Over the last few weeks, we have been focusing on picture details and backgrounds. Reading a variety of books, we examined how the details and backgrounds gave us information to help us comprehend the story. After looking at a variety of pictures, students thought about and shared where they thought certain pictures was a good fit on continuum. We discussed what made a good picture and decided details was most important to help tell a story, writing and labeling to help understand the pictures and colours to make it appealing. With a diverse group of Kindergartens, we discussed the importance of growing our writing and drawing to move forth on the continuum. As our Winter concert is upon us, we have been practicing a song and a poem in preparation. Please help your child rehearse for their grand performance! I’ve Got Peace Like a River I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river in my heart. I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river in my heart. I’ve got joy like a fountain, I’ve got joy like a fountain, I’ve got joy like a fountain in my heart. I’ve got joy like a fountain, I’ve got joy like a fountain, I’ve got joy like a fountain in my heart. I’ve got love like an ocean, I’ve got love like an ocean, I’ve got love like an ocean in my heart. I’ve got love like an ocean, I’ve got love like an ocean, I’ve got love like an ocean in my heart. I’ve got peace like river, I’ve got joy like a fountain, I’ve got love like an ocean in my heart. I’ve got peace like river, I’ve got joy like a fountain, I’ve got love like an ocean in my heart. A Wintry Night Seven Feet of Snow Sitting here looking out the window Dark clouds are gathering overhead Hoping school will let out early That’s what the weatherman said We’re waiting for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 feet of snow We’re hoping for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 feet of snow We’re praying for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 feet of snow Cause when it snows we’re all a-glow can’t wait to go outside and throw a bunch of snow! What’s that I see outside the window? (window) These snowy flakes frosty white (frosty white!) Don’t think we’ll have school tomorrow It’s supposed to snow all night! (Woohoo! Yeah!) We’re waiting for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 feet of snow We’re hoping for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 feet of snow We’re praying for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 feet of snow Cause when it snows we always know we’ll need a tow out of the snow, (a lot of dough!), when it blows it’s quite a show yes even though it’s 10 below; We’re a-glow can’t wait to go outside and throw a bunch of snow! Seven feet of snow, YO! How are we connected to colour? Please take a look at our exploration in colour and art inspired by Lea Anderson.
Our apologies for the late update! We have been focusing on our Twitter to provide regular updates and it should now be linked to this blog (click on "TWITTER" tab to view). A letter was sent home several weeks ago with instructions so you can follow us on our Kindergarten journey. Thank you to every one who showered us with beautiful stuff for the classroom! The students were so excited to share their items to the class. We talked about juicy words we would use to describe the items and we used our senses to look closely at the objects. As children looked closely, some items triggered memories or personal stories of similar items that they have at home or encountered. The afternoon class started sorting the items into different categories. While working in small groups, there were so many brilliant ideas as to how they could sort. Oral communication is a big focus in our Kindergarten classroom and students had to work in small groups to discuss and collaborate their ideas of how to sort their items as a team. Some ideas included, “All the nature items go here, this is string, paper, metal items.” In addition to sorting by objects, some sorted by shape while others sorted by colour. “All the colourful items will go in the middle.” When a certain item had 2 colours, one student shared, “We should put it in the pink group because most of it is pink.” We are excited to continue sorting next week with both the morning and afternoon group. During centre time, students enjoyed going through the bin of beautiful stuff and having a closer look. Other students continued to sort! Talk to your child about different ways they can sort their bin of toys, books, clothes etc. at home. Have your child help sort and put away the utensils and dishes. Create a game where you sort a group of objects and they have to guess the sorting rule. We are excited to create a collaborative alphabet wall using the items brought in from home. If you are interested in volunteering on Thursday, November, 17th please click on the link below: AM Parents: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0b4dada62fa1f94-beautiful PM Parents: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E0B4DADA62FA1F94-pmparent On Remembrance Day, we want to take the time to honor those who fought in the war to allow our country to have peace. The students were given poppies as a symbol of peace and we had a moment of silence on Thursday to show our respect. This past week, our conversation has been focused on the idea of Peace. We read The Peace book by Todd Parr and reflected on what peace means to them. Some ideas include, “Peace is playing eating healthy food. Peace is reading my favourite book. Peace is doing yoga.” We drew in our journals and included 3 details and 5 colours to show what peace means to us. Some of us are starting to become sound scientist and independently sounding out the words! We also played charades by acting out some peaceful poses and had students guess our action. Here is a link to the The Peace Book, read by the author and illustrator, Todd Parr. |
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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
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