Sunday, November 21, 2021

Back to school in Level 2.

 Room 6 and Room 5 are learning together in the library.   

This is because our classrooms are being renovated!

 Here are some photos of the renovations in Room 6 and below is our new learning space. 








Room 5 and 6 in the library. 
We love being around all the books!!!













Monday, November 15, 2021

   Room 6 Home Learning Activities   

Welcome ~ Give these a go today!

Panui - Listen and read along to the story.


What pet would you get? 

Tuhituhi -  write a story about what pet you would get and why.   You can start with .....

I would choose a ________because ______________.

Draw a picture of your pet.

Pangarau ~. have a go at this family of fact house.





Monday, November 8, 2021

  Room 6 Home Learning Activities   

Welcome ~ Give these a go today!

Take a look at leaves today. Spring is a time of growth for plants. How many different leaves can you collect today and make scientific observations for?

How does the leaf feel? is it thin or thick or leathery?

Is the leaf shiny of dull looking?

Does it have fine hairs covering it?

Is it the same colour on both sides?



Listen to a story.
Click on this link to hear
Nanny Mihi and the Bellbird - by Melanie Drewery | RNZ


Write a story....tuhituhi.

What would you teach a bird?

Write 3 sentences explaining what you would teach a wild or pet bird to do.

Watch this clip about Magpies.







Monday, November 1, 2021

   Home Learning Activities   

Welcome ~ Give these a go today!

Pānui. Listen to the story and draw a spider.


Why was the spider so busy?    
Describe the spider you drew - how many legs?  is it hairy or smooth?  is it big or small? 

Patterns in nature.  
What do you notice about petals and leaves that make a pattern? 
Go for a walk and collect some natural materials such as leaves or flowers. 

Are there any patterns? ....

Can you make your own pattern? ....

Pattern - Lessons - Blendspace

Going for a walk in nature is a great way to relax.


Friday, October 29, 2021

  Home Learning Activities    ~  Rāmere, rua tekau ma iwa, Hiringa-ā-nuku.

Welcome ~ Give these a go today!



Listen to the story and think about....

What was the problem in the story??????
Did Waata find the perfect home?????

~  Art  ~
Create a vegetable 
super hero. 

Super Veggies Assemble | Superhero crafts, Projects for kids, Preschool  crafts
You could draw, sketch or make them out of anything you like. 


Tuesday, October 26, 2021

 Home Learning Activities    ~  Rātu, rua tekau ma whetu, Hiringa-ā-nuku.

Welcome ~ Give these a go today!

Listen to a true New Zealand story about Hana.





Whats the time?......
Shadow Fun Activities for Kids | HowStuffWorks
Go out side and stand in one spot. Where is your shadow? If you can trace around it with chalk or a stone.
Then.... go back out to the same spot in 2 hours time. Has your shadow moved?

How can your shadow help you to tell the time? How do you know?


Te Reo.
Go outside and find these colours...

Whero ~ red. Kikorangi ~ blue. Kakariki ~ green. Kowhai ~ yellow. Parauri ~ brown.

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

   Home Learning Activities    ~  Rāpare, rua tekau ma rua, Hiringa-ā-nuku

Welcome ~ Give these a go today!

Listen to a true New Zealand story about Jin the otter.


What do you think it would have been like for Jin? 
Why do you think the Zookeepers wanted to find her?  
Can you write about your own Otter adventure in Hamilton? 


Count and graph. 
Can you make a pictograph using the information you collect from the picture? 

Matching Game for Children, Connect Colorful Birds with Same Color Nesting  Box, Preschool Worksheet Activity for Kids, Task for Stock Illustration -  Illustration of multicolor, matching: 141679397