Joyful Learning Together
Welcome back everyone! I hope you enjoyed wonderful family time and fresh air during Spring Break! It has been wonderful to notice all the signs of spring popping up in nature around us! As we get back into the routines of learning online, please help your child be prepared for our class meetings and small […]
Dear Families The 100th day of school is approaching! We will be celebrating the 100th day of school on Friday, March 5th. This week the children will have many opportunities to practice working with numbers – counting by 1’s, 2’s, 5’s and 10’s to 100, grouping objects in different ways, and solving problems. In preparation […]
Dear Families, Last week we explored families in detail. We learned about families and explored how families are the same and different. This week, we continue our exploration of families, and extend our learning into exploring various communities. We will be framing many of our discussions around the theme of love and KINDNESS. In honour […]
Hi everyone, Thank you for adjusting schedules to give time for one-on-one meetings the last two weeks. It was important for me to get a snapshot of how your children are doing and and helpful in me planning our next steps together. Some special materials for projects this week… You will need: 2 paper plates […]
Hi everyone, February is Heart Month. Healthy hearts thank us for daily exercise, healthy foods and healthy minds. Our exploration of the heart continues! This week, we will focus on thinking about physical health, mental health and emotional health. Our focus for morning meetings will prepare for the upcoming Family Day (Monday February 15th) and […]
I am thrilled to continue our study of Taan’s Moon. We will be looking at the book this week through the cyclical lens of the 4 Seasons. There is snow in the forecast! We are hoping to use this excitement to inspire our Math, Literacy and Science activities this week. Special Materials needed: watercolour paints […]
Hi everyone, I am delighted to begin a 2 week study on a book called Taan’s Moon. This is a story by Alison Gear based on one version of the Haida Moon Cycle. We will take 2 weeks to look closely at the images, story and ideas of this gorgeous book. Our Literacy and Science […]
Hi everyone, We will continue our inquiry about the moon – last week we focused on fiction and creativity, next week we will focus on non-fiction facts and stories. Hopefully we can answer many of our Moon Wonders! In Math, we will begin focusing on addition! Our Math games we have played since the fall […]
Welcome to 2021! I am thrilled to be back together after our 2 week break! I hope that everyone had a relaxing and safe holiday! This week we will be easing back in to our learning together. There will be some review and practice activities as well as some exciting new activities. We will begin […]
Hi everyone, I am looking forward to a fun and festive week! Thank you for all the ways you support your child with their online learning! A few fun events this week: Wednesday – small groups will be combined 11:00-11:30: Whales and Sharks 11:30-12:00: Bumblebees and Dragonflies **Festive Dress up day. Wear your favourite Christmas […]
