Friday September 12th

Happy Friday!

Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, and a fun silly stories activity (working on building community).

Period 2 -Library, and a chance to to book exchange and work with a partner to read or write.

Period 3 -we'll stay outside for a bit...come in and try to solve some tricky math puzzles...trying to prove that we can do hard things...and work with partners.

Period 4 -I have the chromebooks booked.  I want to show them a fun math website called math prodigy. 

Period 5 - we'll enjoy a little free time before gym class

Period 6 is gym with Mr. D.

Check out some photos of yesterday's soil experiment: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FMKnsYZlkaej2RbbfpbNGUxE37b7ROI7?usp=drive_link

Thursday September 11th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light (spot the difference), read aloud, reader's workshop: expressing emotion...thinking about how the character is saying things (e.g., angry) and saying/reading it like that.

Period 2 -Writer's workshop: the mini lesson focuses on writer's being problem solvers (e.g., what to do if you're running out of steam, or are distracted). 

Period 3-we'll stay outside for a bit.  Then we'll come in for math.  We'll continue to work on our math mindset...staying positive and trying hard things. I have some cross-number puzzles we'll try and solve.

Period 4 is music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 5 we'll examine our dirt sample from Tuesday...looking for living and non living things. 

Period 6 will be free time.  I may even get the chromebooks for anyone who wants to go onto class dojo.

Wednesday September 10th

 I enjoy getting to school early these days...one of the benefits of dropping my daughter off at Aldershot HS each day.

Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light (spot the difference) - Read aloud (Wayside).  Reader's workshop, continue to build stamina and today we'll talk about the 'Linger Finger'.  Slowing down and paying attention while we read.

Period 2 is writer's workshop.  Our mini lesson will focus on building stamina but also about the things we need to do our best writing.

Period 3 we'll stay outside for a few extra minutes (as per usual).  When we come in we'll talk a bit more about a healthy mindset for math.  We'll play 'Sum it Up' in partners. 

Period 4 is music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 5 and 6 we'll practice our procedures for Fire Drills.  Then we'll discuss warm and cool colours and hopefully create some fun name tags using warm and cool colours.  Any extra time we'll use for free time!

Tuesday September 9th

 Another before school blog:

Period 1-Red light, read aloud, reader's workshop - focus on building reading stamina!

Period 2 -French, first French class with Mr. Woolley.

Period 3 and 4 -we'll stay outside for a bit then come in and do some math.  We'll continue our work from yesterday about our 'growth mindset' and talk again about celebrating mistakes.  We'll work on some puzzles in partners, and talk about different ways to solve problem and how to work as a team.

If there's still time, I'd like to play the game 'sum it up' with the class.  

Period 5 is Science.  I"m hoping we can go outside and collect some soil samples then come inside and examine them.  We're going to talk about what's in soil (living and non living components).  We'll watch a short little clip on soil and do a bit of work.

Period 6 -the remaining time (if any) we'll have some free time!

Monday September 8th

 Since I get here so early this year, I'll probably blog before school most days...share my plan and hopefully it all goes according to plan...but often times, not so much.

Period 1 -Red light (spot the difference) - class discussion about pride in our work.  Weekend Round Up...sharing highlights from our weekend. Read aloud.

Period 2 - Reader's /Writer's workshop - on Mondays and Fridays I like to allow the kids to work in partners (if they wish) to read or write.  We'll talk about what that looks and sounds like.

Period 3 we'll stay outside for a little, then come in and do Math.  In math we're going to talk about making mistakes and celebrating mistakes...changing our growth mindset.  I've got some visual / spatial puzzles for them to solve in partners.

Period 4 we'll keep the good times rolling by logging into the chromebooks and exploring a really fun website called Class Dojo.  We'll focus on working together and respecting other people's creations.

Period 5 we've got Mr. D for gym.

Period 6 we'll have a little mindfulness time and unwind with some free time. 

Friday September the 5th

 We made it!  First week of Grade 3, complete!  I'm already loving this class....thanks to anyone reading this for raising such great kids.

Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 we're do another 'spot the difference' red light activity.  Then we'll read another chapter or two from Wayside.  Then we'll have a class discussion about 'Fair isn't always Equal'.  We'll talk about what that means and how it might look in the classroom.  Then we'll talk about our 'ideal' reading spots.

Period 2 we'll do our first 'writer's workshop' lesson of the year.  I'm going to play a game of would you rather with them...then they can either justify their answers or come up with their own 'would you rather's. 

Period 3 we'll stay outside for a few extra minutes. When we come in we'll finish our discussion about what math is and what a mathematician looks like.

Period 4  we'll play a fun and easy adding game where you add up the sum of 2 dice.  The game is called 'sum it up'.  

Period 5 we'll enjoy a little bit of free time / finish up 

Period 6 we have our first gym period of the year with Mr. D!  

Have an amazing weekend everyone.  See you next week

(fair isn't always equal)

Thursday September 4th

 I'll try and do pre-blog blog...before the day starts since I have a couple of extra minutes this morning.

Well it looks like we'll be trapped indoors, at least for the first break anyways.

Period 1 -we'll practice doing a 'red light' activity, which is just a quiet 'spot the difference activity' while announcements are on. We'll have a morning circle, review expectations and talking about how awesome yesterday was.  Then I'll start our first read aloud 'Sideways Stories from Wayside School'.   We'll talk about building up our reading stamina and what independent reading looks like.

Period 2 -I will do a very brief, 10 word spelling test to see just where we're all at.  Zero pressure, just a tool for me.  Then we'll decorate some puzzle pieces that show how we're all connected...maybe get a song in there too?

Period 3 - We'll start Math.  Today we'll just be talking about what we think Math is...we'll talk about what makes a 'mathematician'.  We'll draw our own Mathematicians. 

Period 4 -Music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 5 -We'll use the chromebooks for the first time today.  My goal is to get everyone to join our Google Classroom...wish me luck!  Then we'll go on a fun website made by Google that explains the importance of Internet Safety.

Period 6 we'll wrap up our day with some free time!

Willoughby Wallaby -Take #2 (a little louder now?)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1deNU4gYo9ubUT_uUe_noM9x5zvGM9WVd/view?usp=drive_link

Wednesday September 4th

 First day...almost complete!

I've got a really good feeling about this class...I know it's still early...but it feels amazing already.  It's really funny how classes change so much from year to year.  Early impressions:  not super into singing/performing, love popcorn, mostly quiet, very kind!

Here is what we did today:

Periods 1 & 2 -we started off by talking about seating plans.  I stressed the importance of working with everyone in class.  I told them I change the seats every month and everyone will work with everyone.  Then we did the 'walking song'.  It's usually a big hit.  It gets the kids out of their seats and singing...not many kids wanted to get out of their seats or sing.  Strange.

Then we made some popcorn and shared highlights about ourselves.  1 highlight per piece of popcorn.  Most kids took handfuls of popcorn and then still wanted more. 

We worked on a colouring page/word search.  We practiced moving around the room and returning materials and sharing with our friends. 

We played the blanket game.  I thought it was a sort of game that can't be won...but I was wrong and we all won.  

After that we discussed that routines and procedures of our classroom.  Then we got ready for lunch. 

Period 3 we stayed outside for an extra 10 minutes...it was getting hot and Mrs. D got stung by a wasp.  When we came in we tried a new song, by Raffi called Willoughby Wallaby.  You can listen to it here...sorry for my poor singing and playing:   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EWVTXbegjB1vfj1qmZZC6vMe85THHq-d/view?usp=sharing

After that we came up with class rules. 

1.Have fun

2. Take Responsiblity for yourself

3. Always try your best

4. Always help tidy up

5. Alway follow the school rules.

Period 4 (now) they're in Music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 5 and 6 -We'll listen to the book -First Day Jitters and do a very simple activity about whether or not they wanted to come to school today.  We'll decorate puzzle pieces (that connect us all).  We'll enjoy a bit of free time, so we can see where all the cool games and toys are, and practice putting them away properly.  Hopefully we can end the day with a nice circle and I'll see them all again tomorrow!

