Autumn Term 2024

English

For the first half term our book will be UG: Boy Genius of the Stone Age. This fits in nicely with our history topic on Prehistoric Britain. Initially the children will be writing instructions. The recount of the book.

Our big focus at the start of year 3 is on sentence writing. We want the children to become fluent writers and understanding what a sentence is made up of is an excellent starting point.

We will be continuing to work on handwriting, trying to develop a joined hndwriting style.. The children will begin to practice a cursive style focusing on their letter formation, sizing and correct joins. 

Useful Websites

Mathletics

Please find your child's log in details in their Reading Record. If you have any questions, please come and see us.

Purple Mash

https://www.purplemash.com/cranborneen6 can 

Curriculum Overview for Year 3

Reading

At Cranborne, we are  committed to developing in children a love of reading. We will be introducing the children to new, exciting texts in class and in order to develop their fluency and comprehension skills, the children are expected to read everyday for at least 10 minutes (from a variety of texts). They will need to have their reading record signed and these will be checked regularly in school. In Year 3, the children will continue with the Accelerated Reader programme which focuses on comprehension as well as reading skills. The children will complete the Star Reader test at the start of term. This may mean that their current reading level may change slightly, but once they are back in the swing of reading each night this will improve once again.

Reminders

PE this term will be on a Wednesday and a Friday afternoon.

On these days, the children need to come in dressed in their PE kits. Please ensure their clothing is  weather appropriate and that all PE clothing is named.

Water Bottles

Please ensure that your child comes in each day with a labelled water bottle. It is vital that the children stay hydrated throughout the day. 

Pencil Cases

The children will need pencil cases in school this term.  Please make sure all the equipment is clearly labelled with your child's name. Please include the following items

• HB pencils
• Eraser
• Pencil sharpener
• Ruler
• Pink pencil
• Green pencil
• Glue Stick
• Whiteboard pen 

You may also want to include some coloured pencils as well.

Reading

Please ensure that you are hearing your child read regularly (4/5 times a week). The reading records will be checked daily in year 3.

History

Prehistoric Britain

This term our topic will be Prehistoric Britain. We will begin by looking at life in Stone Age Britain and mapping changes from here, through the Bronze age and then into the Iron Age. History will be brought to life on Monday 21st October during our Stone Age Day. Further details about this will come out early in the new term.

Maths and English Skills

Autumn Term 2024

English

For the first half term our book will be UG: Boy Genius of the Stone Age. This fits in nicely with our history topic on Prehistoric Britain. Initially the children will be writing instructions. The recount of the book.

Our big focus at the start of year 3 is on sentence writing. We want the children to become fluent writers and understanding what a sentence is made up of is an excellent starting point.

We will be continuing to work on handwriting, trying to develop a joined hndwriting style.. The children will begin to practice a cursive style focusing on their letter formation, sizing and correct joins. 

Useful Websites

Mathletics

Please find your child's log in details in their Reading Record. If you have any questions, please come and see us.

Purple Mash

https://www.purplemash.com/cranborneen6 can 

Curriculum Overview for Year 3

Reading

At Cranborne, we are  committed to developing in children a love of reading. We will be introducing the children to new, exciting texts in class and in order to develop their fluency and comprehension skills, the children are expected to read everyday for at least 10 minutes (from a variety of texts). They will need to have their reading record signed and these will be checked regularly in school. In Year 3, the children will continue with the Accelerated Reader programme which focuses on comprehension as well as reading skills. The children will complete the Star Reader test at the start of term. This may mean that their current reading level may change slightly, but once they are back in the swing of reading each night this will improve once again.

Reminders

PE this term will be on a Wednesday and a Friday afternoon.

On these days, the children need to come in dressed in their PE kits. Please ensure their clothing is  weather appropriate and that all PE clothing is named.

Water Bottles

Please ensure that your child comes in each day with a labelled water bottle. It is vital that the children stay hydrated throughout the day. 

