Dec. 12 - 16, 2022

 Hello, Grade 1 families!

Learning Intention: I can identify 2D and 3D shapes. 

This week we reviewed 2D and 3D shapes. Students remembered that 2D shapes are flat and 3D objects pop out! Students drew winter scenes with 2D shapes and looked for 3D objects around our classroom. We continue to work on naming our shapes. Playdough is a fun hands-on way to build 3D shapes. 

On Monday, we did Hour of Code and we loved it! Here is the link if you want to check it out at home. 

On Thursday, we will be doing the popcorn 5 senses task. If you would prefer your child not eat the popcorn, please let me know. 

Last week before winter break:

• December 19^th – dress in green (Grumpy Grinch Day)
• December 20^th – dress in your favourite festive funky hat/headwear
• December 21^st – dress in your favourite silly sweater
• December 22^nd – dress in your PJ’s and bring a stuffy 

Dec. 5 - 9, 2022

Hello, Grade 1 families!

Learning Intention: I can listen to a variety of fictional and informational texts that are read aloud. I can respond to texts that have been read aloud. I can understand words and phrases from texts that have been read aloud. 

Every day we read stories and books aloud. We sit together and predict what we think the story or book will be about based on the images on the front cover and back cover. We read the title and adjust our prediction. Often these predictions come from our prior knowledge. We begin to read and make new predictions as we go through the story. Sometimes we only read half the book and draw what will happen next. We discuss how it is good to make mistakes and reframe our thinking. Predicting is a great way to begin reading time. Next time you rad with your child, have them predict what the book will be about before you begin or have them try to predict what will happen next in the book. 

Thank you to all of the volunteers who have sent in items, cut/glued for me and are coming in this week! December is really busy in Grade 1 and we couldn't do it without your support!