May 2-6


What a busy and amazing week of learning we have had.  Here are just a few of the highlights from the past five days:


With Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, we took some time to read some stories about what mothers do and how they take care of us.  Students completed their special gift for their moms and decorated an envelop to hold their art piece.  Their cards are great and I am sure that their artwork and writing will touch their mothers’ hearts.


Of course, our highlight of the week was our amazing trip to the coulee.  Students took the time to look closely at nature and to notice the signs of Spring.  It was great to see many different bugs and to see things starting to sprout and grow.  Students had an opportunity to explore math through measuring things in nature using their pencils, their hands, and objects that they found.  We also had our final session working with our artist, Karen.  Students used the concept of journey, pathways, and pattern to create some unique art pieces.  Many thanks to the volunteers to helped to make this trip possible.


Speaking of volunteers, we have now begun working on our performance for the volunteer celebration that is coming up later in May.  Students are learning a song and we will record it next week.  We also worked with our buddies to create special messages and keepsakes that the volunteers will receive at this event.  Please watch your email for details about this event.



In Math this week, grade one students worked on “Triangle Math” and fact families.  This helps students make connections between addition and subtraction.  We learned that if you had 3 numbers that all worked together, you could make four related number sentences. (3, 6, 9 - 3+6=9, 6+3=9, 9-6=3, 9-3=6).  The grade twos have continued to work with number deconstruction as a way to do two digit by two digit subtraction.  They are now working on how to apply this to equations where re-grouping is required.  Ask your child to explain to you how it works.


In Language Arts, students have been busy working on their google slide animal presentations.  As students finish their work, they are getting the chance to share their slideshow with the class.  Students are learning how to type their information, add pictures to their slides, and make their background and print more colourful. Some students took home their research book to work on their slides at home. Please send that book back on Monday. As well please don't do the work for them, I can teach them how to check their work, edit spelling, etc. They will have time to work on it more during Literacy centres.


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