Pencil Cases

The children will need pencil cases in school this term.  Please make sure all the equipment is clearly labelled with your child's name. Please include the following items

• HB pencils
• Eraser
• Pencil sharpener
• Ruler
• Pink pencil
• Green pencil
• Glue Stick
• Whiteboard pen 

You may also want to include some coloured pencils as well.

Reading

Please ensure that you are hearing your child read regularly (4/5 times a week). The reading records will be checked daily in year 3.

History

Prehistoric Britain

This term our topic will be Prehistoric Britain. We will begin by looking at life in Stone Age Britain and mapping changes from here, through the Bronze age and then into the Iron Age. History will be brought to life on Monday 21st October during our Stone Age Day. Further details about this will come out early in the new term.

Maths and English Skills

Autumn Term 2024

English

For the first half term our book will be UG: Boy Genius of the Stone Age. This fits in nicely with our history topic on Prehistoric Britain. Initially the children will be writing instructions. The recount of the book.

Our big focus at the start of year 3 is on sentence writing. We want the children to become fluent writers and understanding what a sentence is made up of is an excellent starting point.

We will be continuing to work on handwriting, trying to develop a joined hndwriting style.. The children will begin to practice a cursive style focusing on their letter formation, sizing and correct joins. 

Useful Websites

Mathletics

Please find your child's log in details in their Reading Record. If you have any questions, please come and see us.

Purple Mash

https://www.purplemash.com/cranborneen6 can 

Curriculum Overview for Year 3

Reading

At Cranborne, we are  committed to developing in children a love of reading. We will be introducing the children to new, exciting texts in class and in order to develop their fluency and comprehension skills, the children are expected to read everyday for at least 10 minutes (from a variety of texts). They will need to have their reading record signed and these will be checked regularly in school. In Year 3, the children will continue with the Accelerated Reader programme which focuses on comprehension as well as reading skills. The children will complete the Star Reader test at the start of term. This may mean that their current reading level may change slightly, but once they are back in the swing of reading each night this will improve once again.

Reminders

PE this term will be on a Wednesday and a Friday afternoon.

On these days, the children need to come in dressed in their PE kits. Please ensure their clothing is  weather appropriate and that all PE clothing is named.

Water Bottles

Please ensure that your child comes in each day with a labelled water bottle. It is vital that the children stay hydrated throughout the day. 

Pencil Cases

The children will need pencil cases in school this term.  Please make sure all the equipment is clearly labelled with your child's name. Please include the following items

• HB pencils
• Eraser
• Pencil sharpener
• Ruler
• Pink pencil
• Green pencil
• Glue Stick
• Whiteboard pen 

You may also want to include some coloured pencils as well.

Reading

Please ensure that you are hearing your child read regularly (4/5 times a week). The reading records will be checked daily in year 3.

History

Prehistoric Britain

This term our topic will be Prehistoric Britain. We will begin by looking at life in Stone Age Britain and mapping changes from here, through the Bronze age and then into the Iron Age. History will be brought to life on Monday 21st October during our Stone Age Day. Further details about this will come out early in the new term.

Maths and English Skills

Autumn Term 2024

English

For the first half term our book will be UG: Boy Genius of the Stone Age. This fits in nicely with our history topic on Prehistoric Britain. Initially the children will be writing instructions. The recount of the book.

Our big focus at the start of year 3 is on sentence writing. We want the children to become fluent writers and understanding what a sentence is made up of is an excellent starting point.

We will be continuing to work on handwriting, trying to develop a joined hndwriting style.. The children will begin to practice a cursive style focusing on their letter formation, sizing and correct joins. 

Useful Websites

Mathletics

Please find your child's log in details in their Reading Record. If you have any questions, please come and see us.