Welcome to Grade 3!

Hi Grade 3 Parents!

Good work finding my blog! Feel free to bookmark it for easy access.

I see a few familiar names on my class list this year, which is always nice.

This will be my 22nd year of teaching, and over the years I’ve taught just about every grade and split grade you can think of. I even spent a couple of years in a Behaviour class for Grades 6–8. Most of my career, though, including the past 8 years here at Glenview, has been spent teaching Grade 3. So, it’s safe to say this isn’t my first rodeo.

A little about me: I have two kids of my own. My son is starting Grade 7, and my daughter will be entering Grade 9 at Aldershot High School this year. My wife is also a teacher (Grade 1) with the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board.

In our classroom, my top priority is that every student feels safe, cared for, and excited to come to school. Above all, I want kids to love learning.

And if your kids are anything like mine, I imagine your dinner conversations sound a little like this:

Parent: How was school today?
Child: Fine.
Parent: What did you do?
Child: (shrugs) I don’t know. Nothing really.
Parent: Really? You did nothing all day?
Child: I don’t remember.

That’s where this blog might come in handy! I’ll share updates here so you’ll have a few talking points to work with at the dinner table.

If you ever have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to email me at crossa@hdsb.ca

I’m looking forward to a great year together!

Adam Cross

Wednesday June 18th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, Read aloud - Holes Blooket

Period 2 - Work on our reader's theatre scripts

Period 3 -stay outside for a bit

Period 4 -Math -theoretical vs. hypothetical probability...then we'll do an experiment to test.

Period 5 -Mr. D for gym.

Period 6 - We have some probability questions to answer on prodigy.

Monday June 16th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, weekend round up.

Period 2 -Reader's Theatre, script writing

Period 3 - Music, Mrs. Haynes.

Period 4 -Outside time

Period 5 -Play day Assembly

Period 6 -Library, answer questions on Math prodigy.

Friday June 13th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 - Red light, read aloud- and we'll try playing the probability game, SKUNK.

Period 2 -we'll use the chromebooks to work on a father's day surprise.

Period 3 is Music -Mrs. Haynes.

Period 4 -We'll work on a father's day craft.

Period 5 and 6 we'll continue to work on Father's Day art, and hopefully get outside for a bit of extra time.

Thursday June 12th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, finish squiggly story/independent reading

Period 2 -continue to work in groups on our scripts.

Period 3 - Talent show

Period 4 - I'm hoping to teach the kids the probability game SKUNK...maybe get outside for a bit...depending on the length of the Talent show

Period 5 is computer buddies...we'll continue to work on our emoji story and maybe some Dojo.

Period 6 is gym with Mr. D.

Tuesday June 10th

 Yikes...I forgot to blog yesterday...I won't lie to you.  Things could get a little spotty from here on in.  June in school = chaos.  I will try my best.

Period 1 - we'll begin work on writing scripts for our own reader's theatre.

Period 2 - French -Mr. Woolley.

First Break - Picnic!

Period 3 we'll probably stay outside if it's nice.

Period 4 we'll come in and start building nets.

Period 5 and 6 I have a STEM challenge for the kids...to use 3D solids to design their own 'creature/robot'. 

Thursday June 5th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 - Red light, read aloud, another Holes blooket.

Period 2 -Reader's/Writer's workshop - hopefully finish our last 3 reader's theatre performances.

Period 3 -We're all going to the Grade 2 animal show.  The Grade 3's are going to check out what the Grade 2's have been working so hard on the last few days in Science (animal posters).

Period 4 -we'll look at what a 'net' is and how it relates to 3D solids.

Period 5-is computer buddies...we'll be writing 'emoji' stories with our buddies.

Period 6 -is gym with Mr. D.

Wednesday June 4th

 Another busy day...it must be June.

