Hello everyone,
Here's a quick update about what the children have been learning about this week:
In English, they have been reading the book The Tear Thief. They will be working towards writing a field guide to The Tear Thief and the different types of tears. At the moment, they have been thinking about how to write descriptive sentences, including adjectives, and learning about metaphors and similes.
In Maths, they have been learning how to use the column method when adding two numbers together, including with exchanges. Next week we will look at subtraction. As ever, it would be great if you could give your child opportunities to practise number bonds so that they have quick recall of these number facts. We will start sending flashcards home to those children we think would benefit from more practice, but if your child doesn't bring a set home, please do feel free to ask for one if you would like one.
In Music, the children have been continuing to learn about the music of Tchaikovsky, noticing the features of his music and considering what they like and dislike about his pieces. They have also been learning how to play the recorder, with the hope that we may be ready to perform a song later in the term.
In Art, the children have been working hard on their sculptures. They started with wire, which they have begun modelling. Next week, we hope to start painting these.
In Computing, the children have been learning how to touch type. A skill that Ms Browne still can't competently do! We have all been learning about the home keys and which fingers should ideally be used to hit each key.
In French, the children are learning how to say the colours. As the class are so good at British Sign Language, we have decided to teach the BSL colours alongside the French words for the colours. With support from the wonderful Ms Geddes, I have been genuinely impressed by their recall of both the French and the BSL.
For this week's home learning, I would like the children to show you the signs for the colours whilst saying the French words for them. They may also like to colour in the worksheet, but if colouring is not their thing, then speaking the French and doing the signs is the most important part.
Home learning sheets and spelling sheets or RWI books should come on Friday after school but here is an electronic link in case yours doesn't.
Upcoming Dates:
Friday 13th November - Children in Need Day (non school uniform day)
Thursday 19th November - POWSA Film night
Wednesday 25th November - POWSA lights switch on
Friday 27th November - Non school uniform day
Kind regards,
Ms Browne & The year 3 Team
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