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Research in new entrant classrooms
Started by Keryn Davis 19 Nov 2015 7:39am () Replies (16) Last reply by Carolyn SmithHi all, Here is the link to a report on my research in the new entrant/Y1 classes at Mairehau Primary in Christchurch. http://www.core-ed.org/assets/Uploads/CORE-Research-Report-New-Entrants-in-the-Re-making.pdf Any feedback on...Writing in NE
Started by Mary Allen 08 Sep 2017 3:33pm () Replies (3) Last reply by CasHi All! I would SO appreciate some research based articles/ approaches to teaching writing at the new entrant level for my current Writing Inquiry. Thanks. MaryLearning through play
Started by Kim Proffit 08 Nov 2016 5:28pm () Replies (9) Last reply by JuliaHi there, We are looking at developing a Learning through Play Programme in our New Entrant classes to help the transition from ECE. As a team leader, I am in the process of gathering research and data to support the pedagogy behind...Reading Levels
Started by Karrie 12 Aug 2015 5:25pm () Replies (27) Last reply by Catherine LynaghHi everyone, I have a class of now Year 1s as the children started in Term 2. I was wondering what reading level is expected - is it yellow by 6 months of school in order to meet the Nat Standard of green? Also, can someone tell me when it...
Listening Skills
Started by VivT 01 Mar 2017 4:21pm () Replies (1) Last reply by VivTHi I'm looking for some research around listening skills for year 1 or 2 students.Learning through Play to Year 3
Started by Jacqui Pennington 08 Nov 2016 9:08pm () Replies (2) Last reply by Jenn CauserKia ora, We are extending the Learning through Play programme from our NE class to the rest of our Junior Team up to Year 3. Are there any other schools that have Y2 or Y3 classrooms running this programme. Are there any in the Wellington area that...Learning Through Play
Started by Jacqui Pennington 23 May 2016 12:50pm () Replies (5) Last reply by Barbara ReidHI, Here is a link to an article that prompted Silverstream School to start a play based approach to starting there day. I am going to start Term 3 here in the New Entrant class at Sacred Heart...Play based learning
Started by Jacqui Pennington 16 May 2016 4:05pm () Replies (5) Last reply by Brigitte HolmesHI, I am part of a research group that is looking at transition practices and we are interested in learning through play at the New Entrant level. Silverstream Primary school has been trialing this since beginning of the year. We are going to...RISE UP Time at Sacred Heart Petone
Started by Jacqui Pennington 15 Jun 2016 8:21am () Replies (3) Last reply by Tara FaganJust wanted to share what's up as I'm so excited about it. The RISE up time in my class has given me back passion for my job. The children absolutely love it and the benefits after only 2 weeks are incredible and I keep realising more each...Play based learning
Started by Karrie 19 Sep 2015 8:52pm () Replies (6) Last reply by Judith UrryHi NE teachers - after careful reflection on my programme I am looking at making some changes to incorporate play based learning....but not sure where or how to start. Does anyone have some ideas that they are willing to share? thanks,Long Term planning for writing
Started by Angelee Jarrett 30 Jan 2016 8:41pm () Replies (2) Last reply by KarrieHi NE teachers I am rethinking the way we plan for writing this year and am exploring ways to make it more inquiry based. I am interested in seeing formats for long term planning that other NE teachers use and wondered if anyone would like...Jam - basic facts
Started by Cas 21 Oct 2015 7:59pm () Replies (8) Last reply by KarrieHi all For those people who have had children reaching or about to reach their 40 weeks, how well do your student's do on the basic facts part of the JAM. The expectation is to be finishing stage 3 at the end of 40...New Entrant report in rubric format, for first six months at school, anyone got one already?
Started by Annette van Brakel 24 Nov 2015 5:31pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Annette van BrakelHi, Having just completed my latest set of New Entrant reports, I was wondering if the progression of early skills needed in the first six months of school could be displayed more easily for parents in a rubric format. For instance, in fine motor...Daily Timetable
Started by Susan Lindsey 20 May 2015 11:03pm () Replies (4) Last reply by KarrieHey Everyone I have noticed over the years that a lot of junior school teachers teach Maths after lunch. I would prefer to teach Reading, Writing and Maths before lunch, how are other teachers managing this? TIABehaviour
Started by Karrie 24 Aug 2015 6:49pm () Replies (12) Last reply by KarrieHi everyone, I am hoping someone will be able to give me some guidance. I teach Year 1s, and have one little boy who was the second to last boy to join my class last term. He is a very bright little boy, loves positive reinforcement and has come...Essential Word List
Started by Angelee Jarrett 27 Jul 2015 1:36pm () Replies (3) Last reply by Karen PatersonSeveral versions of sight word lists have come across my inbox recently and I was wondering what versions schools are using?Book Launch: Giftedness in the Early Years: Informing Learning and Teaching
Started by Vanessa White 19 Jun 2015 4:30pm () Replies (1) Last reply by Vanessa WhiteHi everyone, Did you know that it's gifted awareness week (NZGAW)? I thought some of you might be interested in the up-coming launch of the New Zealand book "Giftedness in the Early Years: Informing Learning and Teaching". It looks...New Entrant planning
Started by Karrie 29 Mar 2015 2:35pm () Replies (18) Last reply by KarrieHi everyone, I have taught Year 1 and 2, and will be teaching New Entrants in Term 2. Would anyone be willing to share their daily plan, outlining the sorts of things you do each day? Thankyou!How we can help juniors reflect on their learning?
Started by Susan Lindsey 12 Feb 2015 11:17pm () Replies (10) Last reply by AbbieBeen wondering how we can help juniors reflect on their learning and how we can make this visible in our rooms?Modelling Books
Started by Susan Lindsey 22 Mar 2015 9:21pm () Replies (21) Last reply by KarrieHi everyone I have been wondering if we could share our thoughts around using modelling books to share learning intentions in the NE classroom. Susan
