
Certificates 17-07-2020

Hi year 3! This is our final week of the school year so it’s almost time to say goodbye to Thomas Buxton until September. We have lots of fun activities to keep you busy this week and throughout the Summer. We also have Summer Homework packs ready for you in school so please ask parents or carers to come and collect them. This week’s tasks are related to your transition into year 4. You are going to explore yourselves, your future, dreams and goals and change. Remember to send in your work to the year 3 email address to year3@thomasbuxtonps.co.uk Some of the activities will be for your new class teacher so we will pass them on to the year 4 teachers!
Before you get stuck into this week’s home learning, check out some of this week’s TB headlines.
Google Meet
Year 3 will be having their final year 3 meeting before the Summer. Please come along to see Miss Bano, Mr Rebelo and Mr Ash as well as all your friends on Wednesday 15th of July at 3pm. We will be sending out the details of the meeting via email. Please email us at year3@thomasbuxtonps.co.uk if you would like the link to the meeting.
Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge:
The Idea Store have launched this year the Summer Reading Challenge which will celebrate happiness, fun and laughter! This year the children will join the challenge digitally through the Summer Reading Challenge website here.
Children taking part can borrow books from the Ideas Store’s fantastic e-Library for free! If you don’t have a library card then please join up through the Idea Store Website
They also have a range of activities and events you can attend digitally on zoom over the summer. Click here to find out more.
National Literacy Trust: Family Zone
The National Literacy Trust have a Family Zone on their website- a space dedicated to story telling and books. They have a e-books, audio books, films, writing tasks and drawing and writing tutorials from your favourite authors and illustrators. Click here to find out more about what they have on offer or you could go straight to their website here.
Key Stage 2 Countdown to the New Year
Checkout out our August activities countdown calendar.
You can also access it as a .pdf:
Maths
This week our focus will be fractions.
Task 1: Find unit fractions of amounts. Click here to gets started.
Task 2: Once you have completed task 1 and feeling confidence move on to finding a non-unit fraction of an amount or set of objects. Click here to get started.
Task 3:
Task 4:
Computing- Be Smart with a Heart
For computing this week you will be watch a video about keeping safe on the internet. While you watch the video you will be asked lots of questions, so if you can, watch the video with at least one member of the family so you can have a discussion. If you are watching the video alone, then that is fine too, think about the questions and jot down your ideas on paper.
Click on the video here or here https://www.childnet.com/resources/video-lessons/with-a-heart . Once you have finished watching the video have a go at one or all of the following challenges.
Reading:
Listen to The Koala Who Could and then answer the questions below.
Writing Tasks:
PSHE
This week we are asking you to explore what it means to be YOU.
Task 1: What makes me, ME?
Task 2: We would like every child to complete a pen portrait that will introduce you to your brand new teacher. You can write and draw on the worksheet or design and complete your own version at home. Please email these to our year group emails so we can pass them on to your new teacher.
Task 3: Write a letter to your year 4 teacher about what you are looking forward to about the year.
Write a list of expectations and hopes you have to help you plan your letter.
Things to think about:
Sentence openers:
Grammar- Word types
The four main word types are nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs.
You have learnt about these in school. This week you will be revising them. Click here to get started.
Tasks:
Spelling
This week’s spellings are words that have the -ch sound . Use the Collins online dictionary to check the meaning of each word. Copy out the definition of each word and then write a sentence using one.
Use the Look, Cover, Write, Check strategy to help you learn each spelling. Ask an adult to test you once you’re super confident!
‘ch’ with the hard sound (Greek origin)
‘ch’ with the ‘sh’ sound (French origin)
…scared, worried, excited, confused, hopeful…
How do you feel when you think about the future? Why do you feel this way? Is this a good feeling to have or a negative feeling? Do you have mixed feelings about the future? Can you explain why? How could you help someone who is feeling worried, scared or confused?
Use the sentence openers to have a discussion with your families and in the comments below.
Hello year 3! We hope you are having a great week so far. This week, there are lots of exciting things happening in the Thomas Buxton community including Meet the Teacher. That’s right, you all invited back to school to meet your new teacher and your current one- Miss Bano and Mr Rebelo are looking forward to welcoming you back! Turner will meet their new teacher (and Mr Rebelo) on Thursday 9th July at 9:30- 10:30. Milhazes will meet their new teacher (and Miss Bano) on Thursday 9th July at 11.00am – 12:00pm. We want everyone to attend! Letters have already been sent out to parents and carers so if you need any more information please contact us at year3@thomasbuxtonps.co.uk or call the school office.
