a dance and learn about syllables with the video below:
Have a nosy round the Queen's house - Buckingham Palace with this free virtual tour: https://www.royal.uk/virtual-tours-buckingham-palace
Keep your body moving with this Elves on the Run fitness game! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6vtuQFkVzA
Have a go at this place value investigation. There are also lots of other Maths games on the website below: |
Friday 11th December
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Maths This week we are working on Multiplication and division. Practice your 3 x and 4 x tables and their related division facts for a quiz next week. e.g. 3 x 8 = 24 24 ÷ 3 = 8 |
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Reading
Do your own personal reading this week. Try to read for at least 15 minutes each day. |
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Other things we have been learning this week:
English - The Mousehole Cat (retelling the story from Tom's point of view)
P.E. - Throwing and catching skills
R.E. - Has Christmas lost its true meaning?
History - Iron Age hill forts |
Friday 4th December
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Spellings
There will be two spelling lists per week. Select the list most appropriate for your child. If they would like, they can have a go at learning the other list at home too. We will do spelling gym style activities over the coming week to help the children learn these spellings. If you would like to do your own spelling test at home with your child, please feel free to do this! List 1: 1) remember 2) sentence 3) separate 4) special 5) straight 6) strength 7) suppose 8) surprise 9) therefore 10) though
List 2: 1) know 2) last 3) laugh 4) let 5) let's 6) liked 7) live 8) lived 9) long 10) looking |
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Maths This week we are working on Multiplication and division. Your child has been given a paper copy of the homework for this week. We will mark this together in class next week on Friday. |
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Reading
1) Please try to read with your child for at least 10 minutes per day and make any comments in their reading record. We are trying to check reading records regularly to ensure that each child is reading something appropriate for their level. Do let me know in your child's Reading Record if you feel that they need to change their book. 2) Below is a link to a reading comprehension. Have a go at the comprehension marked with one star and mark your answers afterwards. |
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Other things we have been learning this week: - English - The Mousehole Cat (reading comprehension, weather reports) - P.E. - Throwing skills in basketball - Geography - Tornadoes - History - Stonehenge - Art - Andy Warhol and portraits - R.E. - Christingle making |
Friday 27th November
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Spellings
There will be two spelling lists per week. Select the list most appropriate for your child. If they would like, they can have a go at learning the other list at home too. We will do spelling gym style activities over the coming week to help the children learn these spellings. If you would like to do your own spelling test at home with your child, please feel free to do this! List 1: 1) potatoes 2) pressure 3) probably 4) promise 5) purpose 6) quarter 7) question 8) recent 9) regular 10) reign
List 2: 1) horse 2) hot 3) how 4) I'll 5) I've 6) inside 7) its 8) jumped 9) key 10) king |
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Maths
This week we are working on Addition and subtraction. Your child has been given a paper copy of the homework for this week. We will mark this together in class next week on Friday. |
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Reading
1) Please try to read with your child for at least 10 minutes per day and make any comments in their reading record. We are trying to check reading records regularly to ensure that each child is reading something appropriate for their level. Do let me know in your child's Reading Record if you feel that they need to change their book. 2) Below is a link to a reading comprehension. Have a go at the comprehension marked with one star and mark your answers afterwards. |
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Other things we have been learning this week: - English - The Mousehole Cat (setting descriptions and inverted commas for direct speech) - P.E. - Throwing skills in basketball - Geography - Tornadoes - History - The Bronze Age - Science - Forces (How strong in my magnet?) - R.E. - The real meaning of Christmas - Art - Andy Warhol and portraits |
Friday 20th November
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Spellings
There will be two spelling lists per week. Select the list most appropriate for your child. If they would like, they can have a go at learning the other list at home too. We will do spelling gym style activities over the coming week to help the children learn these spellings. If you would like to do your own spelling test at home with your child, please feel free to do this! List 1: 1) opposite 2) ordinary 3) particular 4) peculiar 5) perhaps 6) popular 7) position 8) possess 9) possession 10) possible
List 2: 1) grandad 2) great 3) green 4) grow 5) hard 6) hat 7) has 8) he's 9) head 10) home |
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Maths
