This week is Literacy Week. On Thursday, January 25th, the school will be having a pj and favourite book day. The students are welcome to wear their comfy pjs and bring in their favourite book to read. We will ensure that all books get returned home.
Our letter of the week is the letter "c" and our word of the week is 'can'. The sk students continue to practise their writing by sounding out words. We do not correct their spelling and encourage them to write down what letter sound they are hearing. There has been so much growth in their writing and we are so excited to see where they will be in June!
The snuggle folders were sent back home today as well as your child's new library book. Please keep these books separate from each other. Please remember that the Snuggle Program should not bring any stress into you or your child's life. It is meant to take a few minutes to snuggle up and read together - whether it be only you reading to your child or your child eventually reading to you if they are comfortable by Thursday. Simply enjoy this time with each other! Please return library books every Friday to ensure that your child can take out a new book on Monday.
Late last week we conducted an egg experiment where the children observed and describe 2 eggs. One egg in plain water and one egg in vinegar. We continued to observe these eggs and made notes of our findings. The children are doing so well with not touching the eggs even though it is so tempting (even for the adults!).
Today we began to make our birch tree paintings. These turn out so beautiful every year and are so deserving of wall space at home. We are really excited to finish them and send them home.
In Math, we have continued to explore 2D and 3D shapes as well as learn about tally marks. The children are having a great time asking their friends what shape the like the best and using tally marks when collecting the data. Ask your child what 5 or 10 looks like using tally marks.
On Thursday, February 1st, we will have a very special afternoon planned with the Scientists in the Schools Program. We will be enjoying a Winter Wonderland program starting at 1 pm for the full afternoon. We will be looking for 4 volunteers to assist us that day. A letter will be coming home to ask for volunteers.
Here are some pictures from today:
