We made orange juice in Kono this week! Boosting our hauora on such a cold day. We had two devices to squeeze the juice. Tamariki could chose which one they wanted to use.
We counted out the oranges, first in ones, then a nice bit of skip counting in two's (or fast counting!), to make sure there were enough oranges for everyone. Another maths concept was introduced for some - halves/equal or fair shares. "I'm cutting this orange in half" said Whaea Nicky, "there are two equal shares". "Why do you keep saying that???" asked tētahi tamaiti. "Fair point", said Whaea Nicky.
Tamariki needed big muscles to squeeze the juice. It was well earned juice! A number of tamariki got juice squirted at themselves. Such a pleasure to spend the morning amid giggles, and the squishy squashyness of juice making.
They then sat at the table and enjoyed the fruits of their labour. The sweet, sour juice was scoffed up quickly. Lots of lovely conversation together. Then they devoured the leftover oranges!
A healthy start to the weekend! Kia noho haumaru e te whānau! Hei te Rāhina!
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