The Learners of Division 16

Ms K Shellard and Ms A Clouston - Grade 1/2 Class

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Black History Month

February 9, 2024 / / 1 Comment

Alma Woodsey Thomas art for Black History Month

Over the past two weeks we have been learning about the black artist from the USA named Alma Woodsey Thomas. We read two books about her and watched a video that described how she designed her art. Most of her art was based on what she saw in nature. The students chose what they wanted to represent in their art and then chose the colours that did this. For instance, some of them wanted to represent the sea, while others wanted to represent flowers. Ask your child what they were trying to convey in their art. Also, ask them about the famous place that one of Alma Thomas’ art was displayed.

Big Idea: Inquiry through the arts creates opportunities for risk taking

First Peoples Principles of Learning:

  • Learning takes patience and time (very true for this art project, as it took great focus and time)

Curricular Competencies:

  • Explore elements, processes, materials, technologies, tools, and techniques of the arts
  • Develop processes and technical skills in a variety of art forms to refine artistic abilities

Content:

  • elements of design: line, shape, texture, colour, form
  • principles of design: pattern, repetition, rhythm, contrast

Core Competency: Creative Thinking

  • Creative growth requires patience, readiness to take risks, and willingness to try new approaches

Learning involved:

  • Students learned the significance of designing their art and then carefully colouring each shape to make their design

2D Shape Hunt

January 22, 2024 / / 1 Comment

In Math, we have started learning about 2D shapes and 3D objects through a variety of hands-on activities.  Last week, we reviewed our knowledge of 2D shapes by searching the classroom for common shapes (circle, square, rectangle, triangle)  we see in our environment. Take a look at some of the shapes we found in our classroom!

Big Idea: Objects and shapes have attributes that can be described, measured, and compared. 

First Peoples Principles of Learning: Learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential, and relational. 

Curricular Competencies: 

  • Use reasoning to explore and make connections
  • Develop, demonstrate, and apply mathematical understanding through play, inquiry, and problem solving
  • Communicate mathematical thinking in many ways
  • Explain and justify mathematical ideas and decisions
  • Represent mathematical ideas in concrete, pictorial, and symbolic forms

Content:  

  • Sorting 2D shapes and explaining the sorting rule
  • Describing [and] comparing 2D shapes in the environment 
  • Identifying 2D shapes as part of 3D objects

Core Competencies: Critical and Reflective Thinking 

  • Profile 4: I communicate clearly and purposefully, using a variety of forms appropriately.

Learning involved:  

  • Students demonstrate their current knowledge and understanding of 2D shapes
  • Students deepen their understanding of 2D shapes by connecting them to real-life objects

A Party in the Pear Tree

January 9, 2024 / / 1 Comment

We were excited to present our afternoon and evening performances of our Winter Concert called A Party in the Pear Tree.  The students worked hard to learn their group songs, the two songs we performed with Ms Sokugawa’s class and all the actions. They did a beautiful job up on the stage for their performances and were all so enthusiastic! We hope you were all able to enjoy the show! Well done Div. 16!

Jingle Bell Walk

January 8, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Thank you to all of the families and parents who helped at the Jingle Bell Walk. The students had fun delivering the flyers and then picking up the items that were left our neighbour’s doors. It was a beautiful day to head out on our route and the kids enjoyed themselves and helping those in need. They also enjoyed the hot chocolate and cookies after the walk!

Making Pizzelle Cookies

January 8, 2024 / / 1 Comment

As a Math/Science/holiday activity we made Italian Pizzelle cookies with Ms. Ballarin’s class. Ms Ballarin and I both have pizzelle makers at home, mine was given to me by my mom. While making the dough, we used Math concepts to measure using measuring cups and spoons. In Science, we also explored changes in matter through heating and cooling. It was very exciting for the students to make cookies in a new way. Each child ate one cookie at school and came home with two. We hope you were able to get a taste too!

Big Idea: Materials can be changed through physical and chemical processes

First Peoples Principles of Learning: Learning takes patience and time

Curriculum Competencies:

  • Observe objects and events in familiar contexts
  • Ask questions about familiar objects and events
  • Make simple predictions about familiar objects and events
  • Make observations
  • Develop, demonstrate, and apply mathematical understanding through play, inquiry, and problem solving

Core Competency: Critical Thinking and Reflective Thinking

  • I can ask questions and consider options. I can use my observations, experience, and imagination to draw conclusions and make judgments.

 

 

 

 

Pancake Breakfast

January 7, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Our last day of school was our annual pancake breakfast and pj day! We were in the first group that went down and I didn’t think they expected us to eat so many pancakes! Many of the kids had three or four pancakes and they were a great hit. We were all so comfortable in our pj’s and this was an awesome way to end the school year.  Thank you to the many parents who volunteered to help during the breakfast. We really appreciate you!

