Habits of Mind

Habits of Mind Summary

We use our 16 Habits of Mind to learn more effectively and to interact with others in our environment positively.  Check out our new page explaining them.

This week we are focussing on Managing Impulsivity in order to remember our best manners.  In our poem books there is a poem that summarises Habits of Mind; and a Y-Chart that shows what we think Managing Impulsivity looks like, sounds like, and feels like.  

This week we will work on:

1.  Picking up our belongings and putting them in the right place.

2.  Speaking nicely to each other.

3.  Keeping our arms and legs to ourselves.

4.  Listening to the teacher or our buddies to help us learn.

5.  Focussing on our tasks and completing them to a high standard.

6.  Reminding our friends in the playground to speak and play nicely.

e-ako MATHS

Another way to make learning maths fun is to sign up to e-ako maths.

Click here to sign up if you haven't already.  Click 'register' then fill in your details and you're away laughing!

Study Ladder

Well done to Josh L who is using Study Ladder regularly.  His progress in class is evident due to extra practice at home.  There are reading, writing, maths activities along with MANY other fun things to learn.  Earn points, spend them on decorating your room, get certificates for your achievements!  Ask Josh.....it's fun!  Click here to log on to your account.  If you have forgotten your username and password have a look in your homework book.  Otherwise ask your teacher for a new printout.  Who can get the most points this week?

Learning Conferences

Thanks so much to all the families who came to share their children's learning last evening.  It was a great experience according to parents and children alike. 

Learning Conferences

I look forward to seeing many of you at the Learning Conference this evening.  I understand children have other commitments after school but if you would like to come in at another time you are most welcome.  You don't need an appointment as the children will be leading the sharing session with you.  Come before or after school anytime.

Maths practise

For extra fun with maths learning check out these useful websites that are directly linked to the New Zealand curriculum requirements.

NZ Maths for families

e-ako maths   (Sign up using your email address to access crucial Place Value activities that progressively become more challenging.)

Study Ladder  (Password for your child pasted into homework book)