It was fantastic to see so many parents during ‘come read with me‘ this morning. So, thank you to those of you who are able to join us. It really does start The Village’s day off on the right foot!
Our literacy investigations were jam-packed full of learning, with a major feature being the letter A, including; Australian animals, acting – role play dress ups, bingo site words, memory match, I spy with my little eye, ants go marching, letter formation, matching/grouping, Aa posters and booklets.
Following recess, R/1MC had the opportunity to meet some special friends from the ELC, who shared a story with us during our library time. The book was called ‘The Amazing Monster Detectoscope.’ We discussed the deeper meaning underlying the story – standing up for yourself, be creative, being brave and ‘not judging a book by it’s cover.’
Students were given an opportunity for some reflective writing about their literacy investigations. Many students were able to illustrate and write words beginning with the letter A. Some students attempted their own sentences.
Students also enjoyed the learning freedom, which comes with play. The village decided to take Mr Koala’s creativity out to log park, in order to see what they could create, while having some serious fun along the way!
We finished today with a shared gratitude prayer and song. Some students shared their own thank you prayers:
Zahra – ‘Thank you god for doing nice things.’
Alannah – ‘Thank you god for my lovely teachers.’
Sahib – ‘Thank you god for being the best person.’
Viraj – ‘Thank you god for my toys.’
Sara – Thank you god for making me.’
Ariana – Thank you for our teachers.’
Annabella – ‘thank you for the whole entire school.’
Poppie – ‘Thank you god for my house because if I don’t have a house I would stay outside.’
Leo – ‘Thank you god for our puppets.’
We also shared some ‘specks of gold‘ from their day:
Kahlil – ‘Playing police at log park with Jordan
Kiet – ‘Playing outside
Emily – ‘Learning about the a sound.’
Yasha – ‘Playing with my friends.’
Dimi – ‘Was that my teachers care about me.’
James – ‘Playing with Jordan at log park.’
Leo – ‘Playing with our buddies.’
Sara – ‘Playing jewellery.’
Sierra – ‘Reading with my buddy.’
In all, it was an absolutely, amazingly awesome day in the Village.
Have a sensational evening 🙂