Apr. 3 - 7, 2023

Hello, Grade 1 Families, 

Learning Intention: I can identify between living and non-living things. I can identify common requirements for animals to maintain life. I can recognize ways animals adapt to extreme conditions.

Students have been learning about animals; what they need to survive and how they adapt to where they live. We learned about deer and polar bears. In one experiment, we tested to see why polar bears have blubber. Ask your child how we did this experiment and what they learned. Some vocabulary we have focused on: are adaptations, non-living, and living (What makes them a living object? Do they have to have a brain? Do they have to be able to move?). As spring begins in Alberta, what animals do you see now that you did not see in winter? Where did they go? We are learning about migration and hibernation. What happens to fish when the ice freezes? Where do all of the insects go? As you can see, we have a lot of questions! We are curious! 

The Easter Bunny made a surprise visit to our classroom on Thursday! We searched and found eggs which had math problems inside of them. Students brought these pages home and would love to share their learning with you!

Hoppy Easter!

Mar. 13 - 17, 2023

Hello, Grade 1 Families, 

Learning Intention: I can appreciate multiple points of view, languages, cultures and experiences in communities. 

Students spent the week learning about Ireland, shamrocks and leprechauns We discussed why people celebrate St. Patrick's Day and how to identify a shamrock. Students also had the opportunity to see Irish dancing and listen to some Irish music. During our social and science periods, we used our learning to create a community for a leprechaun. Students were very engaged in this task and we had some amazing buildings and spaces being created. Ask your child what they were building, what they incorporated and why. In our writing, we made a plan and wrote about an adventure or experience with or trying to find, a leprechaun. We also used incorporated measuring into our lessons this week. 

For those who are looking for some extra math fun at home, here is a link to an online math challenge. 

Reminder: We are heading into Fish Creek Park on Tuesday afternoon. Please see the email sent on Thursday, March 16 for more information. 

Mar. 6 - 10, 2023

Hello, Grade 1 Families, 

What an assembly!! I am bursting with pride for each and every child in our class. Our students have learned and grown so much since the beginning of the year and I am so thrilled they were able to share this learning with our school community and with so many families. 

Learning Intention: I can identify and describe examples of plant changes that occur on a seasonal basis. I can create an original composition based on what I see around me. I can use different techniques, which have an emphasis on exploring, to create a piece of art. I can respond to my artwork and the artwork of my peers. 

During our science and art lessons this past week, we have been discussing trees and how they change during the seasons. We have drawn a tree in each season and compared them. We created a piece of art from this learning by working with different techniques and media forms such as watercolour pencil crayons, markers, oil pastels and charcoal. Once our art was completed, we shared what we noticed, what we wondered and what made each piece special and unique.