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3SB ~ Mrs Brunt by https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l en-us 2024-09-09 14:14:07 UTC 2025-07-18 11:14:40 UTC hello@padlet.com Welcome 3SB sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3109887816 Year 3 2024 - 2025 ~ Welcome to our new Padlet page for this academic year!

The Year 3 team are so excited for the new academic year and we hope the children are too! ]]> 2024-09-09 14:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3109887816 6/9/24 PE (Fundamentals) ~ WALT: develop balance and apply it to other fundamental movement skills sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3112202822 Children learnt to bend their knees on take off and landing to help them balance. They explored squeezing their muscles and keeping their chest up to help them balance. We used skipping ropes to explore this skill. ]]> 2024-09-10 14:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3112202822 History sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3114146286 2024-09-11 11:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3114146286 11/9/24 Times Table Rockstars sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3114151605 This morning, the children have explored logging in to their times table rockstars accounts and playing the games. ]]> 2024-09-11 11:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3114151605 11/9/24 Science ~ WALT: compare and group rocks based on their physical properties sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3114325361 The children have been carrying out experiments to investigate which rocks would be the best for different jobs, for example, which rock is the best for a kitchen worktop? They explored which rocks would scratch, break, create dust or stay the same. ]]> 2024-09-11 13:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3114325361 12/9/24 PE (Dance) ~ WALT: create actions in response to a stimulus and move in unison with a partner sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3116467267 Today, we introduced our new dance theme ‘machines’. The children explored the types of actions and directions machines make by creating movements. We then talked about dynamics of movement and followed choreographed jerky movements to counts of 8. Children worked in pairs to create their own actions to represent cogs, pistons and levers. ]]> 2024-09-12 11:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3116467267 12/9/24 Art ~ WALT: explore the different harness of pencils sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3116688503 The children have thoroughly enjoyed exploring different shading techniques today.

George: “my favourite was the smudging because it was fun.”

Daisy: “my favourite was cross hatching because I have done it before. ”

Zach: “my favourite was contour batching because I have seen it in a book before.” ]]> 2024-09-12 13:46:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3116688503 16/9/24 Maths ~ WALT: partition 3 digit numbers sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3121436413 Today, the children explored using the base ten to find as many different ways to make a 3 digit number as they could. ]]> 2024-09-16 10:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3121436413 Stunning Start ~ Stone Age to Iron Age sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3121747783 We’ve spent the afternoon creating different styles of cave paintings to introduce our new topic all about the Stone Age.
The children created their own hand impressions using white paint and their own drawing of a bison using charcoal. They then experimented with drawing their own cave drawings of animals and hunters. ]]> 2024-09-16 13:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3121747783 17/9/24 Maths ~ WALT: use hundreds, tens and ones sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3123302145 Today, we used the place value counters and grids to explore the value of digits within a 3-digit number. ]]> 2024-09-17 10:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3123302145 19/09/24 PE (Dance) ~ WALT: create actions to move in contact with a partner or interact with a partner sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3127621515 The children used opposites such as forwards and backwards or up and down, working with their partner and sharing ideas. They worked together to create their own actions that represent machine parts. ]]> 2024-09-19 11:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3127621515 20/09/24 Maths ~ WALT: explore number lines to 1000 sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3129675202 In today’s lesson, the children worked in pairs to explore drawing number lines and plotting different number on these. They explored starting and ending their number lines with different numbers up to 1000 and thinking carefully about the intervals. ]]> 2024-09-20 11:30:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3129675202 20/09/24 Art ~ WALT: plan a series of sketches to support a final piece sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3129786459 We have been revising our knowledge of Leonardo da Vinci; Mrs Brunt was very impressed that the children remembered the names of his famous art work, Mona Lisa, The Last Supper and Lady with an Ermine.
The children then explored sketching four key features of their own face; an eye, mouth, face shape and nose. ]]> 2024-09-20 12:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3129786459 20/09/24 PE (Fundamentals) ~ WALT: develop agility using a change of speed and direction sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3129890091 The children explored transferring their weight from one side to another. They practiced turning their heads, shoulders, and hips to face the new direction they wanted to travel in. They also built up their skills with jogging and sprinting. ]]> 2024-09-20 13:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3129890091 25/09/24 Science ~ WALT: explain how the Earth is made up of different layers of rocks and soils sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3138078757 As a class, we created a ‘dirt pudding’ to explore and represent the different layers of the Earth.
