Term 1 2018 Meeting with Tutor Teacher

Sat down with Soph and had a general chat about what's working well and points of discussion (ie: oral language among the 5 yr olds)
- Topics included: working within my team
- Certain children's behaviour ie: Ozi
- Inquiry (a whole school topic has not been set)

Te Reo in my classroom

Te Reo is evident in my classroom through kupu and small phrases.  This has been evidenced in my Appraisal Document 2017.   During whanau hui I incorporate things as we are learning:

ie; when learning Kei te pehea koe? x2 new feelings kupu go up on the slide each week.
     when learning our pepeha a new line is added when the children are ready.

Taking a group to Rehua Marae

 As teacher in charge of the Kapa Haka group I organised  a trip to Rehua Marae for an experience for our tamariki.

Learning how to listen

All students are modelled what a good listener looks like. Examples are given and constant praise is given to those demonstrating these skills ie: "I love the way you are showing good listening skills".

Students are expected to be attentive to their peers when one another are sharing.

Informal meetings with colleagues and appraisal meetings and observations

Weekly meetings (informally) are had with Nic and Livvy (Colleagues) about what's working well, what isn't.

Appraisal meeting and observations with Simon and/or Sophie about what I am doing well, next steps ie.

Incorporating Students language/interests

Incorporating students language:
- Letting them share. ie: hand up one at a time. Think, pair, share. News.

Incorporating their interests:
- Growing grass heads/little gardens (New World veges)
- Have a teddy day. Kids bought in their favourite teddy to work with for the day. The kindy also came to visit on Teddy Day.

Whanau Hui

Whanau Hui is done at the end of everyday (Karakia, Whakataku, Waiata, Patai ie: Kei te pehea koe, Kupu).
Students are encouraged to lead this with support from the kaiako.

Slide show made and available.