P3/4 2025/26

P3_4 Learning Overview Term 3 2025_26.pdf

Primary 3/4

Term 3 Learning Overview

Dragon Egg Hunt

🐉 A Dragon Visited Our Classroom!

“Today something amazing happened… a dragon came to our classroom! We found giant footprints, a torn map, and a shiny dragon scale. Then we spotted a clue that sent us on a dragon egg hunt around the school. We searched everywhere—under tables, behind doors, in the playground—and we finally found a sparkling eggs hidden in a cosy nest.

We were so excited because this was the hook for writing our own 5‑part dragon stories. We talked about the opening, build‑up, problem, resolution, and ending. Now we can’t wait to plan our adventures. Some of us think the dragon might come back…”

Christmas Fun

🌋 Volcano Science Experiment

“We did a volcano science experiment and it was amazing! First, we learned how real volcanoes erupt and talked about the lava flow and pressure build‑up inside them. Then we made our own model volcanoes using cups, sand and a crater at the top.

When we added mentos to diet coke, our volcanoes erupted with fizzy, lava. We all cheered because it looked so real.

We loved watching the reaction and talking about what caused the chemical change. It was messy, exciting and such a fun way to learn about science.”

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Volcano Science Experiment

Term 2's Learning on display! Open Afternoon with parents and carers.

🎬 Pupil Voice: Film Festival Trip

“Today we went to Eden Court Cinema for the Intu Film Festival. It was a long walk there and back, but we stuck together and kept each other going. We were really glad we missed the rain because it looked like it was about to pour.

When we got to the cinema, we were so excited. The screen was huge and the seats were really comfy. We loved the films and talked about our favourite parts all the way home. It was a brilliant day and we’d love to go again.”

Paired Reading with P7

📚 Paired Reading with P7

“We did paired reading with P7 and it was really fun. We took turns reading to each other and talking about the stories. The older pupils helped us with tricky words and asked us questions to check our understanding.

After reading, we played some spelling games together. We practised our sounds, tried to beat the timer and helped each other spell new words. It was great working with a partner and we felt really proud of how well we read.”

🎒 Read, Write and Count Bags

Our Primary 3 pupils were very happy this week when they got their Read, Write and Count bags. They loved looking inside and talking about how to use the things at home.

They enjoyed the books, games, and activities, and many were already thinking about who they would read with and what to try first. We talked about how these bags help us get better at reading, writing, and numbers, and shared ideas to make learning fun at home.

⚽ Football Fever!

Our classroom has been buzzing with Football Fever as we celebrated Scotland being in the World Cup. The children came in full of excitement, proudly chatting about their favourite players, teams and match moments.

We spent time learning football chants, designing our own Scotland tops, and talking about what it means to represent your country on a world stage. The class enjoyed football‑themed challenges, quizzes and mini‑matches, and the teamwork on display was fantastic.

It was a brilliant way to bring everyone together, share the excitement and celebrate a moment that means so much to Scotland.

“Today we played a word‑sort game. We had to sort words with ea, ee, ey and e. It was fun working with a partner and trying to spot the patterns. We liked checking if we were right and helping each other. It helped us remember the sounds much better."

Drama

🎭 Drama: Guess the Emotion Warm‑Up

Before rehearsing the story of Rama and Sita, the children took part in a fun drama warm‑up called “Can You Guess the Emotion?”. This game helped everyone get into character, loosen up, and think about how feelings can be shown through facial expressions, body language, and movement.

Working in pairs and small groups, the children acted out different emotions—joy, fear, surprise, anger, excitement—while their classmates tried to guess which feeling they were showing. There was lots of laughter, brilliant acting, and some wonderfully expressive performances.

The warm‑up helped the children:

explore how emotions can be communicated without words
build confidence in performing
practise teamwork and observation skills
prepare for the characters in the Rama and Sita story

After the game, the class moved into rehearsals with much more awareness of how the characters might feel at different moments in the story. Their acting was thoughtful, expressive, and full of energy.

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🎶 Enjoying Kodály with Rosalynd

The children have been absolutely loving their Kodály music sessions with Rosalynd this week. Each lesson has been full of singing, rhythm games, and playful musical challenges that help the children build confidence and musical understanding in such a joyful way.

Through call‑and‑response songs, clapping patterns, and movement activities, the class has been developing key skills such as pitch matching, steady beat, and listening awareness. Rosalynd’s warm, energetic approach has helped everyone feel relaxed and ready to join in.

Working together in pairs and small groups has encouraged the children to support one another, take turns, and celebrate each other’s successes. It has been wonderful to see so many smiling faces and to hear the classroom filled with music.

We’re excited to continue our Kodály journey and watch the children’s musical confidence grow even further.

Diwali Lamps

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🪔 Diwali Lamps with Salt Dough

As part of our learning about Diwali, the children created their own beautiful Diya lamps using salt dough. This hands‑on activity helped them explore the traditions of the Festival of Lights while developing their creativity and fine‑motor skills.

We began by making our salt dough together. The children measured, mixed, and kneaded the ingredients, noticing how the texture changed as the dough came together. Once the dough was ready, they shaped it into small Diya lamps, carefully moulding the sides and creating space for a tealight.

