Three weeks ago we started our class Encouragement Books.  Each child will have a week where we will be celebrating them!  I am including a photo of Asahi’s brainstorm, An’s front cover of her Encouragement Book and our sentence starters.

As a class, we consistently talk about our feelings and emotions during Community Circle and also include them in our writing.  In this Encouragement Book activity, students are learning to write an encouragement letter to each of their classmates. These letters will include specific details about how each child feels about this student, what types of things they like to do with them and things that they notice about the person.  Ms Clouston and I are very proud of all of the students’ growth in the area of writing. The students are writing beautiful and thoughtful letters to their classmates with specific details. Encourage your child to share their encouragement book with you when they bring it home in the coming months!      

Big Idea: Everyone has a unique story to share

First Peoples Principles of Learning:

  • Learning requires exploration of one’s identity
  • Learning ultimately supports the well-being of the self, the family and the community

Curricular Competencies:

  • Communicate using sentences and most conventions of Canadian spelling, grammar, and punctuation
  • Plan and create a variety of communication forms for different purposes and audiences (ie letters)
  • Create texts to deepen awareness of self, family, and community
  • Recognize the importance of positive relationships in their lives
  • Share ideas, information, personal feelings and knowledge with others

Content:

  • metacognitive strategies and writing processes
  • letter formation and sentence structure

Core Competency: Personal and Social – Positive Personal and Cultural Identity

  • I have pride in who I am. I understand that I am a part of larger communities.

Core Competency: Personal and Social – Social Awareness and Responsibility

  • I support the development of welcoming and inclusive communities, where people feel safe and have a sense of belonging.