Welcome to Aspen class! We are a class of year 3 pupils who are at the very start of their journey into KS2. The class teachers are Mrs Head (Monday to Wednesday) and Mrs Sheehan (Thursday and Friday). The class teaching assistant is Mrs Norton.

Autumn Term 1 2025

English 

In English we will be looking at the book, ‘Stone Age Boy,’ by Satoshi Kitamura. We will be exploring the author’s use of language, making inferences and predicting what might happen next! We will be using the book as inspiration to create diary entries and character descriptions, as well as looking at detailed descriptions of historical settings. This is a great book to study as it links to our history topic and will allow us to explore the idea of time travel and dream sequences. 

We will then look at information texts, linked to our science topic of skeletons. We will examine the use of layout features, including subheadings and diagrams, to make our writing as clear as possible for the reader. We will then use these features to create our own non fiction texts. 

Finally, we will look at shape poems and how to combine language and layout features to create our own masterpieces! 

VIPERS - whole class reading sessions will continue to focus on the key skills of: vocabulary, inference, prediction, explain, retrieve and summarise. We will be starting with, ‘The True Story of the Three Little Pigs,’ before moving on to, ‘Fantastic Mr Fox.’ 

Maths

In maths lessons we will be looking at place value, addition and subtraction. We will continue to develop fluency in arithmetic and will also be introducing the topic of Time so that this can be built on throughout the year. It would be fantastic if you could practise this with your children at home. 

Science

Our science topics this half term will be skeletons, movement and nutrition and diet. We will be looking at what makes a balanced diet and what different foods do for our bodies. 

History 

Our history topic centres around the key question: Would you prefer to live in the StoneAge, Iron Age or Bronze Age? We will be looking at the chronology of mankind, children are introduced to Britain’s story. They will use archaeological evidence to find out about the Stone Age, Bronze and Iron Age.

French

In KS2, pupils start to learn French. We will be starting with the basics of greetings and how to start a simple conversation. 

PE

Our PE days this term will be Tuesday and Wednesday. On Tuesday, Aspen will be taught by an instructor from Xtra time, starting with ball skills. We will be swimming at Leiston Leisure Centre on a Wednesday morning. 

RE

Islam - inspirational people. 

Music 

Unpitched percussion with a focus on rhythm. 

Art

Painting and mixed media - prehistoric painting. 

PSHE and PATHS 

We will continue to use PATHS to look at recognising and dealing with emotions and problem solving. 

ICT

Computer systems and networks. Online safety is an important area of the curriculum that we will be looking at throughout the year. 

To find out more about our curriculum in Year 3, head to curriculum pages on our website or speak to one of the team.

Please make sure that your child has a water bottle in school every day. 

Here's to a fantastic half term! 

Mrs Head, Mrs Sheehan and Mrs Norton.