Working with the Grade One Students

Hello,

This morning, we researched more about natural forces for Science. The students are learning lots about Hurricane Hazel.

Next, we finished our predictions about the new narrative stories we are reading, and continued to plan and practice our drama performances of situations where we have to solve problems in positive ways. The students are encouraged to read their selected narratives at home tonight.

We were going to start a new graphing activity in Math, but we were interrupted by a very successful lockdown practice, so we will wait until tomorrow to work on this activity.

Finally, we were very lucky to have the opportunity to work with Mrs. Truchon's Grade One students this afternoon. We used the Tellagami app on the iPads to help the students tell some interesting information about themselves for their "All About Me" websites. It was a wonderful leadership opportunity for the members of our class and the students really enjoyed it.

Have a good evening.

Mr. Skinner

New Narrative Books to read!

Hello,

This morning, we continued to work on our basketball skills in the gym, then we finished our work on our bar graphs about our favourite subjects in Math.

Next, some students finished answering their short answer questions about "The Board," while others received a new narrative book to read. Three books were distributed to members of the class, "The Gran Plan", "Swimming Lessons" and "Rag Doll Rescue". Each student was asked to make a prediction about the problem that would occur in the story, how it would be solved, and then explain the thinking behind their predictions. The student are welcome to read their stories tonight, or they can read another book of their choice.

This afternoon, we had a liturgy to celebrate the Epiphany with all of the Grade 3 students, then we used the chromebooks to research natural forces, and how we can protect ourselves against them, for Science.

Finally, in Drama, we performed some skits about how to positively solve conflicts between siblings and/or friends in a positive way.

Have a great evening.

Mr. Skinner

Natural Forces

Hello,

In Science, we examined the power of natural forces, such as storms, today, and also looked at ways we can protect ourselves from various forces. We talked about protective equipment we wear when playing sports to avoid injuries, caused by forces.

In Religion, we talked about changes that can happen within a family, the importance of cherishing memories and also welcoming new additions with open arms to our families.

In Math, we corrected our work on bar graphs and had some great discussions about scale and accuracy in graphs.

In Language, we worked on the narrative called, "The Board", answering multiple choice questions, and short answer questions, while including examples from the text to prove and illustrate our points.

If any students are not finished their holiday narrative first drafts, they should be completed on Google Drive tonight. Otherwise, students should be reading for at least 20 minutes tonight.

Have a good evening.

Mr. Skinner

Healthy Eating Habits

Hello,

Today, we corrected and self-evaluated our work on the four short answer Math questions that we started on Wednesday.

In Language, we finished our narrative first drafts and started to read a story called "The Board." The students answered multiple choice and short answer questions about this text.

During our Health and Religion discussions, we talked about the importance of eating balanced and healthy meals and focused on taking proper care of our teeth. We connected our discussions about food to some of the special traditions our families have, which often involve getting together and eating delicious meals.

Finally, in Science, we discussed some of the magnetic items students found in their homes last night and we worked on our basketball skills in the gym, practising our dribbling, passing and shooting.

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Skinner

Exploring Forces

Hello,

This morning, I attended a leadership workshop, while the students finished their Math work from the last few days on tally charts, pictographs and bar graphs.

In Language, the students finished their rough drafts for their holiday narratives.

This afternoon, upon my return, we explored forces in Science, discussing how friction impacts the movement of objects and how forces can change the movement of objects. Tonight, the students are asked to find at least five examples of magnetic force (magnets) used in their homes.

It seems that quite a few students are away sick today. I hope everyone rests up tonight and feels better in the morning.

Have a good night.

Mr. Skinner

Working With the Eco Club

Hello,

This afternoon, we had a wonderful opportunity to work with the Eco Club, making displays as reminders of which items belonged in which recycle bins. We also went over the importance of shutting off electronic devices and lights, so that we are not wasting electricity.

We also spent some time outside on this beautiful Winter day, sliding, building forts and playing tag for physical education.

This morning, we began to write our rough drafts for our holiday narratives on Google Drive, then during Math, we took what we have learned about pictographs, tally charts and bar graphs to solve the following problems:

The students are encouraged to read for 20-30 minutes tonight, and to discuss the above problems, and the strategies they used to solve them, with their parents.

Have a great night.

Mr. Skinner

Happy New Year!

Hello,

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! It was great to see many of you at the movie theatre!

We have had a great start to the new year. In Language, we reviewed the characteristics of a narrative and an example of a narrative text through a slide presentation I shared with the students on Google Drive.

Next, we completed outlines of narratives the students will be writing about a holiday-based event. We will start to work on our rough drafts tomorrow.

In Math, we have been exploring bar graphs and double bar graphs (dividing totals by boy and girl responses).

In Religion, we are reading and discussing the Fully Alive family life unit that discusses feelings and our unique talents. We talked about how people react differently to situations and how to best solve problems that occur.

Finally, in Science, we have started to look at the effects of friction on moving objects, testing the movement of blocks on a variety of surfaces.

I have not assigned any homework over the first two days, as the students are working hard in class and I am easing them back into our routines. As always it is a good idea to be doing daily reading and math practice, using our programs (Raz Kids and Dreambox) or other options of your choice.

Have a great evening.

Mr. Skinner