Stick Insects

Today we were lucky to have some very special visitors to class. Although some children needed reminding that they are herbivorous (and therefore harmless), those who handled the insects did so carefully and were able to make close observations.

Fire Pit Training

Today the children learn about how to manage risks around a fire with Ellie from the Shropshire Wildlife Trust. They learnt about how to enter our fire circle and assume the respect position when asked to approach the fire. We were really impressed with how sensible pupils were and know that they can be trusted around the fire in school for future sessions.

Allotment project presentations

This morning, Year 3 were privileged to take part in an allotment session led by Ellie from the Shropshire Wildlife Trust. As part of our morning, the children cleared and prepared our new allotment area which they will be developing into a flourishing and productive zone.

To develop their understanding, the children used books and internet research to create Google Slides presentations. As well as finding out more about maintaining an allotment, this gave the children an opportunity to develop their Digital Literacy skills, including formatting documents.

Allotment group version

Y3/Y4 Coding Club

This lunchtime was Code Club’s first session and the children were given the task of creating the classic game Space Invaders. With a little support, they used block coding to move the on screen elements and program the gameplay. Over the next few weeks, we will be creating other famous games, such as Flappy Birds and Super Mario, as well as artwork. If you would like to explore the resources with your child at home, please go head to https://hourofcode.com/uk/learn

Do you want to build a snowman?

Good Morning Year 3,

As you will know, school is closed for today and we know that you are going to want to get outside for some fun! We challenge you to create a snowman based on The Iron Man! We will have prizes on offer for any entries sent into newdale.year3team@taw.org.uk so get building!

 

When you’re shivering and cold, warm up with some activities on Google Classroom to keep you busy today!

Search for classroom.google.com, use your normal username (e.g. joe.bloggs@taw.org.uk) and the password you use on Chromebooks to log in. Check the stream for Miss Clay’s instructions and you will find all the activities under “Classwork –> Snow Day 10th March.”

To share your work, you could send it to newdale.year3team@taw.org.uk

 

If you cannot access Google Classroom, you could…

  • Create a snow poem and perform it to your family
  • Go out and become a wildlife/landscape photographer to document the day
  • Write a diary of your snow day, focusing on adverbs (when, where, how)
  • Create a Science experiment to see how quickly you can melt a snowball by using different methods
  • Do some baking/cooking (with an adult) to warm up, write down your recipes
  • Ask a family member all about their favourite snow memories
  • Re-read your favourite childhood book EXT – Can you learn it off by heart?
  • Practise your times tables using snowballs, before throwing them!
  • Create an army of snow angels, then make them all different using natural objects, e.g. twigs/berries/leaves

 

Have a lovely day and stay safe!

 

The Year 3 Team

Optional Homework

Year 3 Children,

 

If you have some time at home warming up from the wintry weather, you could create a fabulous fact file about our Animal Man visit.

You could focus on carnivores, omnivores and herbivores, thinking about the teeth and eye positions.

You might also want to research some of the gorgeous creatures in more detail.

We saw all sorts including:

  • wild boar, tiger and badger skulls
  • megalodon teeth
  • tree frogs and bull frogs
  • cockroaches
  • boa constrictors
  • leopard geckos
  • hedgehogs
  • chinchillas

You could present your work however you please!

 

Enjoy!

Water Safety Assembly

This afternoon we learnt how to help others in danger in water by raising the alarm, deploying a “life rope” and most importantly NEVER GOING INTO THE WATER TO HELP.

We also learnt how to form a starfish position so we can “float to live.”

 

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