This week we are working on Addition and subtraction. Your child has been given a paper copy of the homework for this week. We will mark this together in class next week on Thursday. If your child struggles to do the column subtraction with exchanging, focus only on the sheet without exchanging. |
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Reading
1) Please try to read with your child for at least 10 minutes per day and make any comments in their reading record. We are trying to check reading records regularly to ensure that each child is reading something appropriate for their level. Do let me know in your child's Reading Record if you feel that they need to change their book. 2) Below is a link to a reading comprehension. Have a go at the comprehension marked with one star and mark your answers afterwards, |
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Other things we have been learning this week: - English - Fly, Eagle, Fly (writing about our future plans and time conjunctions) - P.E. - Team games - Geography - Tsunamis (writing and performing a news report) - French - Numbers 1-10 and saying how old we are - Science - Forces (What is magnetic?) - R.E. - The real meaning of Christmas - Art - Tertiary colours |
Friday 13th November
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Spellings
There will be two spelling lists per week. Select the list most appropriate for your child. If they would like, they can have a go at learning the other list at home too. We will do spelling gym style activities over the coming week to help the children learn these spellings. If you would like to do your own spelling test at home with your child, please feel free to do this! List 1: 1) material 2) medicine 3) mention 4) minute 5) natural 6) naughty 7) notice 8) occasion 9) occasionally 10) often
List 2: 1) fox 2) friends 3) fun 4) garden 5) gave 6) giant 7) girl 8) going 9) gone 10) good |
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Maths
This week we are working on Addition and subtraction. Your child has been given a paper copy of the homework for this week. We will mark this together in class next week on Friday. |
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Reading
1) Please try to read with your child for at least 10 minutes per day and make any comments in their reading record. We are trying to check reading records regularly to ensure that each child is reading something appropriate for their level. Do let me know in your child's Reading Record if you feel that they need to change their book. 2) Below is a link to a reading comprehension. Have a go at the comprehension marked with one star. |
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Other things we have been learning this week: - English - Fly, Eagle, Fly (writing a letter in role, present perfect tense e.g. She had worked) - P.E. - Throwing skills - Geography - Tsunamis - French - Numbers 1-10 - Science - Forces - D.T. - Keyrings / sewing - R.E. - Christianity: The Holy Trinity |
Friday 6th November
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Spellings
There will be two spelling lists per week. Select the list most appropriate for your child. If they would like, they can have a go at learning the other list at home too. We will do spelling gym style activities over the coming week to help the children learn these spellings. If you would like to do your own spelling test at home with your child, please feel free to do this! List 1: 1) history 2) imagine 3) increase 4) important 5) interest 6) island 7) knowledge 8) learn 9) length 10) library
List 2: 1) fast 2) feet 3) fell 4) find 5) first 6) fish 7) floppy 8) fly 9) food 10) found |
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Maths This week we are working on Addition and subtraction. Your child has been given a paper copy of the homework for this week. We will mark this together in class next week on Thursday. |
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Reading
1) Please try to read with your child for at least 10 minutes per day and make any comments in their reading record. We are trying to check reading records regularly to ensure that each child is reading something appropriate for their level. Do let me know in your child's Reading Record if you feel that they need to change their book. 2) Below is a link to a reading comprehension. Have a go at the comprehension marked with one star. The answers follow. Please mark it yourself once you are done. |
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Other things we have been learning this week: - English - Fly, Eagle, Fly (writing a diary entry) - P.E. - Throwing skills - History / Computing - The Stone Age (Researching information online to produce Skara Brae information leaflets) - French - Numbers 1-10 - Relationships and Health / Science - Germ experiment - Art - Painting a scene from Fly, Eagle, Fly |
Friday 23rd October
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Some Half Term activities you could have a go at:
Make natural artLook for natural art materials. Collect fallen leaves, petals and sticks and use them to make a picture or sculpture. Please make sure you don't pick wildflowers, however, as they are important for wildlife and some are protected by law. You could even use the objects as 'stampers' or paintbrushes - dipping them in paint and rolling, brushing or stamping them on paper to create interesting patterns and effects.
