Week 3

Online FUN!!!!   Last week your child brought home a letter about Study Ladder and a Username and Password.  These are glued into the homework book.  Click here to log on and start exploring.

Studyladder is a web based program built by teachers to help students of all abilities have fun while learning.

Use this site to extend and enhance your child's maths, reading and writing skills and knowledge.  I have set tasks suitable for each child that link to the New Zealand National Standards and curriculum.  There are incentives within the programme where your child can earn points to decorate a virtual bedroom, and earn certificates for achievement.  Ideal for weekend entertainment, days off sick etc.

Homework

There is lots of information in the homework book.  Please check out the Spelling Chart in the homework book.  This shows how to LEARN spelling words.  It is crucial to allow time for learning and not just jumping straight in to testing.  On the 'Spelling' page above, there is a link to 75 fun ways of learning spelling.  Using colour is proven to aid the memory and these activities make use of this strategy. Make it your goal to find out new ways this week.  How to learn spelling  

Swimming

We are lucky enough to have a swimming coach (Tracy Underwood) work with us for two 1 hour sessions this week.  

Mathematics

Our Number Knowledge books will be up and running by the end of this week.  Stand by for jumping right in with enthusiasm!

I also encourage you to sign up to e-ako maths....click HERE for all the information.