Multicultural Week
We were so luck to have Amy come and share an aspect of her culture with us on Thursday. The children had such a fun time making some amazing creations by cutting paper.
Taylah's Kittens
Taylah brought her kitten Marmalade to school on Wednesday.
We used our great oral language skills to describe what she looked like and what she was doing. We were also able to make comparisons with our other kitten visitors, Eli and Millie.
We used our great oral language skills to describe what she looked like and what she was doing. We were also able to make comparisons with our other kitten visitors, Eli and Millie.
Hosting Kākano Assembly
We were very proud to host the first Kākano Team Assembly for 2016.
Our highlights were
Our highlights were
- Leading the singing of the school waiata
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- Speaking in front of a big audience (even if we were a little nervous!)
- Sharing our learning
- Leading the singing of a fun song - You've got a friend in me.
The Treehouse Treaty
We spent time thinking about Waitangi Day and why we celebrate it.
We read a book called The Treehouse Treaty, about four children who build a treehouse and then need to sort out some disagreements so they can play peacefully together.
Task: With 22 straws and one metre of tape, build a house big enough for Keto the Kea.
The Treehouse Treaty on PhotoPeach
We read a book called The Treehouse Treaty, about four children who build a treehouse and then need to sort out some disagreements so they can play peacefully together.
Task: With 22 straws and one metre of tape, build a house big enough for Keto the Kea.
The Treehouse Treaty on PhotoPeach
Working as a team - a Circle Time game
Purpose: To practise working as a team
Task: Move the soft toy kea around the circle with our legs
Result: Laughter, smiles, encouragement, active thinking and...... teamwork!
Kākano Whakatauki
Nō he kākano iti, e puawai ana he Kahikatea
From a small seed, a tall tree will blossom
- To create an experience that would help the children remember the team whakatauki
Working Collaboratively - Spaghetti & Marshmallows
Purpose - To practise our collaborative skills
Task - Build the tallest tower that can stay standing by itself for at least 20 seconds
Materials
- 6 marshmallows
- 12 pieces of dry spaghetti
- 1 metre of tape
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