Category: Hanga | Create

I have been learning about the Kea, a really clever and playful parrot from New Zealand. Kea have green feathers and bright orange under their wings, and they are very curious. They live in the mountains of the South Island, in forests and grassy areas, but sometimes they come near people because they like to explore. Kea eats many different foods, like plants, fruits, insects, nectar from flowers, and sometimes eggs, and they are known for peeling bark and looking into anything they find. They are very smart birds, they can solve puzzles, use tools, and even play tricks on humans, which is why people call them cheeky. It is important to help protect kea and their homes, not feed them human food, and teach others to respect wildlife. Learning about kea has shown me how smart and playful they are and why we need to take care of animals and nature.

In this activity, I learned a lot about different animals and how they survive in the wild. I studied anteaters and aardvarks and discovered how their fur, claws, ears, and homes help them stay safe and find food. It was interesting to see how each animal is adapted to its environment and how they have different ways of protecting themselves and getting what they need to survive. I also learned how being active at certain times of the day, having the right tools like claws, and living in the right habitat all play a big part in an animal’s survival.

The hardest part was deciding which animal was better in each category and explaining my reasons clearly. I had to think carefully about the differences between the animals and make sure my answers were accurate. Even though it was challenging, I enjoyed comparing the animals and learning new facts about how they live and survive. I also liked thinking about how each feature, like long fur or large ears, helps the animals in their daily life.

I feel proud of my work because this activity helped me understand more about animals and how they depend on their surroundings to survive. It was fun to combine research with making decisions and explaining my thinking, and I now appreciate how every part of an animal is important for its life in the wild.

For this Summer Learning Journey activity, I learned a lot about predators and prey and how animals survive in the wild. I researched different animals and found out how predators hunt and how prey protect themselves. I also learned interesting facts about their habitats and behaviours, which helped me understand why some animals are easier to catch than others and how all animals depend on each other to survive.

The hardest part was picking the most important information and making sure it was easy to understand. I enjoyed this activity because it let me combine learning and creativity, and it was fun to explore how different animals live in their environments. I feel proud of my work because it helped me see the connections between predators and prey and understand how the food chain works. This activity also helped me improve my research skills by showing me how to find reliable information and explain it in my own words.

For this Summer Learning Journey activity, I explored the wildlife of Aotearoa by creating a pick-a-path quiz about native animals and the invasive predators that affect them. I spent time researching how these animals live, hunt, and survive in the wild, and I discovered many fascinating facts about their behaviours and habitats. I particularly enjoyed looking at images and videos of the animals, which helped me understand what makes each species unique and why some are more interesting than others.

The process of turning my research into quiz questions and answers was both challenging and fun. The most difficult part was making sure that all the information was correct and easy to understand, while still keeping the quiz interesting and fun for others. I really enjoyed this activity because it allowed me to combine creativity with research and gave me the opportunity to show what I learned in a clear and active way. I feel proud of my quiz because it helped me understand how predators and prey depend on each other in Aotearoa and lets others learn about New Zealand’s special animals. While doing this activity, I improved my research skills. I learned how to find the most important facts and explain them in a simple way.

For this Summer Learning Journey activity, I explored the world of Indochinese tigers by creating a fact file about them. It was really interesting to learn about their habitats, hunting techniques, and how they survive in the wild. I enjoyed looking closely at pictures and videos of the tigers and thinking about what makes this subspecies unique compared to other tigers. What I liked best was gathering fascinating facts and organizing them clearly in my fact file. The most challenging part was making sure all the information was accurate and finding details that were both interesting and easy to understand. I really enjoyed this activity because it let me combine research with creativity, and I felt proud of putting together a fact file that taught me so much about Indochinese tigers and their amazing survival skills.

For this Summer Learning Journey activity, I explored the world of animal tricksters by creating a “Which One Doesn’t Belong?” poster. It was really interesting to learn how different animals use tricks like camouflage and mimicry to stay safe or catch food. I enjoyed looking closely at pictures of animals and thinking about what makes each one unique. What I liked best was picking out which animal didn’t belong and coming up with clear reasons why. The most challenging part was explaining my choices in a way that made sense and finding the right animals that fit the activity but also made it fun and interesting. This activity helped me practice thinking carefully and being creative while discovering some amazing facts about animals and how they survive.

Today’s Summer Learning Journey project required us to select an octopus, color it online, or print it out with markers and coloring pencils. I colored this online using thecolor.com. I picked an octopus since I think they’re cool and it’s one of my favorite varieties. I learned that octopuses can only survive for six months or five years on the deep sea floor and that they have nine brains and three hearts. I had a great time working on this project because octopi are my favorite marine animal.

For this Summer Learning Journey activity, we designed a prosthetic leg for Mosha the elephant’s front left leg. Mosha stepped on a landmine when she was only seven months old, which made this task especially meaningful. I really enjoyed working on this activity because it required a lot of creativity and careful thinking. I spent a long time deciding which patterns and designs would best suit her leg, as I wanted it to look both functional and unique. This activity helped me understand the importance of empathy, problem-solving, and thoughtful design when creating something to help others.