Based on the book, My Map Book by Sara Fanelli, we created our own “Map of my Heart.” We looked deep into our hearts and identified what was important to us and what it is that we love. We used a map as a visual representation and explained why these items were so special. First, we drew different images and labeled our picture by sounding out the words, next we carefully outlined using a Sharpie, then we painted each section using watercolour paints. Lastly, we carefully cut out the hearts. Through this activity, the students demonstrated the following: I can... -share and talk about my interests and what makes me unique -speak in a clear voice to share my ideas and information -listen to experiences and feeling shared by others -value and appreciate my classmate’s unique characteristics, interest, gifts and talents -represent my understanding in words and pictures -experiment with print and begin to sound out words independently -enhance my fine motor skills by drawing, outlining images, painting and carefully cutting out a heart -experiment with lines, colour and shape when creating my map to express my ideas Special thanks to our gym teacher, Ms. Vahaaho and French teacher, Madame Duteau for organizing the Winter Carnaval. Students had a wonderful time rotating between 5 different stations including: Broomball, Human Curling, Dog Sled Races, Snowball Relay and Scorpion Tag. In addition to staying active and having fun, the students developed perseverance, team work and a willingness to take risks. Ask your child about their favorite station! This is a friendly reminder that there is NO SCHOOL from February 16-20th. We look forward to seeing your child and hearing about their long weekend when they return on February 21st! Over the last two weeks, students practiced decomposing numbers. We started with playing a whole group game in the Panorama Room, called The Atom Game. Students started by walking around and listened for the teacher to say “Atom __” and a number. Which ever number was called, the students had to get into groups of that number. Students practiced asking to be part of a group as well as including others and problem solving to create the certain number group. Following, students modeled the different ways to group 5 by moving students into hoola hoops. Working together, students thought of the different combinations to create 5. Students were then encouraged to think of many different ways to group 5 using macoronni. After showing their knowledge with manipulatives, students had to transfer their knowledge by recording it pictorially and then with numerals. Students met the following expectations from the Program of Studies: Specific Learner Expectations Mathematics Strand: Number General Outcome Develop Number Sense Specific Outcomes -Say the number 1 -10 by 1s. -Relate a numeral, 1to 10, to its respective quantity. -Represent and describe numbers 2 to 10, concretely and pictorially. -Compare quantities 1 to 10, using one to one correspondence. With the focus of I am Unique, students listened to the story “Is It Hard? Is It Easy?” by Mary McBurney Green. After brainstorming lots of ideas, students transferred their ideas of what is easy and what is hard into their journals. As a class, we discussed the two holidays that recently passed. We looked at the traditions of Lunar New Year and Robbie Burns Day. We listened to the story of The Chinese Zodiac and students were given the opportunity during centers to retell the story using puppets. We were fortunate to have Mrs. Howes and Ms. Doduk bring in artifacts, photos and special attire to discuss Robbie Burns day. Some students were given the opportunity to model the attire! As another holiday approaches, we welcome students to bring in Valentine cards to share with their peers. We encourage students to independently practice writing their own names using an upper case for the first letter and lower case for the rest. If your child chooses to bring in Valentine cards, they will need a class set of 18 cards. Please note this is an optional activity. Our library procedure has been changed, where students are becoming more independent. Students have the opportunity to exchange their books during center time with their big buddies every Tuesday and Thursday. They are welcome to exchange their books when they wish to. Ideally your child will keep their book for about a week. To develop good reading habits and comprehension, students are encouraged to reread the book a few times. Encourage your child to retell the story using pictures and ask them questions they can make personal connections to. |
Upcoming Events:
May 31: PM Full Day Zoo Fieldtrip (8:55am-3:25pm) **NO SCHOOL FOR AM STUDENTS! June 5: Library books due June 6: Bike to School Day June 7: Celebration of Learning AM: 10:30-11:35am PM: 2:30-3:25pm AuthorMrs. Jacqueline Ang Archives
May 2017
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