I am learning to place a sentence in order.

I am learning to construct a sentence, reading it as I go to make sure my reading makes sense.

"I can spell the words and practice the sounds.  I can read it in my head." said Yanni

I am learning to count on from a number

 Yanni, you are able to read on from any number up to 20. Next we will be working on ordering numbers to 20 and above.

"I can count on from 5 or 10. I can count to 100 by myself." said Yanni

Elm park 50th Birthday Party

We launched our Celebration Inquiry with a huge party for Elm Park School. This year our school will turn 50! We had a great day with our school friends and our whanau.

Yanni said," I liked the party and I liked the cookies. It was a happy day."

I am learning to make a rhyming string

I am learning to find words that end with the same rhyming sounds.

I am learning to make a pattern of my own.

Yanni said, " I can point to the words. I am on the red rocket."

I am learning to form my numerals correctly

I am learning to write my numbers around the right way.  I am able to write up to 17 correctly but I am learning to form 5 and 6 correctly.

Yanni said," I am doing numbers. It is a bit tricky going to 100."

I am learning about water safety

I am learning to enter and exit the pool safely.

I am learning to blow bubbles and get my head wet.

I am learning to manage myself and get changed independently.

The whole class got a lot quicker at getting ready!

Yanni said, "  I like getting the ring. I like the water."

I am learning to write a story

I am learning to write more than than 2 sentences.

I am learning to start with a capital letter.

I am learning to read my story to see if it makes sense.

Yanni said, " I like my picture and I am good at finger spaces."