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Hi. Think about a favourite novel you have read. Here you will have the opportunity to share your thoughts and insights about a favourite novel. What makes the book special to you? Maybe it is the themes, characters, plot, or your personal connection to the story. Think!  Analyze!  And express your passion for literature.

Firstly, briefly introduce the novel. That means give the title, author, publication date, genre, and a ranking out of 10.

Secondly, provide a concise summary of the plot (avoid spoilers).

Lastly, use 2 or more of these bullets:

  • What makes the character(s) memorable?
  • What is the themes or messages conveyed in the novel. How do these themes resonate with you personally or with society?
  • How does the writing style contribute to the overall impact of the book?
  • Reflect on your personal connection to the novel. Did you relate to any of the characters or situations? Has it influenced your thoughts, beliefs, or actions?
  • What aspects did you particularly enjoy, and were there any shortcomings or aspects you didn’t like?
  • Has it won awards, sparked discussions, or inspired other works?
  • Who do you think would enjoy reading it?
  • Why do you think people need to read this book?

Hike to Jug Island

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What a hike!

  • Is hiking a new experience for you? Why or why not?
  • How did you feel after this hike?
  • If you were going to recommend this hike to someone else, who would it be? What would that person like about it?
  • What surprised you?

Quiet Time 2023

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Dear student.  We have been doing Quiet Time for a few months now…15 minutes, 3 times a week:

1. What things do you choose to do during your Quiet Time?

2. What do you like or don’t like about Quiet Time, and why?

3.  What do you feel during Quiet Time?

4.  What do you notice about it?

5. What does it mean to you?

6. What surprised you?

7.  Who would you recommend it to?

8.  Do you have any questions?

Before you blog, I expect you to read the QUIET TIME BROCHURE posted on our class website. I look forward to hearing from you.

Our Daily Walk

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  1. On a scale of 1-10, how much do you enjoy our daily walks?
  2. What is your favourite part of our daily walk?
  3. Is there anything you would like to see changed or added to our daily walk?
  4. How does going on a daily walk make you feel?
  5. Have you noticed any benefits from going on a daily walk?
  6. Do you feel like our daily walks are a good break from our academic schedule?
  7. Have you formed any new friendships or connections as a result of our daily walks?

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Our Plasticine Paintings 2023

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VIDEO:  Making plasticine pictures with Barbara Reid   YouTube 7:20

Barbara Reid illustrates all her books with plasticine.

 

Hello,

Plasticine paintings are incredible and so fun to look at, not to mention inspiring.

Plasticine (also called modelling clay) works especially well for kids because it’s a forgiving medium. You don’t have to be great with fine motor skills or details.  It’s movable and moldable and kids are not intimidated by it!

Students were instructed to come up with a SPRING THEME.

How do you get these amazing results?

  • begin with the background
  • then add on top of it; this becomes your foreground
  • blend colours
  • add texture

Our Plasticine Paintings 2022

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VIDEO ~ Making Plasticine Pictures with Barbara Reid

Barbara illustrates all her books with plasticine.

 

Hello,

Plasticine paintings are incredible and so fun to look at, not to mention inspiring.

Plasticine (also called modelling clay) works especially well for kids because it’s a forgiving medium. You don’t have to be great with fine motor skills or details.  It’s movable and moldable and kids are not intimidated by it!

Students were instructed to come up with a SPRING THEME.

How do you get these amazing results?

  • begin with the background
  • then add on top of it as the foreground
  • blend colours
  • add texture

Our Marble Mazes 2022

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THINK FUN!

THINK CRITICAL THINKING!

THINK SPATIAL REASONING SKILLS!

THINK MENTALLY STIMULATING!

Our class made a box with a maze on top with holes and a marble. The object of the game is to try to tilt the playfield to guide the marble to the end of the maze without letting it fall into any of the holes.

Quick video 0:48 / us making our marble mazes

Marble mazes are designed to test your child’s critical thinking, visual perception and spatial reasoning skills. Unlike a straightforward marble run, where the object of the exercise is to construct a structure for marbles to tumble down, a marble maze is far more mentally stimulating.

A marble maze is a logic game. A child has to think very carefully about what path their marble will take. If they choose the right path, the marble ends up in the right place and they win the game. But, one wrong move and it’s game over!

Marble mazes are great for children and adults alike!

Quiet Time

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Dear student.  We have been doing Quiet Time for a couple of months now…15 minutes, 3 times a week:

1. What things do you choose to do during your Quiet Time?

2. What do you like or don’t like about Quiet Time, and why?

3.  What do you feel during Quiet Time?

4.  What do you notice about it?

5. What does it mean to you?

6. What surprised you?

7.  Who would you recommend it to?

8.  Do you have any questions?

Before you blog, I expect you to read the QUIET TIME BROCHURE posted on our class website. I look forward to hearing from you.

A Time to Recognize Fathers

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Father’s Day was Sunday, June 21, 2020

Father’s Day is a relatively modern holiday. Different families have a range of traditions. These can range from a simple phone call or greetings card to large parties honouring all of the ‘father’ figures in a particular extended family.

Father figures can include:

  • fathers
  • step-fathers
  • fathers-in-law
  • grandfathers and great-grandfathers, and
  • even other male relatives

Some students do not have a father at home.  Some mothers fill in as a father-figure. And some families have another male person who is a caregiver to you.

STUDENT VOICE

The people who make up our families love and care for us. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day,  Grandparents Day, and Family Day are special days in which we show our appreciation for the wonderful people in our families.

“This is how I was able to use my strengths to contribute to my family.” 

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