Feb 10-12

 Dear Parents,

This week was a short week with the Teacher’s Convention and Family Day weekend approaching.  We still managed to pack in tons of quality learning.  Because of cooler temperatures again this week we did not venture out to Fish Creek and our students spent most recess and lunch times inside.  We anticipate warmer temperatures and will plan to go to Fish Creek on Wednesday, Feb 19 in the morning.  

 Please read below to hear about our week.

Math

This week, we began to develop our understanding of addition as joining two numbers. In problem-solving situations, students worked with a number line to join two numbers.

Learning Intention

• Recognize addition in situations that involve joining parts together.

What Are Joining Situations?

In a joining situation, one amount is joined to another amount. For example, if there are 4 children in a room and 3 more children join them, we can add 4 + 3 to determine the total number of children in the room. This total is called the “sum” or the “whole.”

Showing Addition on a Number Path

A number path can help students visualize the process of addition.

They can use one of the numbers in the addition situation to tell them where to start (or how many steps to take first) and the other number to tell them how many more steps to take.

Helping Your Child

Joining situations occur frequently in day-to-day life. Whenever you and your child find yourselves in a joining situation involving small numbers, ask your child what is being added.

For example:

If 3 dogs are in a park and 2 more dogs arrive, the addition situation is 3 plus 2.

If 4 people are in a room and 3 more come in, the addition situation is 4 plus 3.

If appropriate, you could work with your child to figure out the sum. Use concrete materials to represent the amounts being added, if it is helpful to do this.

Science 

This week we recognized the full moon.  Through our continued look at the Indigenous teaching of educator Eitenna Moostoos Lafferty we learned about the Eagle Moon-Mikisiwi pisim and what changes are happening on the land at this time of year.  Students learned about how some of the animals in our local environment are beginning to look for their mate, poplars are starting to bud and the interconnected relationships of trees. Ask your child what they learned about the land and its inhabitants during the Eagle Moon.

Learning Intention

• Discuss and reflect on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit traditional teachings that demonstrate a sense of responsibility to care for nature.

• Observe seasonal changes in local environments over time.

• Document signs of seasonal change over time. Discuss how changes in the appearance of environments, plants, and animals are related to the seasons.

Literacy

This week we began learning about consonant digraphs, when two consonants make one sound.  We focused on “ck” and “sh”.  Please take a look below at our home practice to help support your child in their literacy learning. 

You should also find your child’s home communication folder as well, with an update on their progress in reading.