After shaping their designs, the lamps were left to dry before being decorated. The children used bright colours, patterns, and metallic paints to give their Diyas a festive sparkle. Each lamp was unique and reflected the children’s individual ideas and creativity.

🌟 Salt Dough Recipe We Used

1 cup of flour
½ cup of salt
½ cup of water (added gradually)

The children mixed the flour and salt, slowly added the water, and kneaded the dough until it was smooth. Simple, sensory, and perfect for crafting.

This activity helped the class learn about Diwali traditions while enjoying a fun, creative project. The finished lamps looked wonderful and brought a lovely glow to our classroom.

🎆 Firework Art with Salt and Watercolours

The children created stunning firework‑themed artwork using a fun combination of PVA glue, salt, and watercolours. The results were absolutely eye‑catching, and the class loved experimenting with this unusual technique.

To begin, the children used PVA glue to draw their firework shapes—spirals, bursts, zigzags, and exploding patterns. They then sprinkled salt over the glue, watching it stick and create a textured, sparkling effect. Once the glue and salt were set, the real magic happened. Using watercolours, the children gently touched their brushes to the salted lines and watched the colours spread and travel like real fireworks lighting up the night sky.

Working carefully and creatively, the children explored:

colour blending to create bright, bold firework effects
fine motor skills while drawing detailed glue patterns
cause and effect, noticing how the salt absorbed the paint
creative choices, selecting colours and shapes to match their ideas

The classroom was full of excitement as the artwork came to life. Each piece was unique, vibrant, and full of movement—just like a real fireworks display.

🏀 Basketball Skills in PE

In PE, the children have been developing their basketball skills, and the progress has been fantastic. We focused on building confidence with the ball and learning the key techniques needed to play the game successfully.

The children practised dribbling, working on keeping the ball under control while moving at different speeds. They also explored passing skills, including chest passes and bounce passes, making sure to aim accurately and communicate with their partners. We introduced shooting techniques, encouraging the children to use balance, focus, and the correct hand position to aim for the hoop.

Working in pairs and small groups helped everyone build teamwork and cooperation. It was brilliant to see the children encouraging one another, taking turns, and celebrating each other’s successes.

Halloween Disco

Happy Halloween

Halloween Disco Fun!

What an amazing time we had at our Halloween Disco! The children arrived bursting with excitement, dressed in a fantastic range of costumes—from spooky skeletons to glittery witches and everything in between. The creativity on display was incredible.

Once inside, the dance floor was full of energy. The children enjoyed dancing to their favourite songs, joining in with the games, and showing off their best moves. There were plenty of smiles, lots of laughter, and a brilliant sense of fun throughout the evening.

A huge thank‑you to P7 who helped make the event such a success, including the staff and volunteers who supported the disco and the families who helped with costumes and preparations. The children made wonderful memories and it was a lovely way to celebrate the season together.

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🦆 Learning Our Common Words: Would, Could, Should

The children have been working hard on reading and spelling the tricky words would, could, and should. These words can be confusing because they don’t always follow the usual phonics rules, so we introduced the o‑u “lucky duck” method to help them remember the pattern.

Using this approach, the children spotted that all three words share the same “ould” ending, and they practised saying the rhyme to help it stick. They enjoyed exploring how the words sound, how they look, and how they fit into sentences.

To build confidence, the children worked in pairs, taking turns to:

read the words aloud
use them in sentences
play matching and sorting games
check each other’s spellings

It was wonderful to see so much teamwork, encouragement, and enthusiasm. The children are becoming much more secure with these common words and are already beginning to use them more confidently in their writing.

Halloween Fun

🍎 Dooking for Apples and Oranges 🟠

We had a brilliant time dooking for apples as part of our autumn celebrations. The children were full of excitement as they took turns trying to catch an apple using only their mouths—no hands allowed! There was plenty of laughter, lots of determination, and some very impressive attempts.

Working together, the children encouraged their partners, cheered each other on, and celebrated every splash and success. It was lovely to see so much confidence, teamwork, and joy as they took part in this traditional game.

Activities like this help build resilience, cooperation, and a sense of fun in our classroom community. The children talked about the history of the game, shared their own experiences, and reflected on what made it tricky or easy.

A big well done to everyone who took part. The smiles said it all.

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P3_4 Learning Overview Term 2 2025_26 (1).pdf

Primary 3/4

Term 2 Learning Overview

A Magical Morning with the Scottish Opera – The Giant’s Harp 🎵

P3/4 had a wonderful time this week when the Scottish Opera visited to perform The Giant’s Harp. The story followed two heroes on a journey to help a magical harp find her lost magic.

Pupils joined in with songs and actions, and were amazed to hear a real harp played live in the hall! It was a fantastic chance to enjoy music, theatre, and storytelling in a fun and interactive way.

Thank you to the Scottish Opera for a truly magical experience!

Deforestation and the Lorax

In P3/4 we have been learning about deforestation and linking it to our topic 'The Lorax'. We discovered that, just like in the story when the Once-ler cut down all the Truffula trees, cutting down too many trees in real life can harm animals, people and the environment.

