Current learning
Here are some of the topics that year 3 and year 4 will be covering this term:
Year 3
English
In English this term, we will be looking at the story of Stone Age boy, writing our own story about a character who has fallen back (or forward) in time. We will also be writing reports about our history learning and exploring autobiographies.
Maths
In maths this term, year 3 will begin by learning about place value up to 1000. They will then move on to addition and subtraction work using hundreds numbers. Times table practice will begin by recapping the 2 and 5 times tables.
Science
In science, we will be learning about skeletons and muscles. We will then move on to learn about nutrition and what makes a healthy diet.
History
In history, we will be learning about Stone Age - Iron Age Britain. We will explore different discoveries and inventions, how people lived and the changes that happened throughout these periods.
Geography
In geography, we will be learning about map skills and the local area. We will be creating some of our own maps and also looking at the differences between villages, towns and cities.
Art
In art, we will be studying learning about different mediums that can be used for drawing. We will be exploring these mediums whilst drawing images linked to our Stone Age work in history. Look out for some of our finished pieces later in the term!
DT
In DT, children will be working on developing their sewing skills in time to design and make a Christmas stocking! Look out for these coming home during December!
PE
In PE, children will be working on their functional skills including balance, throwing and catching and building up stamina. They will explore different world sports and develop their teamwork.
Spanish
In Spanish, children will begin to learn the names of different musical instruments before learning how to say what they can and can't play.
Year 4
English
In English this term, we will be looking at the story of Stone Age boy, writing our own story about a character who has fallen back (or forward) in time. We will also be writing reports about our history learning and exploring autobiographies.
Maths
In maths this term, year 4 will begin by learning about place value up to 10,000. They will then move on to addition and subtraction work using thousands numbers. Times table practice will begin by recapping the 3s, 4s and 8s covered during year 3.
Science
In science, we will be learning about how to group and classify living things. We will then move on to learn about states of matter.
History
In history, we will be learning about Stone Age - Iron Age Britain. We will explore different discoveries and inventions, how people lived and the changes that happened throughout these periods.
Geography
In geography, we will be learning about map skills and the local area. We will be creating some of our own maps and also looking at the differences between villages, towns and cities.
Art
In art, we will be studying learning about different mediums that can be used for drawing. We will be exploring these mediums whilst drawing images linked to our Stone Age work in history. Look out for some of our finished pieces later in the term!
DT
In DT, children will be working on developing their sewing skills in time to design and make a Christmas stocking! Look out for these coming home during December!
PE
In PE, children will be working on their functional skills including balance, throwing and catching and building up stamina. They will explore different world sports and develop their teamwork.
Spanish
In Spanish, children will begin to learn the names of different musical instruments before learning how to say what they can and can't play.