Exciting Learning Day

Schedule Overview

• 9:00-10:00: Maths
• 10:00-10:10: Brain Break
• 10:10-11:10: Reading
• 11:10-11:25: Morning Tea
• 11:25-12:25: Writing
• 12:25-12:30: Transition to Lunch
• 12:30-1:15: Lunch
• 1:15-2:15: Art/Mitey/Inquiry
• 2:15-2:20: Transition
• 2:20-3:00: Review and Share

9:00-10:00: Maths

Learning Objective

Students will be able to understand and apply basic addition and subtraction within 20, and explore simple patterns.

• Curriculum Area: Mathematics and Statistics (Level 1)
• Key Competencies: Thinking, Using Language, Symbols, and Texts

Activities

1. Warm-Up (10 mins): Quick-fire questions on addition and subtraction within 10. Use mini whiteboards for quick response.
2. Main Activity (35 mins):

• Addition and Subtraction Board Game: Place students in pairs. Each pair will play a custom-made board game that requires them to solve addition and subtraction problems to move forward.

3. Patterns Exploration (15 mins):

• Pattern Blocks: Students will create patterns using blocks, then describe and write the pattern rules.

4. Review (5 mins): Group discussion about their favourite parts of the game and pattern activity.

10:00-10:10: Brain Break

• Activity: Simon Says - focusing on physical movements to refresh and energise the students.

10:10-11:10: Reading

Learning Objective

Students will develop reading comprehension skills and can identify main ideas and details in a story.

• Curriculum Area: English (Level 1)
• Key Competencies: Thinking, Using Language, Symbols, and Texts, Managing Self

Activities

1. Read Aloud (15 mins):

• Teacher reads “The Gruffalo” by Julia Donaldson.

2. Partner Reading (20 mins):

• Students pair up and re-read the story, taking turns reading aloud.

3. Comprehension Activity (25 mins):

• Gruffalo Character Map: Students create maps showing different characters, setting, and main events.
• Main Idea and Details: After creating the character maps, discuss the main idea and significant details, and write a summary.

11:10-11:25: Morning Tea

11:25-12:25: Writing

Learning Objective

Students will be able to write simple narratives with clear beginning, middle, and end.

• Curriculum Area: English (Level 1)
• Key Competencies: Thinking, Using Language, Symbols, and Texts, Relating to Others

Activities

1. Mini Lesson (10 mins):

• Introduction to writing narratives: Discuss the elements of a story - beginning, middle, and end.

2. Writing Activity (30 mins):

• Story Starters: Provide three different story starters and let students choose one to create their story. For example, “Once upon a time, in a magical forest, a tiny dragon discovered a hidden cave...”

3. Peer Review (15 mins):

• Pair students to read and give feedback on each other's stories, focusing on what they liked and one way to improve.

4. Sharing (10 mins):

• Have a few students share their stories with the class.

12:30-1:15: Lunch

1:15-2:15: Art/Mitey/Inquiry

Learning Objective

Students will explore and express ideas through various art materials and learn to critically engage with art and inquiry-based questions.

• Curriculum Area: The Arts (Level 1)
• Key Competencies: Thinking, Using Language, Symbols, and Texts, Participating and Contributing

Activities

1. Art Activity (30 mins):

• Nature Collages: Using natural materials collected from the playground, students will create collages that represent aspects of their environment.

2. Mitey Session (15 mins):

• Emotional Literacy: Discuss emotions expressed in their artwork and how different elements (colors, shapes) can convey feelings.

3. Inquiry (20 mins):

• How Does Nature Inspire Art? Group discussion and short activities exploring how natural elements can be incorporated into art.

2:20-3:00: Review and Share

Activities

1. Sharing Time (20 mins):

• Allow students to present their nature collages and talk about their work. Encourage questions and discussions.

2. Reflection (10 mins):

• Students will write or draw one thing they enjoyed and one thing they learned today, to be shared in a closing group circle.

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End the day with a group reflection on the day's activities and highlight achievements and key learning moments.