This term we've done a lot of work learning about our feelings and how to manage difficult emotions. Have a look at some of Room 19s learning: Sometimes our learning doesn't have to be structured or planned perfectly. Some of our most important learning happens, through play!
Click HERE to have a look at Charlie's news clip and see what we got up to in Room 19 yesterday afternoon. We solved problems, worked collaboratively and cooperatively, took turns, used our imaginations, showed our creativity, and had fun! Room 19 made star bursts! Star bursts are a great way to practise using rulers - we know that ruler skills are important and don't always come naturally.
First we drew two larger dots. Next we drew 10 smaller dots around these. Then we had to rule lines from each small dot to both larger dots. Below is the result! They look amazing! We experimented with different numbers of small dots, and by putting the small dots in different places. Ask us to show you how to draw them. Today in Room 19, we explored July! We looked at a calendar printout for July and discussed what we already knew and what we noticed. We noticed mathematical patterns. We discussed how calendars are formatted. We discussed what calendars are used for. Then we cut up July and made a calendar puzzle for a buddy to put back together. Henri Matisse was our artist inspiration for our art lesson with Miss Houghton this week. Matisse used bright, vivid colours in a non-natural way, and was a fauvist (from les fauves "the wild beasts"). He got sick later in life and couldn't paint anymore, so he began "painting with scissors" (also called cut paper collage). We discussed Matisse, his style and his artworks, and compared him to other artists. We created a Henri Matisse brainstorm with our observations and then we practised cutting out stencils. We used paint to blend a background, leaving some blank space by painting over ice block sticks. After this, we cut out a shape and used it like a stencil to paint over it with a contrasting colour. Next, we did the same with spiral shapes to add another layer to our work. We had to carefully consider the shapes and colours we used, and the composition of our art (this means where we placed things to create balance in our artwork). Just like we do in other learning areas, we worked independently, in small groups, with buddies, conferenced with the teacher, gave each other feedback and self-assessed our work. What a busy day! As part of our exploration of Stop Motion Animating, Room 19 worked in small groups to plan a clip using storyboards. Our clip needed to tell a short story and be easy enough for us to animate using whiteboards and markers. Once our storyboards were finished, we got to filming! We had to think carefully about how we would transition from one scene to another. You can see our clips here. As part of our Matariki learning, Room 12 have been creating awesome rhythms and routines with rakau sticks. We know we need to use 'non-verbal' communication to make sure we know which movement comes next!
The Bush Walk
Yesterday, I was walking in the forest and I saw a tiny brown bug sitting on a still leaf. I can hear birds tweeting calmly, a smooth distant stream rushing and leaves crunching under my feet. I can feel old hard roots underneath my shoes and a gentle breeze floating all around. I can smell the terrible smell of the emerald green leafs and the fresh air all around me. I can taste the horrible smell of leafs. By Connor The Bush Walk Yesterday, room thirteen went on a bush walk through the Lawsons Reserve. We saw lots of cool things like a yellow white striped lizard hotel with tiny red dots on it. I saw the bright yellow sun shining in between the green trees. I heard the wind rustling the autumn leaves stuck onto the swaying trees. Meanwhile, I felt a little mouldy brown twigs crunching beneath my feet. I smelt the grassy air float into my nose. I could taste the breezy wind blowing into my mouth. Soon, it was time to leave the Lawsons Reserve. What an amazing day I have had! Yipee! By Yulianne cho The Forest Yesterday, the class went to the Lawson Reserve. In the beginning, I saw a large tree and brown crunchy leaves. Everyone can hear birds chirping in a high pitch tone. I can feel the rough rope and water dribbling on the wood. Later, I smelt wet grass and wet wood. After that, I tasted autumn flavours in the air. Finally, I went back to my quiet class and did writing. By Adam |
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