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Homophones

-mail/male

-main/mane

-meat/meet

-missed/mist

-plain/plane

challenge ones:

ball/bawl

fair/fare

grate/great

here/hear

knot/not

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What are homophones?

Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings. They also have different spellings.

These are some homophones that often confuse people.

Homophones

Examples

Here / hear

'Put it down here.' or "Speak louder, I can't hear you.'

See / sea

'It's so dark, I can't see anything.' or "Let's go swim in the sea!'

Be / bee

'Will you be my friend?' or 'The bumble bee was on the flower.'

Watch: Homophones

Fudge, Pudge and Grudge find out about some different homophones.

Watch: Spotting homophones in a story

Homophones have different spellings, so we need to learn how to spell them carefully.

Watch this video to look at spellings a bit more closely and practise spotting homophones in a story.

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Activity 4

Read the words in the two lists below. Spot the homophone pairs and match them up!

You can write down your answers or talk them through with someone.

The first one has been done for you.

here

red

bear

wood

tail

see

be

right

where

blew

bare

sea

bee

write

hear

read

wear

tale

blue

would

Find out more by working through a topic

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Find out what homophones are in this Bitesize KS1 English guide. Watch the video then try the activities.

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spelling pattern -ey

-they

-obey

-grey

-prey

-whey

-valley

-convey

-survey

-journey

-chimney

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-ssion

-ssion is used when if the root word ends in -ss or -mit

-mission

-passion

-session

-obsession

-discussion

-percussion

-impression

-submission

-aggression

-possession (Y3/4 CEW)

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On Friday we worked with Mrs Horsfield to learn about different size bleeds and how to treat them. We also practised putting plasters on each other using wipes and gloves. We discussed what to do if the bleed is too big for a plaster. We discussed different options such as Steri-Strips, gluing, stitching, bandages, etc.

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Prefix-Super

-supermarket

-superman

-superstar

-supernatural

-superhuman

-superficial

-superfast

-supercharged

-superglue

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The prefix 'un' to mean not

-untidy

-untrained

-unable

-unhappy

-unwell

-undo

-unlucky

-uninvited

-unpopular

-untrained

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We have started looking at what a right angle is.

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prefix -im

-immature

-immortal

-impossible

-impatient

-imperfect

-immobile

-improper

-immediate

-important-Y3/4 CEW

-imagine -Y3/4 CEW

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SC

-science

-scene

-scented

-muscle

-scissors

-ascend

-descend

-discipline

-fascinate

-crescent

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ch making the 'k' and 'sh' sounds

-chrome

-chemical

-choir

-anchor

-monarch

-niche

-charade

-machete

-pistachio

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Our class poem for our poetry performance  on 11/5/2026

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Our class poem for our poetry performance  on 11/5/2026

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Adding -ly (y to i)

If the root word ends in -y with a consonant letter before it, the y is changed to 'i'

-happily

-angrily

-lazily

-easily

-busily

-greedily

-messily

-sneakily

-tidily

-clumsily

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ou, ous

-trouble

-country

-found

-court

-couch

-mouse

-famous

-envious

-cautious

-conscious

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The Pebble in My Pocket: A History of Our Earth

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The Pebble in My Pocket: A History of Our Earth : Hooper, Meredith, Coady, Chris: Amazon.co.uk: Books

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-cian

-Musician

-electrician

-magician

-politician

-mathematician

-beautician

-dietician

-optician

-physician

-politician

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-ous

humorous

poisonous

tremendous

glamorous

courteous

spontaneous

ambitious

dangerous

enormous

delicious

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Adding 'ly'

If the root word ends with -le, the -le is changed to 'ly'

-gently

-simply

-humbly

-nobly

-wriggly

-fiddly

-muscly

-prickly

-grizzly

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World Book Day official website – activities, book ideas and videos
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📚 Oxford Owl – free ebooks and reading advice for parents
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📘 BookTrust – book recommendations and tips for reading together
https://www.booktrust.org.uk

🎧 Storyline Online – free stories read aloud by actors
https://www.storylineonline.net

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We promote reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own. Our Impact 2023 reveals the effect World Book Day can have on the lives of children across the UK.

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-ture The ending sounding like 'tch' is often spelt-ture, but check that the word is not a root word ending (t)ch with an er ending e.g teacher

-puncture

-sculpture

-structure

-torture

-vulture

-adventure

-departure

-agriculture

-moisture

-furniture

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Arthur and the Golden Rope by Joe Todd -Stanton

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Arthur and the Golden Rope by Joe Todd -Stanton

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We talked about the consequences of harmful behaviours or relationships on ourselves and others and who we can go to for help for ourselves or others at risk.

