Happiness is... poetry

Last week Room 18 learners wrote their own beautiful piece of poetry. First they brainstormed different emotions and then voted as a class which emotion they would write about. They chose happiness.

The next day learners then discussed some different ideas about what happiness tastes, smells, looks, sounds and feels like. There were some fantastically creative and imaginative ideas that emerged.

Below is each brainstorm the learners did and the finished poem. You may have seen this come home in their poem book. I hope you enjoyed reading it as much as we enjoyed writing it. 

Happiness is golden yellow like bright sunshine.

It tastes like cold sparkling lemonade.

It smells of homemade strawberry ice cream.

It looks like soft waves breaking on the sand.

It sounds like children laughing with each other.

It feels like lying in a meadow watching clouds in the sky.

Art in progress

The focus for the last few weeks during Room 18's art time has been Māori and Pasifika patterns. The learners have explored the meaning behind these patterns and how they are used in different ways.

Below is a sample of the progress learners are making with patterns that will hopefully be turned into fabric art. If there are any willing parents who would like to join us in class and share your knowledge and expertise about either Māori or Pasifika art and crafts I would love for you to get in touch.