We made our design from our plan. #maths #playbasedlearning @FranMes Ormiston Primary

We drew and cut around shapes then had to find the shape it matched. #maths #playbasedlearning @FranMes Ormiston Primary

We can draw our pattern. @FranMes Ormiston Primary

Thanks @FranMes for the yummy chicken soup. Keeping me warm as I enjoy some fresh air during weInteract

What amazing posters!

What type of #leader are you? #ldrchatnz

Whakataukī of the week #TeWikiOTeReoMaori

Have found my teacher happiness in a book!!! ‘My Storee’ by Paul Russell and Aska. Brilliant story understanding that just because you can spell doesn’t mean you can write. Awesome for reluctant writers but to challenge teachers approaches to writing. #takpschool

What a cool idea, Thanks for sharing!

Another great read from Nathan Mikaere-Wallis radionz.co.nz/national/progr…

“For a small child there is no division between playing and learning; between the things he or she does ‘just for fun’ and things that are ‘educational.’ The child learns while living and any part of living that is enjoyable is also play.” ~ Penelope Leach #Playmatters

2Degrees are carrying out planned maintenance which will affect the 111 TXT service. WHEN: Wednesday 27 November 2019 11pm – Thursday 28 November 5am. 2Degrees have anticipated a period of up to 5 minutes possible degradation.

“‘Curiouser and curiouser!’ cried Alice.” Evidently not now. Why children need to ask questions and why they start to stop. theguardian.com/education/2020…

nzslshare.nz/about is now live! An online community space for New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) users to share and discuss new signs. Get sharing! Deaf Aotearoa @AckamaGroup NZSL_Online @nzsldict Learn NZSL SLIANZ

Ms B is 15 tmrw in lockdown NZ - only wants bday wishes from Chris Lilley & Elton John who can make this happen???

As we move down the COVID-19 Alert Levels, NZ schools may slowly return to being a place where, once again, learners & teachers occupy the same space. @SteveSaville12 suggests ways schools can prepare for the transition back into classrooms in this blog ➡️ cognitioneducation.com/2020/04/20/tra…

Going on a nature walk and deliberately noticing things encourages children to observe with all their senses. Here's how to do it and which questions to ask 🌿🍄🌳🌷 buff.ly/2DPedgK via @RCN_AUS

Wondering if anyone can help please, I'm looking for a school in the Auckland region that has established PBL running across their school that would be happy to have some visitors this term. Thank you!

“Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning.” - Diane Ackerman