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Y3 Spring Block 4 TS2 Measure mass in grams

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Y3/4 statutory words

separate

sentence

favourite

fruit

group

forwards

build

calendar

believe

decide

describe

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-sion

-sion is used if the root word ends in d or se

-division

-invasion

-confusion

-decision

-collision

-television

-expansion

-extension

-tension

-revision

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We are not starting our unit on fractions.

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We are not starting our unit on fractions.

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Y3 Spring Block 3 TS1 Understand the denominators of unit fractions

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Prefix 're' to mean 'again' or 'back'

-refresh

-return

-reappear -Y3/4 CEW

-redecorate

-reread

-replay

-remember

-remove

-revenge

-recent

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prefix -ir To mean 'not' before a root word starting with r, in-becomes ir

-irregular

-irrelevant

-irresponsible

-irrational

-irritable

-irreversible

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The spelling pattern is qu/que

-unique

-queue

-quest

-sequel

-queen

-squash

-squeak

-squeal

-aqua

-square

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What is digital technology? - BBC Bitesize

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Learn what digital technology is with this KS1 primary computing guide from BBC Bitesize for years 1 and 2.

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Maths  Spring term                          Length and measurement 

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Maths  Spring term                          Length and measurement 

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Y3 Spring Block 2 TS1 Measure in metres and centimetres

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This term we have been looking at dividing 2 digit numbers by 1 digit numbers

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This term we have been looking at dividing 2 digit numbers by 1 digit numbers

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Y3 Spring Block 1 TS7 Divide a 2 digit number by a 1 digit number no exchange

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Spring term author focus: Anthony Browne

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Spring term author focus: Anthony Browne

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We will be starting with the story 'Into the forest'. Then we will be looking at 'Voices in the park'.

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We discussed the different jobs that people can have and then we discussed how you can have lots of different jobs and some people have more than one. We then matched up different jobs with the description of the job and the qualities and skills you would need to do that job.

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The spelling pattern for this week is 'ous'

-famous-Y3/4 spelling

-various-y3/4 spelling

-jealous

-obvious

-curious

-furious

-serious

-anxious

-hideous

-devious

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words with 'ly' suffix. Remember to drop the y and add an 'i' before you add the suffix 'ly'

-happily

-angrily

-lazily

-easily

-busily

-greedily

-messily

-sneakily

-tidily

-clumsily

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We learnt about what lawful and unlawful meant. The children learned to sort and identify what was lawful and unlawful, and explored how laws helped keep people safe. They also examined examples of unwritten rules and recognised how these guided everyday behaviour even though they were not part of the law.

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-ture The ending sounding like 'tch' is often spelt -ture

-creature

-picture

-nature

-texture

-capture

-culture

-feature

-fracture

-future

-mixture

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We sorted events into categories of feelings they would generate of : good feelings/not so good feelings. We then read about strategies to support you if you feel these emotions and discussed ones we liked the most.

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Y3/4 statutory words

-certain

-centre

-complete

-continue

-natural

-material

-island

-knowledge

-answer

-notice

-medicine

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Today we learned about COP30, a global meeting where leaders from many countries come together to talk about how to protect our planet. We explored why these meetings are important and how small actions can make a big difference.

We watched/learned about how countries are trying to reduce pollution, protect nature, and find ways to make the Earth safer and healthier for future generations. We also talked about ways in which we can do in school and at home to help.

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ei

Spellings:

-vein

-beige

-veil

-reign

-reindeer

-foreign

-forfeit

-reins

-receipt

-weird

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This week we have started our new maths unit on multiplication. The children will be learning to understand equal groups, use arrays, and begin recalling simple multiplication facts. Through practical activities and problem-solving, they will build confidence in recognising and representing multiplication in different ways.

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Y3 Autumn Block 3 TS1 Multiplication equal groups

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This week, as part of our Children in Need celebrations, the children explored the theme of positive relationships and how these help us grow socially and emotionally. We talked about the important adults in our lives and what makes a relationship supportive, safe and inspiring.

The children then drew a picture of an inspirational adult and wrote about the qualities they admire. They also explained how this adult supports or encourages them in their everyday lives.

The activity helped the class reflect on the people who care for them and understand the value of strong, positive relationships.

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-tion is the most common spelling. It is used if the root word ends in t or te

-action

-duration

-donation

-education

-operation

-location

-creation

-station

-position

-question

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spelling pattern -ation added to verbs to form nouns

-information

-adoration

-donation

-education

-operation

-location

-creation

-station

-position -year 3/4 spellings

-question -year 3/4 spellings

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Positive boundaries workshop -PSHE  4.11.25

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Positive boundaries workshop -PSHE  4.11.25

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PSHE – Positive Boundaries Workshop
Year 3 took part in a Positive Boundaries workshop delivered by the Stay Safe Partnership. The session helped children understand what personal and emotional boundaries are, why they matter, and how to respect other people’s space, feelings, and belongings. Pupils discussed situations where boundaries might be crossed and learned ways to respond calmly and kindly. They also explored empathy, recognising that we can respect someone’s feelings even if we don’t agree. Together, the class created a charter to support respectful behaviour in school. Families can help by discussing feelings at home and setting clear, consistent expectations.

