Today we began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts students wrote or traced a note in their agendas.
After that, they completed an activity where they had to color, cut and paste pictures that begin with s and h.
In Math we had centers where students practiced their counting skills by matching objects to the correct number.
Some students today participated in Show and Tell and everyone participated in reading buddies!
Have a great evening everyone!
Friday, 29 November 2013
Thursday, 28 November 2013
Happy Thursday!
Today we had a busy day!
We started off the morning with our calendar routine and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts we reviewed name, sound and formation of all letters learned so far: a, e, i, o, u l, t, b, m, n, h and s.
Students completed a page where they traced and wrote s, b, h and m.
In Math, students completed a page where they had to look at the number and circle the correct amount.
In our UOI we read a book titled: Jingle Bells. We learned that people celebrate Christmas in different ways all over the world. After that, we listened to Feliz Navidad song and made a craft.
Have a great evening everyone!
We started off the morning with our calendar routine and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts we reviewed name, sound and formation of all letters learned so far: a, e, i, o, u l, t, b, m, n, h and s.
Students completed a page where they traced and wrote s, b, h and m.
In Math, students completed a page where they had to look at the number and circle the correct amount.
In our UOI we read a book titled: Jingle Bells. We learned that people celebrate Christmas in different ways all over the world. After that, we listened to Feliz Navidad song and made a craft.
Have a great evening everyone!
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
Happy Wednesday!
Today we had lots of fun!
We began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts students completed a page where they had to look at the letter at the beginning of each row, say the name of each picture and circle the pictures which begin with the consonant sound.
After that students were encouraged to read the following blends: mu,me, mo, mi,ma.
In our UOI/Math we read a story called if you give a mouse a cookie. Once we were finished we incorporated math into our UOI by making number booklets. Students were given a booklet labelled 1-12 and had to pick the cookies that had chocolate chips that corresponded to the number.
Students also wrote in their journals and participated in centers.
Have a great evening!
We began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts students completed a page where they had to look at the letter at the beginning of each row, say the name of each picture and circle the pictures which begin with the consonant sound.
After that students were encouraged to read the following blends: mu,me, mo, mi,ma.
In our UOI/Math we read a story called if you give a mouse a cookie. Once we were finished we incorporated math into our UOI by making number booklets. Students were given a booklet labelled 1-12 and had to pick the cookies that had chocolate chips that corresponded to the number.
Students also wrote in their journals and participated in centers.
Tuesday, 26 November 2013
Happy Tuesday!
Today we began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks.
In the morning we enjoyed a nice story read by Cecilie Marie. After that we reviewed name, sound and formation of s. After lunch we had centers where we had "hands on math". Take a look at the students counting lego blocks and placing them in the correct number.
We also counted fish crackers and placed them in the correct number.
To finish off the day, students attended Gym and we read a story.
Have a great evening everyone!
In the morning we enjoyed a nice story read by Cecilie Marie. After that we reviewed name, sound and formation of s. After lunch we had centers where we had "hands on math". Take a look at the students counting lego blocks and placing them in the correct number.
We also counted fish crackers and placed them in the correct number.
To finish off the day, students attended Gym and we read a story.
Have a great evening everyone!
Monday, 25 November 2013
Cold Monday!
Today we began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts we met our new animal friend: Seabreeze Seal.
Students learned a little bit about seals and sang our phonics song.
After that students practiced writing upper and lower case S. We also made a list of words that begin with s.
In Math students practiced their numeracy skills by looking at the number and counting the correct amount.
In our UOI we made self portrait using clay. Everyone had so much fun doing that!
A special thanks to Jacob, who brought maracas from Cuba for the whole class.
Have a great evening everyone!
In Language Arts we met our new animal friend: Seabreeze Seal.
Students learned a little bit about seals and sang our phonics song.
After that students practiced writing upper and lower case S. We also made a list of words that begin with s.
In Math students practiced their numeracy skills by looking at the number and counting the correct amount.
In our UOI we made self portrait using clay. Everyone had so much fun doing that!
A special thanks to Jacob, who brought maracas from Cuba for the whole class.
Have a great evening everyone!
Thursday, 21 November 2013
Happy Thursday!
Today we began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts students completed their journals and a worksheet to practice short vowel sounds.
In Math students were instructed to cut out a puzzle from numbers 1-20 and glue the numbers in correct order.
