Friday Funday

Mōrena whānau, kei te pēhea koe? Kei te ngenge ahau, these late nights are starting to get to me. I think I should try going to sleep earlier, perhaps it's the extra afternoon coffee I've been enjoying.

Our lovely Lucrece in the office shared this, her friend made some lanterns for Dawn Service on Monday. I think they are rather inspiring.

“Today I put my arty hat on & made lanterns for my ANZAC Day Dawn Service for in my driveway; have been inspired by all the clever people out there!

These were made using 2lt milk cartons & permanent marker pens. I will put sand in the bottom of them to weigh them down on the day, then the tea light candle to light the way! 😊

For the pictures all you need to do, if artistically challenged like myself is to get online & pick a simple picture, create your own stencil & place on the inside of the milk carton to trace, then colour in. Pick a different pic for each side if you want!”

Thank you for sharing Lucrece, if anybody gets inspired by these and makes their own I'd love to see them!

Today's activities are a wee bit ANZAC day inspired, we have spelling, daily math, reading, math, writing and a trip to the library.


Spelling:
It's Friday - which mean spelling test day, hooray!

Daily math:
Well done to Ocean, Hans, Ciaran, William, CM, Ari, Blake, Lily, Niamh, Sian, Ella, Sujan and BRIAR (who I forgot earlier, I'm sorry Briar)

ANZAC biscuits

Popular history is that these biscuits were sent to the troops in Gallipoli as they transported well and didn’t spoil easily. Perhaps you could try this recipe of Healthy Anzac Biscuits! 
*If you are vegan/nut/gluten free you may have your own favourite recipe or could adjust this one for your needs.

RECIPE
125gm butter or coconut oil
2 x T maple syrup
1/2 x cup coconut sugar
1 x t vanilla
1 x cup rolled oats
1 x cup coconut
1/2 x cup GF flour - or normal flour
3/4 x cup ground almonds
1/2 x t baking soda ◾️ melt butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar & vanilla ◾️ leave mixture to cool slightly ◾️ heat oven to 180 degrees celsius ◾️ mix in all dry ingredients ◾️ line a baking try & roll mixture into balls * no need to press balls down as they cook they will spread ◾️ bake 15mins or until golden ◾️ leave cool on tray or wire rack * makes approx 20

The math questions for today are:

1. What amount of each ingredient would I need to DOUBLE the recipe to feed my hungry, biscuit loving family?
2. What amount of each ingredient would I need to HALVE the recipe?

(You can use approximations for some ingredients as it is rather tricky to halve some amounts). Rewrite the list and send it to me 🍪

Mmmm, I think I need to go bake some cookies now!

Reading:
Below is a true story about a turtle that was saved during the First World War, I'm pretty sure I've read this with some of you last year in class 4, do you remember it?
This story is not about the war, but something that happened during the war. What do you know about World War 1?
Read the story below, take note of any new or tricky words you come across to find out what they mean afterwards (or during if you have a parent free).

Math:

Writing:
What do you know about ANZAC day?
Today I'd like you to write about ANZAC day, the questions below can prompt your ideas. If you are able to, you could research more information that interests you.

• - Why do we hold Anzac Day? 
• - How will Anzac Day 2020 need to be different due to being in lockdown? 
• - Who has been to a dawn service? 
• - Who has participated in different kinds of commemorations such as wreath laying, a church service, or parade? 
• - Can you describe the event? The people, sounds, and what it felt like.
• - Why is Anzac Day important to many New Zealanders?
• - What ideas and values do you hold about this commemorative event?
• - How have Anzac Day commemorations changed over time?
• - What is the relevance of Anzac Day in today's world? 
• - Do you have any family that went to World War 1, or any other war?
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Library:
Today for our library time I've recorded another video for you, this time there is a special guest star, she is pretty fascinated by videos, can you tell?

Today's story is Violet and the the Chewing Gum, from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.

I hope you enjoy it!

You could put a poppy in your window like we did for Easter

Look at the wonderful work you have been creating, clever clogs!

That's all from me, have a lovely weekend with your family. I'll see you Wednesday in the treehouse (Monday is a public holiday, Tuesday is a teacher only day)

Arohanui
Stacey