Sunday, October 31, 2010
Our Challenge in Progress
We are still working on our challenge of making a slideshow about counting in another language. It involves lots of learning about makimg a plan, working together, making decisions, plus layout, colour and pronouncing words correctly. Some children have been managing their time really well and are nearly ready to publish - so watch this space and learn how to count in another language!
Friday, October 29, 2010
Rocket gets ready for "Wheels Day"
Rocket had fun at Ben's house trying to work out which wheels would be suitable for him to bring to school on "Wheels Day." What do you think he should have brought to school? Why?
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Spooky Surprise at Jump Jam
Zac came to school in a Rally Car!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Moving Right Along
This week we brainstormed, drew examples of different types of vehicles and thought about what we would like to find out next.
Here are some of the questions we thought of?
I wonder why there is two planes on the outside and a cockpit in the middle?
I wonder how the car stops?
I wonder how a car moves?
How do those rockets work?
Why does a tractor have such big wheels?
What pulls a train?
Why do tyres have rubber?
How does a propeller move a boat?
Why does a propeller go sideways, straight down and on angles?
Why does this spin?
Monday, October 25, 2010
Makng Good Choices in Discovery Time
Grace – Today at DT I made a good decision. I shared the water with everyone and speaking normally. I washed the windows nicely too.
Liam A – I made good choices in DT because I used a quiet voice and let other kids see my person.
Hunter – In DT I made good choices because I let Kai help me make a tow truck. I used a quiet voice.
Zac – In DT I played soccer. The teams were even. We shared the ball.
Jacob – In DT I made a good choice because I said to Dean, “I like your fireboat”. I made a good choice because I said to Liam B, “I like your mountain train track”.
Regan – In DT today Ben and me had an argument over the train because he had 2 carriages and I had 1 carriage. Then we sorted it out. So I had 1 and Ben had 2. That was how we sorted it out.
Cam R – I made good choices by sharing and letting others geta goal.
Thomas – I made a good decision by playing soccer fair. We made the teams even, and played fair and the game was fun.
Dean – Today in DT I made good decisions. I was at the water table and I was making a ship and Zac helped me.
Ana – Today at DT I let Dean join the lemonade stand. I washed the window using a quiet voice.
Oliver – Today I played soccer with Zac and Cam. Then I let Thomas play.
Rocket had fun with Bella
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Josh shares what he learned about being Firewise.
If there is a fire, Get Down Get Low and Get Out FAST and shut the door or window because if the fire reaches the air the fire will get bigger and the fire spreads fast. If you breathe the smoke you can die because the smoke can burn the inside of your lungs. If you are a firefighter you will be safe because you are wearing gear and been trained. But if you are a kid and you try it, you can get burnt or die. It is really important to be trained as a firefighter and wear the gear. If you hear the smoke alarm jump out of your window and go to your safe meeting place and call 111 and you will be safe.
Today some firefighters came to our school and told us all the important information and we practised what to do when you hear a smoke alarm. A firefighter showed us a movie and we had a big talk and we looked at the fire engine. By Josh
Friday, October 22, 2010
Congratulations Grace!
Our New Mural
Today our new mural was unveilled. Carolyn and her mural team spent many hours creating it. What a proud moment!
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Bookshelf - Josh
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Rocket with Taylor
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Rocket Is learning to play musical instruments!
Rocket had a musical time with Grace last night.
Great to see Rocket doing his music practice! Do you know what instruments he is playing?
Are you learning any instruments? Let us know.
Measuring in Rockets!
Kai/Hunter - The computer is 2 and 1/2 Rockets long.
Michael - The table leg is 3 Rockets high.
Liam A/Zac - The pencil sharpener is 1/2 Rocket long.
Thomas/Cam C - The sliding door is 9 Rockets long.
Jade - The bookshelf is 4 Rockets long.
Taylor/Bella - My buddy is 20 Rockets tall.
Dean - The Big Book is 3 and 1/2 Rockets tall.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Get Firewise!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Bookshelf - Bella
Helpful Rocket!
Rocket has been very helpful in the weekend. Look what he has been doing at Georgia's house. How did you help in the weekend? Let us know.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Practise Your Measuring Skills
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Looking Up, Down and Through
In Discovery Time this week our challenge was to take photos from different angles. Here are some of our first efforts taken around the playground. What do you think makes a good photo?
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Rocket the Spy!
What a great adventure Rocket had at Arlo's place. I did not know he could crack codes!How do you think he used a mirror to crack the code?
Monday, October 11, 2010
Our Holiday Experiences
Rocket on holiday at the farm
Friday, October 8, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
INTERFACE AWARDS 2010 - Best Blog - Finalist
"Thanks for entering this year’s INTERFACE Awards, I’m delighted to be able to tell you that you’re a finalist! Congratulations. The standard of entries was very high and you have done extremely well to reach the final five. You should be very proud of this achievement and the work you are doing."
The judges have picked the top 5 class blogs throughout NZ and now teachers and educators get to vote to decide the winner. Well done to Stephen and "The Ins and Outs" for making the finals too!
To vote for our blog click on the image below to go to the voting page.
I wonder how many votes we can get!
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