February 3-7

Dear Parents,

Exciting learning has continued this week in Grade 1.  Here are some of the highlights.

Please note:  We have postponed our walking field trip to Fish Creek Park for Monday, February 10th.  We plan to go on Wednesday, February 19th, if the weather cooperates.  We will keep you posted.  

Jeff Stockton Storytelling

On Wednesday, we had the pleasure of listening to Mr. Jeff tell a story to us, using his harp to enhance the events of the story.  We loved listening and contributing to the story of Grandma and her Dumpling.  We then captured a part of the story in our visual journals, by either drawing one of our favourite parts, or showing an event from the beginning, middle and ending of the story. 

Ask your child what their favourite part of the story was.

 

Learning Intentions:

I can identify key ideas and details from a story.

I can create imaginative representations of a story that includes characters, setting and events.  

I can present a story as part of a group.  

I can apply creative thinking to create a representation of a message. 

Science - Area Avenue

This week we wrapped up our learning about area as a measurable property.  We measured the area of our buildings we created and compared it to another peer’s building.  We then identified if the area of our building was bigger or smaller than the area of our partners.  We enjoyed collaborating together to create an Area Avenue of all our buildings! 

 

Learning Intentions

I can identify measurable properties of objects. 

I can compare the area of various objects.  

Wellness/Science

To wrap up the week, and take advantage of the warmer temperatures, we got outside in the beautiful sunshine on Friday.  We went for a walk in the snow, and paid attention to the land around us.  We reviewed how we need to be ‘mindfully aware’ and observe what is around us, using our 5 senses.  When we came inside, we took time to record our thoughts in a ‘Daily Double’ thinking routine.  These practices are ways that we are preparing ourselves for our Open Minds experience of City Hall in May.  

         

Learning Intentions:

I can observe seasonal changes in local environments.

I can document signs of seasonal changes.

I can share personal experiences related to seasons.  

I can reflect on feelings and emotions that result from various personal experiences.  

Literacy

This week, we have moved on to learning some new rules about letter sounds.  We focused on the sounds ss, ff, ll, zz at the end of words after short vowel sounds and -all, ull, -oll at the end of words.  Your child should be bringing home decodable texts that align with these different sounds.  Here is some extra practice as well, as we work on mastering these new rules.