This week, we are looking at the letter "c" and it's different sounds. We came up with a long list of "c" words. We even came up with a good list of "c" words that make the sound "s"! The students are really coming along with their letter and sound recognition.
Our word of the week is "can". We buttered our "Can" poem and then the sk's went and wrote amazing sentences using "can" in their journals. They LOVE writing in their journals and are very proud to show off their work!
In Math, we are continuing to work on measurement using non-standard units (cubes, pieces of yarn, blocks, hands, feet etc). The students are enjoying measuring objects with their tall towers of cubes! We have also had fun ordering ourselves from tallest to shortest and then shortest to tallest right after. It's fun to watch them try and organize themselves quickly!
We have also continued to look at numbers and what makes up each number. We have explored and examined ways to make a number (eg. 2 + 3= 5, 4+1=5) and the students really enjoyed writing down all the possible number sentences. The sk's are having fun with addition and subtraction and are quite quick at doing mental math.
Some students are still learning numbers and number concepts ( what does the number look like in print, what is it's value, what it looks like in a ten frame and when counting). Please continue to point out numbers around you at home (in books, on a clock, etc) and count with your child. Making it fun is the best way to learn so make up a number game or play "I Spy" (with numbers) if you have a few extra minutes!
In Science, Mme Anna is teaching the students about objects that sink and float. She had a great experiment going today which started off with student predictions. The students were all really engaged and excited to test out the different objects in the water.
In Phys. Ed, we are continuing to work on coordination with our feet as well as with our hands and eyes. We have been enjoying different stations focusing on coordination such as scoops, badminton, target games, hula hoops and skipping.
Just a reminder that Friday is a PD day so there is no school for the students.
Check back tomorrow to see pictures of the students exploring and learning in the classroom.
