week 6 - and what a busy one it was

This was one of those weeks that came and went so quickly.  It was a busy one with ERO visiting us and our children being involved in telling them all about their learning at Ohaeawai school.  The children did a fantastic job of this.  I must say by the end of the week I felt completely exhausted and still couldn't talk properly.

We also had FUN FRIDAY where we got out the paints, and did a catch up on all the great stuff we have been working on in class.  Next week we start an in-depth look at "explanation writing".  Which we will base around the butterflies and caterpillars that have captivated the children's interest and tadpoles/frogs.  I also hope to have basic facts cards coming home from the end of the week so watch this space.

Next week we are on assembly so here is a poem/song about caterpillars that we might share...

Butterfly Cycle

(to the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat")

Hatch, hatch little egg,

I'm so very small.

Teeny tiny caterpillar,

You can't see me at all.

Crawl, crawl, caterpillar,

Munching on a leaf.

Crawling, munching, crawling, munching,

Eat and eat and eat.

Form, form chrysalis,

I'm a different shape;

Hanging by a silken thread

Until I can escape.

Rest, rest, chrysalis

While I change inside;

Now at last my time has come

To be a butterfly.

Stretch, stretch, pretty wings,

It's a special day;

Soon they will be strong enough

For me to fly away.

Fly, fly, butterfly,

Fly from flower to tree;

Find a place to lay my eggs

So they can grow like me.

© 2003 Suzy Gazlay