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:  I was amazed that I could write the words.  I like to read my writing when Mrs T publishes it for me.  I want to try hard to write the words and the sentences.  Payton 22.11.17

Learning to Skip count

I am learning to skip-count in 2s to 100

We used mathsisfun.com to help us learn to count in 2s.


Reflection:  I could do this and I helped people in my group.  I couldn't do it and then I can, I can do it to 100.    Payton 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: Classifying 3D shapes

I am learning to identify, name, sort and classify 3D shapes using my own words and the language of geometry.



I could name some shapes.  I could do the cone and the box and the ball.  Some of the words are hard for me.  Payton A  18.08.17

You did well on this task Payton.  Keep trying to show confidence and resilience when having a go and trying to talk about the shapes.  This is an important way of learning.  
Mrs Templeton 28.08.17

Maori Patterns:

In Term 2 and 3 we have been learning about Maori patterns.   We created our 'WE ARE AOTEAROA, NEW ZEALAND' art at the Te Tuhi art gallery. Our work looks amazing!

A Surprise for my Class

I have been developing confidence in my Writing.  

I recorded sounds I could hear, used some interesting words, read it back and shared it with my friends.  

Surprise for my Class

Click to read this book, made with Book Creator

https://read.bookcreator.com

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 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 was learning to find the right word - the same as the bird.  My sight words are a little hard.  My mum helps me, if I won't practise i get growled.  Payton  30.03.17

Keep looking carefully at all the sounds in words when you read but also think about what you are reading so that you can get your mouth ready to say the word.  Check it, does it look right.  Keep practising with Mum at home Payton.   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

I found out we liked butterflies best. Its hard for counting.  Payton 30.03.17

Payton, you find it very tricky to talk about your learning.  Its okay to make mistakes and when you talk and explain your learning, your teacher can help you more.  Mrs Templeton 30.03.17

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

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

This term, I have been learning to enter and exit the pool, by the side and the ladder, and to move across the pool safely.

Welcome to my 2017 Learning Journey

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