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