This term in Aotahi Studio, we have enjoyed exploring two wonderful stories: The Gruffalo and Owl Babies. Through these books, we have been developing our reading, speaking, listening, and creative thinking skills.
The Gruffalo:
After reading The Gruffalo, we used our imaginations to design our very own Gruffalo characters. We thought carefully about what made our creatures unique and used adjectives to describe them. We came up with lots of exciting words to help our readers picture our Gruffalos, such as furry, spiky, enormous, colourful, and fierce. It was fun sharing our creations and seeing how different everyone’s Gruffalo was.
Owl Babies:
We also enjoyed reading Owl Babies and learning about the three baby owls as they waited for their mother to return. To bring the story to life, we worked together in small groups to act out the story using puppets. We practised speaking clearly, taking turns, and showing expression as we performed in front of the class. It was exciting to become the characters and retell the story through drama.
These activities helped us build our confidence, creativity, and communication skills while having fun with some much-loved stories. We are looking forward to discovering more books and sharing our learning through reading, writing, and drama throughout the year.