Meet The Teacher Homework
We would like every child to complete a pen portrait that will introduce you to your brand new teacher. You can write and draw on the worksheet or design and complete your own version at home. Here is the link for you to get started. Please email these to our year group emails so we can pass them on to your new teacher.
This week our focus will be the World of Work. We have planned a range of exciting tasks to keep you busy. We also have a spelling, grammar, maths, PSHE, P4C, and computing tasks for you to complete too. Remember to send in pictures of your work to year3@thomasbuxtonps.co.uk
World of Work Assembly: 08-07-2020
Everyone at Thomas Buxton will be attending a World of Work assembly on Wednesday 8th July. Key Stage Two (Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6) will have their webinar from 1:00-1:45. To register and join the event, click here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3226286381634598156
To register on the day, please use the following guidance:
If you need any support and guidance then please contact the school office or Mr. Marseglia
During the assembly we will get to meet a range of volunteers who will tell us all about their work- your job will be to guess what their job is. It will be a fun and interactive session where we will learn about lots of different jobs and careers and hopefully we will be very inspired.
Homework Tasks
World of Work
Task 1:
Task 2:
Task 3: Post assembly activity. This activity should be done with an adult after Wednesday’s assembly.
Click here to find out more about your task.
Task 4:
Look at the jobs below: Politician, doctor, cleaner, professional footballer and a teacher.
Different jobs pay different amounts of money. It is important to choose a job that you will enjoy doing. Many jobs allow you to help others and improve the World, other jobs might allow you to be creative.
Which of these job positions do you think earn the most money?
How much do they get paid?
Maths
Task 1: Tick the coins that you would use to pay for the item.
Task 2:
Task 3: Number lines
Task 4:
Task 5: Cafe
Task 6: Two- step money problems
For each of the problems below you have been told the cost of 1 item. Use the pictures of how much you have bought to find out the total cost of your items and then work out the change you would have received.
For example.
3 cupcakes for 45p each. Total cost: 3 x 45 = £1.35
Change: £2.00 – £1.35 = 65p
PSHE- What is the difference between happiness and success?
Often people think that happiness and success is linked together very closely. When we think about success, most people think about earning money and being successful in the workplace. Most people believe that being ‘success’ in this way will cause you to be happy. Let’s challenge these ideas today- what is the difference between happiness and success? This is our enquiry question today. Can you use the following questions to delve deeper.
1.To help children to feel happy in their school lives, it is helpful to have an environment which enables the feeling of happiness and wellbeing. What are the key ingredients to make a happy classroom do you think? Take a piece of paper and write the title “Ingredients for a happy classroom.”
2. Take a piece paper and write down the world HAPPINESS. Now draw as many pictures as you can to represent the word and all of the different feelings that you associate with happiness. When you have finished, why not pin this up in your house to look at each day as your map of happiness!
3. Would you rather be happy or successful? Think about it for a while and then share your thoughts. Write down your ideas in a letter to yourself. Does success mean you have lots of money? Why? Why not? Can you be financially rich and unhappy? Can you be happy and financially poor? Now watch this short video of other children talking about whether they’d rather be rich or happy: What does success mean to you?
Computing- T is for?
For computing this week you will be watch a video about keeping safe on the internet. While you watch the video you will be asked lots of questions, so if you can, watch the video with at least one member of the family so you can have a discussion. If you are watching the video alone, then that is fine too, think about the questions and jot down your ideas on paper.
Click on the video here or here https://www.childnet.com/resources/video-lessons/the-t-rule . Once you have finished watching the video have a go at one or all of the following challenges.
Pick whichever challenge you’d like to try, or have a go at all three! Adults – there’s lots more information about staying safe online on our website www.Childnet.com.
Grammar
Spelling
This week’s spellings are CVC word and CCVC words one syllable words with a double consonant when -ing -er -est and – y are added . Use the Collins online dictionary to check the meaning of each word. Copy out the definition of each word and then write a sentence using one.
Use the Look, Cover, Write, Check strategy to help you learn each spelling. Ask an adult to test you once you’re super confident!
What do you think is the most important? Why? Which is the least important and why? Do you think everyone would agree with you? Why might someone have a different point of view?
Use the sentence openers to have a discussion with your families and in the comments below.
