It has been very busy the last couple of weeks and I have not been keeping up with the blog as I have been frantically packing up the entire class so it can be put in storage while the school gets renovated.
It has been a great year. It was challenging at times with the high energy level of the class but I know the children have learned quite abit as they completed a "year in review" and they did not struggle to tell me what they learned, or what they needed to improve for next year.
I want to thank everyone for their support this year and I'll be seeing several students again next year in my Grade 3 class. The class placements will be sent home tomorrow.
See you in Sept. Have a great summer.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Tuesday June 14 Day 2
We started off the day by going to Gym with Mr. Costa.
When we returned we read the morning message, fixed all the capitalization mistakes and then recorded our plant observations and the temperature on the graphs.
After recess, we did a review of division. We looked at the two ways of writing a division sentence. We then solved some simple division problems but drawing a picture to show the equal sharing of items and then we looked at that same picture and wrote a matching multiplication sentence.
After lunch, we did some Science activities. Grade 2's looked at animals and had to classify them what type of animal they were. They then had to write a response to the good and bad parts of keeping animals in a zoo. Grade 3's reviewed the parts and functions of plants and then looked at a variety of plant items we eat and they had to identify which part of the plant it comes from. While students were working on that, we planted our sprouting seeds in soil and watered them. We also brainstormed spelling words for this weeks lesson based on our Science words.
After recess, we made a list of our brainstormed words, copied them into our Spelling notebook and then chose words to learn by putting them in alphabetical order, syllable, rhyming words and sentences.
Reminder: Thursday is our trip to the zoo, and Black Creek Pioneer Village!
HOMEWORK: Spelling Science Words
When we returned we read the morning message, fixed all the capitalization mistakes and then recorded our plant observations and the temperature on the graphs.
After recess, we did a review of division. We looked at the two ways of writing a division sentence. We then solved some simple division problems but drawing a picture to show the equal sharing of items and then we looked at that same picture and wrote a matching multiplication sentence.
After lunch, we did some Science activities. Grade 2's looked at animals and had to classify them what type of animal they were. They then had to write a response to the good and bad parts of keeping animals in a zoo. Grade 3's reviewed the parts and functions of plants and then looked at a variety of plant items we eat and they had to identify which part of the plant it comes from. While students were working on that, we planted our sprouting seeds in soil and watered them. We also brainstormed spelling words for this weeks lesson based on our Science words.
After recess, we made a list of our brainstormed words, copied them into our Spelling notebook and then chose words to learn by putting them in alphabetical order, syllable, rhyming words and sentences.
Reminder: Thursday is our trip to the zoo, and Black Creek Pioneer Village!
HOMEWORK: Spelling Science Words
Friday, June 10, 2011
Friday June 10 Day 5
We started our day off in the library with Mr. Brutto.
When we returned to class we did our second entry into our plant journals, noting any changes in our seeds.
We then spent time finishing our Animal Projects or adding finishing touches to make them more eye catching.
After recess we cleaned our desks so that we will be organized for the last couple weeks of school.
We ate an early lunch and we caught the bus at 11:45am for our trip to the Orchestra.
We watched the concert and returned to school with 10 min to spare.
HOMEWORK: Study Spelling Lesson 35. The last one from the book!
When we returned to class we did our second entry into our plant journals, noting any changes in our seeds.
We then spent time finishing our Animal Projects or adding finishing touches to make them more eye catching.
After recess we cleaned our desks so that we will be organized for the last couple weeks of school.
We ate an early lunch and we caught the bus at 11:45am for our trip to the Orchestra.
We watched the concert and returned to school with 10 min to spare.
HOMEWORK: Study Spelling Lesson 35. The last one from the book!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Thursday June 9 Day 4
Today we graphed our temperature and read the morning message and moved quickly into making thank you cards for Emmanuel, our Roots of Empathy instructor. He worked very had and was very patient and caring when working with the class.
We then went to Gym with Mr. Costa.
When we returned to class, we did some science. We are planting seeds and keeping a plant Journal.
Each student got to choose 3 seeds of either corn, beans, peas, or pumpkin. Corn was the big winner!
We examined the seeds with magnifying glasses, and also had close up images from the ELMO on the whiteboard. We drew a picture and wrote a description of our seed. We then rested our seeds on a wet paper towel, inside a clear cup.
