20 January 2017
Our homework this week is Practice Makes Perfect and is due in on Thursday 26 January.
I can calculate the perimeter of a shape using doubling and adding.
In Maths lessons this week, we’ve been learning how to measure accurately in cm and mm. We have also started to learn how to measure and calculate the perimeter of a shape. For this homework, I would like your child to complete the perimeters in their book and measure the perimeter of some 2D shapes around the house.
20 January 2017
This week we have two pieces of homework. Both are due on Thursday 26 January 2016.
The first piece is Creative:
I can present my family history.
This week, we started our Time Travel topic. Although we’re focusing on entertainment, the main driver for the topic is history. This homework gives children the opportunity to do a little research of their own. We’ve discussed some ways to respond to this homework creatively in class:
- create a family tree
- write a short report based on your family
- celebrate your family’s cultural roots through a poster, song or video
- create a presentation board about your family’s history
- research one family member’s life in detail and write about this person
The second piece of homework is Practice Makes Perfect:
I can make inferences.
Have a go at the comprehension activity at home before we go through in class on Thursday.
Remember to read the text thoroughly and try to back up your answers using evidence from the text when necessary. Also, check your own understanding by seeing if you can explain your answer to somebody else in your family. To make sure this impacts on your learning, notice what you’re confident with and what you might need to practise so that we can discuss this in class and you know yourself what to work on.
13 January 2017
This week’s homework is creative and is due in on Thursday 19 January 2017.
I can show what I have learned during our ‘What’s the Matter?’ topic, when we concentrated on rocks and soils.
For this homework, I’d like children to reflect on their learning from the past two weeks and show off what they have learned. Your child could:
- give an overview of what they have learned about the three different types of rocks and their properties
- show how different rocks are formed
- take photos of different rocks
- be a scientist and conduct a science investigation
I look forward to seeing all the children’s wonderful ideas and creations.
13 January 2017
This week’s Practice Makes Perfect homework focuses on our SPaG (spelling, punctuation and grammar) skills.
Have a go at the mini test at home before we go through it together in class on Thursday 19 January.
Check your own understanding by seeing if you can explain your answer to somebody else in your family, letting them know the tricks you’ve got for remembering what’s what. To make sure this impacts on your learning, notice what you’re confident with and what you might need to practise so that we can discuss this in class and you know yourself what to work on.
13 January 2017
This week’s homework is Talk Time and will be discussed on Thursday 19 January.
I recognise my own and other people’s talents.
Around the dinner table, in the car, walking to the shops, discuss what talents you and your family have. Don’t forget to write some notes so that you can share your talents with us in class.
06 January 2017
The homework this week is talk time and is due in on Thursday 12 January.
I can respond to difficult situations in a positive way.
Our SEAL topic this half term is called It’s good to be me.
In Year 3 we have discussed how to deal with difficult situations in a positive way. Your child can talk about the story ‘Happy to be me’. They can discuss the moral of the story and how everyone is special and unique.
06 January 2016
The homework this week is talk time and is due in on Thursday 12 January.
It is good to be me.
Talk to your child about why it is good to be them. What are they good at? What qualities do they value in themselves? Who or what else makes it good to be them?
06 January 2017
This week, as normal, we have two pieces of homework. Both are due in on Thursday 12 January 2017.
The first piece is Creative:
I can see science all around me.
Science is everywhere. We see loads of examples of science in action without even realising; we take it for granted when we drop something and it falls to the floor.
Our Creative homeworks are always great and I know that the children will have some great ideas. However, if they are struggling for inspiration, here’s a few ideas:
- take pictures of everyday things and explain the science behind them. For example, why does a ball roll down a hill?
- create a video diary of all the examples of science you can see in your home.
- conduct a scientific investigation about a common event.
- prepare a practical demonstration of ‘everyday’ science.
We also discussed others in class.
The second piece of homework this week is Practice Makes Perfect:
I can proof-read for spelling mistakes.
Children have been given a passage of text with numerous spelling mistakes. Children should read the text and correct any spelling mistakes they can find (many of which are common in our writing).
As usual, if there any problems, please do not hesitate to contact me. Early in the week is best as it allows us time to find a solution that is best for your child.
09 December 2016
The homework this week is practice makes perfect and is due in on Thursday 15 December.
I can recite a poem.
Children have a poem by Ogden Nash called Winter Morning in their homework books. They need to learn this poem so that they can recite it from memory on Thursday. To help them, children could write it out, learn a line or two each day, record themselves reading it.
Winter is the king of showmen
Turning tree stumps into snow men
And houses into birthday cakes
And spreading sugar over lakes
Smooth and clean and frosty white
The world looks good enough to bite
That’s the season to be young
Catching snowflakes on your tongue
Snow is snowy when it’s snowing
I’m sorry it’s slushy when it’s going
09 December 2016
This week’s homework is talk time and is due Thursday 15 December:
Talk about how you will cope with the change of a teacher.
You could discuss:
- how you could make your new teacher feel welcome
- what things will change/stay the same
- ways to deal with change