So you have been to camp... What stories do you have to tell? What stories shouldn't be told?
Look through the image carousels below.
Create a New Blog Post to share your camp experiences with others. You may choose to use one of the starters below, or just retell your favourite camp moments like a story.
My favourite activity at camp was.... because...
My favourite meal at camp was...
The thing I was most scared to try was...
I am so glad I gave...... a go!
Next time I go on a camp, I hope to try.......
Next time I go on a camp, I won't forget to pack...
Check in with your adults (teachers and the camp parents) to see if they have any other pictures they can share. Include these in your blog post to make it exciting and eyecatching!
When you have published your blog, comment on someone else's post. I wonder what everyone else is most looking forward to?
Ask an adult to print one of the templates below to complete a research or review activity about a New Zealand Author or Story.
OR
CLICK HERE - To make a copy of one of the slides, and edit with new text boxes
What New Zealand Writers do you know?
How many of these books have you read?
Hairy Maclary - Lynley Dodd
The Witch in the Cherry Tree - Margaret Mahy
Taming the Sun: 4 Maori Myths - Gavin Bishop
Greedy Cat - Joy Cowley
Dragon Defenders - James Russell
The Looky Book - Donovan Bixley
Mophead - Selina Tusitala Marsh
Little Hector - Ruth Paul
Kowhai & The Giants - Kate Parker
Charlie Tangaroa - Tania Roxborogh
Grandads Wheelies - Jack Lasenby
Wonky Donkey - Craig Smith
Kuia & The Spider - Patricia Grace
Tui Street Tales - Anne Kayes
Under The Mountain - Maurice Gee
Do you know where they come from?
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(Test your Olympic Knowledge by completing these online challenges. If you don't know where to start, check in with your Teacher)
Technology/ Design
Create a device that will throw a table tennis ball the furthest! You can use any equipment you want but no throwing is allowed! Do some research to see good designs (see image), collect materials and then make.
You will compete to find your classes best device (heats) and then the best will go forward to the finals to find the Gold medal-winning team.
Olympic Cartoon Art
Follow the instructions on the videos to create your own Olympic Cartoons.
Give it a go, EVERYONE is an artist with their own style.
Explore the Olympic Museum - Hear stories from past athletes
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Did you know that "Breaking" is a new Olympic Sport this year? Find and make a list of unusual or slightly weird Olympic sports that are either current or have been discontinued. Decide on one and make a Google Slide with as many great links as you can find so we can judge which has been the most unusual Olympic sport of them all?
Are YOU looking forward to going on camp in Week 2?
Look through the image carousel and the El Rancho Promo video below.
Create a New Blog Post and use the starters below to create a "before camp" journal post about how you feel RIGHT NOW. (good, bad, happy, scared, meh - whatever)
The activity at camp I am most looking forward to is......
I can't wait to have a go at.....
I am excited to try.....
I am a little worried about....
I will be proud of myself when I....
I am so glad I get to go on camp with.....
When you have published your blog, comment on someone else's post. I wonder what everyone else is most looking forward to?