Oral language activities

Conversation with Livvy Sheehan (other new entrant teacher) about improving students oral language.

We discussed how some of our students oral language was not strong. Some were unable to speak clearly, some cannot share their ideas. Some students comprehension is very low.

Idea:
Make Wednesday’s whanau hui into a wondering Wednesday. Ie; show a short video, share a news article or photo. Pose questions to the students to get them thinking and talking.
Sharing ideas = Think, pair, share. Doughnut circle.
Popsicle sticks = All names written on a popsicle stick. Can either make groups by drawing names out. Or that is how students are chosen to answer. Ie: instead of picking the same kids everytime.

Kapa Haka

2017 gave me a chance to lead the Kapa Haka. It was something I really enjoyed doing.

Changing timetable to suit children's needs

For Term 1 and 2 2017 I ran my Friday program with a craft in the morning and then after morning tea a poem.

I found it a bit disconnected and taking up more of my teaching time than i wished.

My release teacher suggested that I combined my craft with my poem.

Ie: From 9:30am until 10:25 the children would make a craft relating to that poem.

Ie:
Shape monsters for a monster poem.
Spiders for incy wincy spider poem.
Snowmen for a winter poem.

This then allowed me to fit in more handwriting (a need) after morning tea.

Class Blog

Each week between my buddy teacher we ensure that our blog is updated weekly. I always include photos to keep it engaging and for parents to see what the kids are up to.

https://room56parkviewprimary.blogspot.co.nz/

Parent Teacher Interviews/Reports

Write reports for students and send home end of Term 2. Available for parent teacher interviews
week 10 Wednesday/Thursday night of Term 2.

Contact with parents

I made and sent a newsletter to begin term 3 with what's happening.

https://spark.adobe.com/page/q1dzbbz8EvfpY/