Friday, June 9, 2017
Monday, May 1, 2017
Sunday, April 30, 2017
May Update
Dear parents and families,
Here is what we will be focusing on during the month of May.
French
We are learning animal vocabulary and summer vocabulary.
We are continuing to identify the important elements in stories.
We are reviewing sounds and practising rhymes.
We are learning to add details to our sentences.
We are learning to write procedures.
We are learning to write simple stories with a problem and a solution.
We are practising presenting our work to our classmates, and listening to others present.
Math We are learning about equality.
We are learning to use a balance to represent equality.
We are learning to describe the likelihood of events using appropriate vocabulary.
We are continuing to solve problems involving addition and subtraction.
We are reviewing counting to 100.
Science
We are learning to describe and compare living things (with a focus on animals).
We are learning about the physical characteristics of living things.
We are learning about the needs of living things.
We are learning to label the important parts of living things.
** Final project: Towards the end of the month, we will be starting our final project on living things. Students will choose a living thing, and design a diorama that represents a healthy environment for that living thing, and meets the need of the living thing. Please send an empty shoe box, or kleenex box with your child's name by May 19th. Merci!
Health
We are learning about healthy habits.
We are learning about body parts and how to keep various parts healthy.
Art
We are learning about tone (darker shades, lighter shades... Ex: bleu clair vs. bleu foncé, vert clair vs. vert foncé)
We are learning to solve problems we encounter while creating our art work
Drama
We are learning to take on the voice and actions of different characters
Wishing you a great month!
Here is what we will be focusing on during the month of May.
French
We are learning animal vocabulary and summer vocabulary.
We are continuing to identify the important elements in stories.
We are reviewing sounds and practising rhymes.
We are learning to add details to our sentences.
We are learning to write procedures.
We are learning to write simple stories with a problem and a solution.
We are practising presenting our work to our classmates, and listening to others present.
Math We are learning about equality.
We are learning to use a balance to represent equality.
We are learning to describe the likelihood of events using appropriate vocabulary.
We are continuing to solve problems involving addition and subtraction.
We are reviewing counting to 100.
Science
We are learning to describe and compare living things (with a focus on animals).
We are learning about the physical characteristics of living things.
We are learning about the needs of living things.
We are learning to label the important parts of living things.
** Final project: Towards the end of the month, we will be starting our final project on living things. Students will choose a living thing, and design a diorama that represents a healthy environment for that living thing, and meets the need of the living thing. Please send an empty shoe box, or kleenex box with your child's name by May 19th. Merci!
Health
We are learning about healthy habits.
We are learning about body parts and how to keep various parts healthy.
Art
We are learning about tone (darker shades, lighter shades... Ex: bleu clair vs. bleu foncé, vert clair vs. vert foncé)
We are learning to solve problems we encounter while creating our art work
Drama
We are learning to take on the voice and actions of different characters
Wishing you a great month!
Monday, April 3, 2017
Science: scientific observations
plant. We placed celery in coloured water to investigate what would happen. We learned that celery is a stem, and stems are in charge of delivering water and food to the rest of the plant which is why the leaves are now coloured!
Sunday, April 2, 2017
April Update
Here is a learning update regarding our learning focus for the month of April.
Spring has sprung!
French
We are learning spring vocabulary and activities.
We are learning to write descriptive sentences and paragraphs using spring vocabulary.
We are learning to write simple stories in French.
We are learning to write procedures for various activities (planting a seed, making butter)
We are learning to explain stories we read (such as identifying the characters, setting, problem and solution).
We are continuing to develop strategies to improve our reading (looking at the sounds, using pictures to further our understanding of the text).
Math
We are learning to measure length, area, mass and capacity.
We are learning to tell time on analog clocks.
We are continuing to solve problems with addition and subtraction using pictures, numbers and words.
Science
We are learning about living things.
We are learning about the parts of a plant and their purpose.
We are learning about the needs of living things.
We are learning about the environment of living things, and what makes an environment healthy or unhealthy.
Health
We are learning about our 5 senses.
We are learning about healthy habits.
Art
We are learning about perspective.
We are learning about colour.
We are learning to look at our art and consider what we like and how we can improve it.
Spring has sprung!
French
We are learning spring vocabulary and activities.
We are learning to write descriptive sentences and paragraphs using spring vocabulary.
We are learning to write simple stories in French.
We are learning to write procedures for various activities (planting a seed, making butter)
We are learning to explain stories we read (such as identifying the characters, setting, problem and solution).
We are continuing to develop strategies to improve our reading (looking at the sounds, using pictures to further our understanding of the text).
Math
We are learning to measure length, area, mass and capacity.
We are learning to tell time on analog clocks.
We are continuing to solve problems with addition and subtraction using pictures, numbers and words.
Science
We are learning about living things.
We are learning about the parts of a plant and their purpose.
We are learning about the needs of living things.
