Check out our amazing Whoville communities! Using all of our learning about community features, we began a journey into exploring properties and the purpose of different building structures.
This Design task began with exploring properties of different materials and adhesives in collaborative teams using Destination Imagination challenges. "base" "stability" "strength" became a part of our new vocab. We applied our learning from math about non-standard measurement (i.e. using paperclips, our hands) compared to standard measurement (i.e. a ruler). We explored properties of 2D and 3D shapes, strengthened our spatial skills using cuisenaire rods and puzzles, and then constructed our own Whoville communities to fit our characters we brought in. We created our own books about the Design Task with planning, creating diagrams with labels, and then writing about our structures. We then had the chance to write about our characters and how they used the model structures in our community. To help us become self directed learners we discussed the criteria for each task, and then reflected on each task using a self assessment. Soon we will begin to create class generated rubrics for criteria, set personal goals and begin using different kinds of self assessments. Most of all - we had FUN being creative by INDEPENDENTLY designing our very own community. A few tasks were teacher directed- our creation of the boat, and how to design our own roads and lake. Of course, Ms. Heagy was in charge of the glue gun, but students decided where they wanted their 'details' such as rocks, pine cone trees, and sand. March 21/22 I look forward to seeing you at student led conferences! I hope everyone enjoys their break. School resumes on April 1st (no joke) and remember to have your field trip forms in for our trip to the Calgary Tower on April 2nd. If you are interested in volunteering, respond to the class coordinator's email- or send me a message :)
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Early dismissal Thursday school ends at 1:20. Student led conferences tomorrow and Friday. Upcoming Dates: March 18-20: Book Fair March 20th: Calgary Tower Field trip forms due please! March 21: Student Led Conferences 2-8 PM. EARLY DISMISSAL March 22: Student Led Conferences 8AM-1PM. NO SCHOOL March 25-29: March Break, No classes Our Learning: “I liked playing with Sydney with our building.”-Amara “what I liked, is learning how to build different things.”-Beckett “I liked playing with our community and characters.”-Leina “I liked playing with Gabriella and Hope.”-James “I liked played a game with Maha and Charlotte outside. “-Aengus “I loved everything at school.”-Alex “I liked everything at school including Music.”-Joey “I lilked playing at the playground and building our communities.”-Ben “I liked playing outside.”-Hope “I loved Music!”-Charlotte “MUSIC! I liked watching the show.”-Jaxon “I liked going to music and watching the show.”-Maha What's Up in Grade One? Biscotti Kid: New Biscotti Kid to be voted tomorrow! (optimism/happiness) Words families: it and et Sight Words: went, up, the, came, out, again, all Science: comparing similar and different materials for other community models. Literacy: sight words, just right books, word families, Math: 2D/3D shapes, visual referents. For Homework: What are you most proud of in the model community you built? What would you change? Dear Parents,
A reminder to return all field trip forms asap - thanks! Upcoming Dates: March 18-20: Book Fair March 20th: Calgary Tower Field trip forms due please! March 21: Early Dismissal @ 1:20PM March 21: Student Led Conferences 2-8 PM March 22: Student Led Conferences 8AM-1PM March 25-29: March Break, No classes Our Learning: We got a lot of building done today- we finished the playground equipment, and boats. We then got to design our community by adding roads, a lake and some very cool details! We finished our word work in literacy, and played Word-Wac-Woe to practice our sight words and our word families. In gym we curled. What's Up in Grade One? Biscotti Kid: Amara for PEACE Words families: it and et Sight Words: went, up, the, came, out, again, all Science: Whoville Community - Building Things: playground and furniture or toy item. Literacy: sight words, just right books, word families, Math: addition and subtraction strategies using cuisenaire rods, Math Talk for mental math For Homework: What are you most excited to share with your parents at student led conferences? Dear Parents,
What a busy day! Enjoy the sunshine :) FYI Calgary Tower Field Trip forms due March 20th Book your conference online Upcoming Dates: March 18-20: Book Fair March 20th: Calgary Tower Field trip forms due please! March 21: Early Dismissal @ 1:20PM March 21: Student Led Conferences 2-8 PM March 22: Student Led Conferences 8AM-1PM March 25-29: March Break, No classes Our Learning: What's Up in Grade One? Biscotti Kid: Amara for PEACE Words families: it and et Sight Words: went, up, the, came, out, again, all Science: Whoville Community - Building Things: playground and furniture or toy item. Literacy: sight words, just right books, word families, Math: addition and subtraction strategies using cuisenaire rods, Math Talk for mental math For Homework: Sight Words and Word Work Dear Parents,
