Describing Fireworks

This term we have been learning to:

• use interesting words
• use describing words
• use our senses (what we see, hear, feel etc)
• use a language feature like:  onomatopoeia, simile

Reflection:

Learning to Skip Count

I have been learning to skip count in 2s to 100

We used mathsisfun.com to help us learn how to skip-count, as well as saying it, clapping it forwards and backwards.



Reflection:  I could do it and then I did it again.  Sarim  23.11.17

Exhibit for Elm Park School Art Display

We created decorative Maori kites, weaving in colours and textures to represent 'We are Elm Park"

Geometry: Sorting and Classifying 3D Shapes

I am beginning to name, sort and classify simple 3D shapes


I can name some shapes.  I can see some shapes.  Sarim 18.08.17

Sarim, well done, you have tried really hard to learn about different 3D shapes.  You have grouped these shapes together and matched them carefully.  Rectangular prism are box shaped.  Cylinder is like a can or tin.  Mrs Templeton  18.08.17

Maori Patterns: Te mōko

In Term 2 and 3 we have been learning about Maori patterns.  We went to the Auckland museum.  Look at my moko!  We created 'WE ARE AOTOEAROA, NEW ZEALAND' at the  Te Tuhi art gallery.  

Learning about the 'teen' numbers using tens and ones

I am learning to recognise the value of numbers to 20 using tens and ones


I could write the numbers that Mrs Templeton asked.  I needed help to make the number on equipment.  
This was easy?/tricky?
Sarim 04.07.11
This was very tricky for you Sarim.  You are still learning that the tens rod is worth ten and you are counting from one to work out how many.  We will keep working on some of this next term so that you can see a 'teen' number as one ten and some ones.
Mrs Templeton  04.07.11

Welcome to Autumn

Autumn leaves fell all over Elm Park School.  This gave us a great idea.  We used Kidpix to make our own leaves and illustrate our awesome autumn writing.

Choosing words to add interest to my Writing

I am learning to choose words to add interest to my Writing

Learning to Plan my Writing

I am learning to plan my writing

I will be successful when:

• I can think of my ideas and remember what I did
• I can use quick pictures 
• I can talk about my pictures with the teacher
• I can write with help from the teacher

It helped my brain.  I like doing it like that .  

Well done Sarim.  It helps to have pictures to talk to.  This way we can learn more words and Mrs Templeton can add to your plan.  Mrs Templeton  12.04.17

Learning to identify sounds in words to help my reading

This term I have been learning to:

• identify phonic letters and sounds within words
• identify high frequency sight words 
• use Reading Eggs to help me learn to identify sounds 

I like this because he say, I say, I repeat him.  Its good because I can learn it.

Sarim  30.03.17

Keep up the great work Sarim.  Looking at the letters and listening to the sounds is a great way for you to learn.  Log in to Reading Eggs often at home and school to help you develop your skills.  Mrs Templeton  30.03.17

Statistics: Learning to sort, count, display and make statements about the information

I have been learning to: 

• sort objects into categories for display and make a class pictograph with support
• discuss the results and make statements

This is tricky for me because there's lots of words.  Sometimes I don't understand.  Sarim 30.03.17

Keep trying to make sense of what you hear Sarim.  Please remember to show resilience by asking for help when you need it.  Mrs Templeton  30.03.17

Water Skills: Learning to be safe and confident in and around water

I am learning to be safe and confident in and around the water.

This term I have been learning to use a board to glide and kick across the pool.

Welcome to my 2017 Learning Journey

This year I am in Room 10/16 and my teacher is Mrs Templeton.