I our UOI we read a funny story book titled: I Know An Old Lady. We reviewed the story together and drew a picture about their favourite part of the book.
In our centers we had play dough, blocks and crafts.
To finish off the day we practiced our Christmas song and read books.
Have a great evening everyone!
In Language Arts students completed their journals and a worksheet to practice short vowel sounds.
In Math students were instructed to cut out a puzzle from numbers 1-20 and glue the numbers in correct order.
I our UOI we read a funny story book titled: I Know An Old Lady. We reviewed the story together and drew a picture about their favourite part of the book.
In our centers we had play dough, blocks and crafts.
To finish off the day we practiced our Christmas song and read books.
Have a great evening everyone!
Wednesday, 20 November 2013
Sunny Wednesday!
Mr. Sun makes all the difference!
Today we began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts we reviewed name, sound and formation of all letters learned so far.
Then, students completed a worksheet where they had to look at the picture at the beginning of each row and circle the pictures in which they hear the short vowel sound.
Students also practiced reading the following blends: na, ne, ni, nu, no
Have a great evening everyone!
Today we began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts we reviewed name, sound and formation of all letters learned so far.
Then, students completed a worksheet where they had to look at the picture at the beginning of each row and circle the pictures in which they hear the short vowel sound.
Students also practiced reading the following blends: na, ne, ni, nu, no
In Math, students counted using one to one correspondence, traced, cut and paste the correct number word. Then they were encouraged to write the number.
Take a look at them working hard!
In our UOI we reviewed the story of "The Three Little Pigs" and students were asked to draw the three houses using as many details as possible. Next they colored, cut and paste the characters from the story.
To finish off the day students participated in centers and had Gym with Mr. Browning.Have a great evening everyone!
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
Happy and sunny Tuesday!
What a great day today!
We began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks. In Language Arts students traced and wrote upper and lower case h.
In Math students had to look at the number and count the correct amount. We also spent some time working on one to one correspondence.
In our UOI we read the story "The Three Little Pigs". After reading it we brainstormed what was the story all about.
Then students were encouraged to put the story in sequence by using picture cue cards.
We began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks. In Language Arts students traced and wrote upper and lower case h.
In Math students had to look at the number and count the correct amount. We also spent some time working on one to one correspondence.
In our UOI we read the story "The Three Little Pigs". After reading it we brainstormed what was the story all about.
To finish off the day we watched Gr. 5-9 performance of Hamlet. Everyone did a great job behaving during the performance!
Have a great evening everyone!
Hamlet Play
You are all invited to watch the Hamlet play tomorrow at 7pm here at St. Jude's. Students from gr. 5-9 are working really hard.
Monday, 18 November 2013
Happy and cold Monday!
Today we had a busy day!
In the morning we had our circle time and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts students met our new animal friend: Homer Horse. We sang our phonics song and completed a page where students traced and wrote upper and lower case h.
In Math students practiced their numeracy skills by counting and writing the correct amount.
In our UOI we spend some time completing one more page of students' report card.
Students participated in centers and completed their journals.
Have a great evening everyone!
In the morning we had our circle time and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts students met our new animal friend: Homer Horse. We sang our phonics song and completed a page where students traced and wrote upper and lower case h.
In Math students practiced their numeracy skills by counting and writing the correct amount.
In our UOI we spend some time completing one more page of students' report card.
Students participated in centers and completed their journals.
Have a great evening everyone!
Friday, 15 November 2013
Thursday, 14 November 2013
Happy Thursday!
Today we began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts we reviewed name, sound and formation of m.
Students completed a worksheet where they had to identify the beginning sound of each picture.
They also practiced reading the following blends: ba, be, bi, bo, bu.
In Math students were encouraged to count and circle the correct amount. In our UOI students completed a page for their Report Card where they had to think and draw what they enjoyed doing the most in term 1.
To finish off the day students traced letter m using marshmallows and of course, they were happy to eat afterwards!
Have a great evening everyone!
In Language Arts we reviewed name, sound and formation of m.
Students completed a worksheet where they had to identify the beginning sound of each picture.
They also practiced reading the following blends: ba, be, bi, bo, bu.
In Math students were encouraged to count and circle the correct amount. In our UOI students completed a page for their Report Card where they had to think and draw what they enjoyed doing the most in term 1.
To finish off the day students traced letter m using marshmallows and of course, they were happy to eat afterwards!
Have a great evening everyone!
