We Are Learning To write a diamante poem.

We have been learning about Diamante poem's this term. We can:

• use interesting (adjectives) words
• compare two topics
• use verbs (doing) words

"I am learning to write a diamante poem. I found it tricky to think of ideas. I found it easy to write the words. "

Maximillian

We Are Learning To use Reading Eggs independently.

"I am learning to log on by myself and sound out the letters. I find it tricky to place the letters to make the word. I find it easy to read the books. My goal is to get to lesson 69 by the end of the year."

Maximillian

We Are Learning To skip count in 2's with support from the 100's board.

I Am Learning To create a wearable piece of art

Wearable Art Showcase 

For the past 2 terms, Room 10 and 11 have been learning about Space. We have been exploring the different planets and the galaxy. We decided for our wearable art piece that we would make galaxy skirts and capes with the planets on it. 

We learnt many different art techniques such as water colouring, flicking of paint, dabbing of paint and blending colours together. It was a long process but are all very proud of the final product!

We Are Learning To retell the story

"We are learning to retell the story. We found it easy to find the title of the story. We found retelling  the middle of the story tricky because there was lots happening. My Mum can help me with my homework. "

Wheel-a-thon Fun!

This term, the Year 2’s had a Wheels Day. It was exciting to bring our own wheels as well as see our friends wheels. We were able to show the 3R’s by:

Respect: Have a caring attitude to others 

- Sharing our wheels with our friends.

- Being careful and taking our time when wheeling on the track.

Responsibility: Be prepared for the day

- Remembering what day Wheels Day was. 

- Bringing our wheels as well as our safety gear. 

Resilience: Participate in a new experience at EPS

- Ask for help from a teacher or friend if we had trouble with our wheels. 

- Try our best by wheeling safely around others. 

We Are Learning about 2D and 3D shapes

Room 10 and 11 have been learning about 2D and 3D shapes.

We made our shape with toothpicks and marshmallows, yum! After we made our shape we got to eat it. 

"I am learning about 2D and 3D shapes. I found it easy to find 2D shapes. I found it tricky to say the names."

I Am Learning To write a recount

I Am Learning To write a recount about blowing bubbles. 

I will be successful when I have:

• A title 
• An introduction
• Sequence words to begin my sentences
• Used the 5 W's (who, what, when, where, why)

"I am learning to write a recount about bubbles. I found it easy to draw my pictures. I found it tricky to do a finger space."

We Are Learning To write numbers to 20.

"We are learning to write numbers to 20. I find it easy to write the numbers to 10. I find it tricky to write the numbers after 10. I can keep practising on the whiteboards. "

We Are Learning our letters and sounds.

"We are learning about our letters and sounds. It is easy to say the name of the letter. Some letter sounds like v, z, x and w are a bit tricky. "

I Am Learning To use describing words

For Mother’s Day we did some special Mother’s Day writing using Word Art.

We are learning to use describing words in our writing

I will know I have been successful when:

I use some interesting words to describe my Mum

"I am learning to write describing words. I find it easy to write sentences. I find it tricky to remember my finger spaces. I can keep practising my handwriting. "

I Am Learning To kick a ball.

On Friday, we were lucky enough to go on the field and learn some football skills. We had so much fun playing football and learning new games.

We Are Learning To read with fluency and expression.

Every week we learn a new poem that we take home to share with our families. We worked with our group to pick our favourite and practised reading it.

"I am learning to read. I am so proud of sounding out the words. It can be tricky to read my part by myself."

We Are Learning To add details to our writing.

"I am learning to write all about me. I  found it easy to think of my favourite animal. I found it tricky to write some words."

Self- portrait 2018

Check out our AMAZING Self Portraits!

We have been learning to sketch our faces using a sketch pencil.

We used our different types of lines (whispering lines, loop the loop lines and skinny lines). Then we went over it in pastels to make them stand out. Lastly, we added some funky glasses to our faces!

We Are Learning How to read the graph and talk about the results.

For Maths we have been learning all about Statistics in Room 11. We have been learning about bar graphs, pie graphs and pictographs. Here is an activity I can do on Mathletics to help me.

"I am learning about pictographs. I find it easy to count the pictures. I find it tricky to do the tally chart."

Welcome to my 2018 Learning Journey.

This year I am in Room 11 and my teacher is Miss Moston.

Welcome to my e-Portfolio!