7 Feb 12: "Play Matters" I am reading Kathy Walkers book "Play Matters" and thought her opening pages were very relevant as we start the new teaching year."We cannot possibly teach th... [ More...] 2 Feb 12: Using natural resources You don't have to look far... ........to find things around you that are fun to use in construction.
Posted by Gay on 2nd February, 2012 ... [ More...] 2 Feb 12: Junior fashion designers Ready for the ball! Simple design and sewing is such fun and so rewarding.
Posted by Gay on 2nd February, 2012 | Comments | Trackbac... [ More...] 28 Jan 12: Hot glue guns Using junk from your tool box.
Posted by Gay on 28th January, 2012 | Comments | Trackbacks | Permalink ... [ More...] 28 Jan 12: Wow....how did you do that? Have fun exploring - magnets.But what else can you add to the mix?
Posted by on 28th January, 2012 | Com... [ More...] 28 Jan 12: Fun with bubbles A bubble in a bubble! A million questions......can you make a square bubble? can you catch a bubble on your nose? can you freeze a bubble? can you make a... [ More...]
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What is Discovery Time?
- Fun - the best part of the whole week!
- Only 90 minutes, once a week - but more often if you love it!
- Hands on, activity based learning
- Focussed on building competencies for 21 st century living
- Non stop action
- A chance for problem solving in real life situations
- Creative – anything can happen
- Occasionally chaotic, always challenging
Discovery Time; a ninety minute, action packed, activity based programme:
Held once a week, it provides opportunities for teachers to meet the diverse needs of student through well planned, structured, ‘hands on’ experiences. Students get a chance to take control of their own learning. They are motivated and fully engaged. Best of all, it is fun!
Teachers in many parts of New Zealand have experimented with the programme and found that it is flexible enough to meet the diverse needs of their particular students. From providing opportunities for oral language development, to meeting the needs of gifted and talented students, the possibilities truly
are endless.
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 This wonderful book comes with a FREE CD full of activities, recipes and posters for you to print.
Plus planning template
with writeable fields.
Build a class climate where students flourish. This primary school resource is all you need to get started!
Purchase now and bring fun into your classroom.
Teachers are saying...
“It puts balance back into the curriculum.”
“It puts students in charge of their own learning.”
“It’s a chance to stand back and really observe your students.”
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Students are saying...
“It’s the best part of the whole week.”
“You learn to challenge yourself.”
“You get to do stuff that you have never done before and you think you can’t do it, but you can.”
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