Classroom Environment Term 3 2025 by Ayn Harris https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d en-us 2025-07-27 23:53:29 UTC 2025-07-28 03:33:45 UTC hello@padlet.com Student Choice https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529781092 Various spaces for students to work in according to the focus of the programme (Independent/Collaborative/Whole Class).

Students accepting responsibility for planning aspects of their day and reflecting upon their achievements and identifying next steps/forward thinking.

Opportunity for students to follow their passions and adapt the programme to meet individual needs and interests.

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  • Hands on learning

  • Manipulative play

  • Following interests

  • Something for everybody

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    Self Management - play boxes are labelled, children respecting resources, lots of systems e.g. pens, books, toys, routines, school belongings, classroom and school environment e.g. helping hands. Child led play - students have autonomy. Adults are responsive - notice, recognise and respond.


    Relating with others - conversations, oral language, learning to share and listen to opinions and areas e.g. shed, gully, sandpit.


    Understanding symbols, texts - rich provocations, classroom displays. Learning stories - children have access to.


    Thinking and problem solving - teacher scaffolding in play, knowing when to intervene and when to stand back.


    ]]>     2025-07-28 03:22:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529781755     Collaboration https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529782135 Working together towards a goal (e.g. building/sandpit/gully)

    ]]>     2025-07-28 03:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529782135     Variety of grouping of students https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529782185 2025-07-28 03:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529782185 Inquiry & Curiosity https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529782756 2025-07-28 03:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529782756 Self Management & Self Direction https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529783376 2025-07-28 03:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529783376 Collaboration https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529783377 Between students and teachers

    ]]>     2025-07-28 03:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529783377     Collaboration https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529783884 2025-07-28 03:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529783884 Holistic Well-being https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529784360 2025-07-28 03:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529784360 Te Pakiki https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529784587 Curiosity is promoted and fostered through play provocations, linking to students interests and urges or contexts that we are learning about.

    ]]>     2025-07-28 03:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529784587     Whanaungatanga (belonging) https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529785122

  • Sense of belonging within the classroom e.g. class treaties, karakias, zones of regulation, learning is displayed in a equitable and respectful manner

  • Inclusive environment

  • Adequate resources, SLT support with play budget based on urges and interests of the tamariki

    • ]]>     2025-07-28 03:27:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529785122     Integration https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529785265 Topics are interconnected between core subject areas and play ie geometry and shape exploiration, extinct animals and reading etc.

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  • encourage the children to look after the environment/resources/school. Many conversations in play about this.

    • ]]>     2025-07-28 03:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529786218     Self Managed Learning https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529786570 Systems have been set up to promote self-managed learning. Students request workshops when needed or are invited to join workshops. They are encouraged to 'do two, mark two,' to ensure they are on the right track, etc. Models are present to scaffold tamariki, and success criteria/rubrics are also available for students to guide their success.

    ]]>     2025-07-28 03:30:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529786570     House Challenges https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529788159 A healthy, competitive, fun vibe has been established with our fortnightly House Challenges.

    These challenges cover a range of curriculum areas ie. sporting, cultural, the arts, technology, literacy, and numeracy.

    ]]>     2025-07-28 03:33:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529788159     Leadership https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529788311 2025-07-28 03:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529788311 Creative https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529788431 2025-07-28 03:33:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529788431 Play https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529788527 There is access to all areas of the curriculum through play - science, music, art etc.

    ]]>     2025-07-28 03:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529788527     High Standards https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529788633 2025-07-28 03:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529788633 Emotional Regulation https://padlet.com/ayn3/llhf31hvmzp1f46d/wish/3529788775 Quiet room to withdraw and reset - quiet activities such as reading, board games, cat patting etc...

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