Year 3 Identify and use conjunctions to express time (before, after and while)

Year 3 conjunctions to express time worksheet and lesson pack

Teach pupils how to use conjunctions to express time with this Year 3 conjunctions to express time worksheet and lesson pack. Part of our Year 3 Spring SPaG sequence, this lesson introduces conjunctions such as before, after, while and when, helping pupils understand how they link ideas and show when events happen.

This lesson pack includes:

• Year 3 conjunctions to express time PowerPoint
• Practical activity
• Year 3 conjunctions to express time worksheets

Pupils learn to:

• Recognise conjunctions used to express time.
• Understand how conjunctions link ideas and events.
• Use conjunctions such as before, after, while and when accurately in sentences.
• Apply their understanding by choosing and using time conjunctions in context.

The differentiated worksheets include a simplified version using earlier-phase vocabulary and visual support. No year groups are printed on our resources, making them suitable for mixed-age classes, intervention groups and SEND support where appropriate. Each worksheet is labelled with the small step to help teachers track progression.

Looking for the complete teaching sequence? Explore our Year 3 Spring SPaG hub, where you’ll find all the lesson packs, planning and assessment resources, and the accompanying spelling strand. You can also download the Year 3 Spring lesson plans and rationale for detailed teaching guidance.