Primary 3 have been hard at work already this term. Below is a overview of learning that will be taking place in our class during the term ahead.

Literacy

In Primary 3 this term we will be using our word attack strategies in spelling and reading through bug club . In reading, the class will be focussing on characters and setting within fiction books and also reading for information in non-fiction texts.  Our writing will be focusing on descriptive language which is linked to our class novel. We will be looking at the use of adjectives to enrich our writing whilst still working on our understanding and use of basic punctuation skills.  Within listening and talking, the class will be developing their ability to follow instructions successfully whilst giving good eye contact when interacting with their peers and adults around them.

Numeracy

The class will be working on their number processes. Some groups will be ordering numbers, sequencing numbers and place value of numbers up to 1000, whilst other groups will be working on addition within 100. Throughout the academic year, Primary 3 will be working on their ability to recall and retain their timetables. This term, we will be concentrating on our 2, 4, and 8 timetables. For our beyond number work, the class will be looking at 2D and 3D shape.

Interdisciplinary (topic)

Primary 3 have been reading the novel ‘The owl who was afraid of the dark’. This is a literacy based novel, however it will also cover health and well being and outdoor learning sessions.

Religious Education

For our religious education, we will be reading and discussing the story of Creation and how God loves us. We will also be celebrating each child’s talents and achievements.

Health and Well Being

P.E – The class will have one block of P.E with Mr Bertoncini on a Wednesday. Please see Mr Bertoncini’s blog to keep updated on what the children are doing. The other block of P.E will be covered by myself and this term we will be covering basic ball skills and then later on hockey.

Health and Well being – Through our class novel we will be looking at emotions and how we deal with these. We have been setting up our routines and expectations within the class and this will remain a focus until the class are completely settled. Mrs Rosa has also been into class to give us a refresher on massage and how this should be conducted within the class.

Science

Primary 3 will be looking at dissolving within science. We will look at making predictions and how we can prove these.

ICT

The class will becoming more involved in the use of ICT both in the class and throughout the school. This term will be focusing on the basic use of computers and how they are used to help our learning.  We will be looking at keyboard skills and opening and closing documents.

Expressive Arts

Through our topic, we will be looking at drawing through art. The children will look at line drawing and patterns. In music, we will be experimenting with percussion instruments whilst creating different musical moods.

It has been a busy start to the academic year. The children are beginning to settle to the routines of their Primary 3 class and I look forward to meeting you all at parent’s night. Mrs McCreadie.

P.E days – Tuesday/Wednesday

Outdoor Learning – alternate Thursdays