Year 1 and 2 responses were
I go and have a drink of water from my drink bottle.
The calm down area is the place I go to.
I find going for a run calms me down.
I go to a quiet place and take 10 deep breaths.
I only need 5 deep breaths.
Year 2 and 3 responses were
I take 5 big breaths and this makes me feel calmer. Emilia
I want to take some deep breaths and talk about it.
I go and drink some water.
I ask if I can go for a run. This calms me down.
Calm down area.
I ask to go to a quiet place and I want to talk about how I feel.
Room 12 created an poster using a large A3 size outline of a brain. The lower half is painted red and the upper part green. Using colour pastels the students created pictures of how they could calm their brain. These small pictures were then glued to the green part of our brain. This poster acts as a visual reminder of the actions students can take to change from a Red Brain to a Green brain state of mind.
Great teachers inspire. This belief resonates deeply as a lifelong learner. Good teachers inspire and motivate students to reach their full potential in a caring environment, a philosophy carried into every classroom session at Wairakei Primary School.
Specialising in Mathematics education creates opportunities to show students multiple strategies for problem-solving. Embracing a growth mindset encourages everyone to take risks, make mistakes, and most importantly, learn from these experiences. Time spent outdoors, away from the classroom, naturally sparks conversations about the environment and sustainability.
Being local to Taupō offers endless enjoyment of what this beautiful area provides. Morning walks with husband and dog along the lake or river, coffee catch-ups with friends, cherished family gatherings, and peaceful gardening sessions fill days with joy. When not appreciating Taupō's natural splendor, time by the sea at Papamoa offers another beloved retreat.
The classroom becomes a place where mathematics comes alive, where mistakes are celebrated as learning opportunities, and where students discover the tools they need to become confident, resilient individuals. Every day brings new chances to inspire young minds who approach life's challenges with curiosity and determination.
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