Primary 3 have been enjoying some Active Learning in literacy.
P3 – Numeracy
This week, Primary 3 successfully made mazes in our STEM lesson. This required lots of problem solving and good communication skills. The class loved watching parents and carers having a go at the mazes at the Numeracy Open Afternoon.
Primary 3 have also been making 3D shapes with Mrs Reid this week using toothpicks and playdough.
P3 – International Day of Sign Languages
To celebrate International Day of Sign Languages, Primary 3 had a brilliant discussion about our experiences with sign language and why British Sign Language (BSL) is important for us all to learn.
We practised some basic signs that will help us communicate better in the classroom and had fun signing along to a pop song.
Homework w.b. 15.9.25
This homework is set from 15.9.25 – 28.9.25 due to the September weekend.
Numeracy:
Pupils will be shown how to play both of these games in class. Levels of challenge can be altered to suit each child.
Literacy (spelling):
Mild: Sound matching game
Spicy: Fill in the missing words
Hot: Common word quiz
Extra hot: Wordsearch (autumn theme) and Autumn anagram (ey words)
Literacy (Reading for Enjoyment):
Listen to this this audiobook: ‘The Oddsocktopus’ by Christian Foley & Rob Turner: The Oddsocktopus
Can you think of another fun thing the octopus could do?
Challenge: make it rhyme!
Knock knock?
Who’s there?
The octopus.
‘The octopus’ who?
The octopus oddsocktopus who….
I can’t wait to hear some of your ideas!
Across the Curriculum
BSL stands for British Sign Language. It is very important for all people to be able to communicate together. Some people cannot hear very well and use sign language instead of talking. Try some of these challenges to help you understand the importance of British Sign Language.
Lip Reading
Try an animal lip reading challenge.
Click here to check your answers!
BSL Alphabet
Click here to learn the alphabet signs in BSL
P3 – Bridge Building Challenge
Primary 3 learned about the important aspects of creating a strong structure and then took up the challenge of working in teams to create a bridge that would span 50cm and be strong enough to hold a can of soup, using only straws, tape and string.
P3 – Health and Wellbeing
We have been focussing a lot on identifying our emotions in Primary 3 during these first few weeks. We have also been reflecting about how our energy and emotions can change throughout a day. We now see that a single day can feel so different for all of us.
Homework (w.b. 8/9/25)
Literacy
- Spelling
If pupils have forgotten their group colour, feel free to send a note to Miss Caldwell.
P3 Spelling Homework w.b. 8.9.25 - Reading
Please choose a book to read for enjoyment at home and complete the book review worksheet provided.
Book Review Template 1
Numeracy
This week’s numeracy homework is in ‘chilli challenge format’. Pupils should choose a level that they feel is a good challenge for their personal progress. There is no requirement for multiple levels to be submitted.
- Mild – tens and units (under 20)
- Spicy – tens and units
- Hot – hundreds
- Extra hot – thousands
Numeracy hw 8.9.25 – Place Value
Cross Curricular
Committee Application forms will be issued in class. (Article 15)
P3 – Owl in Oil Pastel!
Primary 3 have started reading ‘The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark’ and used oil pastels to create different texture effects in our owl artwork.
Coming Soon
