This way, that way, which way next?

Marking out a grid on the floor of the classroom never struck me as being such a powerful learning tool as it turns out it really is.The grid was 6x6... Read more about 'This way, that way, which way next?'...

Posted in Ohaaki; Tagged Mathematics, English, Thinking, Using Language Symbols and Text, Participating and Communicating; Posted 3 days ago By Carla Ross

Shape Up

Part of learning about shapes involved making them. Building shapes helped children learn how to describe them using vocabulary such as corners, surfaces and edges. Read more about 'Shape Up'...

Posted in Ohaaki; Tagged Mathematics, Using Language Symbols and Text, Thinking; Posted 6 days ago By Paul Morehu

Beginning of Year Maths Connections

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Posted in Aratiatia; Tagged Mathematics, Thinking, Using Language Symbols and Text; Posted 43 days ago By Dorothy Hutton

Balloon Tennis

They play balloon tennis. That’s what they do. Read more about 'Balloon Tennis'...

Posted in Te Huka; Tagged Health and Physical Education, Mathematics, Participating and Contributing, Relationships With Others, Thinking, Problem Solving; Posted 2 months ago By Leanne Jackson

Tic Tac Toe

Tic Tac Toe is a fun maths game Read more about 'Tic Tac Toe'...

Posted in Ohaaki; Tagged Mathematics; Posted 2 months ago By Sara Sprague

Mathematical Wizards

First, students were given a shape and they had to independently identify and sort 2D shapes by their appearance. Read more about 'Mathematical Wizards'...

Posted in Ohaaki; Tagged Mathematics, Technology, Managing Self, Participating and Contributing, Relating to Others, Using Language Symbols and Text; Posted 2 months ago By Tracey O'Sullivan

Learning journey

Independent learning journeys were introduced to the students of Room 1. We were aiming to give the students agency in their own learning. Read more about 'Learning journey'...

Posted in Ohaaki; Tagged English, The Arts, Science, Technology, Mathematics; Posted 2 months ago By 3D Volcano diorama from Etsy, Carla Ross and Geonet.org.nz for data

1 2 3 4 5 Once I Caught a Fish Alive

Learning numbers can be fun, especially if you like fishing. Please read Room 15’s blog about Number Fishing.

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Posted in Poihipi; Tagged Mathematics, Using Language Symbols and Text, Participating and Communicating; Posted 2 months ago By Fiona Griffin

Geometry Geniuses

Bringing in different models of visuals we were able to have a more hands-on learning experience. Read more about 'Geometry Geniuses'...

Posted in Te Huka; Tagged Mathematics, Relating to Others, Participating and Contributing; Posted 3 months ago By Suzanne Flowers

Ako in Action - DT PLD

Staff at Wairakei Primary School undertake PLD (Professional Learning and Development) in a range of areas at weekly staff meetings. Read more about 'Ako in Action - DT PLD'...

Posted in Te Mihi; Tagged Technology, Mathematics, Participating and Contributing, Using Language Symbols and Text; Posted 3 months ago By Olivia Graham