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, and I have a Holes Blooket based on the first 25 chapters set up.

Period 2 - The students will continue to rehearse and possibly perform their reader's theatre skits.

Period 3 -We have gym...Mr. D and graciously offered to switch so we don't miss gym.

Period 4-6 Grade 2's to Smeaton/Raspopov for Science -Grade 3's to our last Swim to Survive.

FYI - Permission form (purple) coming home today for our end of year party at LaSalle Park.

Tuesday June 3rd

 Easy one today:

Grade 2's are hanging out with Smeaton/Raspopov and the other Grade 2's while the Grade 3's head to Crawford Lake all day.

Wish us luck!

Monday June 2nd

 I realize I forgot to post towards the end of last week...my apology to the one person who reads this!

Crazy busy week again with the Grade 3's field trip tomorrow to Crawford Lake and Swim to Survive on Wednesday.

Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -red light, read aloud, weekend round up.

Period 2 -we'll do another class 'reader's theatre'.  I'm hoping if there is time we can print off new scripts and practice with friends.

Period 3 is music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 4 is Math.  We'll look at edges, faces and vertices.

Period 5 we'll stay outside for a bit, then come in and answer some questions on Math prodigy.

Period 6 is library/book exchange.

Tuesday May 27th

 Today will be similar to yesterday.

Grade 2's to Smeaton/Raspopov periods 1-4 while the Grade 3's write Language EQAO in the morning and Math in the afternoon. 

Period 5 we'll do our 'morning' circle, read aloud and just some community building.  Last period they have French with Mr. Woolley (who switched things around so the kids wouldn't miss French for EQAO.

Reminder...tomorrow is Swim to Survive for the Grade 3's. 

Monday May 26th

A bit of busy week with EQAO and Swim to Survive....The Grade 2's will be doing a lot of Science!

Period 1 and 2 - Grade 3's Language EQAO - Grade 2's Smeaton/Raspopov

Period 3 and 4 -Grade 3's Math EQAO - Grade 2's Smeaton/Raspopov

Period 5 is weekend round up, read aloud, and set game.

Period 6 we'll head to the library for book exchange and some free time.

Friday May 23rd

I wasn't here yesterday, but here is what the plan is for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud and we learned how to play Boggle online.

Period 2 -the kids could choose to read, write, or play boggle (not online)

Period 3 is music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 4 Math (finish area and perimeter) / outside time

Period 5 and 6 -Art...we'll be using pictures of half of our faces, and using symmetry to help us draw the other half.  

Wednesday May 21st

 Crazy, chaotic day today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud -reader's workshop.

Period 2 -Dance a thon

Period 3 -gym - Mr. D was able to switch with us today.

Period 4-6 -Grade 2's to Smeaton/Raspopov -Grade 3's to Aldershot pool for swim to survive (the next 3 Wednesdays)

Tuesday May 20th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, weekend round up

Period 2 - Finish paragraphs from last week, finish symmetrical name art.

Period 3 -music with Mrs. Haynes

Period 4 -Math - we'll be playing an area game like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5kQmFYZ-JM

Period 5 we'll do a Blooket- on Area.

Period 6 is library book exchange (Monday Schedule).

Reminder...Grade 3's have Swim to Survive tomorrow!

Friday May 16th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, we worked on a retirement gift for Mr. Farnand.

Period 2 - We played some of the area games I posted on google classroom.

Period 3 - Music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 4 - Outside time

Period 5 & 6 We're working on a symmetry art project 

Thrusday May 15th

Good luck to Jake and Saoirse at the Relay Meet today!!

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, reader's workshop: mini lesson - understanding setting.

Period 2 -Writer's workshop -zooming in on supporting details

Period 3 Science/Social Studies - Grade 2's Raspopov/Smeaton - Grade 3's here for some EQAO prep and some plant work.

Period 4 we'll try to get outside for a little bit. I also have an 'area' game I want to play with them.

Period 5 -Computer buddies...we have some fun math games to play with our buddies.

