Here are some photos of our learning in Division 16 this month. Please use the photos to talk with your child about their learning! Please click on the photos to enlarge them.

Reading & Letters

This month we finished reviewing our letters, and have started our Reading Groups. Students also used their Reading Bins to review what they have learned. The Grade 1’s got to show their Grade 5 & 6 Buddies how they read during Flashlight Friday!

 

Writing & Story Workshop

Students have been practicing breaking apart the sounds they hear in words. They also made a Todd Parr inspired Peace Book where they shared what peace means to them. During Story Workshop, the Grade 1’s created their own stories using loose parts. They get to share those stories orally to their classmates, focusing on including characters and a setting.

Math

In November, students have been learning to add using lots of different tools to help us (loose parts, ten frames, fingers, counting on and number lines). We also played lots of math games to help build our number sense.

Science

This month we learned about leaves and apples! After going on a leaf hunt, we picked our favourite leaf and found out its name. We have been learning all about apples, and even did some taste testing, experiments and building using them.

Social Studies

This month we learned about a holiday celebrated in Mexico called Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). We also made a Poppy Wreath for Remembrance Day with our Big Buddies.