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prefix -in

inactive

incorrect

inelegant

indecent

insecure

inflexible

invisible

indefinite

incredible

injustice

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20.10.25 This week: The children have been using column subtraction. Please see the powerpoint for how it's taught.

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20.10.25 This week: The children have been using column subtraction. Please see the powerpoint for how it's taught.

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Y3 Autumn Block 2 TS15 Subtract two numbers (across a 10)

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Y3 Autumn Block 2 TS16 Subtract two numbers (across a 100)v2

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Brushing your teeth -Personal hygiene 17.10.25

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Brushing your teeth -Personal hygiene 17.10.25

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This week the children learned about the importance of brushing their teeth and how to do it correctly. We began by discussing why we need to look after our teeth and what might happen if we don’t, such as tooth decay and bad breath. The children then read an information text and watched a short video explaining how brushing removes plaque and keeps our teeth and gums healthy.

After the discussion, the class worked together to sequence the steps for brushing teeth properly — including putting toothpaste on the brush, brushing for two minutes, cleaning all sides of the teeth, and rinsing afterwards. The activity helped them understand both why and how we brush our teeth.

By the end of the lesson, most children could explain the correct steps for brushing and understood the importance of doing it twice a day as part of a healthy routine.

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 The children are learning to add numbers that cross a ten and a hundred. Please see this PowerPoint on how it's taught.

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 The children are learning to add numbers that cross a ten and a hundred. Please see this PowerPoint on how it's taught.

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Y3 Autumn Block 2 TS13 Add two numbers (across a 10)

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Y3 Autumn Block 2 TS14 Add two numbers (across a 100)

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This week in PSHE, the children learned all about the Royal Family! We talked about who the key members are — including King Charles III, Queen Camilla, Prince William, and Princess Catherine — and discussed their important roles and responsibilities in representing our country.

The class enjoyed sharing what they already knew and asking thoughtful questions about what the Royal Family does, such as supporting charities, attending national events, and helping promote good causes.

Our discussion helped the children understand how the Royal Family plays a part in British life and traditions, and how their work links to ideas of service, leadership, and community.

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Can you practice your four times tables?

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Can you practice your four times tables?

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gue

-league

-tongue

-plague

-vague

-rogue

-colleague

-dialogue

-catalogue

-vogue

-fatigue

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In PSHE this week, Year 3 Children learned that feelings and emotions are part of our health, that they can change throughout the day, and that everyday events can affect how we feel. They explored different situations that give “good,” “not so good,” or neutral feelings, and discussed ways to help themselves and others feel better. Activities included drawing and writing about emotions, plotting a character’s feelings through the day, and reading ideas about how to feel good. This was the first lesson in a three-part wellbeing series.

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'Y' for 'i'

-myth

-gym

-hymn

-lyric

-gypsy

-identify

-apply

-occupy

-multiply

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ch making 'k'

-echo

-Christ

-Christian

-Christmas

-chaos

-ache

-earache

-headache

-chord

-school

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ou making 'u' 'ow' 'oo'

-young

-touch

-double

-count

-about

-mouth

-aloud

-cloud

-group

-shout

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7.11.25  Can you practice your estimation skills?

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7.11.25  Can you practice your estimation skills?

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Double the final consonant when adding the suffix -ed -ing -er

If the last syllable of a word is stressed and ends with one consonant letter which has just one vowel letter before it, the final consonant letter is doubled.

-planned

-stopped

-rubbed

-forgetting

-beginning

-planning

-stepping

-madder

-thinner

-chatter

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Useful links:

Count in 2s - Maths - Learning with BBC Bitesize

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zt3xwnb

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Times Tables Rock Stars – Times Tables Rock Stars

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Today we learnt about the importance of sleep. We found out that sleep helps our brains to remember things we have learnt and gives our bodies time to grow and repair. Without enough sleep, we can feel tired and find it harder to concentrate in school. We also discovered that children need more sleep than adults, usually around 10–11 hours each night. Sleep is like charging our batteries so we are ready for a new day of learning and play.

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This week in PSHE we have been learning about what makes a positive relationship and how to be a caring friend, talking about how friends sometimes fall out and how to spot when a friendship feels negative, as well as knowing who to ask for help.