Syrup = inner core, outer core and mantle.
Biscuit = crust
Apple chunks = bedrock
Mousse = subsoil
Crushed Oreos = topsoil ]]> 2024-09-25 12:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3138078757 25/09/24 Music ~ WALT: perform actions to songs sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3138212286 In today’s lesson, we listened to two popular songs and performed actions in time with the music. In groups we discussed which actions would be most appropriate for the songs and and then we compared them as a class. We began to learn British sign language for the song ‘I can see clearly now the rain has gone’. We can’t wait to teach our friends and families ! ]]> 2024-09-25 13:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3138212286 26/09/24 PE(Dance) ~ WALT: select and link appropriate actions and dynamics to show our dance idea. sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3140077162 The children have been creating and using their own actions to represent a machine breaking down. They used counts of 8s to stay in time with their group. They worked on listening to each others’ ideas and deciding as a group which ideas they were going to use. ]]> 2024-09-26 09:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3140077162 27/09/24 Maths ~ WALT: consolidate our understanding of numbers to 1000 sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3142532999 Today, we used art to consolidate our understanding of numbers to 1000, inspired by the artist Mondrian. The children drew around base 10 and used water colour paints to create their art work. Once they had finished, they identified how many hundreds, tens and ones they had drawn and what this number represented. ]]> 2024-09-27 12:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3142532999 02/10/24 ~ Spelling Shed sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3149877427 The children are really enjoying exploring Spelling Shed online. This week our rule is to spell words ending in -sure.
Remember that the children’s log ins are in their reading diaries and they’re more than welcome to explore Spelling Shed at home. ]]> 2024-10-02 08:30:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3149877427 Special Guest ~ Joel Fearon sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3156651321 This morning, the children took part in an intense workout session with Joel, they had a great fun! We couldn’t believe how high Joel could jump, he’s incredibly athletic. ]]> 2024-10-07 09:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3156651321 Special Guest ~ Joel Fearon sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3156765742 What an incredible assembly led by Joel Fearon, the children have been captivated. Joel told us all about his history of becoming a bob-sleigher and his experience of training in Canada. He talked about how his bravery to train in this sport led him to get a bronze medal in the Olympics and even attending a party at the Queen’s house. The children then had an opportunity to ask Joel questions. ]]> 2024-10-07 10:27:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3156765742 10/10/24 P.E (Dance) ~ WALT: share ideas of actions and dynamics to create a dance that shows a location sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3162879799 The children worked on using counts to stay in time with their group, including all members in the group and listening to everyone’s ideas. We also talked about developing our movements to tell a story through dance by changing how the actions look. ]]> 2024-10-10 10:52:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3162879799 17/10/24 PE (Fundamentals) ~ WALT: develop agility using a change of speed and direction sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3174138833 Today, we have been focusing on transferring weight from one side to the other, making sure the children are turning their heads, shoulders and hips to face the new direction they want to travel in. We played a few variations of games where the children had to play fairly, show honesty while playing the games and create a plan to help outwit their opponents. ]]> 2024-10-17 10:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3174138833 18/10/24 PE (Fundamentals) ~ WALT: develop technique and control when jumping, hopping and landing sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3176247351 What a great end to the week, we’ve had so much fun practicing our jumping skills, focusing on bending knees on take off and landing to help balance. The children ensured they were working safely around others travelling in the same direction when skipping and worked independently when exploring jumping and hopping. ]]> 2024-10-18 13:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3176247351 Happy Halloween sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3183327993 👻🎃👻]]> 2024-10-23 08:41:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3183327993 sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3206641652 Welcome back to S3B 😊!
