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.