Dance Term 2

We are learning to:  follow instructions from a dance teacher to learn a dance routine.

We can do this when:  we keep to the beat
                                    we are in sync with the dance moves being taught
                                    dance with another partner

READING

WALT look at the whole word to see how we can work it out.
SUCCESS CRITERIA We will look at the start of the word then the middle then the end".

STUDENT VOICE " I know what to do when I get to a word that I do not know".

WRITING

WALT write longer sentences.
SUCCESS CRITERIA  We have added more words to our sentences and make our writing more interesting. 

STUDENT VOICE " I have left a gap after each word". 

WRITING

WALT leave spaces between our words.
SUCCESS CRITERIA We have left a space after each word".

STUDENT VOICE " I have left a space after each word". 

Topic

FIRESAFETY

WALT: identify what to do in the case of a fire.

We can do this when:  

• we communicate a plan to get out of a house that is on fire
• Identify how to stop a fire from happening

Maths - Mass

Learning Intention

We are learning to compare the mass of the different sized teddybears

Success Criteria

Weigh the teddybears

Balance the scales

Know the difference between heavy and light objects

Teacher Comment

Great to see you working out how many baby bears you need for 1 papa bear. You were a fantastic helper in front of the class.

Maths

Learning Intention
We are learning to use a double dice to help us with our addition and subtraction.

Success Criteria
Add/ Subtract the two dices
Add/Subtract three dices
Add/Subtract 4 dices


Teacher Comment
Great to see you adding the numbers together Jessica and counting the spots when you got stuck.

 I am playing guess my number with the Circles.

Art term 3

Library

In the year 2 hub we show our C.A.R.E values in the library!!

Community

Put books/ equipment back where you found them.

Active Thinking

Choose books appropriate for you.

Respect

Use manners.

Communicate quietly and respectfully.

Handle books/ equipment with care.

Excellence

Return/ renew your books on time.

TEACHER COMMENT:

GREAT TO SEE YOU USING THE CARE VALUES IN THE LIBRARY. I CAN SEE YOU ARE HANDLING THE BOOKS WITH CARE AND CHOOSING THE RIGHT BOOK FOR YOU.

Te Reo

Last Friday the students started their first session with Matua Rihari.

We sang a few waiatas and all the students were engaged with the singing and actions that went along with it. 

CARE values - Assembly

In Year 2 we show our C.A.R.E values during assembly!!

Community

Enter and exit respectfully.

Active Thinking

Focus on the speaker or presentation

Respect

Listen respectfully.

Sit quietly.

Excellence

Follow the assembly expectations

Topic - Learner Disposition

WALT: describe EMPATHY, one of our dispositions and use it towards others.

I can do this when I show empathy towards my peers.

This week the year 2's explore what EMPATHY is.  We then made cards for one another by interviewing each other.  The students put a lot of effort into their cards and showed a great amount of empathy towards each other. 

Literacy

WALT: form the letter Ss and Cc as well as the number 8.

We can do this when we have the right shape and size.

Music

We are learning to keep to a rhythm and change when instructed.

I can do this when I keep a rhythm by making different sounds with my body. 

Thank you for showing me your fantastic skills!  I loved watching the little performance and seeing you trying your best at keeping the rhythm. 

Maths

Learning Intention
We are learning to make shapes and patterns.

Success Criteria
Design your own shape
Share the equipment

Teacher Comment

It was great to see you focusing on the set task. You were creative with your shape designs.

Dance

We are learning to:  follow instructions from a dance teacher to learn a dance routine.

We can do this when:  we keep to the beat
                                    we are in sync with the dance moves being                                         taught
                                    dance with another partner

Reading

We are learning to read our books without pointing to each word.  This means that we can read quickly and make our reading sound like talking.

Maths

Learning Intention

We are learning to play guess my number

Success Criteria
Take turns being the teacher
Give clues
Work as a group

Teacher Comment

Well done taking turns Jessica and offering your strategies to solve the number.

Music

We are learning to: 

explore different musical instruments

We can do this when:

*We keep a beat with the instrument

*Use our instrument to make loud and soft sounds

Well done Jessica on participating in the group musical experience.  You are doing a great job at showing community and listening to the teacher. A great job at using soft and loud sounds with your instrument.