Week of May 21st

Exploring numbers 0-100

This week students had the opportunity to practice their numeracy skills in a few different ways. 

Students worked in pairs or small groups to order numbers on a hundreds chart.

Students worked independently to practice writing missing numbers on hundreds charts.

 A group of students noticed that all the number cards were gone but there were still missing numbers on the hundreds chart. They took the initiative to cut square cards and write the missing numbers on them to add to the hundreds chart.

2D and 3D Shapes

This week we reviewed the names of 2D and 3D shapes. We sorted shapes on the Promethean Board and also created 2D and 3D shapes using toothpicks and plasticine.

Light Table
We were very lucky last week to have received a new light table with many fun and exciting materials to explore with (letters, numbers, shapes). Students did a fantastic job at taking turns and waiting patiently until it was their turn!

Week of May 14th

Scientists in the School

For our third and final Scientist visit, students took part in a Water Fun program. They learned about how water can be absorbed and repelled, how water changes shape and form, how different objects sink and float in water, how water locks work, and they even got to make their own sail boat. Thank you to the parents who were able to volunteer! 

Kindergarten Gardening Day

On Wednesday, all 3 Kindie classes worked together to make the Kindie Yard ready for spring! We planted a variety of flowers and vegetable/fruit plants. Students were very creative by painting signs and drawing pictures for the garden. They also tried out some new activities such as ring toss and experimented with balls and scoopers. 

Wellness Day

On Thursday, we spent the day participating in many exciting activities. We started the morning off with a performance by Sonshine and Broccoli! Everyone loved singing and dancing along to their upbeat songs. Next, we spent some time bouncing in a bouncy castle and playing sports games. In the afternoon we had a Monkeynastix class, followed by a popsicle treat and then a visit from Positively Pets. A big thanks goes out to the Wellness Day Committee for planning such a successful day! 

Numbers of the Week

We have made our way through all the letters of the alphabet and will now be having small group focus on forming numbers. This week we practiced numbers 1 and 2.

Forming the Number 1:

- Start at the top

- Big line down

- EASY PEASY!

Forming the Number 2:

- Start at the top

- Big curve

- Little line across the bottom