I was learning about symmetry. I know that in symmetry you need a shape and you need to split it.

Fractions of a set

I find it easy to use my division in fractions.  I use my division facts to solve how many groups there are.  I find it tricky to solve problems with a bigger numerator on my own.

Descriptive Writing

I'm learning to add metaphors and similes.

I know simile is when you say something is similar with another thing.

I know that metaphors is used to describe something and to make a picture in your head.

Places in New Zealand

Comparing life between early early New Zealand an now

Yummy sandwiches

Making butter

I was learning to do instructional writing.  I know that instructions need equipment.  I can use bossy verbs/imperatives.

Finding keywords

I know that keywords are the main words in books.

I found the keywords by looking carefully at the sentence.

I can't imagine life without

ANZAC doy

All about me

Bar graph

Welcome

Welcome to my year 3 learning blog. This year I am in Room 29 and my teacher is Mrs D.

I Am Learning To Find The Fractions Of Shapes

I can identify a whole of shapes and objects I can identify halves of shapes and objects I can identify quarters of shapes and objects
I can identify thirds and eighths of shapes and objects I can show that a fraction is part of a whole by using materials or images



The Hexagons group had a race to see who could match up all the fractions with the correct shape pictures first. Congratulations Sufyan and Savelii for coming second in this game!

I Am Writing A Cinquain Poem

I Am Learning To Create A Piece Of Wearable Art And Participate In A Creative Dance

I know I have been successful when I can:
Draw the outline of stars 
Draw detailed patterns and symbols inside the stars
Dye the stars effectively using contrasting colours against the background
Create some dance steps that relate to the music
Perform a dance routine in time to the music 









Click here to view Room 7's Dance

I Am Learning To Retell The Main Ideas From Non Fiction Text

For reading we had to retell the main ideas from a non fiction text. 

Then in my reading group we created a mind map together on the website Popplet to help record the main ideas.

I Am Learning To Participate In The EPS Math-A-Thon Challenge

Congratulations on coming 3rd out of 10 teams!

I Am Learning To Use The EPS Values On Wheels Day

This term the Year 2 syndicate had a fun Wheels Day!

We had to use our Elm Park School Values:

Respect: Have a caring attitude to others

=>we had to share our wheels and take turns on the course

=>we had to look after our friends if they got hurt

Responsibility: Be prepared for the day

=>we had to bring our safety equipment for the wheels day

Resilience: Participate in a new experience at EPS

=>we had to make good choices and be sensible when riding our wheels

=>we had to ask a buddy or teacher for help if we had a problem with our wheels

I Am Learning To Read O'Clock Times On An Analog Clock And A Digital Clock