Mrs England’s Breakthrough groups- Jewellery Group

Mrs England’s Breakthrough groups- Jewellery Group

These wonderful learners have been learning about Jewellery. They have found out when Jewellery was first made in history and how it has changed over time.

They have also explored different types of Jewellery made today and found out about all the different types of Jewellery.

This Friday the group focused on making shapes and Jewellery out of play dough. They decided to look into making jewellery out of clay. They wanted to start experimenting with play dough first because you can’t change clay, but play dough can be changed and reformed to make different shapes.

Here are some examples of the group’s designs and Jewellery with Play Dough...

...Jewellery Breakthrough...

Here are the AMAZING Jewellery Breakthrough group.

They have been working great together today. They have come up with a plan of what Jewellery they want to make and what one they will make first, second and lastly. 

It has been great to see how on task and focused they are as learners! 

Stepping Out!

Here is Mrs England's Guardian Group with the Stepping out programme:

We were VERY lucky to get to ride in a police car today and to dress up in real police gear today.

We have loved our week learning about being safe walking on the footpath and when crossing roads.

It has been lots of fun working with and learning from Constable Gordon throughout the week!

Break through

Mrs England's Break Through Groups:

Friday the 4th of April has been a busy and full on day here in Hub 1.

One of Mrs England's break through groups, The Balloon group, have been reflecting on their break through choice and  have decided to move on and find a new topic/ idea to research. The children felt it was time to move on from balloons as they had researched about their history, found lots of balloon shapes to make and had a go blowing and tying them up. 
Half of the group moved into the art group, as they really wanted to research and find out about Origami, while the other half of children wanted to explore their passion in Magic, and were able to join that group.
The Origami group researched its history, coming from Japan. They also researched all of the shapes they would like to explore more in Origami. e.g. flowers, hearts. Here is the website that had a range of shapes to create: 

http://en.origami-club.com/

Mrs Ponomaryova brought in a book for the group to look through and many of the shapes are easily created by the children independently. 

The Magic group brainstormed all of the tricks and what they know about Magic to know what they wanted to find out about Magic. The boys researched using YouTube all of the tricks they wanted to look into - blowing fire etc. They found out you need to use gloves and water and be aware of the location of the trick, so no one comes to any danger.

The girls carried on with their magic trick of making someone disappear. They thought carefully about what they needed to do to the box to make the trick work. They came up with putting a hole in the bottom of the box, with a door like function so it looks like their is no hole (Its a secret door). Wonderful thinking!

Even though one break through topic has ended (balloons) it is just great to see how the other children have become so focused and interested in their new chosen passion- bring on the next break through! I can't wait to see the exciting ideas and new learning that will come from this new research. 

Break Through!

...Mrs England's Break Through Groups...

Today the balloon group researched all about the history and origins of balloons.

Here is an interesting fact we discovered: Did you know that balloons originally were pigs bladders! YUCK! Can you imagine blowing up that! 

Brittany and Julia had some time experimenting and researching different types of art forms (origami). They created, with my support, a beautiful bow from watching a YouTube clip- lots of fun and doesn't it look stunning!

Building our Learning Capacity in writing.

Break Through!

Mrs England's Break Through Groups

21/02/2014

Balloons:

Today the Balloon Group's goal was to blow up and tie a balloon.
Many children had a go at using the pump, but didn't actually blow up a balloon using their mouth.
Some children watched YouTube clips to work out how to tie up a balloon while others experimented using their hands and balloons. 

It is a hard skill and the children are struggling with achieving this goal. Next week we may have to use different balloons that the children can easily blow up themselves without a pump and they will actually be able to tie the balloons. 

Mujtaba and Carys ACHIEVED their goal! They blew up a balloon, using a pump, AND tied a balloon!!!!! AWESOME WORK!!
Caleb and Taylor had go tying their balloons- Keep trying! :)

Next step... 
We didn't have time to look at balloons online. Our next step is to look at balloons online (for experts to have a go) and use NORMAL balloons to blow up and tie.

                           Hip Hop Dance:

The Hip Hop Dance group have been watching YouTube clips of dance moves today learning some basic moves to add in to their dance. Its been amazing watch them learn from the clips and other members in their group.

The girls are enjoying working together and trying out a range of dance moves. 

Next Step...

Hannah taught the group some moves.

YouTube clips to learn basic dance moves.

Our next goal is to dance on the stage to know how to move and work as a group on a stage when performing.

                                  Magic:

The Magic group used Google search to discover a new magic trick. Using a scrunched up piece of paper you put the pencil on the paper, you slowly push down on the pencil and the pencil rises and looks like is it is floating.  They also watched YouTube clips to discover how to do different tricks.

Next Step...

We used Youtube and Google to find tricks. We experimented with 2-3 tricks.

Next goal is to find a trick that involves no hands and having something free falling/ standing.

                                   Art:

Julia worked independently, as Brittany was away today. Julia worked on drawing an image and experimenting using water colours and paint brushes. She is becoming familiar working with a paint brush!

Next step...

Used water colours and experimented with paint brushes. House painting, cake and a present.

Next goal: Use actual paint to create the image- diamond.