Year 3 at primary school
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Welcome to Year 3 at primary school!
In schools in England, Year 3 is for children 7–8 years old, and is the first year of Key Stage 2.
There will be less of a focus on phonics and more emphasis on understanding and learning spelling rules. In maths, your child will use the column method and will learn their 3, 4, and 8 times tables.
What to expect in Year 3
Increasing independence and empathy! Find out what your child can expect in Year 3.
English & reading in Year 3
The Year 3 curriculum for English and reading.
Maths curriculum in Year 3
The Year 3 curriculum for maths.
Recommended books for Year 3
Early readers
Practice independent reading skills with these Stage 6 books from Read with Oxford.
Activity books
Develop core skills in English and maths with these activity books from Progress with Oxford.
Dictionaries
Develop vocabulary and grammar skills with a dictionary.
Children's fiction
Madcap adventures from Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre.
