Literacy and numeracy are embedded throughout the day in a variety of ways within our Neighbourhood. We use an inquiry approach at all times in both authentic and more targeted sessions. During the Morning Routine the children are introduced to new sounds. We brainstorm words associated with the sounds and practice making the sounds. The […]
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This week we reflected on the past few weeks and what we have explored in visual art. We have spent much time discussing Keith Haring’s images. We have explored line and developed our own line work through taking a line for a walk and drawing natural objects. We have explored pattern and found lots of
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Parlare senza parlare (AKA i gesti!) Recently students in years 3-6 have been exploring a significant aspect of communication for Italians, in other words the use of gestures (i gesti). We’ve seen examples of authentic use of gesti and tried to emulate these in our interactions with one another. I gesti are a powerful and
This year we have continued the tradition of writing and sharing affirmations within the neighbourhood. Students, as much as teachers, are capable of identifying the qualities of strong and capable children. When they do, they are encouraged to make a note of these actions in the affirmations jar. To help inspire one another to develop
Welcome parents and carers, To be more efficient when writing our blog post today and improve on our reflection skills, we have been working in small groups to brainstorm ideas of what we have been doing this week in Year 2. Here are some of the suggestions that arose from these discussions: Workshop groups. (Charlotte)
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