Looks like we had a special visitor today - a little green guy that loves to make messes and play tricks. Ms. Heagy shared a story about how in Ireland her and Joshua learned about the legends of Leprechauns, and found some cool artifacts. But since then, a Leprechaun has been playing silly tricks on her! Thankfully Grade One's decided they could design a Leprechaun trap and try to catch him. She has asked that one of their wishes could be used to ask the Leprechaun to stop making messes and playing tricks! Good Luck! FYI 4 volunteers needed for Calgary Tower trip Field trip forms sent home for Calgary Tower Et and It word families for next week Sight words from Itsy-Bitsy Spider. Upcoming Dates: March 18-20: Book Fair March 20th: Calgary Tower Field trip forms due please! March 21: Early Dismissal @ 1:20PM March 21: Student Led Conferences 2-8 PM March 22: Student Led Conferences 8AM-1PM March 25-29: March Break, No classes What's Up in Grade One? Biscotti Kid: Amara for PEACE Words families: it and et Sight Words: went, up, the, came, out, again, all Science: Whoville Community - Building Things: playground and furniture or toy item. Literacy: sight words, just right books, word families, Math: addition and subtraction strategies using cuisenaire rods, Math Talk for mental math For Homework: Sight Words and Word Work Dear Parents,
Tomorrow we will be doing some fun St. Paddy's Day activities. Wear Green! We were so busy today we didn't do library exchange- hopefully we have time tomorrow. FYI Field trip forms sent home for Calgary Tower Study for your sight word test: in, green, that, you, have, seen of, if, ever, me, it's, my, big. Home Reading needs to be returned. Upcoming Dates: March 18-20: Book Fair March 21: Student Led Conferences 2-8 PM March 22: Student Led Conferences 8AM-1PM March 25-29: March Break, No classes Our Learning: Building, buddies, gym, and centers were our highlights! What's Up in Grade One? Biscotti Kid: Amara for PEACE Words families: ip/ap Sight Words: in, green, that, you, have, seen, if, ever, me, it's, my, big Science: Whoville Community - Building Things Literacy: sight words, just right books, word families, writing like a scientist. Math: 2D/3D shapes, measurement, math talks For Homework: Wear Green Study sight words for test Dear Parents,
We finished and painted our houses today! FYI Upcoming Dates: March 14:Immunization catch up March 18-20: Book Fair March 21: Student Led Conferences 2-8 PM March 22: Student Led Conferences 8AM-1PM March 25-29: March Break, No classes Our Learning: "I liked painting our houses."-Leina "I liked gym."-Emmett "I liked curling in gym."-Beckett "I liked building our houses and finishing them off."-Sydney "gyyyyymmmmm!"-Wyatt "I liked writing about houses."-Alex "I loved everything in school, including going to school and going home."-Debbie "I liked building."-Maha "I liked building today and I didn't like when someone wrecked it yesterday and I had to redo it."-Aengus "I liked everything in school and my daycare."-Charlotte "I liked building and painting my house."-Hope "I liked playing in gym."-Ben "I liked doing the math centers."-Ibraheem "I liked drawing and coloring the houses."-Jaxon "I liked writing on our sheets about our houses."-Gabriella "I liked building the houses."-Yusuf What's Up in Grade One? Biscotti Kid: Amara for PEACE Words families: ip/ap Sight Words: in, green, that, you, have, seen, if, ever, me, it's, my, big Science: Whoville Community - Building Things Literacy: sight words, just right books, word families, writing like a scientist. Math: 2D/3D shapes, measurement, math talks For Homework: Think about what you will make for your transportation item: wind/water/land examples: hot air balloon, plane, rocket ship, boat, car, truck, skateboard, bike, motorbike look on the internet to get ideas! What materials will you use? Dear Parents,
It was a good day to be in grade one! FYI Fun Lunch is tomorrow! Upcoming Dates: IPPs: send me an email if you have any questions. March 13:Fun Lunch Booster juice March 14:Immunization catch up March 18-20: Book Fair March 21: Student Led Conferences 2-8 PM March 22: Student Led Conferences 8AM-1PM March 25-29: March Break, No classes Our Learning: We worked on our literacy centers, spent time building our reading stamina, and did lots of building today for our science project. What's Up in Grade One? Biscotti Kid: Amara for PEACE Words families: ip/ap Sight Words: in, green, that, you, have, seen, if, ever, me, it's, my, big Science: Whoville Community - Building Things Literacy: sight words, just right books, word families, writing like a scientist. Math: 2D/3D shapes, measurement, math talks For Homework: Raz Kids Sight word practice Dear Parents, Somedays just get away from us..... :) this was one of them! We were so busy in Grade 1, and the kiddos were full of bubbly energy- I'm sure it's the lovely change in weather! I'm back in action, feeling much better (thank you antibiotics!). FYI -Word Families: ip / ap .. please return as soon as possible. -Words of the week: in, green, that, you, have, seen, of, if, ever, me, it's, my, big. -I'm a Little Leprechaun poem sent home with sight words. Practice them at home this week. Upcoming Dates: IPPs: send me an email if you have any questions. March 13:Fun Lunch Booster juice March 14:Immunization catch up March 18-20: Book Fair March 21: Student Led Conferences 2-8 PM March 22: Student Led Conferences 8AM-1PM March 25-29: March Break, No classes Our Learning: We worked on our Literacy Centers today, and practiced our sight words. We then did some writing about our character for our Whoville Community Building project. After measuring the height and width of our characters, we started our design plans, and can't wait to start building. Our character will have to fit into the houses we build, along with the vehicle (bike/car/truck/skateboard) that will have moving parts, a toy or piece of furniture, and a piece of playground equipment for the community Whoville Park. Students can't wait to add details such as sand, water, grass, trees, and cool stuff like that to jazz up their own little Whoville. What's Up in Grade One? Biscotti Kid: Amara for PEACE Words families: ip/ap Sight Words: in, green, that, you, have, seen, if, ever, me, it's, my, big Science: Whoville Community - Building Things Literacy: sight words, just right books, word families, writing like a scientist. Math: 2D/3D shapes, measurement, math talks For Homework: Word Families, practice poem and words of the week. |
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