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Happy Wednesday!
Today we began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts students completed a worksheet where they traced and wrote upper and lower case m.
They also made a mouse, by coloring, cutting and paste. Take a look:
In Math, we continue with our unit on number sense. Today students completed the following activity:
In our UOI time we completed a cover page for our "Student Binder".
Have a great evening everyone!
Dance
This week JKs will have the opportunity to learn some dance moves from Miss. Farmer.
Miss. Farmer is not only a great kindergarten teacher but she is also a talented dance teacher. On Friday students will be spending our UOI time with Miss. Farmer.
As an introduction to our line of inquiry of the week: "How emotions are influenced when listening to music", students were asked to express themselves when listening to different rhythms.
Some students are more shy than others, but everyone had fun participating!
Miss. Farmer is not only a great kindergarten teacher but she is also a talented dance teacher. On Friday students will be spending our UOI time with Miss. Farmer.
As an introduction to our line of inquiry of the week: "How emotions are influenced when listening to music", students were asked to express themselves when listening to different rhythms.
Some students are more shy than others, but everyone had fun participating!
Tuesday, 12 November 2013
Happy Tuesday!
Today we began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts we learned about our animal friend of the week: Mickey Monkey.
This week students will be learning name, sound and formation of m. Today students completed a page where they traced and wrote m. Students also helped me to make a list of words that begin with m sound.
In Math students played a game where they practiced one to one correspondence.
In our UOI we made a dance video.
Have a great evening everyone!
In Language Arts we learned about our animal friend of the week: Mickey Monkey.
This week students will be learning name, sound and formation of m. Today students completed a page where they traced and wrote m. Students also helped me to make a list of words that begin with m sound.
In Math students played a game where they practiced one to one correspondence.
In our UOI we made a dance video.
Have a great evening everyone!
One to One Correspondence
This concept is so fundamental that we often don't even think about it. Most people want to jump right into teaching children to count 1-10. While Rote learning (memorizing counting numbers) is a handy tool, it can just be like singing a song and have no meaning to them. In order to lay a strong foundation for mathematic understanding they need to fully understand the meaning behind each of those little numbers!
One-to-one correspondence is the ability to match numbers to objects or object to object; for example, the numbers one to five matching five blocks, or matching one sock to one shoe.
Children (all people really) learn best by using concrete examples, hands-on and FUN learning!
That's why at St. Jude's we spend time planning and making sure students have lots of opportunities on a daily basis to put their hands on learning!
One-to-one correspondence is the ability to match numbers to objects or object to object; for example, the numbers one to five matching five blocks, or matching one sock to one shoe.
Children (all people really) learn best by using concrete examples, hands-on and FUN learning!
That's why at St. Jude's we spend time planning and making sure students have lots of opportunities on a daily basis to put their hands on learning!
Reminders
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Picture retake on Friday. Please come in full
uniform and write a note in the agenda if you wish your child to retake the
picture.
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Please, keep in mind that Christmas break is from
Dec. 20nd to Jan. 6th. No school on Dec. 20th and Jan.6th.
Friday, 8 November 2013
Where is my child's work?
Dear Parents,
Throughout your child's school life at St. Jude's Academy he/she will have 2 binders:
1. IB binder - is a binder of a collection of your child's work on a yearly basis. Every year student with teacher's assistance will choose 4-6 pieces of work and keep in the IB binder until your child leaves St. Jude's Academy. That way you can see his/her progress on a yearly basis.
2. Student portfolio - is a binder where teachers will keep all your child's work throughout the year. At the end of each IB unit teachers will empty the binder and send the work home.
As you know in our class we are currently working on our 2nd unit. I am keeping all your child's work for our Parent Teacher Conference taking place on Dec. 5. If you wish to see your child's binder before that, feel free to ask me and I'll gladly show to you.
Thank you!
Throughout your child's school life at St. Jude's Academy he/she will have 2 binders:
1. IB binder - is a binder of a collection of your child's work on a yearly basis. Every year student with teacher's assistance will choose 4-6 pieces of work and keep in the IB binder until your child leaves St. Jude's Academy. That way you can see his/her progress on a yearly basis.
2. Student portfolio - is a binder where teachers will keep all your child's work throughout the year. At the end of each IB unit teachers will empty the binder and send the work home.
As you know in our class we are currently working on our 2nd unit. I am keeping all your child's work for our Parent Teacher Conference taking place on Dec. 5. If you wish to see your child's binder before that, feel free to ask me and I'll gladly show to you.