After lunch, we continued with hour plants. We started a Plant Journal. In the journal we pasted our seed description. Our first entry into our Journal was to write the procedure of what we did this morning using a step my step format. We will be making observations daily, recording changes in our journals. We then made a graph with which we will record the growth of our plant overtime once it sprouts. All our records will be housed in our Journals.
After recess, we looked at some cultural dances and recorded the elements of dance used. Grade 2's focused on body movement, and movement in space, while the Grade 3's focused on the timing and energy of the dances. Our observations were kept in a table. The videos we shown were Greek, Jewish, African, Jamaican, First Nations, Irish, and Indian cultural dances. We will use these as inspirations to create our own dances later on.
Reminder: Bring a lunch tomorrow as we will leave school around 11:30am to attend the TSO.
We then went to Gym with Mr. Costa.
When we returned to class, we did some science. We are planting seeds and keeping a plant Journal.
Each student got to choose 3 seeds of either corn, beans, peas, or pumpkin. Corn was the big winner!
We examined the seeds with magnifying glasses, and also had close up images from the ELMO on the whiteboard. We drew a picture and wrote a description of our seed. We then rested our seeds on a wet paper towel, inside a clear cup.
After lunch, we continued with hour plants. We started a Plant Journal. In the journal we pasted our seed description. Our first entry into our Journal was to write the procedure of what we did this morning using a step my step format. We will be making observations daily, recording changes in our journals. We then made a graph with which we will record the growth of our plant overtime once it sprouts. All our records will be housed in our Journals.
After recess, we looked at some cultural dances and recorded the elements of dance used. Grade 2's focused on body movement, and movement in space, while the Grade 3's focused on the timing and energy of the dances. Our observations were kept in a table. The videos we shown were Greek, Jewish, African, Jamaican, First Nations, Irish, and Indian cultural dances. We will use these as inspirations to create our own dances later on.
Reminder: Bring a lunch tomorrow as we will leave school around 11:30am to attend the TSO.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Wednesday June 8 Day 3
I was at a workshop all day so there was a supply teacher in class today. From looking at their work the class did a lot of work.
We started off with Journal. After reading the responses, I was very impressed with the quality of writing today. It was some of the best overall writing I have seen so far this year. Most had good topic sentences with supporting detail related to the topic sentence. We still have some issues with spelling, but the overall structure of the writing is showing improvement.
Ms. Leung then had the class for DPA/Drama.
After recess, I had prepared a geometry review for students to work on and was easy for the supply teacher to deliver. She sent it home for homework, but I didn't suggest that. Oh well, I don't think it will hurt.
After lunch the children did some literacy activities. They completed a writing activity, and completed a work search related to pioneers ( Gr. 3) and cities around the world ( Gr. 2).
After recess, they students completed a review sheet on Medicine and Drugs. They also had to create a poster about what they had learned. Again the class did some great work. Maybe I should be away more often? lol.
HOMEWORK: Spelling due. Lesson 35 Gr. 2 Lesson 34 Gr.3.
Math: optional, supply teacher sent home by mistake
Reminder: TSO trip is on Friday. Please send lunch to school so we can leave at 1130
We started off with Journal. After reading the responses, I was very impressed with the quality of writing today. It was some of the best overall writing I have seen so far this year. Most had good topic sentences with supporting detail related to the topic sentence. We still have some issues with spelling, but the overall structure of the writing is showing improvement.
Ms. Leung then had the class for DPA/Drama.
After recess, I had prepared a geometry review for students to work on and was easy for the supply teacher to deliver. She sent it home for homework, but I didn't suggest that. Oh well, I don't think it will hurt.
After lunch the children did some literacy activities. They completed a writing activity, and completed a work search related to pioneers ( Gr. 3) and cities around the world ( Gr. 2).
After recess, they students completed a review sheet on Medicine and Drugs. They also had to create a poster about what they had learned. Again the class did some great work. Maybe I should be away more often? lol.
HOMEWORK: Spelling due. Lesson 35 Gr. 2 Lesson 34 Gr.3.
Math: optional, supply teacher sent home by mistake
Reminder: TSO trip is on Friday. Please send lunch to school so we can leave at 1130
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Tuesday June 7 Day 2
We started the day off with Gym with Mr. Costa.
The Gr. 2's had there Lesson 34 Spelling Test and the Gr. 3's worked to get information for their research project.
After recess, we continued to work on our flashcards. I really want the students to practice there times tables, and this is a fun way to use our measurement skills, patterning and end up with a useful tool for summer to practice. Students use calculators to find the answer and write it on the back of their cards.
