This week in Year 3

It has been a very busy week for us all in Year 3 this week.

Maths:

This week in Maths, we have begun to move on to addition and subtraction. The children have been using a range of practical resources to help them add and subtract ones, tens, and hundreds from different numbers. They have enjoyed exploring how numbers change when we adjust each place value and are beginning to show great confidence in explaining their methods.

Reading:

In Reading, we have been looking at the book Tutankhamun, which tells the story of Howard Carter – the explorer who discovered the famous tomb. The children have been very curious about this discovery and thought of some excellent questions they would love to ask if they had the chance to meet him!

History:

In History, we explored the mummification process – even if it was a little bit disgusting! The children found it fascinating to learn how long the process took and what it revealed about Ancient Egyptian beliefs about life and death. They showed great enthusiasm and curiosity during our discussions.

Science (Space Week):

This week was Space Week, so our Science lessons looked a little different. We watched some clips showing how people live and work in space, then thought about questions we would ask an astronaut. The children also had a fantastic time designing a house for another planet, thinking carefully about how it would survive in a completely different environment.

Home Learning

• We ask that children complete their weekly MyMaths task online.

• TT Rockstars should be practised for around 10 minutes a day to help build fluency in times tables.