The tamariki explored a fun and creative way to write a piece of poetry. The exemplar provided an excellent scaffold for students to reflect on and share memories from their holidays. We began by reading an example of the poem and discussing how its rhythm, repetition, and simple sentences help to paint a picture of personal experiences.
From there, each student planned and wrote their own version of That Was My Holiday, capturing the moments that stood out for them — whether it was whānau time, outdoor adventures, or hanging out at home.
The next step was publishing, and this is where they were able to use their creativity!
Using Google Drawings, students learnt how to;
- Change the background colour
- Add and format text
- Insert and reshape images
- Add borders to their pictures
Learning these tools takes time, but it’s always worth it. There’s a lot of clicking, experimenting, and sometimes undoing — but they stuck with it. Tau ana, tamariki mā!
There are 5 more to be completed – watch this space!
