Happy Monday Everyone,
I hope you had a lovely weekend. I would like to start off the week by trying to create a blog routine. Instead of emailing parents when I have posted to the class website, I will instead plan to regularly add content on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. I am hoping to have it posted no later than 11am and if there is a delay, I will make a note on the website.
Here is a list of activities to work on over the next few days:
- Read an Epic book. I can see that many of you having been reading up a storm already. Spend at least 20 minutes reading or listening to a book or video of your choice! For those of you that are still not able to login or if you are looking for a change, try visit, https://www.storylineonline.net/library/ for some amazing read-alouds. No sign-up or login is required.
- Read 2 books on KidzA-Z, Level Up and take the quiz. Remember to use the “Kid Login” and type msbonar. You will see your name. The password is morley.
- Write a journal entry. Here are a few prompts to help you get started:
If you could invent something, what would it be? Describe it in detail. How would it be used and by who?
Or
Describe a party or celebration you went to where you had a lot of fun. It could have been your party or someone else’s. Describe the location, decorations, food, activities and anything else that comes to mind. If you have yet to attend something memorable, what are your ideas for a perfect party? Describe it in detail.
Please plan to write for a focused 20 minutes. You do not need to use these writing prompts if you already have a journal idea in mind. Please make sure you are using your green journal and not the response booklet. Don’t forget to start with the date.
- Warm up our math brains. It has been a while since some of us have engaged in math. Try these fun games to help recall and strengthen basic math concepts.
https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/5-7-years/addition-and-subtraction
Please note, you can adjust the age and category depending on the type of math you would like to practice. Try not to click the ads on the top or side of the screen. This will bring you to another site.
- Visit Ms. Raap’s and Ms. Yee’s blogs.
Ms. Raap has created a wonderful music blog with lots of activities. You can visit it here:
Ms. Yee has added a couple of new read-alouds to her site about Earth Day. You can view them here:
https://blogs.sd41.bc.ca/morley-library/
- Say hello to your classmates. It’s been while since you’ve seen everyone, and you might be itching to say hello. I invite you to make a sign or message and have someone take a picture of it for you. They can email it to me at marisa.bonar@burnabyschools.ca and I will post it on the blog for you. Please note that I am unable to post pictures of people so make sure it is just of your message. This is completely optional but I’m sure your classmates would love to hear from you!
Showing Me Your Learning
From time to time I will ask you to take a picture of your work and have it emailed to me. These documents will be kept private, unless you have given me permission to share it with the class. If you like, you may also make a short video of yourself discussing your work or reading a piece of your writing. In a few weeks, I will also put out a request for students who would like to video conference with me. This would be another time that you could show me your work and talk about it. If these options are not available to you, not to worry. Near the end of May, I will be contacting parents to drop off your work booklets for review. This way, I will be able to see all your wonderful work, whether you have shown it to me online or not.
Having Trouble?
If at anytime you are having difficulty with an assignment or are confused, please have your parents email me. I can give you a call or set up a video chat to help. Remember that this experience is very different than in the classroom and it might not always feel easy. Please, just try your best and let me know what you need.
Good luck over the next couple of days. Remember to visit again on Wednesday.