This week’s P4C discussion is about dreams and goals. Do you think everyone has a right to follow their dreams? Use these follow up questions to help you delve deeper. Are dreams important? Are all dreams worth following? What if someone important in your life (like a parent or husband/ wife) disagrees with your dream- should you still follow it?
Use the sentence openers to have a discussion with your families and in the comments below.
Hello year 3! We hope you are having a great week so far. This week there are lots of exciting things happening in the Thomas Buxton community to keep you very busy.
Idea Store
The Idea Store have told us about all the lovely things they are doing to keep children entertained. They have storytelling, audio books and art activities available for everyone to enjoy. Click here to find out more.
Black Lives Matter: 500 word story writing Competition!
We want children at Thomas Buxton to take part in a 500 word story competition. The deadline is on Friday 3rd July so you don’t have long. Click here to find out everything you need to know to get started.
Home Learning
This week our focus will be the World of Work. We have planned a range of exciting tasks to keep you busy. We also have a spelling, grammar, maths, PSHE, P4C, and computing tasks for you to complete too. Remember to send in pictures of your work to year3@thomasbuxtonps.co.uk
World of Work
Everyone at Thomas Buxton will be attending a World of Work assembly on the 8th July- this will be on zoom. During the assembly we will get to meet a range of volunteers who will tell us all about their work- your job will be to guess what their job is. It will be a fun and interactive session where we will learn about lots of different jobs and careers and hopefully we will be very inspired. Before the assembly we have some tasks for you to complete with your family.
Task 1: What questions do you have for our mystery volunteers? All our volunteers come from different backgrounds, have different jobs and different experiences. They all have exciting jobs that cover a range of professions. Write a list of different job types and then consider what questions you would like to ask in order to find out more about the different jobs.
Task 2: Complete the following activity. What job would you like to do when you are older? What job did your parent/ carer want to do when they were younger? We want you to complete the task below. Click here to find out more about your task. On the link you will also find some tasks that you need to do after the assembly on the 8th July.
Maths
This week in maths we will be looking at a range of maths tasks involving money.
Task 1: Watch a video about shopping here. It explains the relationship between adding and subtracting- they are opposites. Once you have watched the video have a go at this shopping task below.
You have £10.00 to spend. Select items from the Price list and then find the total. You can buy as many items as you want as long as they add up to less than £10.00. Do as many examples as possible.
Challenge: Calculate the change you will receive from £10.00.
An example:
1. Puzzle and skipping rope
£3.00 + £1.50 = £4.50
Change: £10.00- £4.50 = £ 5.50
2. Fire engine and doll
Can you add the total and then calculate the change?
Now pick your own examples. What will you buy?
Task 2: Look carefully at the receipt and answers the questions below. Self- select the questions you want to do- some questions are trickier then others.
Task 3
1. Peter and his brother are going swimming. They have £12 for the trip, and they need to eat lunch, including a piece of fruit each. Write down the cost. Set it out like the example below.
2. How much change would there be from £12? What would you choose with £15 to spend? How much change would there be from £15?
3. If Peter and his brother take a friend each, how much money will they need?
Task 4: Ask you adults for food shopping receipts from the past 2 weeks. Use these to write next week’s shopping list- check the kitchen cupboards to see what items will need to be bought again and what items you have enough of. Once you have your shopping list together estimate the total of next week’s shopping (using the receipts) and give your parent or carer a budget. If it is possible ,then help you adults find the items in the shops and compare you estimated total to your real total.
PSHE- Dreams and Ambitions
Last term we read The Firework Maker’s Daughter. We met Lila, the protagonist who dreamt of being a firework maker. She was desperate to follow her ambitions but her dad wasn’t happy because he didn’t think this was an appropriate job for a girl. We imagined we were Lila and wrote monologues explaining our dreams and hope for the future. Read chapter 1 again here or watch this reading of it below.
Task 1: Answer these questions about chapter 1.
Task 2 : Now think about your hopes and dreams for the future. If you could do any job what would you pick and why? Write a speech explaining your hopes and dreams for the future.
Computing: R is for…
For computing this week you will be watch a video about keeping safe on the internet. While you watch the video you will be asked lots of questions, so if you can, watch the video with at least one member of the family so you can have a discussion. If you are watching the video alone, then that is fine too, think about the questions and jot down your ideas on paper.
Click on the video here or here https://www.childnet.com/resources/video-lessons/the-r-rule . Once you have finished watching the video have a go at one or all of the following challenges.