Period 6 is Gym with Mr. D.

Wednesday May 14th

 Welcome to our newest student Mishara!  I know you'll fit right in.

Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, phonics lesson on long u sound.  

Period 2 -Reader's/Writer's workshop, independent work. 

Period 3 is math, I'll introduce the concept of 'Area' to the class.

Period 4 we'll use the chromebooks to answer some area questions on Math Prodigy.

Period 5 is Health with Mr. D.

Period 6 we'll enjoy some unplugged free time.

Tuesday May 13th

 Here is the plan for today:

Grade 2's RBG field this moring.

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, reading comprehension activity for the Grade 3's.

Period 2 -French, Mr. Woolley

Period 3 -outside for some extra time

Period 4 -Math -Finding Perimeter of rectangle...with missing sides.

Period 5 and 6 -Grade 2's to Raspopov/Smeaton.  Grade 3's will do a little 'then and now' comparing life in the 1890's to now. We will also do some more 'plant work' on how animals and humans use plants.

Monday May 12th

 Here is what we did today:

Period 1 Red light, read aloud, weekend round up.

Period 2 I conferenced with everyone about their 'popping' paragraphs while they read/write with friends.

Period 3 was music.

Period 4 we went outside to enjoy the weather.

Period 5 we started Perimeter...I think we've got it.

Period 6 we went to the library.

Thursday May 8th

 Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, reader's workshop - rereading to make sense.

Period 2 -writer's workshop...more time to make paragraphs pop.

Period 3 -Science/Social studies...we'll be going outside to watch our Grade 2's friends fly some kites.

Period 4 -Math -working on deciding which unit to use (mm, cm, m or km)

Period 5 -computer buddies...hopefully start writing stories on google slides.

Period 6 -gym with Mr. D.

Wednesday May 7th

 Period 1 Red light, read aloud, reading comprehension activity.

Period 2 -Making our Paragraphs Pop

Period 3 -talk about the millimetre (mm), and how to convert between mm, cm, m, and km.

Period 4 -maybe get outside?

Period 5 is gym with Mr. D.

Period 6 we'll do a fun art activity called 'animals in disguise' with Mrs. Wilson.

Tuesday May 6th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, phonics lesson - OO, U / short u sound.

Period 2 -French Woolley.

Period 3 -Math...introduction to measurement - cm and mm...maybe even the Km

Period 4 -Math continued...maybe some prodigy time (more measurement questions).

Period 5 and 6 -Grade 2's to Smeaton/Raspopov - Grade 3's stay here.  Start with plant life cycles and then move to early communities...zeroing in on the 1890's. 

Monday May 5th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1  Red light, read aloud, Weekend Round Up.

Period 2  Making our Paragraphs 'Pop'...we never got to this on Friday.

Period 3 is Music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 4 I've got a 'clock' bingo game I want to try.

Period 5 we'll finish working on our 'Party Invitations' on Google Drawing.

Period 6 is Library. 

Friday May 2nd

 Happy Friday!

Here is the plan for today: 

Period 1 -Red light, Read aloud, Writer's workshop - making our paragraphs 'pop'!

Period 2 -Student choice, reader's/writer's workshop...you can work with a partner.

Period 3 -Mrs. Haynes music.

Period 4 -Math - continue to work on our dream party invitations (elapsed time)

Period 5 and 6 -"tech day".  I'm not entirely sure what that will involve, but we'll celebrate reaching our goal of raising over $100 for HLF.  

Have a great weekend.

Thursday May 1st

 Here is what we did today:

Period 1 - Red light, read aloud and Seating Swap.

Period 2 was Reader's/Writer's workshop while I conferenced with students about potential friend groups for next year.

Period 3 the Grade 2's went to Smeaton/Raspopov and the 3's went outside for a bit, then we worked briefly on Tinkercad.

Period 4 we used the Chromebooks to design our own 'ideal party' invitations on Google Drawing.  The kids will be picking activities and calculating the elapsed times (e.g., Eat Cake from 2pm -3pm = 1 hour elapsed time).

