We are learning about equal sharing

If mum had 18 lollies and she had 2 children, how many lollies would they each get?





If a farmer had 4 fields and 16 cows, how many cows would he put into each field?

If I was an animal, I would be a ...

If I was an animal I would be a horse because I think I am a gentle person. Horses can run fast and so can I. I think I am a friendly person just like a horse because they like being with people. – Nathaniel




If I was an animal I would be a lizard because I am as fast as a rocket. I have dry skin and I like lying in the sun. I can be as still as a statue. I’m good at hiding. – Ethan



On Tuesday Room 5 was seeing which animal they are like. I think I am an eagle because I am fast and it is the fastest flying thing. Also they protect their family and so do I. Sometimes I like to be alone and quiet. – Cameron




If I were an animal I would be a gecko because they are very fast and good at escaping like me. They also lose their tail when they are scared that’s a bit like me, when I am scared I try to camouflage myself. I am shy like a gecko. I am gentle like a gecko too. – Logan





If I was an animal I would be a horse because I am friendly and so are horses. I am gentle and I like to be with people. I can run really fast but sometimes I get really tired and have to stop. I have good eye contact and I am good at jumping and so are horses. – Aysha



If I were an animal I would be an Ankylosaurus because I don’t like things disturbing me. I’m strong and an Ankylosaurus is strong too. They’re sometimes dangerous and I’m sometimes dangerous . I would like to be like one of them. - Stirling

Why do we need homes?

Room 5 has been discussing what we need homes for. These are the ideas we came up with ...



We need homes for privacy and to sleep but the most important thing is we keep dry. I love my home because it is as clean as a sparkle. It is nice and warm. We need homes for safety and to relax. - Jessica

Everybody needs homes to keep them warm. I love my home because we get to play. You also have space to put your things away. Do you like your house? - Kelvin

If I didn't have a home I would be in danger because animals could attack me. I am very lucky I even have a home. It keeps my family together. I have a home to cook and to sleep. I love my home. - Kayla

Everybody needs homes for safety, to keep your family together and to keep your things in. We need homes to protect us and keep us dry. We can also keep safe from wild animals. We can keep our food dry. - Ava

We need homes for cooking and to have fun. If we didn't have homes we won't be able to sleep in a bed. I love my home because I can put my stuffed animals on my bed. If we didn't have a home we won't be able to watch TV. I love my home because it keeps me safe. - Sophie

Everybody needs homes. We need homes for safety, privacy, to sleep, to relax and for electricity. We have homes for clean water, being together, to be warm, for shelter and to wash ourselves. If we didn't have homes we would be in danger and might get a cold. I love my home because it is snuggly. - Olivia

Book and Movie Character Day

Room 5 had a wonderful celebration of book and movie characters. We used our imaginations and designed wonderful costumes. Some of us even brought our books to school. We also had a shared lunch. We had a fantastic fun-filled day. Look at our awesome costumes!