Write a story inspired by woods and treesGet those creative juices flowing with a story challenge.Choose one of the ideas below to write a short story about:
You could have a go at writing a story each as a family and share them together before bedtime.
Which one was the funniest?
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Friday 15th October
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Spellings This week we looked at our spelling words in class, as well as some other commonly misspelled words and came up with some ways to remember them: February - Feb-ru-ary (say it as it is spelt) fruit - Fru-it (say it as it is spelt) guard - guard my Jaguar height - We thought of someone who was eight foot tall and then we add an 'h' to the beginning because - Big Elephants Can't Add Up Sums Easily beautiful - b-e-a-utiful
List 1: 1) February 2) forwards 3) fruit 4) grammar 5) group 6) guard 7) guide 8) heard 9) heart 10) height
List 2: 1) duck 2) eat 3) each 4) eggs 5) end 6) even 7) ever 8) every 9) everyone 10) eyes
Could you come up with some other ways to help you remember some of the other words, especially the ones you find tricky? |
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Maths This week we are working on Addition and subtraction. Have a go at the worksheet below. There are three levels of challenge. Choose the one most appropriate to your child. The answers are at the end of the document: Adding and subtracting three digit numbers and ones, tens and hundreds |
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Reading 1) Please try to read with your child for at least 10 minutes per day and make any comments in their reading record. We are trying to check reading records regularly to ensure that each child is reading something appropriate for their level. Do let me know in your child's Reading Record if you feel that they need to change their book. 2) Below is a link to a reading comprehension. Have a go at the comprehension marked with one star. The answers follow. Please mark it yourself once you are done. |
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Other things we have been learning this week: - English - Reading comprehension skills, writing a recount - P.E. - Football control skills - History - Black History Month: Rosa Parks and Nelson Mandela - French - Writing a conversation in French using basic greetings, asking someone's name and saying what our names are. - Relationships and Health - Exercise and heart rate - Geography - Volcanoes - Art - Drawings of our hands, shading the positive and negative space |
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Free online resources |
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
Online learning from the BBC |
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis odes/b00jdlm2/cbeebies-bedtimestories
A bedtime story from CBeebies |
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Educational activities and games |
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A treasure trove of resources, plans and activities |
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Free phonics practice |
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A wealth of teacher made resources, plans and activities |
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Times tables practice |
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Curriculum linked content |
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Learning games |
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Online resources for most subjects |
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https://www.plazoom.com/collections/all-resources
Some free online learning resources |
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Incredible site for developing Maths problem-solving skills |
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Maths games |
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https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs -fitness-studio/
Fitness videos for children |
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Cool brain-break videos |
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British Library website |
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https://www.britishmuseum.org/
British Museum website |
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https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/home
Science Museum website |
This month's value word is... Humour
This Week's Spellings (15.5.20)
There will now be two spelling lists per week. Please learn and test whichever list you find the most appropriate or both if you feel up to it!
Try to use each word in a sentence. Look them up if you don't understand their meaning!
List 1:
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Equator |
colony | clockwise | duration | conversion |
| Aborigine | colonise | anticlockwise | minute | mirror |
List 2:
| going | through | babies | began | magic |
| where | baby | narrator | beginning | night |
Learning Ladders and curriculum information
/docs/Class_Pages/Maths_Ladders/Maths_Ladder__Year_3.docx
/docs/Class_Pages/Y3/SJB_Year_3_Curriuculum_Map_Autumn.docx
/docs/Class_Pages/Y3/SJB_Year_3_Curriuculum_Map_Spring.docx
/docs/Class_Pages/Y3/SJB_Year_3_Curriuculum_Map_Summer.docx