Welcome to Class 3

Class 3 is a mixed year group class, hosting Year 2 and Year 3 children. We are an extremely creative class who love to explore the national curriculum and connect our ideas and activities, as per our school drivers (explore, create, connect).

In English this half term we will be producing a narrative text (fiction) and exploring recounts (non-fiction). Our writing will be inspired by the fairy tale Cinderella. Writing is taught using the Talk for Writing approach. We learn texts off by heart using actions and story maps. We then apply taught grammar and amend the text, creating our own versions.

We love to read in Class 3. High quality texts are read to the class every day and reading is explicitly taught every day. We read to improve fluency, expand our vocabulary and to improve our comprehension. Most importantly, however, we read for enjoyment! Our expectation is that children read their colour band books at least 3 times a week at home. In addition to a colour band book, children are given the opportunity to choose a library book. This is totally their choice and can be read either independently or with your support.

In Mathematics we will be working on place value and addition and subtraction. Math’s is taught using White Rose, a comprehensive scheme which covers both fluency and reasoning and problem solving. We also use Times Table Rockstars (TTRS) with a KS2 battle taking place each week. I love it when we win!

We are going to focus on scientific skills this half term. Alongside this, we’ll be exploring a variety of Physics topics and concepts including electricity, light and space.

In order to further promote physical activity and wellbeing, children have 2 PE lessons a week on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Google classroom will remain as a means of communication homework projects set on there.

Miss King

Class 3 Staff

• Miss King (Class teacher) & Mr Wilson (Class teacher Maternity Cover)
• Mrs Tokley (LSA)
• Mrs Tucker (LSA)
• Mrs Turner (LSA)