True 'Blue' Story!

Tracey introduced a story at end of the day about a 4year old girl who had to persevere to tell her peers about being responsible.   She used a very effective strategy for children to see what perseverance looked and sounded like.

Ruby was in sandpit and Lance came along with water from the trough.  (Lance agreed to be the boy and chose a hat as part of his costume). Ruby said, "Lance,  that water belongs in the water trough!  After morning tea we will have water in the sanpit."  Lance grinned and then another friend arrived with more water from the trough and Ruby had to repeat and explain again. And AGAIN!

Ruby didn't give up! Success was coming!  

The children enjoyed being actors as there was no shortage of volunteers coming forward!

Tracey acknowldged Ruby being a perseverer because she kept saying the same until she got the result she desired. Tino pai Ruby for being the 'true blue girl'  in the story  -  tumeke!

Tracey has made a story book and placed photos and story on the wall for the children and families/whānau to revisit on there own or together making a rich literacy experience.