We started the day off by recording our daily temperature and reading the morning message. In our discussion we talked about building more independence and trying to do more work without teacher support. We learned that if we only do things we are good at we don't learn anything new, and that sometimes when we have to think... that is when learning takes place.
We then did a Math activity that reviewed coordinates and movements on a grid. We looked at pixels and pixel images on the computer. We then designed our own pixel image on grid paper. Afterwards, we recorded the colours we used and locations of colours by using coordinates. eg. Red: B,2 B,3 B,4.
After recess, we reviewed addition and subtraction. Some students are still working on number facts to 20, while others are working on digit addition and subtraction with and without regrouping. I want students to be confident and accurate with regrouping before moving on to the next grade, so we will be reviewing and practicing regularly and applying skills to word problems.
After recess, we had Gym ( which is usually held in the morning).
When we returned from Gym we had Writing Workshop. Today we focused on writing facts and opinions and learning the difference between what is true and how that is different than what you feel. We completed a worksheet to practice what we learned. ( I found out Justing Bieber isn't as popular as I thought... that is a majority of the classes opinion anyway!)
After recess, we just got started on Social Studies and we interrupted by a fire drill. We did a good job but needed to review some issues around being safe, even if it is a drill. When we returned I introduced our topic for Social Studies. We are going to look at Early Canada( Pioneers) - Gr. 3 while also looking at how our families arrived in Canada and some traditions that we brought with us- Gr. 2. It will review some on our work from earlier in the year and give a look into Early Canada and our Heritage.
HOMEWORK: Spelling Lesson 31.
Social Studies: Look up information on the internet about pioneers, first
nations people, or ask parents about how your family ended up here.
Read.
