For the remainder of the week, a lot of our time was consumed with putting our assembly together. We are nearing the finish line and look forward to sharing our work with you next week! If you are able, please join us at our assembly on Thursday, October 25th at 10:15am.
To support our work, could you please have your child practice and share their song with you? The lyrics are in their Poetry Folder: "My Brain is So Very Important". Thank you!
This weeks poem, "Fall Mixed Up!" is available to view online with your child. Watch it a couple of times to pick out different ridiculous details in the illustrations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMC5awr-N1Q
In math, we continue to explore three main ideas: patterns, data collection and sorting.
With patterning, we are currently focusing on exploring repeating patterns, and developing our vocabulary to include: repeating pattern, core, attribute, element. In the below repeating pattern example, the core is AB (the "chunk" that repeats), the attribute that changes is colour, the A element is green, and the B element is yellow.
As we become broaden our understanding of patterns, we will look at patterns with more elements, more complex cores, and translating patterns into other attributes and modes, such as shape, number, direction, size, material, and even sound and action.
Can you look for patterns in your home to talk about with your child?
We've looked at a variety of ways to collect, represent and organize data.
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| Using two-sided counters gives us data about questions with two answers, like yes and no. |
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| Snap cubes give us a concrete representation of bar graphs. We can SEE information easily. First, we all used one colour to cast our book choice vote, then, grade 1 and 2 students got different colours so we could get different information. |
Are there real-life examples you can share with your child, either in your home or connected to your work?
Finally, we've continued to develop our understanding of attributes through a variety of sorting activities. Starting with whole group activities where students guessed my sorting rule, they soon became adept at identifying common attributes between groups.
Using the app Book Creator, students worked in pairs to document their understanding of attributes and sorting in a "Sort the Street" book:
Most recently, they explored the school looking for real-life examples of sorting:
Sorting is everywhere! Can you go on a sorting hunt in your house? Where are things sorted? Where do things need to be sorted?
In your child's mail folder this evening, please find their photo proofs. Make ordering simple by ordering your portraits online, using your Picture Day ID and child's first name to get started. If you prefer to order on paper, an order form has been sent home as well. Photo orders are due by Wednesday, October 30th.
Lake Bonavista School
Picture Day ID: QW018376YP
Retakes are currently scheduled for Monday, November 12th.
Thanks everyone! Have a wonderful weekend!
Ms. Thomas
Thanks everyone! Have a wonderful weekend!
Ms. Thomas
