Hot Cross Buns

What a fun day we had today!

Mrs Bell thought it would be nice to make some Hot Cross Buns on her last day with us in Room 8.

We had a fun filled day with baking, despite the horrible rain outside. 

Take a look at how well we kneaded and added our fruit to our buns...

We each got to eat what we made - Even better!!

We have lots to write about tomorrow!! 

Have a lovely Easter Break everyone.

ANZAC Biscuits

Today we read about how ANZAC biscuits came to be ANZAC biscuits.

We then used the recipe to create our own. 

We had fun while also learning about fractions!

Here are a few photos of what we did. 

In Room 8 we have been looking at how we can 'show not tell' in our writing to paint a picture in the readers mind.

We watched a story starter written by a New Zealander called Greg Broadmore who is a Weta Workshop Artist.

Captain Taniwha and the Sticky Space Snot – "What happens next?" animated video from Ministry of Education on Vimeo.

After watching the video we each finished the story ourselves...remembering to try and show not tell.

Problem Solving Maths

On Friday in room 8 we do problem solving maths.
When we do this we are learning to work together to solve problems. This can be hard but we are flexible and reflective learners who are trying to be better than before.

This was today's problem...

Cubes in my pocket

I have some cubes in my pocket.

I noticed that when I shared the cubes into two equal groups there was one left over.

When I shared them into three equal groups there were two left over?

How many cubes might I have in my pocket? What range of possibilities might there be?

We had to discuss the problem

We had to test our theories with materials at times

We challenged others' ideas

We had to ask others to explain their thinking to us

Looking after our iPads

Room 8 was learning about looking after our expensive beloved iPads. We acted out 'what to do' and 'what not to do' to show how much we know. Enjoy

Lichtenstein Portraits

Can you guess who is who?

Room 8's finished Lichtensein inspired portraits are on display. 

They have brightened up our classroom. 

Lichtenstein-Inspired Pop Art

On Friday we started on some artwork using the artist model, Roy Lichtenstein. Lichtenstein was an artist of the Pop Art era of the 1960s whose work was influenced by popular advertising and the comic book style. 

Oh Jeff, 1964

You may have seen his style in the Auckland Transport advertising on the back of buses, encouraging people to take pubic transport rather than drive:

Auckland Transport Travel Myths Campaign 2013

With our work we are focusing on bright colours, bold outlines and the use of speech bubbles like those used in comic books. Our process involves:

• screen printing with class photographs, tracing paper, black vivid outlines and a photocopier. 
• bright acrylic paint to 'colour in' the black and white prints
• layering on coloured card and the application of speech bubbles featuring a personal message from each child.

We can't wait to share the finished products! 

Mrs Bell and Miss Tames