Yearly Curriculum Overview
Homework in Year 3
Spring 1: The Romans
Launch day - 06.01.26
We kick-started our unit on the Romans with Year 3 children proudly presenting their Roman Britain homework projects, confidently sharing what they already knew and what they were excited to learn next. In the second session, pupils closely analysed Roman artefacts, using observation skills to make thoughtful predictions about daily life in ancient Rome, including how people lived, worked and travelled.
The day ended with lively, oracy-rich activities where children handled and compared artefact replicas, discussed their ideas using historical vocabulary, and took part in a fun Call My Bluff vocabulary game to consolidate their learning. The enthusiasm, curiosity and thoughtful questioning shown by the children set a fantastic foundation for the rest of the unit.
Autumn 1: Stone Age
Summer 2: Rivers of the World
Summer 1: London's Skyline
Launch day - 23.04.25
To kick off our new history topic, Year 3 enjoyed an exciting London’s Skyline Launch Day! We explored how London’s skyline has changed over time, zooming in on key events like the Great Fire of London and discussing how it shaped the city. We proudly shared their creative holiday projects and asked inquisitive and insightful questions about each other's projects. We also did some other activities including a guess the London landmark quiz and a fast-paced Kahoot quiz. In the afternoon, we stepped back in time to learn all about VE Day—how people celebrated it and why it’s remembered.
Spring 2: The Mediterranean
Launch day - 24.02.25
During Launch Day, Year 3s explored why the Mediterranean is a popular place to live and visit. They located the Mediterranean using maps, identified countries, and labeled them. They discovered Mediterranean food, tasted common dishes, and designed their own menus. Exploring culture, they learned about languages, famous artists, and created Picasso-inspired artwork. The unit concluded with reflections on their learning and a fun Mini Olympics, featuring races, long jump, and a bean bag throw. They really enjoyed the day and are very excited to learn more about the Mediterranean!
Spring 1: The Romans
Launch day - 08.01.25
This half term, Year 3 are diving into the fascinating world of the Romans. The morning began with an exciting exploration of Roman artifacts, sparking curiosity and lively discussion among the children. They examined various objects, speculating on their purpose and use in Roman daily life. One particular artifact, a sponge on a stick, caused quite a stir when its true use was revealed, leading to much laughter and surprise.
Next, the children played a Roman-themed board game, designed to teach them about different aspects of Roman life. As they moved around the board, they collected points by landing on squares that highlighted Roman customs, culture, and innovations. The inclusion of chance cards added an extra layer of excitement and unpredictability, making the game even more engaging.
The morning concluded with a fun and educational game of "Call My Bluff." In this activity, three children presented different explanations for the purpose of a Roman artifact. The rest of the class voted on which explanation they found most convincing, sharpening their reasoning and debating skills while learning more about Roman history.
The children are now eagerly anticipating their upcoming trip to the Gunnersbury Museum at the end of the month, where they will have the opportunity to see even more Roman artifacts and deepen their understanding of this remarkable period in history.
Autumn 2: London - Our Capital
Launch day - 04.11.24
Year 3 had an exciting and engaging Launch Day as they explored the vibrant city of London and the wider United Kingdom. The children kicked off the day by proudly sharing their holiday projects with their classmates, asking thoughtful questions to learn more about each other’s work.
Throughout the day, they explored a variety of maps, identifying the four countries of the UK, their capital cities, and the surrounding seas. The class then compared and contrasted key topographical, physical, and human features across the UK, gaining a deeper understanding of the land they live on.
To further deepen their learning, the children created informative fact files about population, tourism, and significant landmarks, highlighting some of the most iconic and interesting aspects of the UK.
The fun continued with interactive card-sorting games, where the children explored human and physical features in more depth. The day wrapped up with an exciting and competitive round of Kahoot, where the children tested their knowledge and had a great time reinforcing everything they had learnt.
It was a brilliant start to our exploration of the UK, sparking curiosity and encouraging a love for learning about the world around us.