Thinking Thursday:
This afternoon, we continued our discussion around 'Horton Hears a Who'. We focussed on why the elephant was able to hear the Who's but other animals were not able to. In partners, students chose an animal to research. After gathering their information about how that animal hears, students will do a comparison with their partner.
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
Events of the Day...
Wondering Wednesday:
In math we have been practicing our place value skills. We are able to describe numbers in their standard form, expanded form, and word form as well as apply this knowledge when answering problem solving questions.
Reminders:
In math we have been practicing our place value skills. We are able to describe numbers in their standard form, expanded form, and word form as well as apply this knowledge when answering problem solving questions.
Reminders:
- Literacy center homework
- Tomorrow is our library day. Please return your books.
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Events of the Day...
Tuning In Tuesday:
Why is listening important in a community? This was the question that guided our discussion this afternoon. We were able to finish the video 'Horton Hears a Who' and compare how in both communities there were citizens who were not listening to others. We were able to reflect on what a community would be like if no one listened to one another.
Reminders:
Why is listening important in a community? This was the question that guided our discussion this afternoon. We were able to finish the video 'Horton Hears a Who' and compare how in both communities there were citizens who were not listening to others. We were able to reflect on what a community would be like if no one listened to one another.
Reminders:
- Fun Lunch is tomorrow
- Scholastic Book orders due tomorrow
Monday, October 24, 2016
Events of the Day...
Mindful Monday:
In connection to the Hearing and Sound topic, we began exploring Onomatopoeia's. As a class, we brainstormed many examples and used them in a short comic strip. We will continue to explore this example of figurative language in our writing.
Reminders
In connection to the Hearing and Sound topic, we began exploring Onomatopoeia's. As a class, we brainstormed many examples and used them in a short comic strip. We will continue to explore this example of figurative language in our writing.
Reminders
- Picture Day is tomorrow
- Fun Lunch is on Wednesday
- Scholastic book orders due Wednesday
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Events of the Day...
Thinking Thursday:
This afternoon, we continued our art from last week. We focussed on drawing detailed leaves and then used warm colored oil pastels to blend and create autumn colors. Students are beginning to ask one another for feedback on their work. It is great to see them helping and supporting each other!
Reminder:
This afternoon, we continued our art from last week. We focussed on drawing detailed leaves and then used warm colored oil pastels to blend and create autumn colors. Students are beginning to ask one another for feedback on their work. It is great to see them helping and supporting each other!
Reminder:
- Early dismissal tomorrow (school ends at 11:35am)
- Tonnie popcorn fundraiser
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Events of the Day...
Wondering Wednesday:
We began watching the movie 'Horton Hears a Who". We will be using the video to focus on what a community is and to compare/contrast two different communities. We will also be thinking about hearing/sound, how sound travels, and hearing adaptations.
Reminders:
We began watching the movie 'Horton Hears a Who". We will be using the video to focus on what a community is and to compare/contrast two different communities. We will also be thinking about hearing/sound, how sound travels, and hearing adaptations.
Reminders:
- Library books are due tomorrow
- Tonnie popcorn fundraiser tomorrow and Friday
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Events of the Day...
Tuning In Tuesday:
In Math, we continued to work on composing and decomposing numbers. Students came up with as many different ways as they could to break down a number using base 10 blocks. We also began, decomposing numbers using addition and subtraction equations.
Reminders:
In Math, we continued to work on composing and decomposing numbers. Students came up with as many different ways as they could to break down a number using base 10 blocks. We also began, decomposing numbers using addition and subtraction equations.
Reminders:
- Return library books on Thursday
- Practice reading powers on Raz Kids
Monday, October 17, 2016
Events of the Day...
Mindful Monday:
This afternoon, we began our literacy center rotations. Students worked through a variety of tasks and used many skills. Some of these tasks included: guided reading, independent reading, writing using the reading powers, and vocabulary work focussing on synonyms. We will continue reinforcing our skills during these centers.
This afternoon, we began our literacy center rotations. Students worked through a variety of tasks and used many skills. Some of these tasks included: guided reading, independent reading, writing using the reading powers, and vocabulary work focussing on synonyms. We will continue reinforcing our skills during these centers.
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Events of the Day...
Thinking Thursday:
There was definitely a lot of thinking going on today!
"Be the change that you wish to see in the world." Mahatma Gandhi
We read the book 'Be the Change' and had a great discussion about global citizenship. We brainstormed ways that we could be caring and helpful citizens in the classroom, school, community, and on a global scale.
