Rowan Class - Year 3

Welcome to Rowan Class!

We hope you had an enjoyable Christmas.

On this page, you will find information about what we are learning throughout the year, along with important dates and helpful resources.

What We Are Learning – Spring Term – Temples, Tombs and Treasures (Ancient Egypt)

Here is a look at some of the learning we will be exploring this term:

• Maths – Multiplication and Division, Length and Perimeter, Fractions, Mass and Capacity
• English – Narrative Writing, Letter Writing and Instruction Writing
• Science – Animals (including humans) and Light
• History – Ancient Egypt

Take a look at our Topic Web for more detail about what we will be covering in each subject.

Maths Homework

Every fortnight, children in Year 3 will be set one unit of Learning by Questions homework to complete at home. This gives the children an opportunity to develop their mathematical understanding.

Homework will be set every other Friday and children will have two weeks to complete it.

Homework Schedule:

• Friday 23rd January due Thursday 5th February

• Friday 6th February due Thursday 19th February

• Friday 20th February due Thursday 5th March

• Friday 6th March due Thursday 19th March

• Friday 20th March due Thursday 9th April (Easter holidays)

The website can be accessed at: https://www.lbq.org/login

The children have been given their login details and shown how to use the website in school. Each child has their own unique access code and password. If your child misplaces their login details, please contact Miss Malins directly.

Below is a step-by-step guide to support children accessing and completing their homework.

If your child does not have access to suitable technology at home to complete this homework, please speak to Miss Malins, who will be more than happy to support and make appropriate arrangements.

Homework Grid

Homework is an important part of your child’s learning journey and helps to reinforce what we do in class. Any completed homework will be shared and celebrated in class.

Take a look at our Homework Grid for a choice of optional tasks your child can choose to do at home.

•  Encourage your child to read at home – aim for 3 times a week.
•  Ask questions about the book: “What do you think will happen next?” or “Why do you think the character did that?”

Use these links for websites to support your child at home:

•  100 Year 3 recommended reads: https://www.thereaderteacher.com/year3
•  AR Book Finder: https://www.arbookfind.co.uk/default.aspx  
•  Loxwood Primary Schools Accelerated Reader: https://login.renaissance.com/12d2c5fc-d497-4dde-b5ea-078f7ecfd3ab?state=151bd45a-f590-4ac8-9c9d-43b778ca460f

Times Tables

•   Help your child practice their 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10 times tables for about 30 minutes a week.

Use these links for websites to support your child at home:

•   TTRS: https://ttrockstars.com/
•   Hit The Button: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

Spelling and Writing

•   Encourage writing at home (stories, shopping lists, letters, diary entries).
•   Use the children’s word mats at home to practice (includes Year 1 and 2 Common Exception Words and Year 3 and 4 Statutory Spellings)

Here are some ideas you could try:

Woodland Learning Dates

Please note shorts, short-sleeved tops, crop tops, and sports kits are not suitable for Woodland Learning.