When the trees disappear...

This week we became scientists are we explored what happens when trees disappear. Our big question was: "What happens to the land when trees are gone?"

Tray A had moss, grass and plants covering the soil.

Tray B had bare soil with no plants.

It then started to rain...

When we poured water over the trays, we noticed a big difference! The soil in Tray A stayed in place because the roots and plants held it together.

In tray B the soil quickly washed away.

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This showed us how important trees and plants are for protecting the land and preventing erosion. The children shared their findings and feelings - thinking about how cutting down too many trees can harm the environment. Please open the file to view our scientists in action!

The day the Lorax sent us a letter!

Today something very special happened in P3/4 - the Lorax sent us a letter! He asked us to take action and care for our world, reminding us of the importance of looking after the trees, animals and environment around us.

The children were excited to read his message and talked about the different ways we can make a difference. We are learning how to write a letter back to him, telling about all the different things we are going to do to help our environment.

Just like the Lorax says, "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better! It's not!"

Reading in P3/4

In P3/4 we are busy growing our reading skills everyday! The children enjoy reading a wide range of texts - from exciting novels to guided reading group books. We have been practising using strategies such as sounding out tricky words, looking for clues in the text and asking questions to deepen our understanding.

Working with our words

This week we have been learning the /sc/ and /sk/ sounds. To help us practise, we played a fun game of bingo with new words. The children enjoyed listening carefully, spotting the sounds and shouting BINGO when they found all of them.

P4 Digital Dynamos

Primary 4 have been using their extended time to build confidence as Digital Dynamos! They have been exploring Book Creator, Sum Dog and Prodigy Maths. They will soon become our Tech Leaders in class - supporting others with digital tools - and are already working towards achieving their Bronze Digital Award.

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Learning the Lorax Way!

This week our class has been busy diving deeper into The Lorax! The children were set an exciting building challenge - to design and construct the Once-ler's house using their problem solving skills, teamwork and creativity. They though carefully about structure, balance and materials to bring the story to life.

The Lorax (Once-ler Houses)

Alongside STEM building, the children have been exploring their artistic side by painting scenes from the story, capturing the colourful world of Truffula Trees and the important environmental messages the book teaches us!

P3/4 Learning Overview - Term 1

P3_4 Term 1 Learning Overview 2025_26.pdf

Our First Day in Primary 3/4

What a brilliant start to the new school year! P3/4 were all smiles on their very first day back. We took some special photos to capture this moment and to remember how we looked as we began our journey together.

Pupil Voice in P3/4!

We were very proud to choose our new pupil voice representatives for the year ahead. These important roles give children the chance to share ideas, make decisions and help shape our community.

Pupil Learning Council - giving every class a voice in school decisions and events.

Junior Road Safety Officers - helping to keep everyone safe on the roads and in our community.

ECO Group - encouraging us all to look after our environment and make our school greener.

UNI Kids - making sure our school respects rights and promotes children's rights.

Junior Road Safety Officers

Rory and Ethan

Pupil Learning Council

Evie

Pupil Learning Council

Lewis

ECO

Lacie

Uni Kid

Alfie

Building Our Friendship Webs

Primary 3/4 took part in a special activity to celebrate the importance of friendship and kindness in our class. We created a giant friendship web using a ball of wool. Each child passed the wool to a friend in the circle saying something kind about them. Slowly the wool connected us all together and showed that everyone in our class is linked and included.

Outdoor Place Value Fun!

P3/4 took their maths learning outside to explore place value in a fun and active way. We worked together to make and read numbers and explain what each digit means. Using Place Value boards marked out in the playground, loose objects became the digits and the children built their own numbers - then the class read them aloud and discuused the value of each digit. By the end they were confidently saying things like "the 7 is worth 70" and "the 4 is 4 hundreds".

The children said - "I liked making numbers using sticks" and "It was fun to read the numbers that my friends made".

More Place Value Fun!

Hoop Games

P3/4 explored lots of different ways to use hula hoops to build our skills. We worked on catching, throwing, aiming, balancing and teamwork through a series of fun hoop games. From target challenges to team relays, the children showed brilliant determination and creativity. Some hoops became goals and others became stepping stones. A great way to practise our physical skills!

Splatter Art

Self-Portaits

P3/4 had so much fun combining art and wellbeing this week. We began experimenting with splatter art techniques - rolling balls through a tray of colour, creating bold backgrounds.

We then moved onto learning what makes us unique and different. We discussed our talents, interests and then drew our own self-portraits to place on top of our vibrant splatter art.

Fun 31

Our right to play - we took time to explore our new classroom together and enjoyed some fun play activities. The children loved trying out different areas of the room, sharing games with friends and discovering exciting resources we will use this year. Through play, we showed how we can learn new skills, build friendships and use our imaginations.

Blending Our Spelling Skills!

P3/4 have been busy developing their spelling skills by learning about consonant blends (bl/gl/sl/fl/pl/cl). We explored these sounds in lots of fun and interactive ways.

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