Year 3 Home Learning
Hi Class 6 👋🏻
I can’t quite believe there’s only one week left of the term before ☀️SUMMER️☀️. I hope you’ve all had a lovely weekend and are ready for your final week of Year 3!
This also means only one more week to go with your home learning! Keep going, Year 3 – you can do this!✏️📚 This week I would like you to go back and finish off any pieces of work you may not have completed – either on The Oak National Academy or Seesaw. I would also like you to reflect on your time in Class 6 and your time spent at home during this unusual time. Think back on your favourite memories from your time in Year 3 – it might be reading Billionaire Boy, learning about and getting a henna tattoo, creating our collage for the Advent Window and visiting Auckland Castle or learning about the Stone Age … the list goes on 😊. Also think about a new skill you’ve learned at home – maybe learning to ride your bike, or baking an amazing rainbow cake 😉 or even learning to tie your shoe laces! Whatever it is I’d love to know!
You will have received a letter this week which explains how, as a class, we can celebrate the end of the school year while being apart – this is also on Seesaw. As Year 3 know, Friday afternoons were always my favourite time of the week when the children got to showcase their talents for ‘Class 6’s Got Talent.’ So, for one last time we are going big and virtual for our final ‘Class 6’s Got Talent!’ Show off your dance moves, singing voices, drama performances, playing an instrument, doing a TikTok, performing some magic or something else! Post your videos and/or photos on Seesaw or send them into the school email 😊. I can’t wait to see them! 😀
And finally, always remember how amazing you are Year 3 – I wish we could have been together these last few months as I have missed each and every one of you but you have made me the proudest teacher with your enthusiasm for home learning and positive attitudes. I’m so lucky that I have had the privilege to be your teacher this year and especially during this unusual time. Thank you so much for all of your videos and photos on Seesaw over the last few months – they have all put a huge smile on my face 😃.
Have an awesome final week Year 3 and an even better summer holiday – enjoying the things you maybe couldn’t do at the start of lockdown! I cannot wait to see you all in September (probably a little bit taller!) and hear all about your lockdown and summer adventures 😊.
Take care, stay safe and keep being amazing! 🌈
Lots of love
Mrs. Burkill 💜💜
Hi Year 3 😊
I hope you’re all well and have had another super week! You’re all doing so well with your home learning and I continue to look forward to seeing your posts on Seesaw.😊
I’m so excited to tell you that… THE GREEN TEAM ARE THE WINNERS of Virtual Sports Day!!!! 💚💚💚 You did it! Well done Year 3!!! 💪👏🏆🥇
Below you’ll find the Oak National Academy schedule for Year 3. Follow the link.
Enjoy your weekend, stay safe and keep smiling. 🌈
Mrs. Burkill 💜
Week Beginning 6th July
Please click here to access the online classroom activities for Year 3.
Monday: Maths, English, Geography and PSHE.
Tuesday: Maths and English.
Wednesday: Maths, English and Science.
Thursday: Maths, English and Geography.
Friday: Maths, English and Art.
Happy Friday Year 3 😊
Wow… what an amazing week you’ve all had!!! I’ve been blown away by your efforts and enthusiasm for our Virtual Sports Day! You are all amazing 💪🏻💜. Once all of the scores have been counted you’ll find out which team has won 🥇🏆. 🤞🏻it is the Green team!
Below you’ll find the Oak National Academy schedule for Year 3. Follow the link.
Have a lovely weekend Year 3, stay safe and keep smiling 😊
Mrs. Burkill 💜
Week Beginning 29th June
Please click here to access the online classroom activities for Year 3.
Monday: Maths, English, Geography and PSHE.
Tuesday: Maths and English.
Wednesday: Maths, English and Science.
Thursday: Maths, English and Geography.
Friday: Maths, English and Art.
Hi Year 3 😊
I hope you’re all well and have had a super week. I’m so proud of how you are all doing with your home learning activities 🤩. I’ve seen amazing lava lamp making, hula hooping, TikToking, Pride flags and super cartography – well done Year 3!
Next week is going to be super exciting as our Virtual Sports Day gets under way! Keep your eyes peeled 👀 each day for new events popping up on our Facebook page and website. Be sure to send any photos and videos to me on Seesaw with your scores – I can’t wait!! Come on Class 6, we can do this!! 💪🏻🏃🏻♀️🏃🏼🎾🥇🏆
Below you’ll find the Oak National Academy schedule for Year 3. Follow the link. Also, there is a link to the Durham Music Service who have created some brilliant lessons and activities on their website that you can try. 🎼
Keep smiling, stay safe and have a gorgeous weekend.
