Hello families!

We have arrived at the end of our third week of school! Our class has so much to celebrate. Our Kindergarten students have learned all the routines for playing and learning both inside our classroom and outside on the playground. The Grade One students have taken on a leadership role helping the K students and they are being more independent throughout their day.

It is my hope that this blog will serve as a communication tool between home and school. Please check it regularly for school information.

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A bit about our classroom:

We start every day with “Table Time” when students choose an activity that is prepared on a table. This is a time to reconnect with peers and begin our day in a calm and inviting way.

Throughout the day, there are many opportunities for play (or “Exploration” time) as well as some more structured lessons. I read many stories throughout the day and often use the stories as a springboard for our lessons (see our activity inspired by the book Chicka Chicka Boom Boom).

In Math, we begin by doing a whole group lesson followed by some “hands on” learning on the carpet.  The Grade 1s will usually have some “seatowork” on paper to follow up with the activity.  The K students will then have the opportunity to do more hands on activities with the occassional math seat work.

Here are some photos from a math lesson this week:

We are exploring the number 10: ways to make 10, using 10 frames, making groups of 10…

The K students helped make lots and lots of groups of 10. So much counting practice!

Art activities are always available to the students during exploration time. Have a look at the beautiful “name” art created this week using dried beans and seeds! I am sure your child would love to sing the “Higgelty Piggelty” song to accompany this project.

As you know we particiapted in a Terry Fox Run at school today. I was so proud of the students for trying their best to continue to run even when they were getting tired. Have a look at these drawings of us as we run with Terry!

Important Dates to Remember:

Monday Sept. 27 – Pro D Day – No school for students

Wednesday Sept. 29 – Orange shirt day – students are invited to wear orange.  Please do not feel the need to buy orange clothing. I will have little paper shirts for them to colour and pin on if they would like.

Thursday Sept. 30 – School closed for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Monday Oct. 11 – Thanksgiving Day – School Closed

Info for Grade 1 families:

We will begin using planners on Oct. 4. I will include their IXL passwords in the front cover of their planner.

 

Have a lovely weekend!

xo Jennifer