Good Morning!
Good morning families. This is our first week of learning online on Fridays. Mrs. Babcock has passed the reins over to me (Miss Schaff) for this portion. I hope I do as great of a job as she did. :-)
Finishing up our Science and Poetry this week, you are to simply finish your animal projects by decorating your poster boards and gluing your information to it, and to complete your good copies for your I am From Poems. Don’t forget to send them to me! I’d love pictures and if you are going into class, bring them with you.
Finishing up our Science and Poetry this week, you are to simply finish your animal projects by decorating your poster boards and gluing your information to it, and to complete your good copies for your I am From Poems. Don’t forget to send them to me! I’d love pictures and if you are going into class, bring them with you.
Don't forget to take a look at the Morning Routine and Online Resources!
WEEK NINE
Sight Words any, round, his, some, walk
Print or make your own sight word flashcards. Post them on the fridge, a door, or somewhere your child will see them. The key is repetition through the week.
Reading
This month our focus is Living Things and Their Environments, which ties in to the Grade One Science curriculum. Please see right sidebar with reading group names. Your child will know their reading group. You should spend about 20 minutes per day on a lesson, in addition to the 20 minutes per day that your child reads independently.
Writing
We are starting to write simple stories. Stories have several components. 1. At least one character. 2. A setting (Where the story takes place.) 3. A beginning, middle (Story Problem) and end (Resolution to the problem).
Please find an outline below.
This is a story about ___________________________________. (A character)
This story takes place __________________________________. (A setting)
In the beginning ______________________________________. (The beginning of the story)
Then suddenly ________________________________________. (The middle and story problem)
In the end, ___________________________________________. (Story ending/problem resolution)
For example:
This is a story about a small, fluffy kitty named Fluffer.
The story takes place in my garden.
In the beginning, Fluffer was happy chasing bugs in the garden.
Then suddenly, Fluffer chased a fly up a very tall tree! Fluffer was scared and could not get down.
In the end, a firefighter came to the rescue and used their ladder to save Fluffer from the tree.
We are starting to write simple stories. Stories have several components. 1. At least one character. 2. A setting (Where the story takes place.) 3. A beginning, middle (Story Problem) and end (Resolution to the problem).
Please find an outline below.
This is a story about ___________________________________. (A character)
This story takes place __________________________________. (A setting)
In the beginning ______________________________________. (The beginning of the story)
Then suddenly ________________________________________. (The middle and story problem)
In the end, ___________________________________________. (Story ending/problem resolution)
For example:
This is a story about a small, fluffy kitty named Fluffer.
The story takes place in my garden.
In the beginning, Fluffer was happy chasing bugs in the garden.
Then suddenly, Fluffer chased a fly up a very tall tree! Fluffer was scared and could not get down.
In the end, a firefighter came to the rescue and used their ladder to save Fluffer from the tree.
Math
I have set up a class account for IXL Math. You can use this program at home for additional math practice. Your login information has been emailed to you.
Please remember the most valuable part of your teaching will be the discussion and hands on practice with your child.
JUMP Math
Monday: 137
Tuesday: 138
Wednesday: 139-140
Thursday: 141-142
Friday: review, complete unfinished pages, work on the beginning of the book.
Mindfulness
This week, we are going to think about how we can calm our bodies. One way we can do this is by grounding our selves, literally! It can also be called Earthing. It might sound silly, but there are theories that if you walk barefoot in grass, sand or on earth with bare feet, it has a calming effect. Try it and let me know if you think it is true. Suggested ideas: Grass, sand, dirt, river rocks, logs, lakes/streams. Wiggle your toes to a more calm you!
This week, we are going to think about how we can calm our bodies. One way we can do this is by grounding our selves, literally! It can also be called Earthing. It might sound silly, but there are theories that if you walk barefoot in grass, sand or on earth with bare feet, it has a calming effect. Try it and let me know if you think it is true. Suggested ideas: Grass, sand, dirt, river rocks, logs, lakes/streams. Wiggle your toes to a more calm you!
Author of the Month
Robert Munsch is our Author of the Month. He is a very famous author! Last week, some of us read, David’s Father by Robert Munsch. If you haven’t had the chance to read that one, that’s another great one to try.
Art Project
This week, you are going to design and create your very own dragon from The Paper Bag Princess BUT it is a game. You will need one die, playing cards 1-6 or simply place the numbers 1-6 into a bag and pull them out. You are to randomly roll for your body shape, head shape, eyes, mouth, arms, and legs. If you’d like to add scales, wings or any other details, feel free!
Here is how my dragon turned out! I might play again and see what other type of dragon I can make!
Fun Activities
1. Orally retell the story of The Paper Bag Princess to someone. You could even make a video! Try to include as many details as possible and do your best to go in the right order.
2. Design and create your own puppets. One Prince, One Princess and One Dragon and act out the story.
3. Make up a different ending to the story and retell your new story. (I would love a video of this!)
Have a lovely week, everyone!
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