Check out Sadie's bike!

Sadie read the story 'Late for the Race' and completed the activity, which was to decorate her bike. I think Sadie has done an amazing job. I love the teddy bear on the front.

Sadie has been doing lots of fun activities at home. Check out all her photos, she has been busy!

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ANZAC Biscuits

Today we made ANZAC biscuits at home. 

Baking is a great and delicious way to do some maths. 

Lots of measuring and weighing leads to mathematical discussions.  Dissolving the baking soda in hot water is always a good starting point for science experiments as well - What happens if we add different liquids to baking soda?

I haven't included a recipe as you may have one already or find one online.  The one we used today was super sweet so please send me any you find with minimal sugar!

ANZAC Ted

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Harry the Dirty Dog

When I was a little girl (a few years ago!) one of my favourite books was Harry the Dirty Dog.  I remember my granny and mum reading it to me - a lot!

Now, my children enjoy listening to it when they visit their granny.

What's your favourite book to read at home?  Do your family have special books that you all read together?

I hope you enjoy my favourite!

Animal Bites Magazine

The latest issue of Animal Bites is ready to be downloaded - Follow this link Animal Bites

It is all about cows! 

There is also a colouring competition that you can do if you can print the page. 

Kayden has been busy!

Kayden has been having lots of fun at home with his family.  He has been practising lots of maths and enjoying singing the songs we have shared online.

He is also walking 5km every other day!  Amazing!

Sammy says hi!

Sammy and his mum sent some pictures to show us what he has been up to during lockdown.

He has been having a busy time in Hanmer Springs.

ANZAC Poppy

Today Lottie and I decided to make a poppy for our window to acknowledge that ANZAC Day is coming up this weekend.

Normally our family goes to Marsden Cemetery on ANZAC Day because my grandfather is there.  My parents, siblings, uncles, aunts and cousins all attend the service to remember those that went to war.  Always followed by a cup of tea and cake!

This year we won't be able to go so we thought making a poppy or two would be a good way to remember.

I've added some photos of what we did:

 We looked up poppy shapes online.

 We got everything we thought we would need.

 We drew a poppy using pencil.

 Lottie cut it out.

 We used a black pen to draw in the important lines.

 We coloured in the middle of the poppy.

We stuck it in our front window.  

We watched a video on how to make a poppy (it was very complicated) and it included a great idea - write the name of a solider on your poppy.  It could be someone related to you or a solider you have heard of.  Our poppy is in memory of Gordon Webber.  

Happy poppy making!

Tialey Checks In

It was lovely to hear from Tialey this morning and get a glimpse of what she's been up to at home.

Everyone is having a busy time at home during our lockdown!

Quick update:  Tialey and her bubble is doing well and coping. We've been busy doing all sorts baking, biking, walking. Helping in the kitchen around the house as well as in the garden. We've also been making cards for our elderly neighbour having gone and done 2 operations within a week. Our cards make her feel better and not so sore. Tialey is missing everyone in Seaview hub but she's enjoying time spent in her bubble.

Check out Zac's skip counting in 2's and his amazing writing!