September 1 - 10

 Important Information

  • Please return all forms as soon as possible
  • Library begins next week (September 15), our day is Wednesday each week
  • Google Classroom is up and running, check out some of our work there
  • Terry Fox Run September 22 
Math
This fall we will begin by exploring the concept of Number. To begin we created some concept maps (webs/mind maps) about what we know number are and how they are used. We've begun working through some number talks as well. Number talks are when students work on a simple problem and focus on the different strategies to find the answer rather than finding the answer alone. This time allows student to share and discuss their personal strategies, as well as adjust their personal strategies through exploration with peers.

Identity and Community
This fall, we have been exploring ourselves and our community. We have looked at heros in our lives, and how to be a hero ourselves. We have also looked at how our lives are a series of circles that we draw wider and wider, but can also keep them small when we need. This work has been supported by the book "Circles all Around Us" by Brad Montague. We aslo began to explore mapping by looking at the tools available on Google Maps, and visited the International Space Station.





Gym
Gym has been outside so far this year. With the lovely fall weather, we will be aiming to have gym outside most days. Please ensure your child dresses to be outside. Right now we are learning some cooperative games to help build community in our class and to develop a bank of fun games that students can play at recess and lunch. So far we have learned Wax Museum and Shadow Tag.



Art
Students have been exploring charcoal the last few weeks. We work on creating simple shapes, such as fruit and basic plants. We have been exploring texture and shadow. Students will be creating more charcoal art outside to begin exploring some light and shadow concepts.





Read Aloud
We started the year by reading the picture book "When I was Eight" by Margaret Pokiak-Fenton and Christy Jordan-Fenton. It is the story of a girl named Olemaun, an Inuit girl sent to residential school. We then began "A Stranger at Home", which picks up the story of when Olemaun returns to her home. We will be discussing the ideas of being away from home, being in an unfamiliar environment, and being strong willed and willing to stand up for yourself throughout the reading.

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