Period 5 is Computer Buddies...we'll be making birthday cakes on Tinkercad.

Period 6 is Health with Mr. D.

Wednesday April 30th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, reader's workshop: thinking about why characters do what they do

Period 2 -writer's workshop- what is a paragraph and how do we write one?

Period 3 -Helping out in the Glenview Garden

Period 4 -Math - we'll be playing a little 'time bingo'.

Period 5 -Health with Mr. D.

Period 6 - A creative art lesson...animals in disguise

Tuesday April 29th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, Phonics lesson reviewing vowel teams.

Period 2 -French.

Period 3 - Math - I have a time scavenger hunt set up around the school

Period 4 - Once/If they're done the scavenger hunt, I'll have questions on Math prodigy.

Period 5 and 6 -Grade 2's to Smeaton/Raspopov and the Grade 3's stay here to do some EQAO practice...looking specifically at the writing component.  Then we'll look at the life cycle of plants.

Monday April 28th

Happy Monday!

Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 - Red light, read aloud, weekend Round Up.

Period 2 -Reader's/Writer's workshop -student choice.

Period 3 is Music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 4 is outside time...it's too beautiful today to stay inside.

Period 5 -Math - We've mastered telling time to the hour...now we're going to explore that minute hand.

Period 6 is Library/computers....answering some time questions on Prodigy.

Friday April 25th

 Here is what we've done (and what we're going to do) today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, and we did a quick time lesson...telling time just to the hour.

Period 2 -We had an awesome STEM challenge...kids worked hard in groups of 3 to build the longest paper chain they could.  https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QJURXg9zY5qWZOf4tgwv0-o7acJSJKR_?usp=sharing

Period 3 -Mrs. Haynes has them for music.

Period 4 - My old friend from when I taught in the behaviour class, former EA, Peter Hummel, is coming into the class to teach us how to use the 'tinkercad' website/software.  The goal today is to get the kids comfortable using the program and hopefully they'll be able to design their own keychain with their names on it.  Peter has offered to 3D print them at his house on his printer.

Period 5 and 6 we'll probably be continuing to work on Tinkercad.  If we're able to finish up early, the kids might get a bit of free time.  This is all new to me, so I'm not sure how much time to budget.

Have a great weekend!

Thursday April 24th

 I am sure my faithful reader noticed I wasn't here yesterday....but I am back today.

Here is the plan:

Period 1 -Reader's workshop - focusing on synthesizing.....and how our thinking grows. 

Period 2 Writer's workshop - we'll continue to work on adding descriptive details.

Period 3 is Science for the Grade 2's to Smeaton/Raspopov....Grade 3's to stay here and we'll look a little deeper into EQAO...and what makes a good answer....

Period 4 we'll head outside on this beautiful day.  The Grade 2's will cheer on their Grade 3 friends while we practice for relays.

Period 5 is computer buddies.  We'll have fun sharing our digital pop art and hopefully get some class dojo time in.

Period 6 is gym with Mr. D.

Tuesday April 22nd

 Here is the plan for today

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, weekend round up

Period 2 French

Period 3 -Earth Day clean up

Period 4 -Math...learning to tell the time.

Period 5 and 6 -Grade 2's to Smeaton/Raspopov, Grade 3's to learn about the parts of a plant, and we'll go outside to start the Relay tryouts.

Thursday April 17th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, reader's workshop- focus on 'how our thinking changes while we read' -(synthesizing). 

Period 2 -Writer's workshop - I'm hoping to continue to use our SWBST organizers to help us write 'meatier' stories.

Period  3 -Grade 2's to Smeaton/Raspopov for science. Grade 3's will stay here for some cursive m and n's...then we'll look at the parts of a plant (flower, stem, leaf, root, seed and flower)

Period 4 we'll head outside for some fresh air.  Maybe do a fun little art activity I stole from Mr. Butt.

Period 5 is Computer buddies...we're going to do some 'digital pop art' with our buddies.  It should be fun. 

