Topic outline:

Literacy: We will be writing an explanation text about

how plants grow as part of our non-fiction writing. We
will also be writing adventure stories about Eco-Warriors
who will help Bowling Park to Go Green and recycle.
Mathematics: In maths we will be using the four
operations (+ - x) to complete calculations and to solve
problems. We will also be measuring plants and calculating
the perimeter as part of our Green Fingers topic.
Science: Through our topic we will be learning about the
life cycle of a plant and how seeds travel. We will spend
lots of time outside planting, investigating and watching
nature at work!

Suggested visits: Why not visit

- Bowling Park allotment
- Tong garden centre
- Bowling Park

Topic challenges:
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How do flowers grow?

Can you grow your own flower?
Create a Go Green recycle leaflet/poster
Draw a flower or plant in real life! (look
carefully!)

Suggested books:
Dinosaurs and all that rubbish by Michael Foreman
Michael Recycle by Ellie Bethel
Litterbug Doug by Ellie Bethel

Learning links:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/zn89wmn (plants)

Phonics and Reading:

Your child will be sent a reading book and reading diary which they
need to bring to school every day! When reading you can ask your
child questions about the setting, the characters and the plot of
the story, checking their understanding.
Phonics and spelling is taught daily and they learn a variety of
spelling patterns to apply to their writing. Children are
encouraged to have a go at sounding out new words to help them
to spell them correctly. They can also use dictionaries and
thesauruses to extend their vocabulary.

Family Learning Letter

Green Fingers

Useful Information:
PE Days: Wednesday, please remember to bring your P.E kits.
Homework: We will send homework on a Wednesday and expect
it back on a Monday. If they hand their homework in on time,
four times in a row they will receive a special sticker!

Find more (including great links to games and

activities) on our School Blog:
www.bowlingparkprimary.net
There is a parent page too, why not take a look!

Year 3