Maths Observation

Observation in Nikki's class - place value

Similar to what I am teaching - refined questioning and resources

Make - number cards to 100 so they can be given a number on a square rather then two cards.

After seeing this I am reassured about how I am teaching I just need to...

Rethink planning - more space to move students around in groups rather then being stuck in groups.

Highlight the students I am working with so everyone is covered

more independent games that are worthwhile

Wa Kitea - Learning through Play

At the beginning of this journey we were running 1.5hours of free play. We introduced planners and sharers and the whole make up of the session is changing.

As of Week 6 Term 1 this is what we are trying to do...

1 hour of focused Wa Kitea time first thing in the morning.

Planners and Sharers sit in a group on the mat and plan what they are going to make/do before going off and picking up resources - means the planner gets help with the planning rather then being left to do it by themselves

Wa Kitea has a theme for the week - "monsters" or "pirates" this gives the children more focus and they are excited about building something for a reason.

These photos show a group working on their 'monster' one is sorting the chalk the others are creating their creture

Planning

Planning Week 2 - Specifically Reading


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MeIsbaBpLNGAjbpwvJOnxO3TnVZtoEdQlACR76w5tRc/edit

Planning Week 6 - Specifically reading


https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qvJAMUWiZCZ0mKG4bxetqvZOTAYwVVh2usTr7trhzdI/edit


Showing different groups and planning for those groups specific for their needs - and how the groups are changing due to running records