Term 1 Week 13

Wow what a busy final week of Term 1 we have had!!

Photosynthesis

This week we have revisited our leaf screen printing and nga tamariki in Discovery Time explored eco-literacy further.
Through the screen printing the children began to take a closer look at the size, shape and colour of all of the different leaves which make up our Kindy backyard!! This provoked discussion about the different parts of different plants (Botany) which provoked us to revisit our knowledge of photosynthesis. Check out these awesome leaf prints & flower diagrams the children have made!!!

The Shadow Corner

The projector has been an awesome provocation for the tamariki this week. Through the projector the tamariki have continued to explore our question; "Where do stories live?" They have had a great time creating their own stories through a variety of props ... dinosaurs, animals, blocks, wooden trees and their very own hands!! This experience has also linked in with our current planning 'Ecological Identity' as the tamariki have continued to build their eco-literacy knowledge through these wonderful stories.

Easter Creations!!

This week the tamariki have been busy making and creating their own 3D Easter Eggs!! Each uniquely designed photocopied, decorated, cut out, stapled and stuffed with recycled paper from our shredder.  Wow, this was quite a process which needed a lot of concentration, creativity and persistence!! Ka pai he tamariki.  And a big thank you to to Liam Ferris for provoking all of the other children with your very own cool drawing of an Easter Egg which we shared at Monday Morning Meeting :)

Easter Bunny!!!

It is that time of year where we look out for a big fluffy thing with two big ears......the Easter Bunny!!
We were soo lucky this week to have finally reached the Easter Bunny at the last minute so we could ask if he could please visit Winton Kindy. Thanks Isla for those all important numbers 8817. These mornings also provided a wonderful opportunity to bring a plate of food to share with all of our Kindy friends and their families!! A big thank-you to you all for bring a delicious plate of food to share!! And thank-you to all of the family members who were able to join in the Easter celebrations here at Kindy, it was awesome to see you all!!

A BIG thank-you to all of the kind people who contributed to our end of year tidy up!!
He rau ringa e oti ai
Many hands make light work :)

Term Break

Today is our last day fro Term 1 (Thur 13 Apr) ...  Term 2 begins Monday 1st May 2017 - Fri 7 Jul 2017.

Wishing you all a Happy Easter!! Be safe, everyone!! We can't wait to hear all about your Easter celebrations & term break adventures  :)

Ka kite ano, 

Judy, Christina & Elle.

Term 1 Week 12

Ecological Identity...
Albatross Colony - Life Cycles
Our soaring Albatross is finally complete, flying overhead of the nest to protect the not so little egg below...


Hunter-Gatherers @ Forest Kindy
For Reef's final Forest Kindy Day he led the gang down to the stream for a spot of fishing - one of his favourite pastimes...patience was key, as the children waited in anticipation for a bite on the end of their line!



Where Do Stories Live?

This week the children have posed a very important question, as we discussed the possibility of inviting the Easter Bunny along to Kindy next week, but were unsure how we would be able to get in contact with him..."Where does the Easter Bunny live??" Hmm...the children pondered for a moment before bursting into korero...
CJ: "He lives in a hole!"
Isla:"I know his phone number!"
Holly:"We could send him an email"...We wait in anticipation...






The Big Hungry Wolf!
And another tall tale that has been unfolding has been at Forest Kindy...Originally "The Big Bad Wolf", after much reflection, the children wondered if perhaps, he was just a hungry wolf that no one had befriended. And so, instead of being fearful of the "Woo...Woo" sounds, we are now on the lookout for clues for where to find him to offer him a drink of water and something to eat from their lunch - how very kind indeed!

Ah! Wolf footprints! He's gone this way!

Gosh, he must be a BIG Wolf!

Home-Grown
Our Ecological lenses has spread from Kindy to home, with a big thanks to Sam Cairns for bringing in his juicy tomatoes, and Alice Pulley for sharing her Granny and Grandad's peas and carrots with us all - delicious!


The Language of Ecological Art - Screen Printing
This week Elle introduced the Screen Printing to the group. The first part was foraging for the most beautiful fallen Autumn leaf...followed by exploring this new art medium hands on!

Ryan deep in thought as he figures out how to work with screen printing

And with Easter just around the corner, we have been crafting some beautiful collage cards with the children to share with family and friends.


Enjoy the weekend...Last day of Kindy for Term 1 2017 is Thursday the 13th of April. :)