Introducing… Chip and Salsa at 5 days old!
Students’ drawings of Chip and Salsa in their observation journals:
[metaslider id=503]
Chip and Salsa
Category: Community
Hatched!
The students were so excited today! We saw cracks on the eggs this morning, and by this afternoon, one little guy had pecked his way out! More to follow…
What’s Hatching?
Division 7 and 8 are studying a new theme this month. We are little scientists and we are learning about oviparous animals. Last week, three eggs arrived at our school. We will get to see how these eggs hatch! The eggs are slightly larger than the ones we usually eat at home. They will take approximately three weeks to hatch. The eggs are safely stored in an incubator in Ms. Gourlay’s classroom. We will visit them every 2-3 days to make an observation about the eggs and write down some notes in our observation booklets, as scientists do.
Ms. Gourlay and I are keeping it a secret. What animal do you think is inside? “Hopefully not a dinosaur,” said a kindergarten student.
Tennis
What a fun sport! Students had fun learning with our instructor, Marcus.
[metaslider id=362]
Jump Rope for Heart
We had a fun week learning how to jump rope! Students had fun learning a variety of skipping activities. Some grade 6 and 7 students came into our gym classes and helped to teach some of the skipping stations. We played some skipping games, jumped over ropes (e.g. Snakey Snakey), skipped while hopping on one foot, and some of the students worked on criss-crossing their ropes! Many students found skipping difficult and it took some perseverance and determination before they were able to skip. We now have a few very talented skippers in our class!
Thank you to all those who donated and helped to get donations for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.
[metaslider id=344]
Yoga for Health and Well-Being
For most kids, this was their first exposure to yoga. Our instructor, Michelle, focused on breathing exercises and a variety of stretches/poses (E.g. cat, cow, warrior). Yoga helps kids with focus/concentration, and boosts self-esteem. Learning about proper breathing techniques can help with tackling anxiety. I also liked that gratitude seems to be another key focus in the practice of yoga. And of course, the children get to experience play without the worry of making mistakes.
[metaslider id=328]
Gung xi fa cai!
For those who celebrate this festival, I wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous lunar new year! Gung xi fa cai! The kids enjoyed a variety of activities, including making lanterns and writing the Chinese numeral characters.