Wednesday April 15th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 - Red light, read aloud, independent reading (while I conference with kids about writing)

Period 2 -writer's workshop. We'll work on adding a little 'meat' to the bones of our SWBST stories.

Period 3 -I'll introduce the concept of fractions of a set and whole numbers.  

Period 4-we'll do a blooket as a class and answer some prodigy questions.

Period 5 is gym.

Period 6 we'll work on making some digital pop art to get ready for tomorrow's computer buddies. 

Tuesday April 14th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, Read aloud and the phonics lesson I've been trying to get to (long i)

Period 2 -is French with Mr. Woolley.

Period 3 and 4 is Math.  We're going to look at fractions of a set.  

Period 5 and 6 the Grade 2's head to Raspopov and Smeaton, Grade 3's stay here, we'll tackle the cursive i and l...and do some introductory work on Plants.  

Monday April 14th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, weekend Round up...phonics lesson on the long i sound (ie, igh).

Period 2 -Writer's workshop, I have a fun writing activity planned where they choose from a list of SWBST scenarios to create a complete story.

Period 3 -Music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 4 -Math-we'll look at equivalent fractions, and do some work on them

Period 5 -We'll use the chromebooks to answer some equivalent fraction questions on prodigy.

Period 6 is Library/book exchange. 

Friday April 11th

 Here is the plan for today...

I know we're missing quite a few kids today...so the plan is subject to change

Period 1 -Red light, Read aloud, Reader's workshop

Period 2 -student choice, reader's/writer's workshop.

Period 3 -music-Haynes.

Period 4 Math - We'll use google drawing to create our own fraction museum.

Period 5 and 6 I'm going to show them the very old animated movie of the BFG before we read the book...then we'll read it, then we'll watch the newer live action movie and compare all 3.

Thursday April 10th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, reader's workshop...we focused on how character's change (we read Lilly's Purple, Plastic Purse)

Period 2 -we used the chromebooks to test out and explore the 'spot the difference' websites we'll be showing our buddies.

Period 3 is Music (Friday Schedule)

Period 4 we'll head outside for a bit before we come in and do a little Fraction work.

Period 5 is Buddies!  Spot the difference!

Period 6 we'll enjoy a little free time. 

Wednesday April 9th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 Red light, read aloud, phonics lesson.

Period 2 -Grade 2's to library for the float parade, we'll get check them out...maybe some English Prodigy if time allows...

Period 3 and 4 is math.  We'll head outside for a bit then come in and do some fraction work.  I'm hoping to try and host a 'fraction' gameshow on knowledgehook.

Period 5 is Health with Mr. D.

Period 6 Mr. Hatch is coming in (and maybe Mr. Coutts) to help teach the G chord on the guitar...I'm hoping we can play 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' on Guitar (D/G/D/A)

Tuesday April 8th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, Read aloud, lost and found creative writing from yesterday I never got to.

Period 2 - French with Mr. Woolley.

Period 3 and 4 is math.  I'll introduce our next unit...fractions.  We'll do some work and we'll also use the computers. 

Period 5 and 6 we'll hopefully get outside for a bit, if it's not too cold, and then do a fun STEM activity called the marshmallow challenge (they have to work together using spaghetti noodles and tape to build a tall tower that supports the weight of a marshmallow). 

Monday April 7th

 Happy Monday!

Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, weekend round up.

Period 2 -We'll do a fun little creative writing lesson to get our brains working.  It's called lost and found writing.

Period 3 is Mrs. Haynes for music.

Period 4 is math.  We've got a division worksheet to do.

Period 5 we'll stay outside for a little bit...then come in and do some division questions on Knowledgehook.

Period 6 is library/book exchange.  

Thursday April 3rd

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud and reader's workshop, mini lesson focusing on Author's message.

Period 2 -Writer's workshop -we'll be looking at varying the start of sentences.

Period 3 is Social Studies for the Grade 2's (Raspopov/Smeaton) and the Grade 3's will stay here to practice their cursive letter 'e'.

