Measuring

Today we decided to test out some ideas:

1. Your forearm is the same length as your foot.
2. Your arm span is the same length as your height.

We found out that for most people the first statement was true but the second was only true for a few people.

We also tried to think of other body parts that we could compare, such as your nose and your ear or your thumb and your big toe.

While we were doing this we learnt the following about measuring:

• you must make sure you measure right from the end of an object.
• you must use the same unit to measure both objects that you are comparing. 
• if you want to measure something that is not a straight line you need to use a measuring device that bends, such as string. 

Kennings Poems

We are learning to write instructions

We have been learning about instructional writing. This morning we went into the playground to play hopscotch. We recorded each step and then used the ipads to create some electronic instructions. Tomorrow we are going to create written instructions and then see which are easier to follow.

Calendar Art

The children from Room 6 have produced some amazing art this year so it is no surprise that their calendar art is fantastic. We have created a simple piece that will look great as calendars, cards, diaries or any of the other items. If you would like to order then please get in quick as the deadline is this Friday 6th November. Additional forms are available from the office if you have lost yours.

Mini Te Reo Teachers

This term we have some new mini Te Reo teachers. They have started our lessons by teaching us the words for classroom objects.