Making block graphs

For our maths topic Statistics, we have been learning about making graphs. In our table groups we were given a packet of M&Ms.  

We had to sort them into their colour groups and then count each in the group.

Then we made a block graph to show how many of each colour were in our packet. 

Learning Fun!

 We have fun learning in Te Pihi!

Maths construction with colours, shapes, cooperation and compromise. 

Our pepeha/ tatai rangatira is how we introduce our school.

Come and see them in the school office.

Completing our maths tasks.

Math Seeds helps us learn.

Ordering at the Seedling Cafe!

These two besties can korero Maori.

Learning is fun!

Science in a Van

 Bubble Fun!

Everyone had so much fun at the recent bubble show. 

                                           We have learnt some scientific words by having fun!

A special mixture!

Will it separate?

Reaction!

The presenters were most impressed by all of our tamariki
and their advanced thinking skills!

Some of our best science questioners.

Watch out Jackson...

Woops! Bubble pop on head!

Thank you Emily and Alan for a great, interactive, fun show!

Learning Fun in Te Pihi

 We learn best when we're having fun!

Counting, turn-taking and directional skills!

Learn, create, share!

Team work!

Listening, following directions and keeping the beat.

Independent reading time

Amazing Maze Fun!

 The Gardener's Maze

We recently shared the big book 'The Gardener's Maze' and discussed what the gardener needed to make a maze out of hedge plants from scratch. We learnt how to make lists. We went hunting for new words. 

Then we tried to create our own mazes from our maths equipment. 

One of our reading groups read a story about a maze made out of maize in New Zealand. 

Next we found some 3D mazes to try out and we are trying to beat our times and increase the level of difficulty with different mazes.

We are learning directions like: forwards, backwards, left, right, enter and exit.

We all think mazes are amazing!!

Fun Maths!

 Coding with BeeBots!

Richard visited our class to teach us about robots.

We learnt names for directions: turn left, right, go forwards, backwards.

First we worked out the instructions or codes on a white board.

Then we programmed the Beebot with our code.

Go Beebot! Now we see if our instructions are correct

If it doesn't work, we press Clear and try again.

We also learnt to scan a QR code on our iPads.

We found the Beebot emulator programme and different maps.

We chose a map or grid to move the little Beebot around on.

We loved our new learning and we are practising each week!