Our classroom inquiry continues to open up the possibilities of the seasons with January at the forefront of our Winter curiousities.  We are beginning the year considering the relationship between the Sun, Earth and Moon as we explore Measurement Of Time.

In learning about the sun, we found that the Northern Lights of the Arctic, the Aurora, are in direct relationship to the sun.  We were inspired by the book “The Lights That Dance In The Night” so we added artistic flair to our learning.  The images shared are accompanied by artist statements, some of which mention the aesthetic elements (line, colour, balance, emotion) of a piece of work.  The bulletin boards and classroom displays are always available for your viewing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What Stories Do The Seasons Share With Us led to some creative writing, turning winter words into poetic stories through the use of a Cinquain pattern.  Students shared ideas and then worked independently to create their Winter Wonderland of Poetry.