Mrs. Burkill 💜
Durham Music Service Resources for Year 3
Week Beginning 22nd June
Please click here to access the online classroom activities for Year 3.
Monday: Maths, English, PSHE and Geography.
Tuesday: Maths and English.
Wednesday: Maths, English and Science.
Thursday: Maths, English and Geography.
Friday: Maths, English and Music.
Happy Friday Year 3 😊🌈
Can you believe another week has passed?! It hasn’t quite been the same with the weather turning a little grey and rainy☔️ ! I haven’t been on as many walks this week 😢. I have, however, turned my hand to baking!! I found a recipe to bake Millie’s Cookies 🍪 – my favourite! They didn’t turn out quite as soft and tasty as Millie’s but weren’t bad for a first attempt!
As always it’s been lovely to see what you’ve all been getting up to on Seesaw 😊 . From pizza making 🍕😋 to creating family board games to sweating hard during home workouts 🥵!
As last week, you will continue with the Oak National Academy schedule for Year 3. Follow the link below.
Keep dry, stay out of the rain and cosy up this weekend. Whether that’s enjoying reading your favourite book 📖 , watching a film as a family or playing games🎮 🎲.
Missing you all lots! Take care and stay safe.
Mrs. Burkill 💜
Week Beginning 15th June
Please click here to access the online classroom activities for Year 3.
Monday: Maths, English, RE and PSHE.
Tuesday: Maths and English.
Wednesday: Maths, English and Science.
Thursday: Maths, English and RE.
Friday: Maths, English and Music.
As we prepare to welcome the first groups of children back into school, we at Etherley Lane want to ensure that all of our children, whether they are continuing to learn at home or learning at school, continue to have the opportunity to access the same, high-quality learning experiences. We want to be as consistent as we possibly can be and, with this in mind, we are going to use Oak National Academy resources as our main tool for home and school learning. Oak National Academy is a collection of high-quality lessons and online resources, backed by the Government. Each online classroom on their website offers free access to video lessons, quizzes and worksheets.
From Monday 8th June, the Maths and English activities on each class page on our website that are usually uploaded will be replaced by the link to the relevant online classroom for your child’s year group. Each day, there will be a Maths and English activity provided that we would like your child to complete. Answers to activities will be provided during the activities and instant feedback is given after any given quizzes have been completed.
Where relevant, children may be also be asked to complete the Foundation activity each day. This could be linked to a particular topic or theme suitable for your child’s year group and these Foundation activities will replace the activity grids uploaded onto the class pages of the website every two weeks.
We feel that the introduction of Seesaw as a way of sharing learning and communicating with each other during this time has been extremely successful. We miss the children terribly and love that we are still able to be part of your children’s lives even though we cannot physically be with them. We will continue to use Seesaw the way that we do now; each week your child’s class teacher will set two activities for your child to complete. Your child’s class teacher will then give feedback on what they have done.
We really appreciate how hard you are all working during this time to support your children with their home learning and you are all doing an amazing job.
If you have any questions or queries regarding your child’s home learning, please do not hesitate to contact us using the main school email address.
As promised, Year 3, I said I would share my final mile count for May… 110.8 miles!! 😁 💪🏆
Take care everyone and stay safe. 🌈
Mrs. Burkill 💜
Week Beginning 8th June
Please click here to access the online classroom activities for Year 3.
Monday: Maths, English, PE, PSHE and RE.
Tuesday: Maths, English and PE.
Wednesday: Maths, English, PE and Science.
Thursday: Maths, English, PE and RE.
Friday: Maths, English, Music and PE.
Week 8 Maths Answers
Week 8 English Answers
Reading Activities Week 8 Answers
The Iron Man Week 8 Activity 1 Answers- Accept any list of words from the story that are in the correct alphabetical order.
The Iron Man Week 8 Activity 2 Answers- Accept sensible definitions of words, with words presented in alphabetical order.
The Iron Man Week 8 Activity 3 Answers- Accept any dishes made from metal, e.g. Nourishing Nail Soup. Give extra praise for alliteration, e.g. Lovely Lead Linguine.
