Our Theme This Month is Fall

We have been reading books about fall and talking about fall leaves changing colours.

Here is a sample of the wonderful leaves the students made using pastels,

In partner groups, the children are learning how to make numbers

Using using exploration the children are learning the meaning of numbers and to see that a quantity can be arranged in many different ways. They are also learning to work cooperatively with their classmates.

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

We read Chicka Chicka Boom Boom written by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault. As our class project the students printed their own letters and made their own coconut trees.

We also learned the song. The students in the class really liked this version, have a listen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlBuNibrJHY

Get Talking to Start Reading

If your child is struggling with reading make sure you spend time listening to your child speak.

Ask your child lots of questions and listen. For example, ask your child to tell you about his/her day or ask your child about their friends at school. Pay attention to how your child is pronouncing words and expressing his/her thoughts.

Fluent oral language is a strong base for building strong reading skills.

For more details check out the following link:

http://www.edbydesign.com/learning/reading/re_start.html

Getting to know one another

Wow this week is going fast!

We have been working hard on learning each other's names. We have been playing games to get to know each other. Here is a picture of our "Here I am classroom board"

Physical Exercise is a Powerful Brain booster

Research shows that increased physical activity leads to increases in overall achievement.

Check out Mark Fenske's article in the Globe and Mail who says children do better at school when they exercise more, eat right and sleep well. This is also good advice for parents!

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/search/?q=mark+fenske&searchField=keywords&searchQuery=*%3A*