Sleep over

Isaac is trying to use lots of different words in his writing. He did a great job matching his picture plan and his story.

More Chips Please

Isaac has included talking in his writing. Look at the detail in Isaac's drawing. Great picture of an open mouth with a chip hanging out.

The writing I like the best

I like this story because I like war stories.

I like this story because I did it all myself.

Read to Self

We are learning to read to self. This builds our reading stamina and helps us to get better at reading. We also have lots of fun reading!

Success Criteria

• I read quietly
• I concentrate on the book
• I stay in space
• I read the whole time
• I get started straight away

How I am going

Read to self			Kerri thinks

Reflection

I really like: Reading Digger books and pirate books.

I think I need to practice: Reading books from my book box.

Isaac, during read to self you get started straight away and you stay in one place. Remember there are 3 ways to read a book and you can read the pictures of the tricky books. Reading books from your book box will help you practise your new words and build your fluency.
Kerri

Maths - Geometry

We have been learning about shapes and position words. Position words tell us where something is or where it is going. 

We use words like: On the cushion, on the mat, In front, behind, the back of the class, around, under, beside, between, middle, on top, in, through, out, off. 

We have also learned about turns and can make full and half turns. Quarter turns were new for us and can be tricky.

Task: Pick a picture of the blocks in a pattern (don’t show your buddy). Using our maths words describe how to make the pattern. Remember to give accurate clear instructions.

Success Criteria:

• I use the correct names for shapes 
• I use our maths postiton words
• I  give clear instructions about position
• I follow postion instructions

My Shapes 

I use the correct names for shapes

I use our maths postiton words

I give clear instructions about position

I follow position instructions

Reflection

I can: Put the shapes where they have to go.

It was hard when: Telling the other people where to put their shapes. 

I really liked: Working with my friend.

Kerri thinks

This has been tricky learning Isaac and you have worked really hard to learn and practise position words like up and down, in and under. You can use the correct names for shapes and I can see you are trying really hard to listen to and follow instructions about how to make the shape patterns. It is tricky to give clear instuctions to your buddy but lots of practise using the shape words will help.
Kerri

Whakawhanaungatanga - Buddy class

We have been learning all about whakawhanaungatanga and what it means. We think it is all about getting along better, including everybody and being in a team.

When we are showing Whakawhanaungatanga we will :

 
See:  people sharing and noticing other people

Hear:  kind words, encouraging words like "ka pai", "good job”, “can I help?"

Think about: about other people, listen and share.

Task: Listen to your buddy and learn some things about them. Work together to create a poster sharing what you have learned about each other. Remember to practise using encouraging words, to share ideas and to notice how you your buddy might be feeling. 

 Success Criteria:     

• I used kind words.
• I listened to my buddy and found out something new.
• I shared my ideas with my buddy.
• I show whakawhanaungatanga in and out of the playground.

Reflection

I used kind words.

I listened to my buddy and found out something new.

I shared my ideas with my buddy.

I show whakawhanaungatanga in and out of the playground.

I show whakawhanaungatanga when: When I play in the sandpit and share my shovel and bucket.

It was hard when:  People take my bucket and shovel and didn't ask me.

I really liked: Playing with my friends because they are kind to me.

Kerri Thinks

Isaac, you use kind words when you talk to your friends and classmates. I love that you share your shovel and bucket when you play in the sandpit, that is showing hakawhanaungatanga. 
Remember to listen to your buddy, and your friends. This will help you to learn new things about your buddy.
Kerri