Adding on from 5

I am learning to keep 5 in my head and add on.  This game is called Murtle Turtle and it reminds me to count on from a number.

"I was doing pluses. I had to put 5 in my head and then count. I liked it 100- so much!". said Noah

Reading Eggs

I am learning to use the illustrations to help me read the words.  Reading Eggs helps to reinforce my learning.

" Reading Eggs helps me with learning letters and sounds." said Noah

Acrostic poem

I am learning how to write an acrostic poem.  I know that I start each sentence with a letter of the subject.  I wrote about myself. 

" I can do finger spaces. I try to do the right letters. I am getting good at writing." Noah

Bird pillow

For our Art Exhibition this year we learnt how to sketch a bird.  The final drawing was transferred onto calico and dye was added.  The bird was glued onto a pillow that Mrs Scott and Mrs Worsfold had sewn.  Don't they look great!

I am learning to sound out 3 letter words.

I am learning to say the first, middle and last sound in a word and then blend the sounds together to write the word.  This can help me in my reading and my writing.

"I can listen in my head to the story and I can sound out the words I don't know." said Noah

I am learning to write a recount.

Fathers Day gift making




"I can do finger spaces and I can robot a word too." said Noah

I am learning to recognise teen numbers

I am learning to count and write numerals to 20.  I am learning to say the number before and after.

"I can add numbers together.  I can take away numbers too." said Noah

I am sharing my learning.

Mrs Worsfold said, "What a special time getting to share your learning with your whole family. You did a great job as the teacher Noah."

We are learning to write for an audience and publish quality work to share.

"My buddy is a boy. He reads my stories. He thinks my work is great."

Elm Park 50th Birthday Party

We launched our Celebration Inquiry with a huge party for Elm Park School. This year our school will turn 50! We had a great day with our school friends and our whanau.

Noah said," My Mum came to the party because she is a real teacher and my mum too."

I am learning to count on from a number

I am learning to count on from a number.  I am working on numbers up to 10 and next we will be working on numbers up to 20.

"I can put my numbers in order." said Noah

I am learning to make the beginning sounds

I am learning to make the beginning sounds in unknown words.  I need to get my mouth ready to make the sound and this activity helps me remember.

"I can point to the words." said Noah

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