Position andPosition and directiondirectionMathsMaths
Position andPosition and directiondirectionMathsMaths
For Room 3 For Room 3 CleverClever clogs.clogs.
For Room 3 For Room 3 CleverClever clogs.clogs.
We are learning tosay, read and act out
position words. We are “clever clogs”
when we;1. Understand and show
how much andhow well we know
these words.2. Help others to
understand what these words mean.
We are learning tosay, read and act out
position words. We are “clever clogs”
when we;1. Understand and show
how much andhow well we know
these words.2. Help others to
understand what these words mean.
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Describe what ishappening using these
wordsin, over and under.
Describe what ishappening using these
wordsin, over and under.
ChallengeSay the words, spell the words, act out thewords using any object close by.
Study the picture on the left and answer these true or false questions.
(Note: The outdoor area is at the front of the class)
1.The library corner is at the back left hand corner of the class. True/false
2. The table toys is not in-between the library corner and the house corner.
True/false3. The block corner is at the front of
the class on the left hand side. True/false4. The sand and water area is in-between
the art and block corner. True/false5. The table toys area has a door that
opens up to the outside. True/falseChallenge
Draw a plan of our classroom.
Study the picture on the left and answer these true or false questions.
(Note: The outdoor area is at the front of the class)
1.The library corner is at the back left hand corner of the class. True/false
2. The table toys is not in-between the library corner and the house corner.
True/false3. The block corner is at the front of
the class on the left hand side. True/false4. The sand and water area is in-between
the art and block corner. True/false5. The table toys area has a door that
opens up to the outside. True/falseChallenge
Draw a plan of our classroom.
Some people learn best through music and movement. Learn your left, right and around directions by singing and acting out this song.The Hokey Pokey You put your right hand in,You put your right hand out,You put your right hand in,And you shake it all about,You do the hokey pokeyand you turn yourself aroundThat what it's all about.2) left hand 3) right foot4) left foot5) head6) bottom 7) whole self
Maori VersionTo ringa ki roto To ringa ki wahoTo ringa ki rotoKa ruirurihia
Kei te hoe hope auKei te huri huri au
Kei te paki paki aue.
English TranslationHand in
Hand outHand in
Shake it all aboutSwing hips
Turn aroundClap hands
Maori VersionTo ringa ki roto To ringa ki wahoTo ringa ki rotoKa ruirurihia
Kei te hoe hope auKei te huri huri au
Kei te paki paki aue.
English TranslationHand in
Hand outHand in
Shake it all aboutSwing hips
Turn aroundClap hands
Senior playground
Field Tennis/basketball courts
Caretakr
shedNet
Ball
Room 6 Room 7 Senior resource room
Hall
PE Shed Teacher Resource Room
Library
Room 5
Room 8
Teacher
resource
Swimming
pool
Room 4
Room 3
Staff room
Mrs Martin DP
ENTRANCE
Tony’s Office
Mrs Kings Office
Junior
Play-
ground
Reading Recovery
Room 2
Room 1Car Park Sand
pit
TAITOKO SCHOOL PLAN
North
south
EastWest
Here is a plan of our school.Use carefully chosen position words to help visitors locate classrooms and places around the school.1.I am at the entrance. I am looking for Room 3.2.I am at the entrance. I want to go to the hall.3.I am at the entrance. I want to see the caretaker.4.The emergency bell has rung. I am in room 3. What do I do and where do I go?5.I am on the field. I need to go back to Room 3. I can go two ways. Tell me one way.6. You make up some questions for others to answer.
In what positions am I?
What have you learnt today?
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Room 3
with a little help fromyour
Teacher