We were really excited to welcome two Whaea Fionas today. The students were learning to visualize, using the words in the story of Rainbow fish to create vivid images in their mind. The students eyes and ears were glued to the story, and were able to pick up a number of very descriptive words used to portray the Rainbow Fish - sparkling, shiny, flashing! All these words were collected into a nice digital brainstorm, and we were able to reflect on them leading into the next part of the activity.
The create part of the session had students using dough and an assortment of colourful trinkets to physically manifest their version of The Rainbow Fish. It was really cool to see that each and every student had created their own unique fish, and that all the students were thriving in one way or another. Wally had, unbeknownst to himself, made a sunfish, and he and those around him took delight in learning that like their own fish, the ocean housed fish of all shapes and sizes.
The teachers and students had a great time looking at each other’s masterpieces, and Matua even had all their Rainbow Fish come to life in their own unique underwater environment! Tuesday morning is definitely a time that Karaka class is going to look forward to going forward, but moreso, how much we’re going to enjoy the digital classroom, and all its possibilities.
Wow, Karaka, don't your fish look amazing! You have done a great job of visualising what a rainbow fish might look like, using the description in the story. I love the way each of your fish looks unique, and how great that you've been finding out a bit more about the different types of fish that live in the ocean! I think Matua Tipene has done a pretty good job of creating a digital seascape for your fish to live in too. We might have a look at how we can get some text boxes in there so we can put your names next to your fish. Well done everyone, I can't wait to see what you create this week!
ReplyDelete- Whaea Fi
Ka Mau te Wehi, your rainbow fish are dazzling.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed visiting your class last week and seeing how you created your fish.
The sequins and buttons are glittering in your under water picture too.
Thank you for sharing,
from Whaea Fiona
Kia ora Karaka,
ReplyDeleteI love the way you used your imagination. It blew my mind that all of the fish were so many shapes and sizes. I liked the way all of your fish were unique and different. It might be nice for the fish to be a bit more spaced out on the digital image. Maybe you could have a few different seascapes with a few fish on each one. They are pretty cool fish.
From Pohutukawa