Welcome to 3B's class page.

Teacher: Mrs Burton

       Learning Support Assistant: Mrs Pownall 

1:1 Support Assistant: Miss Nikki

On this class page you will find lots of information about your class. We aim to update you regularly with what is going on in our class but you will also be able to use this website to read up on information about the year 3 curriculum, school learning schemes, reading books, P.E information, homework topics and important dates for your diary. 

If there is anything you would like to ask, share, or have a question about please do not hesitate to contact staff (during school hours) using class Dojo. We will endeavour to reply to messages as we recognise the importance of home/school communication. 

Phonics / Read, Write, Inc (R.W.I)

Phonics is taught daily in Year 3. Phonics is a method for teaching reading and writing where your child is taught to read letters or groups of letters by saying the sounds that they represent. Your child can then start to read words by blending the sounds together to make a word.

Our school follows the Read Write Inc (RWI) approach to teaching early reading and spelling. This is a structured and systematic approach, that is designed to create fluent readers, confident speakers, and willing writers. It is vital that your child is encouraged to pronounce phonemes (sounds) correctly.

For further information on RWI please visit the following website: -

www.oxfordowl.co.uk

Book Bags

In support of our approach to teaching reading, your child will take home a Read, Write Inc phonics book.  Your child will be reading the book during the R.W.I lessons, and we ask that you reinforce your child’s learning by revisiting the book. Depending on the group that your child is working with they will either have a new book every 3 days or every 5 days. 

Your child may also like to take a book home to read together for pleasure. We encourage that you ask your child questions about their book and that you encourage your child to ask their own questions. It is important to develop comprehension skills, as it supports your child with reading and writing. We encourage you to visit our amazing local library to expand your child’s knowledge and love of books.

EBooks will also be allocated regularly on Oxford Owl. Your child's log in details are the same as last year. If you are unsure about your child’s log in details, then could you please message us on Class Dojo.

The Spelling Shed, Maths Shed and TT Rockstars.

Your child will be given a password to access this. The passwords will enable them to log onto the spelling shed, maths shed and TT Rockstars. We will set a variety of fun activities on this site for you to share at home with your child.

P.E

Our PE day this year is Wednesday. ‘The school PE kit is available from Lazer School Wear, St Mary’s Road in Garston.  This is a red t-shirt with the school badge and school blue shorts.  However, your child can also wear a plain red t-shirt and dark blue shorts that are available from most supermarkets.  The children can wear any training shoes for PE.

This is part of our school uniform and must be worn for PE lessons.

Football kits and other sportswear will not be allowed.’

Water Bottles

 There are studies to say, that drinking water and being well hydrated, improves the mood, memory, and attention in children. We would ask that you send in a water bottle for your child each day. We request that your child brings in water only and not juice or fizzy drinks. The bottle needs to have your child’s name on. The children will have access to their water throughout the day.