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I have set this up as a week programme however it does not have to be done this way.  In the front of the spelling and reading log book there is a list of words to be learnt. The words highlighted in yellow are the words your child knows out of list 1-3. They were only tested on list 1-3. The goal is fro work through that list until they can correctly spell those words. Practice makes perfect! Monday Write the words five times and find the meaning of each word e.g.  environment  environment  environment  environment  environment        environment - t he surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. Tuesday Break up each word into syllables. Children can clap the syllables out. e.g.  a-com-mo-da-tion Wednesday Add a prefix or suffix to each word e.g. lock = unlock OR dance = dancing Thursday Use the words in a sentence to bring out the mean...

Kia ora, Blog Room One’s blog is up and running. You will be able to see what happens in the class through our blog and I will also offer information that will help you to help your child at home. Blog link: http://room1bhs2017.blogspot.co.nz You can also access this link though our school website. Homework The children are in charge of making sure that they get their daily homework completed, please support them in this. They should do read, write, and do spelling and maths daily. Below are some ideas of activities so that you can help them.  Reading Your child is reminded to bring home a new reader each night. Note: they must have a bookbag to take home a reader. If they have a chapter book this could replace the readers. Please encourage them to read for 15 minutes each night. At times your child will have the same reader for more than one day, re-reading the story will help your child build reading fluency and that is OK. A reading log will be fo...

Kia Ora, welcome to Room One's blog! Here you will be able to follow along with Room One's learning journey throughout the school year. You will find news, friendly reminders and information to help at home so make sure that you regularly check in with the blog!

My name is Amelia-Rose Simonsen and I look forward to being the teacher who will be guiding your child's learning journey throughout the year. I am eager to get to know you and your child year, which surely promises to bring with it, many new experiences. As your son or daughter’s teacher, it is my goal to help him/her to become a confident and keen learner and I will do my best to help make this year a positive experience for your child. When I am not teaching I enjoy being creative in different areas like crafting, drama, and I regularly hit the dance floor for some exercise at Zumba. I also like getting outdoors and reading. Each of these interests I hope will filter into my teaching. Your child is important to me and I look forward to providing them with rich learning experiences. I am excited to start working in partnership with you for the remainder of the year and I am confident that together we can provide the support and encouragement neede...