Thank you!
Remembrance Day
Today we began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks.
After that students attended French class and participated in our Remembrance Day assembly.
Students came back into the classroom, we read a book about Remembrance Day, made poppies and completed this activity:
We had a talk of how we can make a difference starting in our classroom.
In Math, students used math counters to sort and make patterns.
To finish off the day, students attended Gym class and participated in centers.
Have a great long weekend everyone!
After that students attended French class and participated in our Remembrance Day assembly.
Students came back into the classroom, we read a book about Remembrance Day, made poppies and completed this activity:
We had a talk of how we can make a difference starting in our classroom.
In Math, students used math counters to sort and make patterns.
To finish off the day, students attended Gym class and participated in centers.
Have a great long weekend everyone!
Thursday, 7 November 2013
Great Oportunity!
We are excited to announce that St. Jude's Academy is going to be
hosting an author visit for SJA students and their families! Cecile
Marie, a children's book author, will be visiting us on November
26th at 10am to share her stories, answer questions and sell her
latest books. Parents and family members are welcome and encouraged to
join us for this fun event. Cecile Marie's books will be for sale at the
end of her talk for $10. Half of the proceeds of the sale of her books on
that day, will be donated to SJA for the purchase of books for our own school
library. Purchasing her books is optional and not a requirement of
attending the author talk. We look forward to seeing SJA JK
families out on the 26th!
Wednesday, 6 November 2013
Fun Wednesday!
Today we began the day with our morning routine and French class.
In Language Arts students completed an activity where they had to trace upper and lower case letters, cut out the letters and sort by upper and lower case.
In Language Arts students completed an activity where they had to trace upper and lower case letters, cut out the letters and sort by upper and lower case.
In Math, students counted and circled the correct amount.
In our UOI we reviewed the story "The Hungry Caterpillar" and made our own caterpillars.
To finish off the day students participated in centers and in Gym class.
Have a great evening everyone!
Pictures
Pictures are going home today. If you don't like your child's picture we will have a retake on Nov. 15th. Please write in your child's agenda if you wish your child to have a photo retake.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Tuesday, 5 November 2013
Happy Tuesday!
Today we began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks. As part of our morning circle time we talked about what is a great friend, students contributed with their answers, take a look at our chart.
In Language Arts we sang our phonics song and practiced writing upper/lower case n and b. Students also practiced writing and reading the following blends: ne, ni and be.
Students who finish their worksheets first are encouraged to participate in reading groups. Reading group is when one students read to another letters, blends and one vowel words.
In Math students completed a page where they had to look at the number and circle the correct amount.
In our UOI we read "The Hungry Caterpillar" story book. We talked about the book and the story sequence. After that, we painted a special paper using green paint. Tomorrow we will cut out circles and make a caterpillar.
Have a great evening everyone!
Monday, 4 November 2013
Happy Monday!
Today we had a very productive day!
We began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts we learned about our new animal friend: Nicky Narwhal. We sang our phonics song and made a list of words that begin with n. After that students practiced writing upper and lower case n.
Students also wrote in their journals.
In Math, students counted, wrote and represented numbers 1-10.
In our UOI we read a book titled: "The Way I Feel" - this story teaches children about all of the different emotions people feel. The book helps children learn vocabulary to describe the way they are feeling. It also teaches children that different emotions are a part of life. The fun illustrations that go along with the different feelings really help students understand what the different feelings are like. A great book to teach emotions!
To finish off the day, students participated in centers and attended Gym class.
Have a great evening everyone!
We began the day with morning circle time and healthy snacks.
In Language Arts we learned about our new animal friend: Nicky Narwhal. We sang our phonics song and made a list of words that begin with n. After that students practiced writing upper and lower case n.
Students also wrote in their journals.
In Math, students counted, wrote and represented numbers 1-10.
In our UOI we read a book titled: "The Way I Feel" - this story teaches children about all of the different emotions people feel. The book helps children learn vocabulary to describe the way they are feeling. It also teaches children that different emotions are a part of life. The fun illustrations that go along with the different feelings really help students understand what the different feelings are like. A great book to teach emotions!
To finish off the day, students participated in centers and attended Gym class.
Have a great evening everyone!
Journals today...
Here are some interesting journal writing...
By Alyssa
By Nicole
By Cayden
By Lennard
By Jacob
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