April 24th - 28th

 

Learning Intention:

• Students explore size through direct comparison

I Can:

• Compare the weight of two objects directly
• Describe the size of an object in relation to another object using comparative language (heavier, lighter, equal)
• Describe the size of an object in relation to a purpose or need, using comparative language

Together we had a group discussion about the words WEIGH and WEIGHT. Some guiding questions were: Have you ever heard these words? What do these words mean? Can you give an example?  Students came up with the following:

• "It means how much you weigh...like how heavy you are."
• "I weigh myself at home on a scale!"
• "My doctor checks to see how much I weigh when I go there."
• "I think you can weigh food because I've seen a weighing thing in the grocery store before."

Students worked in groups and were given a variety of objects to explore and talk about using comparative language such as heavy/light, heavier/lighter/ heaviest/lightest. Students were asked to draw a line on their page and mark it with L on one end for Light and H on the opposite end for Heavy. Once they had their page set up they began passing the objects around to decide which was the heaviest and which was the lightest. Next they recorded their findings in their journal. Students did a great job working in their groups sharing the objects as well as thinking and talking like mathematicians! 

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Thank you to Mr. Tyler for visiting us this week as a follow up to our Fire Station trip! 

We talked about the importance of having an escape plan and NEVER hiding even if we are scared. We practiced staying low when there is smoke, yelling loudly for help and making lots of noise if we can't get out and how to STOP, DROP and ROLL if our clothing catches fire. Hopefully your child remembered to share their booklet with you and you had the chance to review it with them! 

April 17th - 21st

 

It was an exciting week filled with lots of Superhero fun!!

Learning Intention:

• Identify ways to participate in the community to build a sense of belonging
• Work and play in harmony with others to create a safe and caring environment
• Listen to others in a socially appropriate manner

I Can:

• contribute to my community
• listen appropriately to others in a group
• work cooperatively with others in a group

We had an amazing time touring the local Parkland Fire Station #19! We saw so many cool things and learned lots from our firefighter friends! Students enjoyed seeing the trucks, hoses, sliding pole as well as lots of the neat tools that the firefighters use to help them in all kinds of emergencies. We learned that most of the emergencies they attend to aren't even fires! We got to see a demonstration of the Jaws of Life as well as the special thermal camera they use that helps them locate people or animals in a fire. They dressed up in their protective Superhero gear and talked about how it keeps them safe. We saw the big fire engine, the huge tower truck (only the M/W class as it was out on duty on Thursday!) and the bush fire truck.  Students had fun climbing into the fire engine and looking at all the buttons, lights and controls! It was so great to learn all about our community helpers and the hard work that do to help keep us all safe!

 

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We had Constable Steve and Cali back to visit the T/TH class this week! The students were excited to help Cali get ready for Superhero duty by brushing her fur and her teeth, practicing her tricks as well as putting on her important PADS vest. Cali and Constable Steve warmed our hearts and left us lots of Heartprints! 

   

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Rock Painting with our Grade 5 Buddies

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This Weeks Show and Share

April 11th - 14th

 

We continue to enjoy all the surprises that Spring brings us!

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Learning Intention:

- students explore size through direct comparison

I Can:

- identify measurable attributes of familiar objects to which size may refer

- compare the length of two objects directly

- describe the size of an object in relation to another object using comparative language

- describe the size of an object in relation to a purpose or need using comparative language

Students were presented with a variety of objects and were asked to consider how the items were similar and different from each other and what we could do with them. Some of their responses were:

• "Some of these things come from nature and some don't."
• "There are flat things and not flat things."
• "They are made from different materials."
•  "We could sort them...like all the coloured things could go together."
• "We could use all of these things to build something!"
• "They are all different sizes."

Students were then invited to pick an object from the carpet to use as their measuring tool. Next we talked about important things to remember when we are measuring like making sure that we measure objects from the same starting point in order to make it a fair measurement. Then students began partnering up to practice their measuring skills and compare objects. We used words like longer, shorter, same and equal, while comparing.  Great job Kinder Kiddos!

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Friday's Show and Share...

 

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Some of our New Centres...

April 3rd - 6th

 

🐰 Happy Easter! 🐰

I hope the bunny found everyone and that you all enjoyed some nice family time and the lovely weather this long weekend! It was really great to be back in the classroom and have the chance to reconnect with all the kids this past week...I sure missed everyone!

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Learning Intention:

• value and respect significant people in their life and community
• examine ways in which people create a climate of cooperation in a community

I Can:

• appreciate the important contributions of individuals in a community
• investigate different ways people contribute to a community

 

This week the Monday/Wednesday class had the opportunity to meet Constable Steve and his canine partner Cali...who are scheduled to come back on April 20th to visit the Tuesday/Thursday group!

Last month we excitedly began exploring superheroes. First, students brainstormed what the word superhero meant to them and came up with quite the list of characters like Ironman, Spiderman, Wonder Woman as well as a variety of superhero special powers! We had a really great discussion about whether the superheroes they were talking about were real or not, and we came to the conclusion that they were actually characters, like from a book or a movie. It only took a moment for a few students to make the connection and say things like "But there are kind of real life superheroes!" or "Well there are such things as real heroes." We began to uncover these comments more and students quickly connected that really what makes a superhero special is more about acts of kindness, bravery,  and selflessness. The conversation sparked and more students began giving examples of real life superheroes...

• "Terry Fox was a superhero because he was helping people with cancer!" 
• "All of the people who fought in the war were superheroes because they were very brave."  
• "Police and fire fighters are superheroes because they save people!"
• "Ambulance drivers save people too!"

Having Constable Steve and Cali join us was a wonderful way to showcase different ways the police help in the community. Cali is one of 2 trauma dogs (we called her a 'comfort' dog) who assists the Victim Assistance Support Team with victims of crime or tragedy. We learned that Cali's job is to help comfort others and make them feel calm. We had the chance to help Cali get ready for her work day by brushing her fur and her teeth, as well as putting on her special PADS vest and K9 police badge! Constable Steve explained how Cali went to school just like us so she could get trained properly and then she showed us some of her awesome tricks!  We had so much fun learning about the important jobs of Constable Steve and Cali and really appreciated having them come visit us 💗

 

April 3rd

 

I hope everyone had a wonderful Spring Break and enjoyed some of the lovely weather! My recovery from surgery went really well and I am SOOOO excited to be back at work this week! I can't wait to see all my kinder kiddos and begin some new fabulous learning adventures together 💗