Explain Everything: My Favourite Page

Over the past couple of weeks Mr Gibson's literacy learners have been learning how to take a photo using the app Explain Everything.

First they had to download the template of our site. Then they had to pick their favourite page from a book and use the camera tool on Explain Everything. After that we had to crop the photo to fit it into the box. Finally we had to save and upload it onto our Google Drive.

To begin with we were excited about learning the new skill but then some of us found it really tricky. It was great to have some buddies to help us if we got stuck (and of course Mr Gibson)

Take a look at the video.

Addition and Subtraction

The Spheres were learning about addition and subtraction with 10 as one of the numbers in the equation. We are learning to do this mentally and how to count forwards and backwards using a number line. We used Explain Everything to record our findings.

Using visual materials

Using visual materials

Counting back on the number line

Visualising counting back on the number line

Counting back and visualising the number line in our heads

Place Value with the Cuboids

In Maths today the Cuboids group were learning about making groups of ten to understand how larger numbers are made up of tens and ones.

We used explain everything to show our learning.

Ferrymead Visit

The whole school was lucky enough to visit Ferrymead Heritage Park Last week. Matai went on Thursday and had an amazing day exploring school life, household chores, baking and movie watching as it was about 100 years ago. We had a fun ride on the tram and got to dress up as people from that time too. Thank you to our amazing adult helpers who came with us too! 

Waiting to find out our jobs from Mrs Grey

Washing

Ironing

Washing up

Sweeping

Baking cookies

Mr Green in the school yard

Reading our poem

Handwriting

Riding on the tram

Why do we write?

Over the past few weeks the Kakapo's have been discussing why it is important that we learn to write. Check out our padlet and if you have any ideas please feel free to add them.