This week Year 3 have enjoyed learning about primary and secondary sources, the Conquistadors in Thematic, as well as having a go at our Problem Solving skill, trial and improvement, in maths.

Maths

This week in Maths, we have been developing our understanding of measuring and scaling problems. We have also been solving a range of multiplication problems, including missing number problems, which have helped us to think carefully about the relationship between numbers. Next week, we will be moving on to sharing problems. We will look at problems where items are shared equally. We will also begin to use our knowledge of fractions to solve sharing problems. This will help us to build confidence with division and fractions in practical contexts.

English  

In English this week, we have been writing setting descriptions, focusing on using effective verbs and adverbs to make our writing more detailed and interesting. We have thought carefully about how our word choices can help the reader picture the setting more clearly, and we have also spent time editing and improving our work. Next week, we will be focusing on using speech and action in our writing, looking at how dialogue can help bring characters to life and how actions can show what a character is thinking or feeling.

Thematic

This week in Thematic, we have been looking at the Mayan writing system, as well as exploring a range of different sources to find out more about the Conquistadores. Next week, we will complete our RE learning for the term. We will be thinking about why the Bible is important to Christians and how the Bible is used in Christian homes

Home Learning

Miss Isaac is starting an Eco Ambassador group. If you would like to be an ambassador you can write her a letter or draw her a picture to show why you would be a fantastic Eco Ambassador.

Quex Colouring Competition - Please fill out the information on the back and bring your entry back to school.

Dates to Remember

Tuesday 19t May - Year 3 and 4 Viking Games at Upton (packed lunched required for year 3 and 4 and these children to wear sports kit) please ensure you have a rain coat.

Friday 22nd May – Be here, be you, belong parade on top field from 2pm. Children to wear clothes that they feel express who they are, this could be from an outfit from a hobby they have, to bright colourful clothing. All parents invited to watch.

 

Mrs King, Miss Davey and Mrs Barlow

Sophie.Barlow@chiltonprimary.co.uk

Emily.Davey@chiltonprimary.co.uk

Measha.King@chiltonprimary.co.uk