by Claire | Jun 25, 2021 | Articles, Learning Stories
I support the use of both e-portfolios and paper-based portfolios in ECE assessment. One of the reasons for this is that I have, for some time, been a passionate advocate for ‘learning stories’ which are records of what a teacher (or parent) has seen a... 
by Claire | May 5, 2021 | Dispositions, Environment, Learning Stories
The day had finally arrived and we were ready for our latest trip to Puketāpapa (Mt Roskill), this is our local mountain and is a place that we now visit regularly, usually once a term. This natural environment provides the opportunity for the thrill and excitement of... 
by Claire | May 5, 2021 | Dispositions, Kaupapa Māori, Learning Stories
You came into Kindy today with a spring in your step, you were singing the ‘matariki song’. 
by Claire | May 5, 2021 | Dispositions, Learning Stories
A school based story. We have been looking at rocks. Today you came to me and said “Why do sponges have holes?” I was so excited. “I don’t know” I said, “but we could find out.” 
by Claire | May 5, 2021 | Art and Creativity, Learning Stories
Zeke, I have noticed you drawing a lot lately. When you first started Kindergarten you were not very confident about your ability to draw…