Hi Year 3 😊
I hope you’re all having a lovely week off. You’ll all be happy to hear that I’ve already beaten my target from last month of walking over 100 miles 🚶🏻♀️. I am currently on 104.4 miles 💪🏻💪🏻🏆. The ☀️ has definitely helped 😉. I’ll give you the final mile count for May next week! I would love to hear how you got on too! Keep the videos and pictures coming on Seesaw!
You’ll find below your Maths and English activities for Week 8. Please remember that you do not need to print out these activities. Simply look at them on screen and then complete them in your home learning book or on a piece of paper.️✏️📘
I hope you all have a gorgeous weekend in the sunshine – make sure you’ve all got your hats and sun cream on!!! I certainly will have to!
Take care everyone and stay safe. 🌈
Mrs. Burkill 💜
Maths Activities Week 8
English Activities Week 8
The Iron Man Week 8 Activity 1
The Iron Man Week 8 Activity 2
The Iron Man Week 8 Activity 3
Hi Year 3 😀
HAPPY HALF TERM 😁
I hope you’ve all had another lovely week and made the most of the gorgeous sunshine we’ve had ☀️ – I certainly have! You’ve all continued to make me smile throughout the week by uploading videos of what you’ve been getting up to at home and responding to the activities I have been setting for you on Seesaw – thank you!
As it’s half term next week I won’t be setting you any work to complete. All I ask is that you enjoy spending this time with your families and do the things that you enjoy most 😊.
Have a brilliant week, take care and stay safe 🌈.
Mrs. Burkill 💜
Year 3 Homework Grid Weeks 7 and 8
Week 7 Maths Answers
Week 7 English Answers
Reading Activities Week 7 Answers
The Iron Man Week 7 Activity 1 Answers
The Iron Man Week 7 Activity 2 Answers- Accept any sentences which have two sensible adjectives before each noun, e.g. The strong powerful woman climbed the tall rocky mountain.
The Iron Man Week 7 Activity 3 Answers- Accept any letter which makes sense, includes correct punctuation, expanded noun phrases and sensible words to describe Hogarth’s feelings.
Hello Year 3 🙂
I hope you’re all well and have had a super week. I’ve been so impressed with all of your efforts with the activities I have been setting on Seesaw 😍. Every time I get a notification for Seesaw my face lights up because I get so excited to see what you’ve been up to! You all continue to amaze me even when we’re apart 🙂.
You’ll find below your new activity grid for the next 2 weeks – along with your Maths and English activities. Please remember that you do not need to print out these activities. Simply look at them on screen and then complete them in your home learning book or on a piece of paper.️✏️📘
Keep being amazing, stay safe and enjoy your weekend.🌈
Mrs. Burkill 💜
Maths Activities Week 7
Please can children click on the following link where you will find video tutorials linked to this week’s Maths lessons.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-3/
English Activities Week 7
The Iron Man Week 7 Activity 1
The Iron Man Week 7 Activity 2
The Iron Man Week 7 Activity 3
Happy Friday Year 3 😀
It’s a very special Friday today… it is the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day). This very important and historical day, back in 1945, marked the end of World War II in Europe. Click here to find out more and here to watch a video! I’ve attached some activities for you linked to VE Day below. These additional activities are only a suggestion and are completely optional.
I’ll be celebrating by having a ‘Stay at home Street Party’ on my front garden with scones and cakes 🍰. I’d love to know if you’re celebrating in any way! You can send me any pictures or videos on Seesaw. I have absolutely LOVED seeing all of your videos and work you are sending on Seesaw – it has made me smile so much 🙂.
You’ll also find your new Maths and English activities below. Please remember that you do not need to print out these activities. Simply look at them on screen and then complete them in your home learning book or on a piece of paper.✏️📘
For those of you who would like more home learning activities to do, BBC Bitesize are providing daily Maths, English and Topic activities. They can be found by clicking here. These additional activities are also only a suggestion and are completely optional.
Keep smiling, stay home and stay safe.
Mrs. Burkill 💜
Week 6 Maths Answers
English Answers Week 6
Reading Activities Week 6 Answers
The Iron Man Week 6 Activity 1- Accept any sensible drawing, which fits with the description given of The Iron Man.
The Iron Man Week 6 Activity 2 Answers
The Iron Man Week 6 Activity 3- Accept any description that makes sense, includes correct punctuation and includes at least three examples of onomatopoeia from Activity 2.
