kindness is the way to go

PBL - Term 1

This term our Project Based Learning (PBL) has been about kindness and the big question was: How can we build community through our actions?

First, we explored some collaborative activities and discussed how we could include kindness and build a sense of community through our actions at camp. Next, we were organised into groups where we had to unpack the above question. In our groups we considered how we could spread community and kindness through our entire school community. We decided that we would offer something that was free and would make others happy.

We created an action plan and wanted to do a  Market day but then we realized it was a little bit to much then we wanted to do sports games for kakano then we  settled on doing a treasure hunt for kakano so we started getting it ready. We decided we wanted to make a goodie bag for when they had finished  we decided but in some bubbles a lollipop and an Easter egg we started making clues and posters by the time that was done we were ready to go.

Reflection:

For our final product our group we decided to do a treasure hunt for kakano we hoped they would enjoy it.Finally the day arrived  we had our goodie bags ready and our clues ready.The kids loved it I loved it because I loved working with new faces and seeing the smiles on the kids faces  and because they enjoyed it i enjoyed. When we were done we were super proud of our self’s for doing it.

I contributed by getting the  things for the goodie bags such as bubbles lollipop Easter eggs and sticker’s.

I think the PBL might impact on others by doing kind because it’s right and because it’s free and fun to use.

What I learned about working with others was it can be frustrating at times  but i enjoyed working with people I don’t normally work with.

Kindness is the way to go

PBL - Term 1

This term our Project Based Learning (PBL) has been about kindness and the big question was: How can we build community through our actions?

First, we explored some collaborative activities and discussed how we could include kindness and build a sense of community through our actions at camp. Next, we were organised into groups where we had to unpack the above question. In our groups we considered how we could spread community and kindness through our entire school community. We decided that we would offer something that was free and would make others happy.

We created an action plan and wanted to do a  Market day but then we realized it was a little bit to much then we wanted to do sports games for kakano. Then we  settled on doing a treasure hunt for kakano so we started getting it ready. We decided we wanted to make a goodie bag for when they had finished. We decided to do this but in some bubbles a lollipop and an Easter egg we started making clues and posters by the time that was done we were ready to go.

Reflection:

For our final product our group we decided to do a treasure hunt for kakano we hoped they would enjoy it.Finally the day arrived  we had our goodie bags ready and our clues ready.The kids loved it I loved it because I loved working with new faces and seeing the smiles on the kids faces  and because they enjoyed it i enjoyed it . When we were done we were super proud of our self’s for doing it.

I contributed by getting the  things for the goodie bags such as bubbles lollipop Easter eggs and sticker’s. and making a poster.

I think the PBL might impact on others by always be kind and it might make others try to show more kindness.

What I learned about working with others was it can be frustrating at times  but I enjoyed working with people I don’t normally work with.

If you could do random acts of kindness what would you do?

Market day

This term our Project Based Learning (PBL) has been about design and the big question
was; How can we use a Steam approach to make a marketable product?

First we learned what STEAM stood for.

S for Science

T for Technology

E for Engineering

A for the Arts

and M for Maths

Then we were given challenges. The first to make a chair using newspaper, string and
straws that was able to hold a figure made out of multi-link blocks.

Then; make a table that was able to balance MnMs for the team. We were much better at
the second challenge because  we were better because we had more practice and knew
each other better.

In Literacy we learned to write up science experiments and to write a technology report
using the design process of ask, imagine, plan, create, improve and share.

Our next step was to form teams and ask ourselves the big question again.

How can we use a Steam approach to make a marketable product? Our aim was to create
enough products or experiences and sell it to raise money for charity.

My team made  candles we thought it would be fun. 2 weeks before the market  we still had
not made any candles we were all stressed out but we got it done we only had 9 candles
but that's okay. we made marshmallow men to sell too.

Reflection

My highlight from this PBL was selling the candles it was so much fun and  a good
experience for me

Next time I would  make something a little easier it was a bit hard but it was fun.

Have you ever made something more a Market Day?

market day

                                                         The Market Day

On the 4th of December the school was having a market.in tumu my hub we have been learning how to make a steam approach s for science  T for technology E for engineering A for arts M for maths. In My group is could the st Francis of Assisi queen marshmallows in my group I have Jayden ,Jimi , Brynn, Lexus in my group we are making candles so far it has bean a fun experience. or candles sents are orange and the other one is creamy coconut and zesty lime. so make shore you come bye to get some candles.

Project Based Learning and The Arts

This term our Project Based Learning (PBL) has been about cultural stories and the big question was;
What is the significance in the 21st Century of our Cultural stories?

First we brainstormed what culture is and came up with lots of ideas.
Culture is the way you dress the traditions you have, celebrations and reunions

Then we thought about our own culture and talked to our parents about our traditions and heritage. I wrote a post about my family and things we like to do.
In Literacy we read and discussed myths and legends from around the world then we concentrated on Maori legends. I read Battle Of The Mountains Maui And The Big Fish How Maui Slowed The Sun And Maui And The Sun I have retold my own legend called the legend of the Earth Sun And Sky in my own words.

We made a performance about the story Battle of the Mountains. Some students wrote the script, some students took on the job of making all the artwork, some worked hard on organising the music and others took on the role of bringing the story alive with dance and drama.

Photo:

Reflection:
For our production I contributed by acting as one of the kids  and singing

I think the show might impact on others by my parents being proud of me

What I learned about working with others was  working with others can make a cool show.
Have you ever been in a show?

Stan the Fix it Man

Hi Lily here with another blog post.
 In my reading workshops I have been learning to ask quality questions about what I am reading.   I'm reading my Mother and Stan and here are the questions

1.  Why did the boy stay home from school?
2. What did he computer screen say?
3. What was Stan riding?
4. What did Stan do?

family culture

Hi  lily back with a blog about culture.
First my dad's side
  I'm  Irish because my granddad was born in Ireland and his mum was Irish

On my mum's side I am from England.  When my mum was 20 she went and lived in England because my great great great grandma was from England.

We have family traditions
At christmas time  all of my family goes on holiday to golden bay. it is so sunny and nice up there.  Every day we go to the beach the beach is called Tata beach. and can  you believe it my teacher and principle are up there? how weird.
In my family on Christmas day my auntie makes a Delicious  ham. another thing that my family do is every 2 years we go to Australia it is so much fun.