Year 3 Class Page

Welcome to Year 3
 
Elm Class & Elder Class

On this page, we have information about the Year 3 curriculum, home learning, PE days, and useful websites for both parents and children. 

Miss Emma Alford

Elder Class Teacher & PHSE Lead

emma.elford@horizonmat.com

Mrs Emma Phillips

Elm Class Teacher (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday). Music Lead

emma.phillips@horizonmat.com

Mrs Helen Poole

Year 3 Teacher (Wednesday and Friday). MFL and Music deputy lead.

helen.poole@horizonmat.com

Supporting Adults in Year 3
Mrs Rebecca Morrish

Teaching Assistant

Miss Megan Greenway

Teaching Assistant

Mr Lewis Treleaven

Teaching Assistant - Apprentice

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Key Dates
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Summer Term 6 2023
 
 
Monday 5th June : Children back to school
 
Wednesday 7th June - Tempest Class Photos
 
Monday 26th June - Sports Day (KS2 am, KS1 pm)
 
Friday 30th June Summer Fair
 
Monday 10th July - Transition afternoon to Year 4
 
Friday 14th July - Summer Disco PTA KS1 4.30 - 5.45 & KS2 6.15 - 7.30pm
 
Thursday 20th July - Last day of term
 
 
 
 
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What are Year 3 learning this term?
 
PE Days
 
This term, your child will have two PE lessons a week. Please can you ensure that your child has the appropriate PE kit in school on these days, ready to change into.  Hats and sun cream will be required for the summer months, while warmer tracksuits will be required in the winter months.
 
Elm Class: Wednesday
Elder Class: Wednesday
Swimming Day - Friday
 
Please remember we have a clear guidance on PE Kit.
Navy shorts, white t shirts, navy or Elburton hoodies.
 
Thank you for your support.
 
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What spellings do Year 3 children need to know?
 
Year 3 children will be learning high frequency words, common exception words and other set spellings using Read Write Inc spelling formats.
 
 
We will continue to introduce a new spelling rule every Monday in school and practise it throughout the week. This term, we will be setting all spellings through Spelling Shed as well as sending a sheet for further practise. Spelling tests will take place on Fridays.
    
What is Accelerated Reader and why do we do it?
Accelerated Reader is a computerised programme that is designed to improve children’s reading ability and to raise their reading age. 
 

The Accelerated Reader Program works by identifying a child’s ZPD (Zone of Proximal Development) which is a selection of books that will not only match their ability, but will also challenge them and develop their vocabulary.

 

Each child takes an online comprehension test in order to determine their ZPD. Children will be directed to choose books from the class library that fall within this range. When they have finished the book, they will take a short, electronic quiz that assesses their understanding.  It also enables teachers to closely monitor individual reading progress and ensure that children are selecting books that are challenging enough to meet their individual needs. Teachers will have meaningful discussions about a child’s reading: what they have learnt and how we can help them to develop.

 

Children are encouraged to read through an award system linked to Accelerated Reader which monitors the challenge, quizzes as well as number of words children are reading.

 

To access a parents guide on the scheme please click on the link below. 

 

Parents guide to Accelerated Reader 

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Reading at Home Expectations in Year 3
 
Reading takes priority over all home learning.
Children need to read aloud to you on a daily basis for 10-15 minutes to:
  • develop their fluency
  • give you the opportunity to explain the meaning of new words
  • to check understanding by asking questions
 
When your child completes a book, they will take a quiz in school on our Accelerated Reader platform. This tests their knowledge and understanding of what they have read.  The scores are recorded in the reading logs.
 
During the term, the children will have the opportunity to become a Reading Champion.  They will  be awarded a certificate for the quantity of books they read and the number of words they read.
  
We recommend that you read aloud to your child as much as possible, preferably a more challenging book that they would not necessarily choose or be able to read themselves.
   
 
 
The top 100 books for Year 3
Times Tables - are the crucial building blocks

It's vitally important and a crucial skill that children learn their maths times tables as instant recall of multiplication and division facts.

To learn times tables quickly, then very regular times tables practise is the key, and playing TT Rockstars can help this.

 

Children can also use TT Rockstars to consolidate their mathematical understanding further. It is expected that children practice for at least 20 minutes a week on TT Rockstars where they can also achieve certificates by increase their Rock Status by playing 'Studio Games'.

Useful links and resources for parents and children

Top Marks Maths

A web page full of number games and activities

 

Maths Playground

This is a website full of math games that encourage logical thinking and reasoning. It is the perfect site to help your child develop their mathematical knowledge in a fun and interactive way.

 

Spelling Shed

This website enables your child to learn their spellings through a fun and interactive way. Their weekly spelling lists will be uploaded to the site each week.

 

Letterjoin

TO login you will require the username and password as follows:

Username - gt1015 and the Password - home.

This is a web site to help your child improve their joined handwriting and help them to master their letter formation. 

 

Oxford Owl

This is a free website that gives you access to free eBooks that you can share with your child at home.  

 

Pobble 365

This website gives you a different picture each day and provides you with some question prompts and ideas to help inspire and motivate children to write. 

 

Explorify

This website is free to use and has lots of different science activities that you can work through.

 

Myon

Access to online books and the ability to complete Accelerated Reader quizzes linked to your child's AR profile.

www.myon.co.uk

 

Maths Home Learning with the White Rose Maths Hub

A Fantastic website which is linked directly to the maths curriculum at Elburton - children can access tutorials, activities and have the opportunity to check their answers.

 

Getepic

Access to 35,000 books online for the children to enjoy and read for pleasure.

 

Audacity

Audacity are proving children with the opportunity of listening to stories on their streaming service.  This is normally a payment only site so this is a fantastic opportunity for the children.

 

DK Information Books

Access to a range of information books and quizzes through the DK website.

 

French

Duolingo is an online website for children to continue their French learning whilst at home.