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Friday, 31 May 2013

Fun, Fun Day!!!

We had lots of fun today!
A special thanks to Mr. Sargood, Mr. Melino and Mrs. Karia for helping out.
Have a great weekend everyone!






























Science Fair!

Good job JKs presenting to the judges and parents!





Wednesday, 29 May 2013

Happy Wednesday!

Today we began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts we practiced the words for the Spelling Bee. Next, students completed 2 pages where in both of pages they had to look at the picture and circle the correct word.
In Math we reviewed shapes and data management. Students completed an activity where they had to colour the basic shapes, count and put in a form of graph how many of each shape they counted.
Today we finish our display board for the Science Fair and practiced our song for Arts Night.
Have a great evening everyone!

Tuesday, 28 May 2013

Hello all,

Today we began the day with our special visitor. The police officer talked about community helpers and safety. Everyone participated really well. When students came in the classroom we had our morning circle time and healthy snacks. Next, in Language Arts we studied the Spelling Bee words and completed a worksheet where students had to circle the correct beginning blend. In Math, students completed a page where they counted and circled the correct number.
We also practiced our Science Fair presentation and at the end of the day we had centers.
Have a great evening everyone!



Monday, 27 May 2013

Happy Monday!

What a sunny day today!
We start the morning off with circle time and snacks.
In Language Arts we reviewed some of the Spelling Bee words. Students also completed a worksheet where they had to look at the picture and circle the correct word.
Today we spent some time talking and practicing for the Science Fair. Parents can help by asking your child about our project. Our main focus was to find out which slime recipe is the stickiest. The one made with cornstarch or the one made with borax.
In Math, students participated in 3 centers: patterns, sorting and numeracy.
Today students also produced an Art piece using crayon resist technique.
Have a great and sunny afternoon!

Friday, 24 May 2013

Happy Friday!

We had a great day today :)
In the morning we had our calendar routine and healthy snacks. After that we finished our Art project from yesterday. It was a very neat exercise, we made a circle and each students had a turn to sit in the middle of the circle, the rest of the class were instructed to describe his/her friend, using positive words.
Next, students had to write it down the words.
As part of this activity students also painted the background of their self portrait.
In Math we reviewed measurement, students completed two pages where they had to circle the smallest and the biggest object.
To finish off the day we had centers.
Have a great evening everyone and remember Carassauga is this weekend!
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Thursday, 23 May 2013

Good Afternoon!

Today we began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts, students completed a worksheet where they practiced reading and writing the words sail and see.
In Math we reviewed patterns trough manipulatives.
In the afternoon we praticed our song for Arts Night and started an activity where students drew a self portrait. Tomorrow we will continue as students will add adjectives to describe themselves.
Have a great evening!

Wednesday, 22 May 2013

Happy Wednesday!

Lots of fun mess today!
Most of the day we worked in our science fair project.
We started the project asking our main question: "Which slime will help Spider man climb up the wall faster?"
Then I explained some science terminology to the students and we predicted what was going to happen.
You can come and check it out project on May 31st.
Have a great evening everyone!