Maths Activities Week 6
Please can children click on the following link where you will find video tutorials linked to this week’s Maths lessons.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-3/
English Activities Week 6
The Iron Man Week 6 Activity 1
The Iron Man Week 6 Activity 2
The Iron Man Week 6 Activity 3
Hello Year 3 🙂
I hope you are all well and keeping safe. I’ve had a lovely week which has included lots of walking! I set myself a challenge to walk 100 miles in April and I reached my target yesterday 🏆! I plan on trying to beat this target in May! 🤞
Below you’ll find a new activity grid for the next 2 weeks with lots of fun things to keep you busy – along with your Maths and English activities. Please remember that you do not need to print out these activities. Simply look at them on screen and then complete them in your home learning book or on a piece of paper.✏️📘
We now have Seasaw up and running! You should have received your log in details and be able to visit the site here . I will be putting a couple of activities on there for you each week so keep an eye out 👀. This will be a brilliant way for us to keep in touch while we are all at home.
I’m missing you lots, Class 6! Stay home, stay safe!
Mrs Burkill 💜
Year 3 Homework Grid Weeks 5 and 6
Week 5 Maths Answers
English Answers Week 5
Reading Activities Week 5 Answers
Present Perfect and Past Tense Week 5 Activity 1 Answers
Present Perfect and Past Tense Week 5 Activity 2 Answers
Present Perfect and Past Tense Week 5 Activity 3 Answers- Please accept any description which makes sense, is punctuated correctly and includes three examples of past tense and three examples of present perfect tense.
Maths Activities Week 5
Please can children click on the following link where you will find video tutorials linked to this week’s Maths lessons.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-3/
English Activities Week 5
Present Perfect and Past Tense Week 5 Activity 1
Present Perfect and Past Tense Week 5 Activity 2
Present Perfect and Past Tense Week 5 Activity 3
Hi Year 3 😊
I hope you’ve all had a gorgeous week and are staying safe. You’ll find your new Maths and English activities below. Also, very exciting…Sir David Attenborough is now teaching online geography lessons on BBC Bitesize Daily. Follow the link to get in on the action! https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
If parents or carers have a Facebook account tune into The Punctuation Show on a Tuesday morning live at 10.15am.
Mrs. Burkill xxxx
Maths Activities Week 4
Please can children click on the following link where you will find video tutorials linked to this week’s Maths lessons.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-3/
English Activities Week 4
Instructions Week 4 Activity 1
Instructions Week 4 Activity 2
Instructions Week 4 Activity 3- Write a set of instructions for someone in your house to follow. Your instructions could be to teach your favourite dance move, play your favourite game or even teach someone to do something you have invented yourself! Don’t forget to include imperative (bossy verbs). If you are able to, you could even make a video or take a set of photographs as a tutorial!
Week 4 Maths Answers
English Answers Week 4
Reading Activities Week 4 Answers
Instructions Week 4 Activity 2 Answers
Instructions Week 4 Activity 3 Answers- Please accept any set of instructions that make sense, are numbered, written in time order and include imperative (bossy) verbs.
Hello Year 3 😊
I hope you’ve all had a brilliant Easter and enjoyed doing your Easter activities. I’ve enjoyed going on my daily walks in the sunshine 🌞 and tucking into one too many Easter eggs! 😋
You’ll find a new activity grid below for the next two weeks along with your Maths and English activities for next week. Plus, if you click on the following link: https://www.educateandcelebrate.org/songs/ you’ll find a playlist of PRIDE Sing-a-long songs linked to our Educate and Celebrate books! You can download the lyrics and actions when you click on the book title.
Stay safe and enjoy! 😻🎤🎹🌈
Mrs. Burkill xxxx
Year 3 Homework Grid Weeks 3 and 4
Maths Activities Week 3
Please can children click on the following link where you will find video tutorials linked to this week’s Maths lessons.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-3/
English Activities Week 3
Direct Speech Week 3 Activity 1
Direct Speech Week 3 Activity 2
Direct Speech Week 3 Activity 3
Direct Speech Week 3 Activity 4
Week 3 Maths Answers
Week 3 English Answers
Reading Activities Week 3 Answers
Direct Speech Week 3 Activity 1 Answers
Hi Class 6! I hope you have all had a lovely week and have enjoyed completing your activities. You will find an Easter Activity Grid below that has lots of fun tasks for you to have a go at over the holidays. Even though we’re not at school, you can still impress your parents and carers with ‘Class 6’s Got Talent!’ on a Friday afternoon. Show off your amazing singing voices, your dance moves, drawings and acting just like you would for our class. I miss this and miss you all! I hope you all have a fab Easter with your families, eat lots of Easter Eggs and stay safe :).