I hope you’ve all had a wonderful half term, celebrating Halloween 🎃 and enjoying watching lots of fireworks 🎆.]]> 2024-11-07 15:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3206641652 07/11/24 PE (Dance) To use canon and unison to make our line dancing look interesting sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3206646087 We had an incredible amount of fun in PE today, learning all about country and western line dancing. The children explored using counting to stay in time with each other and the music. They copied and repeated typical line dancing actions. ]]> 2024-11-07 15:18:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3206646087 07/11/24 Geography ~ What are the 8 points on a compass? sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3207986220 During this lesson, the children explored the word ‘cardinal’ and the cardinal points on a compass, they also explored the inter-cardinal points. The children used compasses in the classroom to identify where North was and then what they could see at different cardinal and inter-cardinal points around the room. As a class, we then explored which direction different places were in the UK from Alvechurch. ]]> 2024-11-08 09:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3207986220 08/11/24 Art ~ Drawing and Painting sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3208342030 Look at the fun we have had this afternoon. We explored using graphic marks to depict the line and contour of a shape and used white paint to change the tint of a colour. ]]> 2024-11-08 14:16:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3208342030 12/11/24 ~ Maths: Make arrays (Practical) sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3212996408 In preparation for our multiplication unit, we have explored making arrays with practical resources. We discussed making rows and columns and grouping to help us. This will support us for our lesson tomorrow. ]]> 2024-11-12 11:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3212996408 13/11/24 Science ~ Where is my skeleton and what does it do? sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3215240165 During science, we explored the three important jobs of a skeleton ~ to protect, support and for movement. We discussed what would the consequences be for not having certain bones. The children then completed an investigation of the question “is there a connection between height and foot size?’. Ask your child the results from our findings! ]]> 2024-11-13 14:06:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3215240165 14/11/24 PE (Dance) ~ To use canon and unison to make our line dance look interesting sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3216817105 Today, the children have been working on their counting to stay in time with each other and the music, focusing on country and western dance actions. ]]> 2024-11-14 10:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3216817105 14/11/24 ~ Anti-Bullying Week sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3217101676 We have been talking about what bullying is, how bullying can affect people and why we are celebrating anti-bullying week. This year’s theme is to ‘choose respect’ - we discussed what respect means and how we can show respect to people around us. The children then created their own positive affirmations to display in the classroom so that they can each read positive messages about each other. ]]> 2024-11-14 13:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3217101676 15/11/24 Art ~ To understand how paint is mixed and applied to create an effect sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3219000155 We have been analysing the work of Van Gogh, noticing the thick paint and use of short brushstrokes. The children then experimented with three different styles of painting:

Tonking - paint is blotted with a cloth or paper towel to for, new marks.
Scraffito - scratching through the paint to reveal the surface underneath.
Impasto - paint thickened with flour or PVA glue. ]]> 2024-11-15 13:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3219000155 15/11/24 PE ~ To develop changeover technique in relay events. sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3219092086 What a great end to a busy week! The children worked on their communication skills within a team to let them know they were ready to pass on or hold the relay baton. We worked on holding the bottom of the relay baton for smooth changeovers. They then developed their skills in sprinting on the balls of their feet, moving their hands from pocket to mouth. ]]> 2024-11-15 14:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3219092086 18/11/24 Art ~ To explore shape, pattern and colour using a range of media sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3222268912 The children listened and responded to a poem about an imaginary creature ‘The Quangle Wangle’s Hat’. They combined their previously learned skills and techniques, using paint and drawing marks to create a portrait of the imaginary character. ]]> 2024-11-18 14:08:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3222268912 25/11/24 ~ Maths: 4 times tables (Practical) sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3232908414 In preparation for this weeks maths learning about the 4 times tables, the children have been exploring all their practical skills to help them work out 4 times table questions. They used a number square, arrays, grouping and sharing. It was their choice to use either a whiteboard, cubes or their number squares. ]]> 2024-11-25 11:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3232908414 28/11/24 ~ PE: To remember, repeat and create actions around a theme sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3238306285 Today, we started our new dance unit around a superpower theme. First, we discussed ‘if you had one superpower, what would it be?’. The children then explored different movements, using clear, confident actions. Continuing to use those clear counts of 8 to help them stay in time with each other. ]]> 2024-11-28 11:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3238306285 29\11\24 DT ~ Explore a range of solutions that can be applied to fabric to make it rigid. sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3240095148 The children have enjoyed their first textiles lesson of the year, using a range of different solutions to see which is the most effective at making the fabric more rigid.