After lunch we worked on our projects, and if complete then students worked on Spelling Lesson 35.
Most students have written the good copy of their work or typed it on computer at home.
Today Baby Teagan came for her final visit to our class. She is 11 cm taller and 9 lbs. heavier. She was very happy today and we noticed big changes in her. She is crawling, she was very vocal and as her mom said, she is very big for her age. We are glad that she is so healthy and happy. Emmanuel brought in some special treats for us as a celebration of our work with Baby Teagan and Roots of Empathy.
After recess, we continued to plug away at our projects. I want to get them completed and assessed by the end of the week.
HOMEWORK: Spelling Lesson 35.
Some students : good copy of notes, or type notes into computer to print out
The Gr. 2's had there Lesson 34 Spelling Test and the Gr. 3's worked to get information for their research project.
After recess, we continued to work on our flashcards. I really want the students to practice there times tables, and this is a fun way to use our measurement skills, patterning and end up with a useful tool for summer to practice. Students use calculators to find the answer and write it on the back of their cards.
After lunch we worked on our projects, and if complete then students worked on Spelling Lesson 35.
Most students have written the good copy of their work or typed it on computer at home.
Today Baby Teagan came for her final visit to our class. She is 11 cm taller and 9 lbs. heavier. She was very happy today and we noticed big changes in her. She is crawling, she was very vocal and as her mom said, she is very big for her age. We are glad that she is so healthy and happy. Emmanuel brought in some special treats for us as a celebration of our work with Baby Teagan and Roots of Empathy.
After recess, we continued to plug away at our projects. I want to get them completed and assessed by the end of the week.
HOMEWORK: Spelling Lesson 35.
Some students : good copy of notes, or type notes into computer to print out
Friday, June 3, 2011
Friday June 3 Day 5
Sorry for not posting the last few days. The Grade 3's had 3 days of testing and from a quick look at their booklets they did quite well in Math. There is some fine-tuning needed in writing but overall they worked very hard and I'm sure they are glad it is over.
While the Gr. 3's were writing their tests, the Gr.2's worked hard on their animal projects and we learned alot about different animals and the life cycles of different types of animals. We also talked about the impact that animals have on humans and more importantly we talked about and watched videos about the impact that humans have on animals. We pollute land, water and air and that all affects animals and their habitats. The images we saw of sea animals caught in six-pack rings and the island of water bottles in the ocean was shocking.
We also looked at how different families in different countries meet their needs. We talked about getting food, shelter and clothing and how that is all different depending on where you live. We also talked about children working and helping out at home and how that is different in different cultures.
Today we worked on completing lots of unfinished Math. We had a music lesson about orchestra instruments and also had a sing-a-long. After recess we did Art/ Math. Some students completed quilt squares that furthered our understanding of area, fractions and geometry ,while integrating some of our work we are doing on pioneers. In particular, 'bees' where people would work together to do a job.
It helped them understand the pioneer saying "Many hands make light work."
After recess, we had a nice, calm independent reading period and we finished with a bit of Open Mic.
Reminder: Please return TSO, Black Creek ( Gr.3) and Zoo ( Gr.2) forms.
HOMEWORK: Study Spelling Lesson 34 Gr.2 only.
Read.
While the Gr. 3's were writing their tests, the Gr.2's worked hard on their animal projects and we learned alot about different animals and the life cycles of different types of animals. We also talked about the impact that animals have on humans and more importantly we talked about and watched videos about the impact that humans have on animals. We pollute land, water and air and that all affects animals and their habitats. The images we saw of sea animals caught in six-pack rings and the island of water bottles in the ocean was shocking.
We also looked at how different families in different countries meet their needs. We talked about getting food, shelter and clothing and how that is all different depending on where you live. We also talked about children working and helping out at home and how that is different in different cultures.
Today we worked on completing lots of unfinished Math. We had a music lesson about orchestra instruments and also had a sing-a-long. After recess we did Art/ Math. Some students completed quilt squares that furthered our understanding of area, fractions and geometry ,while integrating some of our work we are doing on pioneers. In particular, 'bees' where people would work together to do a job.
It helped them understand the pioneer saying "Many hands make light work."
After recess, we had a nice, calm independent reading period and we finished with a bit of Open Mic.
Reminder: Please return TSO, Black Creek ( Gr.3) and Zoo ( Gr.2) forms.
HOMEWORK: Study Spelling Lesson 34 Gr.2 only.
Read.
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