Year 3 marks the beginning of Key Stage 2 and focuses on developing resilience and independence as learners. Children build on their prior knowledge in reading, writing and mathematics, with a strong emphasis on active learning, discussion and reasoning. Through our values of kindness, respect and ambition, pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and develop confidence in tackling new challenges.

Within the classroom there are a number of resources for the children to access independently including bright, interactive working walls to support children during independent tasks using our ‘Buddy, Book, Board’, 3 before me strategies. All children are able to use these and they are updated regularly to reflect the work we are doing and assist pupils to succeed.

In our classroom, it is vital that all children can access the learning we are doing, progression is paramount. Over the course of the year we learn many concepts within a broad and balanced curriculum; please see our class overview for a full range of learning opportunities that we will cover this term.

KS2 Curriculum

In Year 3, pupils will begin to explore Spanish through a variety of engaging activities. The curriculum says that in Key Stage 2 pupils should be taught to:

• listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding 

• explore the patterns and sounds of the language, link spelling, sound and meaning of words 

• engage in conversations: ask and answer questions, express opinions, respond to others 

• speak in sentences using familiar vocabulary, phrases and basic language structures 

• develop accurate pronunciation and intonation so that others understand when reading aloud or using familiar words/phrases 

• read carefully and show understanding of words, phrases and simple writing in the language being taught 

• appreciate songs, rhymes and stories in the language