The children discovered that the PVA glue worked the best. ]]> 2024-11-29 15:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3240095148 03/12/24 HSBC Visitor sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3244334333 The children thoroughly enjoyed their visited from Sandra from HSBC. As a class, we explored the history of money and how the value of money has changed over the ages. The children then had the opportunity to look at real bank notes and coins, exploring how they have more recently changed with a picture of our King on the front. ]]> 2024-12-03 09:41:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3244334333 09/12/24 ~ Reception Nativity sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3252286255 What a lovely treat this morning to watch the Reception classes nativity! The children performed amazingly and we loved the songs. Well done Reception! ]]> 2024-12-09 10:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3252286255 09/12/24 DT ~ Use joining techniques to make a box out of cloth sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3252667211 We’ve had an incredibly busy afternoon making our cloth boxes. The children used templates to cut the fabric and used PVA glue to join the corners. We are hoping that the paper clips will help it to hold in place while it drys 🤞🏼]]> 2024-12-09 15:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3252667211 17/12/24 ~ Nursery Nativity sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3264491844 The cutest performance! We absolutely loved the songs performed by Nursery in their Christmas rehearsal today. How amazing for children so young to remember all those words and actions!]]> 2024-12-17 10:06:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3264491844 Christmas THANK YOU! sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3282283648 Mrs Brunt would like to share a HUGE thank you for her wonderful Christmas presents. I am so grateful and felt very spoilt. I hope you all had a magical Christmas with your families 🫶🏼]]> 2025-01-07 11:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3282283648 07/01/25 Maths ~ WALT: multiply a 2 digit number by a 1 digit number, no exchange (Practical) sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3282327370 Today, the children explored using the base ten to multiply a 2digit number by a 1digit number. We focused on tens and ones and then adding the numbers together to find the multiplication answer. We will develop our skills throughout the week with this by exchanging. ]]> 2025-01-07 11:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3282327370 08/01/25 Maths ~ Multiply a 2 digit number by a 1 digit number, exchanging (practical) sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3283758067 Today, we developed our skills of multiplication by exploring an exchange. The children used their knowledge from yesterday to practically multiply the numbers, using base ten. ]]> 2025-01-08 11:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3283758067 09/01/25 PE ~ To develop dribbling skills with hands and feet sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3285204075 During our new unit of ‘ball skills’, the children developed their dribbling skills by keeping the ball close, using different parts of their feet, using soft hands and moving with the ball. They worked in teams to play games to persevere trying to gain possession. ]]> 2025-01-09 11:51:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3285204075 10/01/25 PE ~ To be able to create interesting point and patch balances. sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3286401534 This half term, during our Friday PE lessons, the children are learning all about gymnastics . The children practiced a range of balances and held them for 5 seconds. They explored making balances interesting by using different levels and body parts to balance on. ]]> 2025-01-10 10:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3286401534 16/01/25 PE ~ To develop tracking and catching skills sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3293524102 Today, the children continued to build on their ball skills. They learnt to keep their eyes focused on the ball, applying a ready position (knees bent, feet shoulder width apart) in order to catch a ball. ]]> 2025-01-16 13:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3293524102 17/01/25 Young Voices sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3300223047 Wow! Wow! Wow! Where do we begin? We had the most amazing time at Young Voices. The children were incredibly well behaved and performed their hearts out all through the rehearsals and performance. We loved spotting all the parents arriving!
It was such an incredible night ! ]]> 2025-01-22 11:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3300223047 24/01/25 Art ~ To create mono prints and explore impressed printing sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3303410167 Today, we analysed the work of the printmaker Neil Bousfield. The children then experimented with creating their own mono print by preparing a smooth surface with ink, creating marks directly into the ink and rubbing paper over the top gently. They then made their own impressed block by using a small ball of clay. They used their own blocks to create a series of repeating patterns. It was a very messy but very fun afternoon! ]]> 2025-01-24 15:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3303410167 31/01/25 DT ~ To learn how levers provide a mechanical advantage by creating a force that can move a load without minimal effort sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3311241059 Today, we introduced the key question ‘How can we do a lot of work with little effort?’
