Good morning, Div. 4!

Take a look on Teams for a morning message video from me and the first chapter reading of Wishtree. <3

This week, there will be a few opportunities for us to connect on Teams and Zoom. You can choose join us for one or all of these times!

Today is May 4th, also known as Star Wars day! 😊 I know there are many of you out there that love Star Wars! You can check out this video teaching you to make a baby Yoda with a pop–out mouth and cup. Have fun you will.  

https://youtu.be/8-Tw9DP7dQ8 

 Rather take a walk on the dark side? You can check out this video from Art hub for kids drawing a cartoon Darth Vader! Browse their videos for more tutorials on other characters!  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3aV0dyHHn4 

Exploring Nature: Dandelions

While you are out walking today, can you find a dandelion? There have been so many on my walks! I have had the opportunity to learn from Lori Snyder, a Métis herbalist who has shares her knowledge with students,

teachers, and communities across the district. Here is one of her guides to plants, all about dandelions. We can understand the dandelions traditional role and medicines in Indigenous cultures. It is wonderful if we can get to know the plants and pollinators around us. Each Monday, I will post about a different plant!

How many days can you find dandelions on your walks this week? How many dandelions can you find each day?

Here are many fun ideas for learning with dandelions!

  • Can you create a dandelion flute? Can you get the tone to change?
  • Can you create dandelion art?

Here are some wonders you might explore with dandelions:

  • Can you look closely at all the parts of a dandelion?
  • How does a dandelion seed fly through the air?
  • What part of a dandelion flower becomes the seed?
  • Can you see the white fluffy part when you pull the petals from the flower?
  • What does a seed need to grow?
  • Why do you think there are so many dandelions?

Numeracy

Check your new math team for new math lessons and activities!