Mrs. Padovan's JKB2 Class 2012-2013: March 2013

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Thursday, 28 March 2013

Happy Easter!

Today we began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts we reviewed name, sound and formation of Jj, Kk, Ll and Mm.
In our UOI we talked about Easter and decorated an Easter egg and made bunny whiskers.
In Math we played patterning games.
Students went on an Easter Egg hunt with Ms. H. and to finish off the day we had the prize box!
Have a great long weekend everyone!

Karina did a really good job on her Show and Tell!

Wednesday, 27 March 2013

Happy Wednesday!

Today we began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts we reviewed name, sound and formation of Xx and Qq.
In our UOI we talked about animal classification. This is a very helpful website, feel free to check it out with your child: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/classification/kc_class_again.htm
In Math, students practiced numeracy skills by matching objects to the correct number.
Today students attended French, Gym and Music classes.
To finish off the day students manipulated sorting sets.
Have a great evening everyone!
We learned this song in Term 2...enjoy watching it...

Jaiden Karia did a great job on his Show & Tell!

Marcus drew and wrote his favorite animals...good job trying to spell it out!

Tuesday, 26 March 2013

Happy Tuesday!

Today we had a fun day!
We began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks. I must say that everyone is doing really well with their healthy snacks! Good job students and parents!
In Language Arts we sang our phonics song and practiced writing letters Ee, Ff, Gg and Hh.
In our Unit of Inquiry we talked about our favorite animals and students drew an animal of their choice.
In Math students were given 3 different sizes of blocks and were instructed to order the blocks by height, then they had to explain how they ordered, which block was the shortest, which one was the tallest.
Today students also finished "The Three Bears" activity, where they had to glue the pictures in the correct category (small, medium and big).
Students attended French and Gym classes. To finish off the day, students had the choice of exploring puzzles or sorting sets.
Have a great evening everyone!

Unit of Inquiry Mar.11 - May 31

Transdisciplinary Theme: Sharing the Planet
Central Idea: We must respect and care for animals in our environment.
An Inquiry Into:
- Outside animals in the environment around us.
- Pets in our home.
- Basic needs of animals.
- How to care for animals.

Unit of Inquiry Jan.7 - Mar.8
Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Organize Ourselves
Central Idea: People use different types of transportation.
An Inquiry Into:
-Different forms of transportation.
-Purpose of the different forms of transportation.
-Geographical impact on transportation choices.

Unit of Inquiry Oct.15 - Dec.7
Transdisciplinary Theme: How We Express Ourselves
Story telling provides a way for people to express ideas and develop imagination.
An inquiry into:
-Our favorite stories
-Retelling and recording stories
-Creating and expressing our own stoires

Unit of Inquiry Sept.4-Oct.12
Transdisciplinary theme: Who We Are
Central idea: Every day I can learn more about who I am and how I am growing and changing.
An inquiry into:
-Describing physical characteristics.
-Discovering and comparing likes and dislikes.
-Knowing how to take care of myself.