Thank You Families of Div. 16!

January 7, 2024 / / 0 Comments

Dear Families of Division 16,

Thank you so much from both of us! We were so grateful and inspired by your kindness and generosity during the holiday season.

We hope you all had a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year and that your holiday season was filled with love, warmth, and cheerful celebration! We look forward to seeing you this week.

Thank you again for your thoughtfulness this holiday!

With Gratitude,

Kelly & Anita

The Grinch

December 1, 2023 / / 0 Comments

December is here! The Grinch Art Activity:

For this art lesson we did a step by step directed drawing of the Grinch. We learned how to draw all of the parts together. The students particularly loved his huge grin! The next day, we coloured our Grinch using a new medium, oil pastels, as they have such an intense hue. We talked about the colours to use for the Grinch and how to fully fill in all of the sections (we had to take breaks, as our hands got tired – students had to press hard with the pastels.) The students were all proud of their own Grinch and they look awesome together. It’s amazing how one lesson can produce 18 different Grinches! We will read the story next week.

Big Idea: Inquiry through the arts creates opportunities for risk taking

First Peoples Principles of Learning:

  • Learning takes time and patience

Curricular Competencies:

  • Explore elements, processes, materials, movements, technologies, tools, and techniques of the arts
  • Develop processes and technical skills in a variety of art forms to refine artistic abilities

Content:

  • elements of design: line, shape, texture, colour, form

Core Competency: Creative Thinking

  • Creative growth requires patience, readiness to take risks, and willingness to try new approaches

Learning involved:

  • Students learned the significance of following step-by-step instructions, including learning to draw each section of the Grinch
  • Students learned how to outline their Grinch with a sharpie
  • Students chose their shade of green and coloured the Grinch carefully by fully filling in each section
  • Students will respond in writing to what they would do to make the Grinch grin

Peace Is…

November 9, 2023 / / 1 Comment

This week, students participated in a “Peace Is” art project. As a class community, we engaged in a meaningful discussion about what peace means to us and when we feel peaceful. We also read a story called Why We Remember, which was written by some students in Manitoba. Colour by colour, I taught the students how to do the background of the art using chalk pastel. Using the side of a piece of chalk, we pushed the colours up onto our paper in sections. We then blended them together in an upwards motion using our fingers. The goal was to make the earth and the sky. This was the messy part of the art project and the kids loved it! We then put what brings us peace on our doves, and drew poppies to put onto our art. In the process, we learned that art takes time and patience. Isn’t their art stunning?

Big Idea: People connect to the hearts and minds of others in a variety of places and times through the arts 

First Peoples Principles of Learning:

  • Learning involves time and patience

Curricular Competencies:

  • Explore elements, processes, materials, movements, technologies, tools, and techniques of the arts
  • Create artistic works collaboratively using ideas inspired by imagination, inquiry, experimentation, and purposeful play

Core Competencies:

Positive Personal and Cultural Identity:

  • I am aware of different aspects of myself. I can identity people, places, and things that are important to me.

Creative Thinking:

  • Creative growth requires patience, readiness to take risks, and willingness to try new approaches

Content:

  • processes, materials, technologies, tools, and techniques to support arts activities

Learning involved:

  • Students learned that in a peaceful classroom, they can all create something beautiful 
  • Students learned the significance of following step-by-step instructions with careful considerations when engaging in art activities using mixed media

Measurement Fun!

November 7, 2023 / / 2 Comments

In Math, we are learning to measure objects using non-standard and standard units of measurement. For this activity, students measured various objects around the classroom using a uniform non-standard unit of measurement: Counting Cubes. Students worked in pairs to measure a chosen object around the classroom and record their findings. In the process, we learned that learning is experiential as we explored to choose and measure objects around the classroom.

Big Idea: Objects have attributes that can be measured and compared.  

First Peoples Principles of Learning: 

  • Learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential, and relational

Curricular Competencies: 

  • Develop, demonstrate, and apply mathematical understanding through play and problem solving
  • Develop and use multiple strategies to engage in problem solving
  • Communicate mathematical thinking in concrete, pictorial, and symbolic ways

Content:  

  • Direct measurement with uniform non-standard units

Core Competency: Communication – Collaborating 

Profile 4: I can confidently interact and build relationships with other group members to further shared goals.  

  • I can identify and apply roles and strategies to facilitate group work.
  • I can plan with others and adjust our plan according to the group’s purpose.

Learning Involved: 

  • Students experimented with the concept of measuring using uniform non-standard units
  • Students learned the importance of accurately recording their findings on a data sheet
  • Students learned to collaborate with a partner in identifying roles and applying strategies to reach a shared goal
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