'Learning From Home' - Lets Share!

During our google hangout yesterday we talked about sharing something on our blogs. Larell has shared two things he has been doing at home, click on his blog to take a look -  https://pslarella.blogspot.com/. Come on Te Manga students, it would be great to see you share something on your blogs today.

This is one thing that I have done since being at home - walking the dog with my family. 

'Te Manga at Home' - New Zealand Nationwide Lockdown

On Monday our Prime Minister Jacinda Adern, announced that NZ would be going into lockdown in 48 hours to help stop the spread of Covid-19. I was very proud of the way our class responded to this news.  They were positive and thoughtful in their discussion about what was to come. This class are leaders of learning at school and they will be at home too.

Today it is Day 3 of learning from home. I was able to connect with a few students on a google hangout today and I plan to connect with more tomorrow. I have seen lots of different examples of learning happening both online and offline which is great to see. 

Here are a few examples of what students have been doing at home:

ALANI's WRITING:

Covid 19 is a sort of bug that can get into your lungs.If the Coronavirus touch’s your hands it’s ok because it doesn't want to get into your hands, it just wants to get into your lungs. It can get into your lungs by touching, putting your hands in your mouth, picking nose or rubbing your eyes.

By washing your hand with soap in every spot you can stop the spread of Coronavirus.
Covid 19 is a little bug that you cant see.   

TUVA-LISA's Google Slide:



ZION's Google Slide:

 

Class Dojo Spend Up

ClassDojo is a great reward system that we have in Te Manga. The students can earn dojo points for showing our school values, home learning excellence and for generally doing the right thing at the right time, in a timely manner. Last Friday, the students were able to spend their dojo points during our Dojo Spend Up afternoon. They had lots of options to choose from including technology learning games, classroom toy time, drawing and colouring. To enjoy 30 minutes of 'free choosing' time, the students had to use 50 of their dojo points. They were very happy with this!!!

Life Education with Harold

The students were so excited to visit Whaea Mandy and Harold in the Life Education caravan last week. Whaea Mandy talked to the class about the importance of being kind, being unique and being proud of who you are. She also talked to the students about their feelings and the feelings of others. Our class had a great time in the caravan and were very excited about a disco at the end!

Learning on our Class Site is FUN FUN FUN

The class have become more independent in their learning through using the class site. They have shown self management, perseverance, kindness and patience when helping each other and resilience when things have been a bit tricky, to just keep on going. I took a few snap shots of the students working on the MATH part of our class site. You can see from the video that math can be a lot of fun!

Tuesday is Our Sharing Day - Tuva-Lisa and Zion

Every Tuesday the students have a chance to share something with the class. This can be anything that they like. It is a great way for the class to find out something about each student and also to practice oral language skills.

Zion is a keen fisherman and today he shared a framed news clipping about a fishing experience he had when he was 5. Zion caught an 18 pound snapper using a sprat fishing line when he was out fishing with his dad Eru. Zion said the fish was so big that the rod bent right into the water and it didn't even fit in their chilly bin. Zion definitely has a lot of wonderful fishing stories to share with us. 

Last year, Tuva-Lisa did something amazing, she had a haircut. However it wasn't just any haircut, her hair was sent to an organisation that makes wigs out of real hair for people who need to wear a wig due to illness. Tuva-Lisa told us that one of her dad's friend was very sick and it made her wonder how she could help. She showed us her certificate and letter from the organisation. This was a really wonderful thing to share and she has shown that kindness comes first for Tuva-Lisa.

Learning to Snorkel at School

Our class have been learning all about Sea Week and are planning to visit Matai Bay to take part in a snorkeling experience. Many of our students have never snorkelled before so this was a great chance to learn. The students were keen and loved their experience. Unfortunately we have had to postpone our trip until Term 4, but it gives us lots to look forward to in Term 4.

Dancing with Whaea Gee

Every Wednesday we are lucky to have a lovely student teacher called Gloria Matthews in our class. She is working with the children one day per week, in Terms 1-3 and for 4 weeks in Term 4. Whaea Gee is currently in her second year of study for her teaching degree with The University of Waikato.

Yesterday, Whaea Gee took the students for a dance lesson which was so much fun. The lesson used lots of action words starting with the letter S. The students warmed up with lots of S actions; stretch straight up and swing it down, stretch to the side swing to the other side, sink and sag, scoop it up and shake it out, spin around and spring! The students worked in pairs to create shapes with their bodies and then in small groups they created their own dance routines. There was lots of moving and grooving, giggles and laughter. The class had a great time. Thanks Whaea Gee!

Sea Week - Week 6 - Sat 29th February - Sunday 8th March

Seaweek is a week to celebrate our learning about the ocean and all that it gives to us. The theme for 2020 is Connecting With Our Seas. Ko au te moana, ko te moana ko au – I am the sea, the sea is me. You can look at the learning we are going to do this week on our class site - click here.

Today the students were introduced to a great website called Young Ocean Explorers and they were so engaged in their learning I had to whip out the camera and take a few photos. 

Check out this video to show just how quiet the classroom was while they were learning all about their favourite marine life.

Tuesday - 'News Day' - Gum and Toheroa's

We were very excited today when Lucy brought out a huge piece of gum to share with us. She told us that her dad found the gum when he was fixing a pipe under a house that her mum and dad lived in before she was born. What a find! We were so glad to share Lucy's taonga. Next Grace brought in a toheroa shell that she found at Te Oneroa a Tohe. This was an excellent time to share such as treasure as it is Sea Week this week. Great timing Grace!