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3.7.16 Looking toward the last week of term...

By Anonymous
I see this last week of term as a great opportunity to celebrate success and build relationships. I aim to do this by:
* Undertaking literacy assessments (letter identification, PM word test, running records) and sharing success with both students and their whaanau.
* Look back on our Inquiry unit as a hub, and reflect on what we have learnt (using our KWL chart or prior knowledge completed start of term.
* Celebrate our jewel jar (almost full!) progress with a class party!

 To build relationships: 
* I plan to use the more flexible timetable (Weds-Fri afternoons) to address social skills
* Taking the time to talk with each child about their holiday plans / hopes
* Thanking parent helpers
* Key issues of late, and planned activity to match this challenge: 
      + Recognising/celebrating difference = compliments pop sticks, short pair challenges with children specifically paired (with a peer rather than close friend)
      + Apple bullying actvity
      + Getting there together = small group and whole class games e.g. snowman game which requires            co-operation (BounceBack)
       + Choosing good learning and play companions = buddying children before heading out to play.

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