Maths - In Action

Maths

Here are some photos of Room 14 doing Maths.

After a 'whole class' lesson, some students decided to work alone, some in groups, and some in the teacher's circle for support.

It was heartwarming to see many students helping a classmate.

Class Fun - Shoulder Rub Circle

Class Circle

At the end of the day, the children decided to make a "shoulder rub" circle and gave each other a little massage. They also "drew" on their friend's back with their finger. They find it very relaxing...

Assembly - Dancing on stage!

Cultural Assembly

There was a school cultural assembly and some students from Room 14 danced on stage!

They do "dancing" during morning tea once a week and got to perform for the whole school in assembly. 

Proud parents came to watch - well done!

Kapa Haka performing

"Shooting Stars" Dance Group

"Shooting Stars" Dance Group

Chinese Songs and Instruments

The audience - lots of faces!

Marimba

Marimba

The Drums

Whole school singing 

"Welcome Home" (Dave Dobbyn song)

Ukulele

Ukulele

Choir

Maths - Team Work

Problem Solving with a friend

Room 14 really enjoys problem solving!

On Mondays and Fridays we do whole class problem solving. Here are some photos of the class working out the problem on their own, then helping a friend to see if they got it right. Then we discuss all the different ways we can work out the problem. There are many different strategies we can use in maths.

Look at these mathematicians...

Buddy Class - Cultural Cloak

Cultural Cloak

Every second Friday we meet with our Buddy Class, H30 (Year 1, 5 year olds) and learn together. Mostly we do arts and crafts - and have some fun! We sing songs and learn about different cultures. We have two children in our class who have a brother or sister in our buddy class - they are rather lucky they get to see them during school time and learn together. That's special!

During Ako Tahi Time with our Buddy Class, we have been making a cultural cloak. First we coloured in the feathers, then dyed them, cut them out and today we pasted them on to MAKE THE CLOAK! We watch Maori Myths and Legends and learnt about the meaning of a cultural cloak.

Here is our Buddy Class cloak...