We are learning about the environment of living things, and what makes an environment healthy or unhealthy.
Health
We are learning about our 5 senses.
We are learning about healthy habits.
Art
We are learning about perspective.
We are learning about colour.
We are learning to look at our art and consider what we like and how we can improve it.
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Les 3 petits cochons
A fun video about "Les 3 petits cochons".
We read the story and talked about the materials they used for their houses, and which is the best choice.
Monday, February 20, 2017
March Update
The days are getting longer... March is just around the corner!
Here is our learning focus for the next month or so.
French:
We are learning spring vocabulary.
We are learning to write using transition words (first, then, after, finally)
We are continuing to practise writing proper sentences with appropriate vocabulary and punctuation.
We are reading stories and talking about the beginning, middle and end.
We are making predictions about what we are reading.
We are continuing to study sounds.
* Please ensure the guided reading books are coming back to school daily. Merci!
Math:
We are learning strategies for addition and subtraction to 20.
We are learning to read problems, highlight key words, and solve the problems using pictures numbers and words.
We are learning to explain our thinking to our classmates.
We are learning to identify money coins and solve problems with money.
Science:
We are learning about structures and the materials they are made of.
We are investigating the purpose of different structures, and why they are built using certain materials.
We are learning to describe the structures and objects around us using learned vocabulary in French.
We are building structures, and describing the purpose and materials used in our structure, and why these materials are well suited for our structures.
* Your child will be needing either a large juice or milk container or 2L pop bottle. We will be using this to build a structure in the next few weeks. Please rinse out the container first. Merci!
Drama:
We are acting out the 3 little pig.
We are learning voices and expression.
We are learning to work in groups.
We are learning to stay in role (no giggling, ect).
Health:
We are learning to identify habits and behaviours that can be detrimental to health, and find healthier alternatives.
Here is our learning focus for the next month or so.
French:
We are learning spring vocabulary.
We are learning to write using transition words (first, then, after, finally)
We are continuing to practise writing proper sentences with appropriate vocabulary and punctuation.
We are reading stories and talking about the beginning, middle and end.
We are making predictions about what we are reading.
We are continuing to study sounds.
* Please ensure the guided reading books are coming back to school daily. Merci!
Math:
We are learning strategies for addition and subtraction to 20.
We are learning to read problems, highlight key words, and solve the problems using pictures numbers and words.
We are learning to explain our thinking to our classmates.
We are learning to identify money coins and solve problems with money.
Science:
We are learning about structures and the materials they are made of.
We are investigating the purpose of different structures, and why they are built using certain materials.
We are learning to describe the structures and objects around us using learned vocabulary in French.
We are building structures, and describing the purpose and materials used in our structure, and why these materials are well suited for our structures.
* Your child will be needing either a large juice or milk container or 2L pop bottle. We will be using this to build a structure in the next few weeks. Please rinse out the container first. Merci!
Drama:
We are acting out the 3 little pig.
We are learning voices and expression.
We are learning to work in groups.
We are learning to stay in role (no giggling, ect).
Health:
We are learning to identify habits and behaviours that can be detrimental to health, and find healthier alternatives.
Saturday, January 14, 2017
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
January Update
Happy New Year!
Here is our learning focus for the month of January:
French
We are learning winter vocabulary and body parts vocabulary.
We are learning to write descriptive sentences about winter.
We are continuing to develop our knowledge of sounds when reading, and using this to decode words when reading.
We are learning to retell the beginning, middle and end of a story.
Math
We are continuing to develop our number sense (counting to 100, identifying numbers out of order, representing numbers with objects).
Science
We are learning about energy (energy sources, objects that use different energy sources).
We are learning how we can reduce our energy use at school and at home.
Health
We are learning about body parts.
We are learning about healthy habits (washing our hands, brushing teeth, exercising. taking a bath or shower).
Visual Art
We are learning to use lines in various art pieces.
We are learning about hot and cold colours.
Drama
We are learning to take on various roles to tell stories.
We are learning to express emotions using our voice and our actions.
Here is our learning focus for the month of January:
French
We are learning winter vocabulary and body parts vocabulary.
We are learning to write descriptive sentences about winter.
We are continuing to develop our knowledge of sounds when reading, and using this to decode words when reading.
We are learning to retell the beginning, middle and end of a story.
Math
We are continuing to develop our number sense (counting to 100, identifying numbers out of order, representing numbers with objects).
Science
We are learning about energy (energy sources, objects that use different energy sources).
We are learning how we can reduce our energy use at school and at home.
Health
We are learning about body parts.
We are learning about healthy habits (washing our hands, brushing teeth, exercising. taking a bath or shower).
Visual Art
We are learning to use lines in various art pieces.
We are learning about hot and cold colours.
Drama
We are learning to take on various roles to tell stories.
We are learning to express emotions using our voice and our actions.
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