Have you ever set any goals for yourself? Maybe to buy a bike or an iPod - I know my niece is often around at my place to earn money so she can buy something she really wants or to save to go on a skiing holiday on the mainland.
Sometimes though it is hard to actually achieve your goals unless you set some smaller steps to help you gain the big goal. I have just read Aiden’s goals both personal and learning and he has decided on some steps along the way. Read some of the other student blogs at Mrs C in Victoria. Remember to make a comment if you have similar goals.
What would you set as a personal goal and a school goal to try and achieve by the end of term 1? What steps would help you gain that goal by the end of term 1?
I’ve noticed in our class that some students love moving around the room when doing work, others prefer staying at their desk, some are humming under their breath or listening to music on the headphones while using the computer, yet others love reading for information or drawing. Everyone in the world has a variety of strengths and weaknesses. Students, teachers and parents all learn in different ways. I love doing things in sequence and using maths, while I do not like doing any type of art work or sport. Use this link to take a test and find out which multiple intelligences are your strengths and which ones you need to have more practise in. Make a comment about your test results in this blog. Do you think the results are true? Why?
Print a poster from here
Do you have a hobby or interest that you are very passionate about? Is there an author whose books you always read? Well why not make a comment here on this post telling Miss W about your interest and she might invite you to be a guest blogger here on the class blog. Only write a few lines saying why you would like to write about your interest. Remember when you do become the guest blogger, you can include some copyright free pictures about your interest. I don’t know yet how to insert a video or slideshow in a blog, so if anyone can help with that, it would be great.
Are you interested in taking part in some competitions that were recently advertised by the Tasmanian Education Department?
Eureka This looks at excellence in science so if you are a sleek geek like Dr Karl and Adam Spencer, then this might be for you.
Tasmanian Science Talent Search theme this year is Planet Earth: Planet of Change
Wakakirri using performance and visual arts by yourself or in a group
Info technology chance to show off your technology talents if you are in grade 7-10
Expedition in Papua interested in following a kayak journey in Papua?
Tournament of Minds check with Mr Richardson if you have a team wanting to enter this fantastic competition.
As this is going to be the first time many of you are using a blog, I need to be sure you know how to interact on the web safely. What are three things you can mention in a blog? What are three things you should NEVER mention in a blog and why? Write your answers in two separate paragraphs but in the same comment.
If you have some time at home and want to visit a couple of good websites I have found mentioned on other teachers’ blogs, try these out: ……
Creating a comic strip
Maths Dictionary for kids
Designing a flag that represents you
