Blowing Eggs

For our life cycle display the class decided that instead of making eggs we would use real ones.  This promoted a lot of discussion around using an egg with all the yolk and white inside or perhaps taking this out. Together with Room 14 we brainstormed ways to remove the inside without cracking the shell.  Then we tried out the possible solutions.   By process of elimination we worked out that if we put a pin hole at the top of the egg and a pin hole at the bottom we could then blow the inside of the egg out.  Marlene demonstrated this and then some of the children got to have a turn too.  Room 14 and 15 were a very captivated audience.  Perhaps you could get your child to show this new 'trick' at home with you.

                       

When the empty eggs had dried out we painted them so that they were all ready for our life cycle display.  Watch this page for the completed art works.

Visiting the campsite

Room 14 and 15 went to explore the Year 3 and 4 campsite (while it was empty).  We went into the tents and it was very hot.  We learnt about the poles, pegs and ropes and why they are needed. In the middle of the campsite is the main tent and that is where they serve dinner and breakfast.  The water slide looked like a lot of fun.  We can not wait until Year 3 so we can actually sleep in the tents on camp. 

Throwing and Catching

Every Wednesday this term we have been participating in a Throwing and Catching Unit with Sport Taranaki and Skills4Life.  Today we learnt that we need to keep our eyes on the ball/object and also to make a cup with our hands when we catch.  We had to practice with toy gorilla's, rhino's, chickens, and turtles.  Kelvin and Kendall taught us a funny chicken tag game and it was hilarious.  Perhaps you could ask your child to teach you to play too.

Paper Mache

Today we began making our paper mache chrysalis's for our butterfly display.  Loads of the children in Room 15 had never done paper mache before and they had a blast - not to mention that they were covered in PVA glue. A few of the children did not like touching it as it felt a bit too slimy and gooey.  We have been looking at the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly and will hang the completed chrysalis in the hallway beside the butterflies.  Please come in and have a look at our wonderful work.

Albino Hedgehog

Room 15 were lucky enough to have a visit from a very special hedgehog today.  It is an albino and has no pigmentation so appears transparent. This colouration sparked a lot of discussion and questions. The class were quite mesmerized with the pink colour of its eyes. Thank you to Katie Bolger for sharing your unique find with us.

Making Potato Wedges

Marlene took a group of 8 students to make potato wedges.  

They had to dig the potatoes, wash them, cook them and then we all got to eat them!! 

The children enjoyed this activity and I overheard some of the comments made "Wow - making these is so cheap!" "I didn't know that potatoes come from the ground" and "SOOOOOO EASY TO MAKE I AM GOING TO SHOW MUM!"

When the wedges were cooked the group got to share them with both the year two classes.  

They tasted yummy.

Tattoo Booth

On Friday during Discovery Time we were fortunate enough to have a student led Tattoo Booth. Kharma bought her own set from home to share with Rooms 14 & 15.  This proved very popular and attracted loads of children (and staff).

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