Year 3 Spring

14.03.2025

Science Day Fun in Year 3

This week, Year 3 had a fantastic Science Day filled with hands-on learning and creativity! The children designed their own magnet mazes, using magnets and ball bearings to guide the balls through tricky paths, which helped them understand how magnetic forces work. They also created their own fossil replicas, learning about the animals and plants that lived on Earth millions of years ago. Using clay, they carefully made impressions of shells, leaves, and even dinosaur footprints, just like real paleontologists! It was a fun-filled day of discovery, teamwork, and exploration, and the children loved every minute of it! 

06.02.25

World Bood Day

This year’s World Book Day was a magical adventure for our Year 3 class, as we celebrated the theme of Alice in Wonderland! We dived into the story, exploring Alice’s exciting journey down the rabbit hole and through the quirky world of Wonderland. To make it even more special, we took part in a West End musical workshop where we learned fun dance moves inspired by the story. From the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to the Queen of Hearts’ royal dance, we all had a blast moving like the characters in the tale. It was a day full of creativity, laughter, and, of course, the magic of books! 

14.02.25

Our visit to Tower Bridge

Our Year 3 class recently visited Tower Bridge for an immersive workshop called The Victorian Thames, where they stepped back in time to explore the bustling London docks of 1894. The students acted as history detectives, uncovering why Tower Bridge was built and how it played a crucial role in the city’s development. They learned about the relationship between the Thames, international trade, and the bridge's construction, using historical sources like maps, photos, and documents. The workshop brought the sights, sounds, and even smells of Victorian London to life, helping the children develop enquiry and analytical skills as they pieced together the bridge's importance in London’s rise as a global trading hub. The experience left them with a deeper understanding of both the bridge’s engineering and its historical significance.

07.02.25

Express Youself Day

Today, Year 3 celebrated Express Yourself Day by learning about the Zones of Regulation and how to manage their emotions. The children explored different ways to recognize when they’re in various zones and practiced how to get back to the Green Zone. To make it fun, they played games that helped them understand these ideas better. They also learned strategies for managing stress, like taking deep breaths, using breaks, and talking to someone they trust. Everyone had a great time practicing these techniques and discovering ways to stay in control of their feelings!

31.01.25

The Blue Umbrella Continues...

This week, Year 3 got even more creative with our Blue Umbrella stories! After watching the clip, we decided to imagine what would happen next. We wrote a continuation of the story where the two umbrellas meet in a cozy cafe after the rain stops.

First, we described the cafe – some of us imagined it as a warm, little spot with soft music playing in the background and the smell of fresh coffee in the air. Others pictured it as a bright, sunny place with large windows, perfect for watching the rain fade away. It was fun to think about how the cafe looked, and we made sure to describe the cozy atmosphere so our readers could really feel like they were there with the umbrellas!

Next, we focused on what happened when the rain stopped. We imagined how the umbrellas felt in that moment. Some of us wrote that the blue umbrella felt nervous, unsure if it was time to say goodbye. Others thought it felt peaceful, enjoying the quiet after the storm. The other umbrella might have felt the same way or even a bit sad that the rain was gone, but happy they had found each other.

It was amazing to see how everyone brought their own ideas into the story, exploring feelings and what could happen when the rain finally stops. It really helped us think about how stories are built on emotions and small moments that make big impacts.

23.01.25

Exploring Life in the Victorian Docks at the Museum of London

On our exciting trip to the Museum of London, Year 3 had the chance to step back in time and discover what life was like for people living in the Victorian docks of East London. During a hands-on workshop, we explored real objects from the 19th century, including tools, household items, and old photographs.

The children were able to hold and examine these fascinating artefacts, learning about the types of jobs people did and what their daily lives might have been like in Sailortown, a bustling area near the docks. The objects told stories of hard work, tough living conditions, and the busy port life that once dominated this part of London.

We also took a walk through a recreated Victorian Sailortown in the museum's galleries, where the children got a true sense of the environment where sailors, dock workers, and their families lived.

It was an incredible way for the class to learn about history through the things people used every day, and everyone left with a better understanding of how different life was back then!

10.01.25

Experiencing Life as a Victorian Child: A Recap Lesson with Class 3 Yousafzai

In a fascinating recap lesson, Class 3 Yousafzai took a step back in time to experience what life was like for children during the Victorian era. This fun and engaging session allowed the students to immerse themselves in the past while revisiting key lessons they had learned in Year 2.

To kick things off, the children donned their Victorian attire. This helped them visualize and understand how children during the 19th century would have dressed for school and everyday life. The role-playing aspect brought history to life, making the lesson much more interactive and memorable.

The class also revisited online resources that provided a wealth of information on Victorian childhood, including the school day, chores, and the difference in living conditions based on class. 

This creative recap lesson allowed the class to reinforce their knowledge in a fun, hands-on way while building empathy and appreciation for the lives of children from a different time. It's safe to say the students were transported back in time, and the lesson certainly sparked curiosity about history that will last beyond the classroom!