Week 2 update

Wow 2 weeks have flown past (2 short weeks is an easy lead back in). It continues to be a time of discovery both in getting to know each other and adjusting to new routines.
An activity we have done to get to know each other is our iPad app activity. 

We draw app pictures then underneath we write about the app. For example My favourite colour is ....

Please come and view our app activities on the back wall in Room 9.

Rooms 9-12 began reading class last Wednesday. This programme runs from Tuesday - Friday every week. The children go to groups across the 4 different classrooms. This collaborative programme works well in directly addressing the needs of individuals.

Our swimming days are Tuesday and Friday. We managed both days in week 1 and Friday this last week. This is a great time of enjoying the water and gaining confidence. We swim with Room 11.
Here are a few photos.

We read a book called Chrysanthemum about a little mouse who was teased about her name and how that made her feel.

                                          

Every time a mean word was said to Chrysanthemum the children
screwed up the heart. After reading we looked at the heart and
it was very damaged. We stuck band aides on it to try and mend it
but we found it wasn't easy to mend a broken heart.

The children looked at the consonants and vowels in their own names.

It has been great to meet and chat with parents over the last week. A reminder that on Tuesday 14th February the junior school is holding a 'Meet, munch and mingle' event from 12.30 -1.15 in the junior area of the school. This is an opportunity to meet teachers and other parents in an informal way. Please bring a plate of finger food to share.

Room 9 and I value any comments you would like to share regarding the learning and activities you see on the blog.

Roll on week 3.