Spelling
This week’s spellings are common exception words. Use the Collins online dictionary to check the meaning of each word. Copy out the definition of each word and then write a sentence using one.
Use the Look, Cover, Write, Check strategy to help you learn each spelling. Ask an adult to test you once you’re super confident!
Grammar
Hello year 3. We hope you are having a great week so far. This week our focus will be Outdoor Learning again. We have planned a range of science and art tasks to help develop your scientific and creative skills as well as encourage you to get outside and active. We also have a spelling, grammar, maths, PSHE, P4C, RRSA and computing tasks for you to complete too. Remember to send in pictures of your work to year3@thomasbuxtonps.co.uk
Science
Nutrition
Humans need a variety of different food types to keep us healthy and allow all our bodily functions to take place. Just like a car which needs petrol, people need food to keep us moving. People are more complex than cars. For the human body to function it needs many different types of fuel in the form of food. The human body needs food for energy, to keep warm, to help us grow and repair our body. We need many nutrients on a daily basis in order to stay healthy. The three main nutrient groups in food are carbohydrates, protein and fats. We also need minerals and vitamins. A good balanced diet of fresh food helps to keep us healthy.
Watch this video to find out more about the different food types our body needs to stay healthy. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/clips/ztr3cdm
Task: Create a food journal for the week- make a record of all the food you eat. Assess you diary by the end of the 7 days- are you having a balanced diet? What foods do you need to have more of? Which foods do you need to eat less? Use the example below to create your own journal.
Nature
Have a look at our nature tasks for this week. Can you include members of your family whilst completing them? If you are doing this task alone then you could record your thoughts whilst thinking through the questions.
Thinking question: Why is spending time in nature so good for us?
Tasks:
Art
This week you will be learning how to create a textured drawing. For this lesson you will need.
You will be learning about Vincent Van Gogh who is one of the world’s most famous artists. He is well known for his textured paintings.
Click here to get started with the lesson!
Task: Draw the view. What can you see from one of the windows of your house?
Remember to send in pictures of your work.
PSHE- Role models
Last term, we learnt about some significant people who have helped to change the world. We were all inspired by Wangari Maathai’s environmental work in Kenya- she is a role model for many people. She had an incredibly interesting life and she had many achievements that helped to change the world forever. People admire her, respect her and are inspired to take action just like she did.
Task 1: Remind yourself of Wangari’s work by reading the short biography of her below and answering the questions.
Task 2: Pick a role model in your life. It could be a famous person or someone that you know. Think about why they are an inspiration to you. Why do you admire them? How have they made the world a better place? How have they made your life better? Research their life using the internet. If your role model is someone you know then prepare some questions for them and give them an interview (ask their permission first). Create a biography in the style above about their life and achievements. You could include information about:
Maths
Have a look at the question below. Do they all represent the number 321? Can you explain the mistake(s) for the ones that are wrong?
Practice adding and subtracting this week. What different methods could you use to solve these problems?
You could use a number-line, partitioning or the formal written method. Use another method to check you answer and then self mark using a calculator.
Have a go at some of these word problems. Remember to use the RUCSAC method to solve each one. Read the question, underline the key information to help you understand the problem. Choose a number operation ( x + – ÷ ) Solve the problem. Look at the question again. Have you answered it? Now check your answer using another method. Don’t forget to show your working out to your adult.
One-step problems
Two-step problems
Grammar Tasks
Spelling
This week’s spellings have the -sion and -tion suffixes. Use the Collins online dictionary to check the meaning of each word. Copy out the definition of each word and then write a sentence using one.
Use the Look, Cover, Write, Check strategy to help you learn each spelling. Ask an adult to test you once you’re super confident!
RRSA
Computing: A is for Accepting
For computing this week you will be watch a video about keeping safe on the internet. While you watch the video you will be asked lots of questions, so if you can, watch the video with at least one member of the family so you can have a discussion. If you are watching the video alone, then that is fine too, think about the questions and jot down your ideas on paper.
Click on the video here or here https://www.childnet.com/resources/video-lessons/the-a-rule . Once you have finished watching the video have a go at one or all of the following challenges.
This week’s P4C discussion is about role models. Here are some more questions to help you delve even deeper. Who are your role models? Why are they your role models? Do you think it is important to have a role model? Can you make a list of qualities?
Use the sentence openers to have a discussion with your families and in the comments below.
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