Year 3

Welcome

Welcome to Year 3, in Year 3 we aim to nurture and build on existing knowledge as well as excite and inspire with new learning experiences. Here are some examples of our learning experiences so far this year.

“What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.”

Ralph Marston

How parents can help at home 

At home, there are several ways parents can support their child’s learning. One of the most effective ways is by listening to your child read at least three times a week. They will then get a ticket to go into the draw to be in with the chance of receiving a golden token to use in the book vending machine. Reading is a key motivator for language acquisition and greatly enhances children’s ability to write. Reading allows the children the opportunity to escape into different worlds and fuel their imagination.  In addition to reading, completing homework projects from the termly grid, which focus on the topics being covered in class, helps reinforce what they’re learning. Another simple but valuable way to support your child is by asking them about their day in school.

Parental Engagement At Dormanstown, we believe that parental involvement is crucial to a child’s success and development. In Year 3, we warmly welcome parents into the classroom each term to share in their child’s learning experiences. This hands-on involvement allows parents to see firsthand what their child is working on and strengthens the connection between home and school. We deeply value the support that parents provide, as it plays an essential role in fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. Together, we can help children achieve their full potential and create lasting memories of their educational journey.

Key Learning Expectations for Year 3 Students

By the end of Year 3, children are expected to meet specific learning objectives outlined in the National Curriculum. In English, they should be able to write effectively for a range of purposes, using varied sentence structures, punctuation, and spelling patterns. They should also read and understand a wide range of texts, summarising main ideas and identifying key details. In Mathematics, Year 3 pupils should have a good knowledge of times tables including their 2’s, 5’s, 10’s, 3’s and 4’s. They will also have a knowledge of the four operations, fractions, mass and capacity, statistics and money.  In Science the children will learn about Animals including humans, plants, light, forces and rocks. Additionally, students are expected to build on their previous skills and knowledge in History, Geography and Art.  Across all subjects, pupils should develop increasing independence, critical thinking, and the ability to apply their knowledge in different contexts.

Mrs Ash (Year 3 Teacher)

• Y3 Long Term Plan 2023/24 Download