Perception Motor Skills Programme
Keywords: hand-eye coordination, balance, cognitive development, spatial awareness, locomotion.Curriculum links: Health & Physical Education- Movement Concepts & Motor Skills; Develop a wide range of movement skills, using a variety of... Read more about 'Perception Motor Skills Programme'...
Having A Ball
Emmy said, I was looking at my ball when I had to catch it. Read more about 'Having A Ball '...
Ordering and Sequencing
Charlie said, I helped Billy put the numbers in order. We counted the numbers up to 20. Read more about 'Ordering and Sequencing'...
Kase and Lennon – Budding Authors
Kase has only been at school for a few months and Lennon since the beginning of Term 4. In that time, they, along with the rest of Room 15 and 16, have been working hard on phonics.
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Skills for Life
Bayley runs to Thor.All of the strategies outlined are easily duplicated at home. There are teaching opportunities everywhere! What can you teach your children about social skills and emotional literacy?... Read more about 'Skills for Life'...
Puppets
Puppets are engaging toys that can help support oral language skills and communication, social/emotional development, and help children learn and understand the world around them through safe, imaginative play. Puppets offer children an engaging way to interact and explore their knowledge and understanding of the world.
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Christmas Trees for Taupo
We had another wonderful opportunity to take part in the Towncentre Taupo Plywood 3D Christmas Tree Project again this year. These recycled plywood boards were delivered to us ready for painting. All children at Wairakei Primary School were invited to submit their Christmas tree designs.
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Phonological Awareness
It is important for children to hear, identify and understand the sounds around them. This is called phonological awareness. Children with good phonological awareness are aware that there are different sounds in speech. This is important for communicating, reading and writing.
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Participating & Contributing Creates Stars
Room 11 knew there was a taniwha, Horo-matangi, in the lake. We also knew the waiata 'One Day a Taniwha' so we decided to create a dance item around it. Read more about 'Participating & Contributing Creates Stars'...
Flower Art
The change of season from Winter to Spring was our inspiration. The concept was simple. Flowers - using colour, layers, and shapes. Read more about 'Flower Art'...
