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.