Some important messages:
KNS’s approach to home learning.
The most important thing you can do is spend time with your children. Love them, play with them, talk to them, listen to them… you will not regret the time you give to your children in these uncertain times and … when you need something to do, check out the home learning grid which doesn’t need internet access and the school website which has online links.
Our approach will look like this:
Big Picture
Daily Facebook, website and school app updates from Stuart.
Class Level
Regular teacher updates on class dojo or seesaw.
Home learning grid that has ideas for activities for parents to use as a guide.
Holidays
The Ministry of Education has changed the two week holiday period. The dates are from:
The 30th of March to the 14th April.
During this time I am encouraging our teachers to take a break and spend quality time with their families.
Support?
Over the next couple of days our staff are working hard to ensure that our families have the support they need. Do you know of anyone who needs help? The amazing Ewan from Four Square, Hilcrest has already donated loaves of bread and we have organised other supplies to take to families. Please ring the school office 07 8565399 or text 0273522089 if you need to.
Learning at Home
Please remember the most important thing you can do is spend time with your children. Love them, play with them, talk to them, listen to them… you will not regret the time you give to your children in these uncertain times and … when you need something to do, have a look at the suggestions listed below.
Literacy
https://www.kiwikidsnews.co.nz/
Sunshine Online (Reading)
Username: Knighton
Password: normal
Stories, songs and mindfulness activities from NZ
https://www.harpercollinschildrensbooks.co.uk/listen-for-free/
StoryCastle from HarperCollins - listen to popular books for free
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/goodnight-kiwi/features/the-stories
Each story is read by a celebrity with original illustrations and animations
Maths
(Prototec - no password or username required)
Use everyday experiences and resources found around your home.
https://nzmaths.co.nz/maths-our-house
(password provided by classroom teacher)
Multiplication practice
Arty Ideas
Amazing photo edit app.
Create posters, publish your writing...make it beautiful
https://www.kidspot.com.au/things-to-do/collection/art-activities
Art ideas
https://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/conservation-activities/with-children/art-and-craft/
Fun art and craft ideas from NZ Department of Conservation
Get active / healthy kai
Nicole sent an email with the PDF Stay at home care package by Big Life Journal
Stay-At-Home Care Package by Big Life Journal.pdf
Full Body Flow | 20 Min. Yoga Practice | Yoga With Adriene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1H3xO3x_Js
Go Noodle - Videos to keep active and to keep calm
https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/50-healthy-kids-snack-ideas/
Get cooking at home :-)
General Knowledge
National Geographic