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The Habits of Mind are the foundation upon which we place our learning. We are always referring to them in class. These are the some Habits that the Rockets use, in "Rocket speak."

Learning Pathways

Learning Pathways - flash slideshow

We enjoyed sharing our learning pathways this week, we are very proud of our learning so far this year. We were able to pose some great questions to each other, using our friends The Seven Servants. Have we told you about them? Ask us.

Our Writing Wall

We are very excited to show you our new writing wall. We have been learning to write about our favourite Fairytale characters. At the moment, our wall displays the writing that we did in character. We were writing in the first person as Goldilocks. Did you know, she made a surprise visit to our classroom last week? Imagine who could turn up next?!

Sorting Kiwiana

We have been using Tree Maps to help us when thinking about sorting things into groups. Can you tell what we based our decisions on for these groups? We found it interesting that some things could belong to more than one group. We had to think flexibly!

This was probably our favourite activity this week. Sorting the Allsorts! It also served as a real testament to the fact that we can manage our impulsivity when we really want to!

Patterns Update

Patterns from MissRevell on Vimeo.
Rieff is Thinking Inderdependently - "Found the yellow, Nataliya!"

Patterns Update - how to make a free slideshow
The Rockets have been learning to create a sequential pattern, and we are able to talk about what the rules are for the patterns that we have created. We have been very innovative with our designs, each having created something unique. Check them out!

Olden Days - Habits of Mind

Oliver on the Habits of Mind people used in the Olden Days from MissRevell on Vimeo.

Ryan on the Habits of Mind used in the Olden Days from MissRevell on Vimeo.

Oliver and Ryan talk about how people in colonial New Zealand used the Habits of Mind to overcome the obstacles they faced in day to day life. Ryan is describing milking a cow, an important task to complete in this era.

Wring a wring a rosie...

Wring a wring a rosie from MissRevell on Vimeo.

Party in the house! from MissRevell on Vimeo.

Meticulous Maids from MissRevell on Vimeo.

MKK Early Settlers - slideshow dvd

This term, The Rockets have been learning about New Zealand. They are investigating the question “Who are we as New Zealanders?” On Tuesday of this week, we went to Hastings to learn about the early colonial settlers. This was an educational programme run by the Hawkes Bay Museum. A big thank you to Mrs O’Dowda and our fantastic parent helpers - we couldn’t have done it without you!

Why do the Rockets blog?

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Marvin's Exeats

Marvin's mates - free slideshow maker with music

As promised - a little of what our marvellous man has been up to lately...

Welcome Wayne!

Autumn 2 - how to create a free slideshow

The Rockets welcomed our 21st member on Tuesday of this week. We are very excited to have Wayne join us. 

What Habits of Mind are displayed by the two men in this clip? Remember, you need to give an example of how the Habits are displayed.

Thinking Maps

Marvin Baryshnikov

Marvin continues to enjoy his week night exeats from Room 2. We love sharing his adventures the next day. He was able to give Emer a few tips on using the Habits to become a successful ballerina, as it turns out he has a famous cousin. Who knew?

Human Patterns

Human Patterns - flash slideshow maker

The Brainiaks and the Rockets used the Habits of Mind this morning when creating patterns. We showed that we were able to Think Interdependently, by working together in our groups to create patterns with our bodies. Marvin and Honey Bear were watching, filled with Wonderment and Awe. They also found humour in some moments! Can you tell what the rules for our patterns are?