Core Competencies
Are You Flexible???
No, not like a gymnast…I mean flexible in your thinking? This past week we learned about ‘Flexibility‘. We learned that when we have a problem, we can’t keep trying to solve it in the same way–we need to be ‘flexible‘. Flexibility is Trying different ways to find a solution. Our inspiration is Ormie the Pig. … Continue reading
Persistence
Today we watched a video about a cat who never gives up! His name is Maru and he is from Japan. He wanted to learn how to swing on a swing. So he tried and tried until he could do it! Maru showed us how important persistence can be when learning something new. We each thought … Continue reading
I Can…
Today I want you to think about all the things you can do…and one thing you can’t do yet. One of the Core Competencies included in the revised curriculum is: Positive Personal & Cultural Identity. Some of the “I can…” statements related to that Core Competency are: “I can describe/express my skills.” “I can reflect … Continue reading
Light Play
This week’s challenge for Games & Choices time: It’s Light Play! This type of play helps develop the following skills: Story telling (Creative Thinking Skills) Properties of light (Science) Engineering (ADST) Problem Solving (Critical Thinking Skills) Options: Try out some toys to make shadows, use different fabrics, straws, cups or other materials. It’s also a … Continue reading
Musical Science
Today you are going to build your own Xylophone!! What is a Xylophone you ask…? Here is a video of a xylophone playing Baby Shark! Materials: 4-6 glass jars or glasses the same size water food colouring (optional) spoon (wooden or metal) Instructions: set up your jars/glasses in a line on a table fill each … Continue reading
Maker’s Play
Play facilitates the development of intellectual skills, and also allows for the application of academic skills. For example, a child playing with water, might use intellectual skills to make a boat, but then apply academic skills to write the name of the boat on the side. Play is also a time when children develop self-regulation, … Continue reading
Kindness
“I am kind to others, can work or play cooperatively, and can build relationships with people of my choosing.” Positive Personal & Cultural Identity Mrs. Lynka told me about a new website called The Character Tree. It has short videos with an emphasis on character traits. Some of these videos link directly to … Continue reading
Growing Project
This week’s challenge for Games & Choices invites us to use our green thumbs and grow something either inside or outside our homes. (I like the idea that we can grow our own food.) Once again we are able to combine science, math, writing, and maybe even some art. I know that some of you … Continue reading
Build Your Room
Yesterday for Math you were asked to build a model of your bedroom using the floor plans you had made (or by looking in your room!!). 😉 You could use Lego,or another building medium like Duplo, Keva, wooden blocks, tinker toys… or choose to build a room inside a shoe … Continue reading
Story Telling Basket
Yesterday for DRAMA we created our own Story Telling Basket using a variety of toys and items from around our house. Then we set about creating our own stories using some of those items. We begin this process by choosing characters and a setting for our story. After those decisions are made, we decide on a story problem. … Continue reading