Purple Mash

https://www.purplemash.com/cranborneen6 can 

Curriculum Overview for Year 3

Reading

At Cranborne, we are  committed to developing in children a love of reading. We will be introducing the children to new, exciting texts in class and in order to develop their fluency and comprehension skills, the children are expected to read everyday for at least 10 minutes (from a variety of texts). They will need to have their reading record signed and these will be checked regularly in school. In Year 3, the children will continue with the Accelerated Reader programme which focuses on comprehension as well as reading skills. The children will complete the Star Reader test at the start of term. This may mean that their current reading level may change slightly, but once they are back in the swing of reading each night this will improve once again.

Reminders

PE this term will be on a Wednesday and a Friday afternoon.

On these days, the children need to come in dressed in their PE kits. Please ensure their clothing is  weather appropriate and that all PE clothing is named.

Water Bottles

Please ensure that your child comes in each day with a labelled water bottle. It is vital that the children stay hydrated throughout the day. 

Pencil Cases

The children will need pencil cases in school this term.  Please make sure all the equipment is clearly labelled with your child's name. Please include the following items

• HB pencils
• Eraser
• Pencil sharpener
• Ruler
• Pink pencil
• Green pencil
• Glue Stick
• Whiteboard pen 

You may also want to include some coloured pencils as well.

Reading

Please ensure that you are hearing your child read regularly (4/5 times a week). The reading records will be checked daily in year 3.

History

Prehistoric Britain

This term our topic will be Prehistoric Britain. We will begin by looking at life in Stone Age Britain and mapping changes from here, through the Bronze age and then into the Iron Age. History will be brought to life on Monday 21st October during our Stone Age Day. Further details about this will come out early in the new term.

Maths and English Skills

Autumn Term 2024

English

For the first half term our book will be UG: Boy Genius of the Stone Age. This fits in nicely with our history topic on Prehistoric Britain. Initially the children will be writing instructions. The recount of the book.

Our big focus at the start of year 3 is on sentence writing. We want the children to become fluent writers and understanding what a sentence is made up of is an excellent starting point.

We will be continuing to work on handwriting, trying to develop a joined hndwriting style.. The children will begin to practice a cursive style focusing on their letter formation, sizing and correct joins. 

Useful Websites

Mathletics

Please find your child's log in details in their Reading Record. If you have any questions, please come and see us.

Purple Mash

https://www.purplemash.com/cranborneen6 can 

Curriculum Overview for Year 3

Reading

At Cranborne, we are  committed to developing in children a love of reading. We will be introducing the children to new, exciting texts in class and in order to develop their fluency and comprehension skills, the children are expected to read everyday for at least 10 minutes (from a variety of texts). They will need to have their reading record signed and these will be checked regularly in school. In Year 3, the children will continue with the Accelerated Reader programme which focuses on comprehension as well as reading skills. The children will complete the Star Reader test at the start of term. This may mean that their current reading level may change slightly, but once they are back in the swing of reading each night this will improve once again.

Reminders

PE this term will be on a Wednesday and a Friday afternoon.

On these days, the children need to come in dressed in their PE kits. Please ensure their clothing is  weather appropriate and that all PE clothing is named.

Water Bottles

Please ensure that your child comes in each day with a labelled water bottle. It is vital that the children stay hydrated throughout the day. 

Pencil Cases

The children will need pencil cases in school this term.  Please make sure all the equipment is clearly labelled with your child's name. Please include the following items

• HB pencils
• Eraser
• Pencil sharpener
• Ruler
• Pink pencil
• Green pencil
• Glue Stick
• Whiteboard pen 

You may also want to include some coloured pencils as well.

Reading

Please ensure that you are hearing your child read regularly (4/5 times a week). The reading records will be checked daily in year 3.

History

Prehistoric Britain

This term our topic will be Prehistoric Britain. We will begin by looking at life in Stone Age Britain and mapping changes from here, through the Bronze age and then into the Iron Age. History will be brought to life on Monday 21st October during our Stone Age Day. Further details about this will come out early in the new term.

Maths and English Skills