Mrs. Burkill xxxx
Year 3 Homework Grid for 2 weeks
Maths Activities Week 2
Please can children click on the following link where you will find video tutorials linked to this week’s Maths lessons.
https://whiterosemaths.com/homelearning/year-3/
English Activities Week 2
Conjunctions Week 2 Activity 1
Conjunctions Week 2 Activity 2
Conjunctions Week 2 Activity 3
Week 2 English Answers
Reading Activities Week 2 Answers
Conjunctions Week 2 Activity 1 Answers
Conjunctions Week 2 Activity 2 Answers
Week 2 Maths Answers
Maths Activities Week 1
English Activities Week 1
Week 1 Answers
Reading Activities Week 1 Answers
SPaG Activities Week 1 Answers
Spelling Activities Week 1 Answers
Year 3 Home Learning Booklets
Year 3 Spring Maths Activity Booklet
Non Fiction Reading Revision Mat
School Closure Reading and Phonics Support
Please click here to view our Reading and Phonics page, which will provide information and support on how you can help your child continue to practise their reading skills during this period of closure.
Virtual Tours and Trips
Since we cannot take you on any educational visits to explore and deepen your understanding of the world at the moment, let us bring some new and interesting places to you! Below you will find links to a range of interesting national and global places that you can explore without leaving your home. Enjoy!
Virtual Tour Day at Chester Zoo
Useful Websites
myON (free access to thousands of online books)
play.ttrockstars.com/auth/school
play.numbots.com/#/account/search-school (children can log into Numbots using their TTRockstars login details)
PE with Joe Wicks (Mon-Fri 9.00am)
David Walliams Elevenses (Daily at 11am)
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/levels/zbr9wmn
www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years
Welcome to Year 3
Hello and welcome to Year 3!
There is always something exciting happening in Class 6 from travelling back in time to The Stone Age to exploding volcanoes! Every day we learn something new, that includes the teachers, and we enjoy the challenges of each new day. Our Year 3 teacher is Mrs Burkill and she is supported by Mrs Guy.
Mrs Burkill
Hello! I’m Mrs. Burkill (newly married!) and I’m so thrilled to be teaching your children at Etherley Lane Primary School. I’ve been a teacher here for five years, and I was a pupil here myself, so it’s an honour to now be teaching!
I am currently the PSHCE subject leader and have helped develop our Educate and Celebrate ethos across the school. I also lead the School Council and Eco Warriors. Children are elected by their class mates and attend meetings to discuss issues that concern the children and ways to improve and develop our school community.
I studied English Language at Northumbria University and then completed a PGCE in Primary Education. I am passionate about giving children exciting opportunities to learn and develop in a stimulating, innovative environment.
In my spare time, I love to travel and visit new places. I enjoy eating the local cuisine and exploring new cities. I am passionate about fashion and enjoy shopping! I also enjoy reading, when time allows, and I have a pet turtle called Herbie.
Our Curriculum
Please visit the curriculum section of our website to view our Key Stage 2 Curriculum and term plans for this school year.
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- Ginger Biscuits for the Christmas Fayre
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- Christmas Jars
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- Children used nail varnish to decorate the jars
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- Chocolates inspired by Swiss designer Rudolph Sprungli
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- Auckland Castle Visit
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- Advent Window unveiling at Emilys
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- Issacher staring as a shepherd for the Advent Window
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- Anti-Bullying Week Equality Rainbow
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- Edu-cake and Cel-a-bake Great Rainbow Bake Off
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- Making Rainbow Cakes
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- Odd Sock Day
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- Show Racism the Red Card
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- School Council Ballot Box
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- Voting for the School Council
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- Henna Workshop
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- Becoming Stone Age Hunter Gatherers
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- Making Compost Bins in Science
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- Hula Hooping
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- Judo
Merry Christmas from all of Class 6!
We have enjoyed designing and making Stone Age houses.
In Geography we have been learning to read maps. We followed the journey along the River Tyne from its source to mouth.
We have thoroughly enjoyed learning about the Iron Age and have even created our own Iron Age Stew!
In Art we have been exploring different printing techniques. Here we are creating string blocks ready to print.
Children came into school dressed in animal print to support the wildlife fire effort in Australia.
All of Class 6 came ready to Snuggle up with a Book this World Book Day. Children came in their pyjamas or a costume of their favourite book character.
