Dear parents and guardians,
Sorry for the long delay in putting up a new post. This time of year is very busy! As always, our students have had many awesome learning experiences in the last couple of weeks.
In language arts, we...
- worked on our journals (students should be able to ... write 8-10 sentences, edit for proper use of periods and capitals, spell their sight words correctly, add description instead of just listing events, and use juicy descriptive words).
- continued our literacy centres (read with me, buddy read, phonics books, reading comprehension pages, iPads and writing). The students are always excited for literacy centres and are showing a love of reading already. A love for reading is SO important!
- wrote our letters to home. At this point in time, you should be seeing your child attempt all of the things that are listed under expectations for journal writing.
- finished our second class chapter book called "Tigers at Twilight". Ask your child about the new vocabulary that they learned in this book.
In science, we...
- continued to discuss the needs of plants an animals. We discussed and wrote about the process of pollination. Ask your child what "pollination" means, how it occurs, and why it is important.
We also discussed various ways that seeds are spread, which include wind, water, animals, gravity and explosive force. Ask your child to explain these to you.
Also, you can ask your child what the words "disperse" ,"transport" and "stationary" mean as we discussed these words in our science lessons. Finally, we learned about how animals adapt or change for survival purposes. We discussed in-depth how they meet their needs for water. Ask your child how plants adapt to being in dry areas (an example is cacti growing spines to provide shade from the sun).
In social studies, we...
- discussed "Ways Our Lives Have Changed". Students were expected to write about at least 5 changes that they have experienced in their lives. Some examples were: going to school, getting a new pet, eating different types of foods, the birth of a sibling, etc. Ask your child about the changes in their lives!
In math, we..
- have been using "nets" to create 3D shapes. This week we learned about a cube and a rectangular prism. Students cut out the shape from paper, and glue the tabs together to create a 3D shape. Following instructions in this task was extremely important, otherwise students would not be able to make the shape!
In art, we...made these heart trees! They should have come home with the children's passion for glass projects.
Reminders:
- The grade 1 assembly (celebration of learning) is coming up on May 25th around 8:30 am.
- Also on May 25th is Fun Lunch for those who purchased it.
- Popcorn days are May 22nd and May 23rd. Bags can be purchased for $2 each.
Sorry for the long delay in putting up a new post. This time of year is very busy! As always, our students have had many awesome learning experiences in the last couple of weeks.
In language arts, we...
- worked on our journals (students should be able to ... write 8-10 sentences, edit for proper use of periods and capitals, spell their sight words correctly, add description instead of just listing events, and use juicy descriptive words).
- continued our literacy centres (read with me, buddy read, phonics books, reading comprehension pages, iPads and writing). The students are always excited for literacy centres and are showing a love of reading already. A love for reading is SO important!
- wrote our letters to home. At this point in time, you should be seeing your child attempt all of the things that are listed under expectations for journal writing.
- finished our second class chapter book called "Tigers at Twilight". Ask your child about the new vocabulary that they learned in this book.
In science, we...
- continued to discuss the needs of plants an animals. We discussed and wrote about the process of pollination. Ask your child what "pollination" means, how it occurs, and why it is important.
We also discussed various ways that seeds are spread, which include wind, water, animals, gravity and explosive force. Ask your child to explain these to you.
Also, you can ask your child what the words "disperse" ,"transport" and "stationary" mean as we discussed these words in our science lessons. Finally, we learned about how animals adapt or change for survival purposes. We discussed in-depth how they meet their needs for water. Ask your child how plants adapt to being in dry areas (an example is cacti growing spines to provide shade from the sun).
In social studies, we...
- discussed "Ways Our Lives Have Changed". Students were expected to write about at least 5 changes that they have experienced in their lives. Some examples were: going to school, getting a new pet, eating different types of foods, the birth of a sibling, etc. Ask your child about the changes in their lives!
In math, we..
- have been using "nets" to create 3D shapes. This week we learned about a cube and a rectangular prism. Students cut out the shape from paper, and glue the tabs together to create a 3D shape. Following instructions in this task was extremely important, otherwise students would not be able to make the shape!
In art, we...made these heart trees! They should have come home with the children's passion for glass projects.
Reminders:
- The grade 1 assembly (celebration of learning) is coming up on May 25th around 8:30 am.
- Also on May 25th is Fun Lunch for those who purchased it.
- Popcorn days are May 22nd and May 23rd. Bags can be purchased for $2 each.
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