We have had so many exciting projects and activities in school lately and we have many more during the upcoming week. I apologize it has been a while since I posted pictures, but here they are!
100th Day of School:
So many students took on our snow day challenge and brought in their projects of 100 items. We had a great day sharing 100 in many different ways. We discovered that 100 can look different depending upon what it is. We also discovered that we can count to 100 in many different ways; by 2s, by 5s and by 10s. Some ways are more efficient than others!
Non-fiction reading and writing:
Our unit on Gail Gibbons continues. Last week, Ms. Jess and the students created a chart showing the various non-fiction elements found in her books. We discovered that Gail Gibbons includes many common features, such as labels, charts, diagrams and headings. She does not include table of contents and photographs; two common non-fiction features from other non-fiction books we have explored.
Valentine's Day:
We celebrated Valentine's Day and the children enjoyed handing out their special cards and treats to each other. We also created cards and special bags for our goodies. I hope you all received these special cards at home. The children worked very hard to make them extra special for you!
Our unit on landforms and earth changes is in full swing! Last week, we conducted some experiments using cookies, straws, droppers and spray bottles to learn more about weathering and erosion. We discovered that rain, hail, snow and wind contribute to earth changes. We also learned that these changes happen slowly, over millions of years.
Math:
First grade mathematicians started a new unit a little while ago. Among other things, we are learning about multiple addends. As we explore how to add many numbers together, we are primarily focusing on anchoring to 10 as our most efficient strategy. For example, the picture below shows 9+4+6. The children are encouraged to find 10 first (ie, 6+4) and then add 9 because 10+9 is more efficient than adding 6, 4 and 9. Next week, we will extend this idea into equality and practice writing equations to show just that, such as 9+4+6=10+9
First grade mathematicians started a new unit a little while ago. Among other things, we are learning about multiple addends. As we explore how to add many numbers together, we are primarily focusing on anchoring to 10 as our most efficient strategy. For example, the picture below shows 9+4+6. The children are encouraged to find 10 first (ie, 6+4) and then add 9 because 10+9 is more efficient than adding 6, 4 and 9. Next week, we will extend this idea into equality and practice writing equations to show just that, such as 9+4+6=10+9
Winter Olympics as a Workshop:
Ms Jess and I had so much fun putting together an indoor Winter Olympics workshop for Harmony House last week! Here are some pictures. We offered indoor hockey, curling, balloon tennis, snowball building and breaking as well as some indoor Olympic crafts.
Upcoming Events and Reminders:
- Trading cards are not allowed at ABS. Please talk to your child about the importance of not bring them to school. We have seen an increase in children bringing them to school and keeping them inside their backpacks. Thank you.
- We have 4 Winds on Thursday this upcoming week. Please be advised that we plan on going outside if the weather allows it.
- We have Winter Break and no school 2/26-3/2. Parent teacher conferences will be the week of 3/19 with most time slots during the day on 3/23 when the students have no school. I will send out a google doc for you and your family to sign up.
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