We explored examples of levers and identified the load, effort and fulcrum in each case. As a class, we made a class lever (see-saw) and discussed how moving the fulcrum from the central point affects the amount of force required to move the load. ]]> 2025-01-31 14:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3311241059 Spring 2 sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3345366981 Welcome back 3SB to our Spring 2 term.

We have some exciting things planned this half term: from learning about plants in Science, to starting our Romans topic in History … and who could forget our trip to Cadbury World. Mrs Brunt can’t wait to spend this last full half term with the children ☺️]]> 2025-02-27 15:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3345366981 27/02/25 Art ~ To experiment with the effects of adding water to marks made with pen. sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3345370941 To start our new unit in Art, we have been exploring a range of different textures and patterns from magazines and fabric cut offs. The children creating their own collage using textures and patterns of interest to them. They then experimented with adding colour, using pens, to coffee filter paper, using water to then see the effect it created, inspired by their own collages. ]]> 2025-02-27 15:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3345370941 Cadbury World sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3356023325 First, we sat in the Richard Cadbury room to listen to a talk all about Cadbury World. The children learnt about how chocolate is made and the history of the factory \ Cadbury family.

We discussed our favourite \ least favourite chocolates, explored Cadburys competitors, talked about how the technology in the factory works, the appropriate, protective gear that workers need to wear, Cadbury adverts and their sustainable chocolate wrapping designs. The children learnt lots of interesting facts and Mrs Brunt is ready to apply for a job as a chocolate taster!

]]> 2025-03-07 14:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3356023325 06/03/25 Science ~ Do all plants need the same things to thrive and grow? sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3356030895 The children worked in small groups to research a particular given plant; identifying the specific conditions a plant needs to grow. They then presented their information, sharing their findings about their plant with the rest of the class. We then had a class discussion about the differences between the plants. ]]> 2025-03-07 14:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3356030895 07/03/25 ~ Talent Show sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3356040927 A HUGE, massive, big WELL DONE to all the children who auditioned for the Talent Show this morning. Mrs Brunt was incredibly proud of the bravery, confidence and talent in 3SB! The children should be so proud of themselves. ]]> 2025-03-07 14:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3356040927 STEM ~ 10/03/25 sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3358885542 STEM Week ~ Today, we introduced this year’s STEM theme ‘change and adapt’. As a class, we discussed what this means and where we might see change and adaptation in STEM; identifying how humans and technology have changed over time, and how animals adapt to their habitats or to avoid prey. Then, we talked about ‘camouflage’, what it means, why and how animals do this. The children created their own camouflaged butterflies and hid them around the room. ]]> 2025-03-10 13:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3358885542 Library Visits - 10/03/25 sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3358947587 We had a lovely visit from Mrs Cartwright this afternoon, in our Alvechurch library. Mrs Cartwright came to tell us all about her job as a radiographer. She showed us what an x-ray room looks like, and lots of pictures of different types of x-rays, children’s and adults. Mrs Cartwright also showed the children what a CT scanner and ultrasound scanner looks like and explained what they’re used for. Mrs Cartwright explained how she worked hard at school and the subjects she studied in order to get her qualification to become a radiographer. The children then had an opportunity to ask questions and our student teacher (Mrs Carter) shared a story at the end of our session. ]]> 2025-03-10 14:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3358947587 12.03.25 ~ Online Author Visit ~ Alex Falase-Koya sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3364769885 What a lovely treat to conclude World Book Day for this year. The children were given the opportunity to send questions to author Alex Falase-Koya and we joined his live video. He talked to us about his life, how he became an author and them answered lots the questions we sent to him prior to the video chat. ]]> 2025-03-13 13:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3364769885 STEM ~ 12.03.25 sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3364784888 The children had a great afternoon exploring the changes and adaptations of transport over time. After exploring the changes, the children invented their own car, made their own paper airplanes, tested them and used junk modelling to build a boat and test if it floated on water. ]]> 2025-03-13 14:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3364784888 STEM ~ 13.03.25 sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3364832868 Today, we explored some of the remarkable adaptations that allow animals to thrive in different habitats around the world. We explored animals that live in rainforests, deserts, ocean and polar regions, exploring the similar adaptations the animals may have in each habitat. The children then worked in pairs to research their own animals, its habitat and an adaptation the animal has for its habitat. ]]> 2025-03-13 14:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3364832868 14/03/25 PE ~ To be able to transition smoothly into and out of balances. sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3366189081 In gymnastics, we have been working on being able to transition smoothly into and out of balances. The children independently chose actions that are on the same or similar level to move into and out of balances smoothly. They then provided feedback to each other, being mindful of supporting others and being understanding when giving that feedback. ]]> 2025-03-14 09:49:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3366189081 14/03/25 Art sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3366541657 We love Art on a Friday afternoon!

