Category: Carla Ross
Chances?
Throwing around words like “impossible”, “likely”, “definite”, “unlikely”, “certain”, and “possible” has made everyone think about how we often over exaggerate during our conversations. Read more about 'Chances?'...
We like to move it, move it
All teaching teams are introducing games during sports rotations, so that students can experience and have access to a wide variety of games. Read more about 'We like to move it, move it'...
Measurement Fun
Room 1 explored the mathematics concept of measurement. Non-standard units and standard units were the terms we used and understood during discussions. Read more about 'Measurement Fun'...
Let’s read together - The Kings Sock
Share reading activities are a powerful tool in a teacher’s skill set. A teacher models the skills of a proficient reader including - predicting, examining the pictures, fluent reading and expression. Read more about 'Let’s read together - The Kings Sock'...
Where am I? Exploring Positional Language
Some of the words and positions Room 1 students have learned and observed. Read more about 'Where am I? Exploring Positional Language'...
“MoveWell” to Move Well
MoveWell is a new resource and program for schools from Sport NZ that it being introduced at Wairakei Primary School, in 2022. Read more about '“MoveWell” to Move Well'...
Picture Walk to Talk the Talk
The picture walk strategy is a great activity you can do before reading the book and it generates great oral language and vocabulary. Read more about 'Picture Walk to Talk the Talk'...
Multiple Exposures
See it, try it, practise, practise, practise… know it Read more about 'Multiple Exposures'...
Reflection and Symmetry Name Critters
The creativity behind turning names into bugs and aliens is always a laugh and gets the students thinking about the shapes that they can use. Read more about 'Reflection and Symmetry Name Critters'...
Improving Reading Through Phonemic Awareness
The Heggerty programme for phonemic awareness has been introduced across the school, from New Entrants to Year 6. Read more about 'Improving Reading Through Phonemic Awareness'...