Monday, February 25, 2019

Casey the Caterpillar

Our school promotes Casey the Caterpillar writing programme. It teaches a young learner letter shapes that are found in nature like a long stick or a nut. To help children clarify their understandings about some letter shapes in Room 3





we use as many real objects as possible to engage their imagination.

Saturday, February 16, 2019

Beach Life


With such hot weather having a cold water play with some real seaweed and shells is a must in room 3. It helped students to talk about their own experiences as well as to cool off before learning class routines.


Lovely water play


Creative table

Sand play


Teaching others how to operate a phonics programme

What makes an island?

Learning about Pacific islands through play





Working with the group



Having fun with phonics

Friday, February 8, 2019

Thumbs Up!

On Monday, during school's powhiri, we welcomed our new families and their tamariki into our learning community. This week was all about getting to know each other and developing a positive class culture.
Free exploration of classroom resources

Thumbs Up!


Open-ended resources

Melting the ice bricks to cool off


Holiday Snap Shot

Class Treaty

What will make our classroom a lovely place?







Exploring Waitangi Day through class treaty

Koru Art



Creative Table

Class Treaty into class korowai