Our Summer 1 Journey

Curriculum Web

half term curriculum web summer 1.pdf

 Home Learning Web

half termly home learning web summer 1.pdf

Art

Year 3 children have created a series of watercolour paintings inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe, focusing on real plants and flowers. They observed natural shapes closely, zooming in on petals, leaves, and stems, then used soft brushstrokes and gentle washes of colour to recreate what they saw. The activity helped them explore detail, pattern, and colour while developing their confidence in painting from observation.

English

In Year 3 English, children took part in a creative writing unit inspired by a 'Let's Say...' within an allotment. They explored what it is like to work in an allotment, thinking about the sights, sounds, and feelings of being outdoors and growing plants. The children joined in discussions, shared their ideas, and used their experiences to help them write simple descriptions and short pieces of writing. This helped them build vocabulary, improve sentence writing, and bring real-life experiences into their English work.

Reading for Pleasure

In Year 3, children take part in daily reading for pleasure, where they are encouraged to enjoy books and develop a love of reading. Each day, they spend time exploring a range of stories, poems, and non-fiction texts, either independently or with adults. This routine helps children build confidence, improve fluency, and discover new authors and genres. Reading for enjoyment is celebrated as an important part of their learning and personal growth.

Science

Year 3 children visited the school allotment with Joel to take part in a hands-on planting session. They learned how to plant peas, potatoes, and sunflowers, carefully placing seeds and plants into the soil. The children explored how plants grow and what they need to stay healthy, such as water, sunlight, and care. This practical experience helped them develop their understanding of nature and the growing process, while also building teamwork and responsibility.

In Science, Year 3 children explored plants closely by carefully dissecting them. They looked at the different parts of a plant, such as the roots, stem, leaves, and flowers, and discussed what each part does. The children used their observation skills to handle the plants gently and record what they discovered. This practical activity helped them deepen their understanding of how plants are structured and how they grow and survive.