Magic or Magnetism
I made a fishing set with the magnetics. I used paper, paper clips, magnets, string, tape and a pencil. Lacey Read more about 'Magic or Magnetism'...

Chromebook POWER
Students have become acquainted with new class members, new routines and, for many, a brand-new teacher. Te Mihi students are also fortunate enough to have brand-new Chrome books. Read more about 'Chromebook POWER'...

Vision and Mission
Wairakei Power Station was commissioned in 1958 and Wairakei Primary School followed not long after on September 7, 1959. Read more about 'Vision and Mission'...

Where does our Water go (Final)
Real life contexts can be a great way to teach problem-solving skills. This was certainly the case for Room 5. Read more about 'Where does our Water go (Final)'...
Picture Walk to Talk the Talk
The picture walk strategy is a great activity you can do before reading the book and it generates great oral language and vocabulary. Read more about 'Picture Walk to Talk the Talk'...

Charities with Francesca
The definition of ‘charity’ is ‘the act of giving help to those in need of it.’ - Asharntay Read more about 'Charities with Francesca'...

Thriving on Digital Outcomes
SadieI choose snow leopards because I really love them . I like making books on Seesaw. SadieNext StepsEditing! Some finer details of our presentation need a bit of fine-tuning. Read more about 'Thriving on Digital Outcomes'...

Ready, Set, Write
For more information on the writing curriculum, go to: https://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/The-New-Zealand-Curriculum/EnglishKeywords: English, Writing, Phonics, Written Language, New entrant Read more about 'Ready, Set, Write'...

POWER to Others
Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. Mother Teresa Read more about 'POWER to Others'...

Go On, Convince Me
Umbrellas are something that all the students have had personal experience with. The class was divided into small groups to share the pros and cons of using one. Read more about 'Go On, Convince Me'...
