Wednesday, November 28 - Numbers 1 to 10

Last week, for several mornings, we were outside learning about making sets for the numbers 1 to 10.
As a group, everyone was asked to find objects from nature to show 'how many things' represent the number cards. This number game involved working with others, counting the number of objects, and problem solving to decide if they should add their object to a number or put it on another number. Afterward we checked our number cards.

Today, we drew what we learned  about the numbers in our Visual Journals. It was impressive, and very interesting to see what they remembered about our number game.

Monday, Nov. 26 Patterning

Today, the sharing of letter E went very well. Thank-you for sending in such great objects for your child to share!
Today, with pattern squares, we learned how to make color patterns.  Using the colors red, green, yellow, and blue students practiced their patterning.
Tomorrow is Treat Day, please remember to send in your quarter.

Wednesday, Nov. 21 - Fresh Air Learning

Due to the CBC music video that Mr. O'Reilly is working on with Gr. 1 to 6 students, the gym is not available. We are having our gym classes and some Fresh Air Learning lessons outside. Please, on a daily basis,  remember to send your child to school dressed to go outside. Today, many students did not have appropriate cold weather clothing.
Today, in Whispering Woods we went on a 'cooperative' scavenger hunt to find outdoor items that we could use to make number sets 1 to 10. Finding a very large stick for number '1' was so exciting!
It was interesting to watch some students add their objects to make the number (i.e.: total of 9), while others added their sets to the numbers (assorted sets of 9).  Of course this is all developmentally appropriate, and we learn by experimenting. Tomorrow, I'm hoping to try this activity again and it would be great not to have cold fingers.
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at their conferences tomorrow and Friday. Please remember to bring your child with you! Thanks to our fabulous volunteers, we have some work that we would like to show you.
Please check my previous blog, so that you can note the date that your child is sharing their letter object. I was very impressed by our first group of students, who shared and spoke to their peers about their letter K objects.
Next week, with our Grade 3/4 buddies, we will begin to learn how to log onto the desktops in the Learning Commons. Learning to read numbers and type their CBE# as well as their three letter password is very important.
Please keep an eye on my blog for upcoming volunteering dates. In December, we could use your support in building 'Candy Houses' out of Graham crackers, decorating them, as well as other Christmas crafts and card making activities.

Wednesday, November 14 - Sharing Letter of the Week

On Monday, November 19, we would like to begin our ‘Letter of the Week’ sharing program. On the date specified below, your child is encouraged to bring to school, an object that begins with the letter of the week. By sharing their initial letter sound object, your child learns and shares their phonemic knowledge of their letter. Additionally, your child is learning to speak to the class in full sentences, and enjoy the opportunity to ‘show and share’. Please note that if needed, I will assist your child in sharing with the class.

***Please keep an eye my blog for possible changes to the dates for our letter of the week.

• November 19 - Letter K – Aditya, Alex, Andrea
• November 26 - Letter E – Ayaka, Case, Declan
• December 3 – Letter H – Eden, Erik, Franco
• December 10 – Letter R- Kaylee, Landon, Marek
• December 17 – No letter of the week
• January 7     Letter M – Porter, Richard, Samuel, Yazmin
• January 14     Letter D- Sebastian, Sihan, Juna, Zoe
• January 21 – Lacrosse – No letter of the week

Tuesday, November 6 - Buddies Tomorrow!

Today, your child's school pictures were sent home. Photo retakes of your child will be available this Thursday, Nov 8.
Poppy stickers will be available for our students to wear to our assembly. If you would like to donate to the Poppy Fund, we will have a donation box in our classroom. 
Tomorrow,  we are meeting our buddies from Rm. 5 to make some letter art.
For our ever changing weather, please ensure that your child wears winter clothing to keep them warm. This Friday, we are going down to Whispering Woods to search for more shapes in our environment. We are learning  how to use our knowledge of shapes, straight, and curved lines for drawing.
We are beginning to learn how to print our number words 0 to 10. I have sent a copy of our number rhymes  for  you to practice at home.  For our upcoming math activities inside, and outside the classroom, it is important for your child to become familiar with printing numbers.
If anyone is available next week, we are looking forward to having volunteers in our classroom!
Thank-you!

Friday, November 2

Monday, November 5 - Letter N
Wednesday, November 7 - Library and Buddies
Thursday, November 8 - Photo Retake in the morning
Friday, November 9 - Remembrance Day Assembly at 10:45, families are invited to attend

For the past few weeks, we began to learn about Kindness and how we show our kindness to our friends, families and teachers. We sit in a circle and take turns learning about how we are all unique and we often share 'compliments' to each other. Saying 'thank-you' for the compliments is also important. Often, our circle time becomes a time to share our thoughts and feelings, and what is the best way to express ourselves.
This week, we began to learn how to print the numbers 0 to 10. I have number rhymes, that I will share with you to assist our Kindees at home. We are practicing recognizing 2D shapes in the school and the world around us. Next we will be using our knowledge of lines and shapes to sketch what we see.
Thank-you volunteers for such a fabulous Pumpkin Party!
It was a huge success and a lot of fun! Our next party will be in December to celebrate Christmas.