There was definitely a lot of thinking going on today!
"Be the change that you wish to see in the world." Mahatma Gandhi
We read the book 'Be the Change' and had a great discussion about global citizenship. We brainstormed ways that we could be caring and helpful citizens in the classroom, school, community, and on a global scale.
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Events of the Day...
Wondering Wednesday:
We continued to practice our 'Reading Powers'. After reading their 'just right' book, students were able to visualize and develop questions. It is important that we continue to think about what we are reading.
We conducted an experiment on creating vibrations and recognizing pitch. Students were introduced to these new vocabulary words as we worked to answer our guiding question. Students can share more about this experiment.
Reminders:
We continued to practice our 'Reading Powers'. After reading their 'just right' book, students were able to visualize and develop questions. It is important that we continue to think about what we are reading.
We conducted an experiment on creating vibrations and recognizing pitch. Students were introduced to these new vocabulary words as we worked to answer our guiding question. Students can share more about this experiment.
Reminders:
- Picture forms came home today
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Events of the Day...
Tuning In Tuesday:
With the weather cooling off, please remember to wear your winter clothes.
Today, we began our introduction into literacy centers. Everyone was given a 'just right' level book to read to themselves. We reviewed reading strategies for decoding words. Students were encouraged to re-read the sentence, break the word into pieces, sound it out, look for clues in the pictures, and ask for help. Once they finished, students got together to discuss their book with a classmate and used these discussions to guide their writing. We will continue to practice this routine.
With the weather cooling off, please remember to wear your winter clothes.
Today, we began our introduction into literacy centers. Everyone was given a 'just right' level book to read to themselves. We reviewed reading strategies for decoding words. Students were encouraged to re-read the sentence, break the word into pieces, sound it out, look for clues in the pictures, and ask for help. Once they finished, students got together to discuss their book with a classmate and used these discussions to guide their writing. We will continue to practice this routine.
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
Events of the Day...
Wondering Wednesday:
This afternoon, we watched the video "Austin's Butterfly". Students were able to observe the amazing transformation of the butterfly drawing. This video led to a great discussion about how things often get easier and better with practice. Students were able to recognize the importance of taking their time and doing their best work as well as that feedback can help to guide the learning process.
Reminders:
This afternoon, we watched the video "Austin's Butterfly". Students were able to observe the amazing transformation of the butterfly drawing. This video led to a great discussion about how things often get easier and better with practice. Students were able to recognize the importance of taking their time and doing their best work as well as that feedback can help to guide the learning process.
- Parent-Teacher Interviews are on Thursday evening and Friday morning. Please be sure to schedule an appointment.
- Book Fair tomorrow. Students are able to purchase books during our time block tomorrow. The book fair will also be open during Interviews.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Events of the Day...
Tuning In Tuesday:
Students spent some time 'Thinking Outside the Box'. They were given a picture and had to come up with a variety of ideas as to what the picture could be and what that item might be used for. Students were reminded of the important 21st century learner qualities: critical thinking, creativity, collaborating, and communicating.
We also began exploring 3-dimensional shapes. Students used play dough to create a variety of shapes and observe the faces, edges, and vertices of each shape.
Students spent some time 'Thinking Outside the Box'. They were given a picture and had to come up with a variety of ideas as to what the picture could be and what that item might be used for. Students were reminded of the important 21st century learner qualities: critical thinking, creativity, collaborating, and communicating.
We also began exploring 3-dimensional shapes. Students used play dough to create a variety of shapes and observe the faces, edges, and vertices of each shape.
Monday, October 3, 2016
Events of the Day...
Mindful Monday:
Students have been engaging in our daily read-alouds. We are showing greater confidence in visualizing, making connections, asking questions and making inferences. Today, we thought about what we would do in a given circumstance and completed a written response. We are working on developing our ideas and writing in complete sentences.
This afternoon, we were lucky enough to enjoy the warm weather while taking a 'Listening Walk' around the school yard. We focused on our sense of hearing and took note of all the interesting sounds outside.
Reminders:
Students have been engaging in our daily read-alouds. We are showing greater confidence in visualizing, making connections, asking questions and making inferences. Today, we thought about what we would do in a given circumstance and completed a written response. We are working on developing our ideas and writing in complete sentences.
This afternoon, we were lucky enough to enjoy the warm weather while taking a 'Listening Walk' around the school yard. We focused on our sense of hearing and took note of all the interesting sounds outside.
Reminders:
- Please sign up for a Parent/Teacher Conference
- Take some time to have a look at Raz Kids
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