We value setting out different numeracy provocations that meet the interests of the children. Today we shared the focus, ‘how many legs at the zoo?’

The children participated in this open-ended experience where they counted, sorted, classified and recorded their learning. When viewing the child as competent and capable we also value opportunities for the children to create their own authentic learning. It was great to see the children utilize their one-hundred languages to make their own meaning during this provocation. All students were active and committed participants in their learning. We were fortunate to have some of our 5/6 buddies join us!

Reflections:

“I made 20 by having 2 kangaroos, 2 koalas, 1 lion and 1 giraffe”- Dimi

“I did 30 legs at the zoo  because I wanted to”– Zahra

“Giraffe had 4” – Chase

“I made 10 legs. 2 giraffe and 1 lion. Actually a kangaroo”- Kalil

“I made 20 legs at my zoo. My spider had 8”- Cooper

“Kangaroo had 2 legs, a giraffe, 1 elephant” – James

“I made 20” – Viraj

“I did 1 lion, actually 1 giraffe. 1 animal had 5 legs” – Yasha

“I enjoyed drawing numbers”- Kiet