Value of the Term - Consideration

Look at the ways that Kindle 2 children are showing consideration:

Pet Day

Today was Pet Day at school. Kindle 1 & 2 gathered to look at each others pets. Some people brought live pets, some people brought photos of their pets and some people brought stuffed toy pets.

Rock Solid

As part of our inquiry into Dinosaurs we visited the Otago Museum. Kimberley, one of the museum teachers, talked to us about dinosaurs and fossils. She made a fossil of Noahsaurus' hand. She showed us some fossils and petrified objects. We learned about what happens when a volcano erupts, we had a dinosaur treasure hunt and did some dinosaur drama. It was great. We had some fantastic helpers too! Thanks Folks!

 Kimberley helping Noahsaurus make a fossil of his hand.

 We remembered to put up our hands when we answered questions.

Kimberley was very impressed with our knowledge of dinosaurs.

 A volcano erupting.

 Lava covering the dinosaur.

 A shell fossil.

 Petrified wood.

We all got to hold this petrified object and tried to guess what it was, can you guess?

George Street Normal School Athletics Day

Today we had our school athletics. We have been practising doing activities in teams with Miss Ross our college teacher. We got to try 9 different activities at the Caledonian, then we watched the big kids and teacher's relay races. What a fun, but tiring day.

The School Fair

During Term 3 we were very busy making things for the School Fair. We made lollipop people, sherbet and lollipop spiders. Can anyone spot a common theme? As the day got closer we became more and more excited. On the day of the fair there were so many things to do, look at and eat!! The things we made were set up on a table in Room 10 with the other things from the Junior Team. Our stall was very colourful and we had lots of customers. Hope you stopped by for a look.

Geometry - Area

Area is the amount of space a shape takes up. In Kindle 2, we measured some shapes on the floor using unconventional units.

 Four children can fit into this square lying down.

But, eleven children can fit sitting up!

 Four children can nearly fit into this triangle lying down.

 Nine children can fit sitting down.

The whole class can fit into this triangle standing up.

Which shape has the greatest area or takes up the most space?

Futsal

Today Michael and Dan from Football South came and helped Kindle 2 play a game of Futsal. It was the last of 4 skill sessions. It was great fun. Watch the video to see us in action.