Weaving

We have been weaving in Room 3. The children surprised me with the way that they persisted in their learning.

In mathematics we learn that there are patterns. Most children learn best when they are doing.

1. The children planned their patterns using scrap paper

2. They use scissors to cut their chosen design and practice weaving the scrap paper

3. They choose their two favorite colors. They inter-change their pattern to produce a unique design. 

Reflecting Together

Towards the end of the activity the children came together to talk about their learning. When we achieve something that was tricky, it can be very rewarding. The weaving was 'cool', 'awesome' and excellent. When asked to explain why, or how we completed our learning the children reflected. 

Maya: Mine came out looking like a maze 

AJ: The activity was confusing and complicated, but in the end, I did it. 

Jade: Mine was super duper easy. 

Shay: I thought mine was tricky, I had to do it 2 times to get it, but it was also cool. 

Hohepa: I figured mine out. 

Karanga: Ms Harrison, mine looked like a kite, like the one I have at home.