We’ve been recapping the techniques the children have learned in our previous two lessons. The children then used a range of colours to dye their sheet of fabric and created their own collagraph block to print patterns on to their fabric, once it had dried. Later in the afternoon, the children painted their collagraph blocks and printed on to their fabric to create their final piece.

]]> 2025-03-14 14:51:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3366541657 08.05.25 VE Day sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3442019146 Today for VE Day, we learnt all about why we celebrate each year and why this year is so special! The children created bunting which we displayed in the classroom windows and then we all sang a VE Day song to parents and carers. ]]> 2025-05-08 14:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3442019146 09.05.25 PE - Use different parts of your foot to move and stop the ball. sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3443692366 In PE, the children continued to explore skills used in football. ]]> 2025-05-09 14:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3443692366 12.05.25 - History - Roman life sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3448391802 The children explored what life was like for the Romans. We talked about amphitheatres and then the children had a go at projecting their voices in our very own amphitheatre at school!]]> 2025-05-13 11:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3448391802 Art 16.05.25 Sculpture work sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3454352835 The children have been exploring the work of Louise Bourgeois and made their own wire insect sculptures!]]> 2025-05-16 14:39:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3454352835 05.06.25 PSHE - To understand how to be a good friend. sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3481168594 We have been exploring the story, ‘100 Dresses’ in PSHE and today the children wrote a letter to one of the characters. ]]> 2025-06-06 06:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3481168594 05.06.25 Maths - Telling the time for minutes to. sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3481169488 2025-06-06 06:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3481169488 06.06.25 PE - Dribble effectively. sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3481483358 In our new PE unit, the children are learning all about how to play basketball. Today we focused on dribbling skills. ]]> 2025-06-06 14:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3481483358 06.06.25 DT - how does food affect your body and mind? sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3481485492 We made noodle salad! The children explored how minerals and vitamins are important. ]]> 2025-06-06 14:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3481485492 09.06.25 RE To explore religious places of worship. sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3489620996 Year 3 had a fantastic tour around a Hindu Temple. The children learnt all about Hindu deities and stories. ]]> 2025-06-13 14:53:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3489620996 10.06.25 Maths - To tell the amount of seconds past on a clock sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3489622480 We have been exploring seconds past. ]]> 2025-06-13 14:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3489622480 13.06.25 PE - Cricket tournament sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3489624300 This afternoon, the children competed in an inter house cricket tournament with Year 4. ]]> 2025-06-13 14:57:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3489624300 13.06.25 Healthy living week visit! sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3489625898 3SB were so lucky to have a talk from Artemis’ Mum about the importance of oral hygiene. The children were also given goodies of their own toothbrush and toothpaste! ]]> 2025-06-13 15:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3489625898 16.06.25 - Computing - to create a branching database sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3491956738 We had great fun creating branching databases today in Computing! The children had to think carefully about the ‘yes’ and ‘no’ questions.]]> 2025-06-16 15:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3491956738 20.06.25 DT - Stuffed peppers sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3504220078 This week in DT, the children made stuffed peppers! We peeled and grated carrots, cut and cooked peppers and then combined ingredients to make a yummy filling! ]]> 2025-06-27 13:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3504220078 04.07.25 - Fruit and oat yoghurt sbutler152 https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3523255115 The children used their cutting skills to chop fresh fruit and add it to Greek yoghurt. They also baked oats to add a tasty crunch! ]]> 2025-07-18 11:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sbutler152/fqxkz2f1r1115c7l/wish/3523255115