Crew Farrow have been creating their own self portraits today on the iPads. We used mirrors to ensure our self portraits were as accurate as possible.
Category : Curriculum
Computing
Expedition – Science
P.E
In P.E today the children used lots of different skills
Jack and the beanstalk
In writing today, we looked at describing Jack from Jack and the Beanstalk. We worked together on the board and shared our ideas by “popcorning” our answers. After that, we focused on writing the first part of our sentence. Once our sentence was complete, we checked it carefully to make sure it started with a capital letter, included finger spaces, had a full stop at the end, and used capital letters correctly.
We then underlined the different parts of our sentence using different colours to identify the who, what, and describing words. We used a red pen to correct any mistakes. Finally, we had a go at writing our own sentence independently.
Beanstalk plant
In writing today, the children transferred their bean plants into pots filled with soil and carefully watered them. They are excited to watch their plants grow and observe the changes over time.
Mastering the spin: Year 3 Takes on Turns and Angles!
Today, our year 3 classroom transformed into a bustling hub of human compasses as the children dived into the wonderful world of turns and angles.With their arrow lollipop stick they master the core movements: Clockwise and anti-clockwise.
Jack and the beanstalk
During the writing activity, the children organised the pictures into the correct boxes. They identified which characters belonged in the story Jack and the Beanstalk and which characters did not belong in the story.
Crew White Steps Up to the Spot!
Yesterday, Crew White took part in a fantastic live writing lesson with Pobble, inspired by the FIFA World Cup. The children were challenged to imagine that they were about to take the deciding penalty in a World Cup Final.
Together, we visualised the moment: the roar of the crowd, the pressure of millions watching around the world, the pounding heartbeat and the long walk from the halfway line to the penalty spot. Using these ideas, the children produced some wonderful pieces of writing.
They worked hard to capture emotions, build tension and describe the experience in vivid detail. Many pupils challenged themselves to use ambitious vocabulary, varied sentence structures and powerful figurative language to bring the moment to life.
What was particularly pleasing was the engagement shown by all learners, including some of our more reluctant writers. The lesson received a glowing endorsement from one of our more reluctant writers, stating, “It was actually really good, that.”
Comments like this remind us that writing can be enjoyable, engaging and accessible for everyone when children are given meaningful experiences to inspire them.
Crew McLoughlin Become Historians!
This week, Crew McLoughlin stepped into the role of historians as they explored a range of Ancient Egyptian artefacts. Using their Historian’s Note Pages, the children carefully examined each artefact and recorded their observations, describing exactly what they could see, including shapes, materials, symbols and patterns. They then used these clues to make inferences about what the artefacts may have been used for and what they could tell us about life in Ancient Egypt.
As part of their historical enquiry, the children also generated thoughtful questions about the artefacts, considering who may have used them, why they were created and what they reveal about Ancient Egyptian society. Through discussion and investigation, the children demonstrated curiosity, critical thinking and a growing understanding that historians use evidence to build a picture of the past. We were incredibly impressed with the insightful ideas and questions that emerged and look forward to continuing our journey into the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt.