Period 4 we'll go outside maybe for a bit to enjoy this weather.  When we come in we'll practice using google drawing to make our own mazes.

Period 5 is buddies.  We'll be exploring making and completing mazes today.

Period 6 is Gym with Mr. D.

Wednesday April 2nd

 Here is the plan for today-

Period 1- Red light, read aloud, reader's workshop- focus on asking good questions, before, during and after reading.

Period 2 -Writer's workshop - we'll be using the SWBST (somebody, wanted, but, so, then) organizer to help us write stories.

Period 3 and 4 is math.  We'll do some division worksheets period 3 and use knowledgehook period 4 to consolidate our division skills period 4.

Period 5 is health with Mr. D.

Period 6 I've decided with the inevitable indoor recesses to pull the plug on guitar today (sorry Mr. Bates!).  We'll use Period 6 as a finish up period 

Tuesday April 1st

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, Desk Swap, April Fools Quiz and read aloud.

Period 2 -French

Period 3 -we'll spend some time outside (before tomorrow's rain) and come back in for some more division work.

Period 4 -when we're done our division work on paper, we'll use the computer to do some more division work.

Period 5 and 6 the Grade 2's are off to Smeaton/Raspopov for some social studies... Grade 3's will stick around for some more cursive practice...it's going slow, but they're having fun.  We'll also begin to look at some EQAO-type questions.  

Monday March 31st

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 - Red light, read aloud, weekend round up.

Period 2 - Reader's/Writer's workshop - we'll focus on retelling the important details.

Period 3 -Music -Haynes

Period 4 -Math - We have a common math task we have to work on (for our PD day).

Period 5 -Math - We'll do some more division work...sorting things into equal groups.

Period 6- Library/book exchange

Friday March 28th

 Happy Grey day?  Did you remember to dress your child in grey today?

Here is the day:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, phonics lesson (long O...finally).  

Period 2 -chromebooks to do some inferencing work on english prodigy.

Period 3 -music Mrs. Haynes.

Period 4 -Math -more division work.

Period 5 and 6 is art...hopefully the rainy day colour resist watercolour from last Friday...seems more appropriate today!

Thursday March 27th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, reader's workshop - lesson focusing on summarizing using the acronym (SWBST - Somebody, wanted, but, so, then).

Period 2 is writer's workshop - continuing to focus on 'strong endings'.  The kids will rewrite some boring ones that I came up with.

Period 3 Grade 2's to Raspopov/Smeaton - Grade 3's to stay here to hear the final few pamphlet presentations, and to practice their cursive...last week I planned to get through 7 letters, we got through one.  It's hard work, but fun!

Period 4 is math.  We'll continue looking at division and how it just really means equal groups.

Period 5 is computer buddies.  Hopefully we can present our silly 'would you rather' slideshows and have some fun.

Period 6 is gym with Mr. D.

Wednesday March 26th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, and reader's workshop...we'll focus on 'focusing on important details'.  Hopefully get the phonics lesson in from yesterday too!

Period 2 is writer's workshop - we'll focus on strong endings to our stories.

Period 3 we're headed to Mr. Butt's class to try out his cardboard arcade.

Period 4 is math...more division...

Period 5 is Health with Mr. D.

Period 6 is Guitars!  Hopefully learning the E major chord...'Wild Thing' by the Troggs is inbound!

Tuesday March 25th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 - Red light, read aloud, phonics lesson all about the long O sound.  

Period 2 - French with Mr. Woolley.

Period 3 and 4 is Math.  We will continue to look at division, and how it's related to multiplication (e.g., if you know 3 x 5 = 15, then you know 15 / 3 = 5...fact families).

Period 5 and 6 the Grade 2's are off to Raspopov/Smeaton for some social studies...I think they're starting their dioramas.  Grade 3's are staying here and will hopefully finish their pamphlets and their spinning tops...and maybe even learn some cursive!

Monday March 24th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 - Red light, read aloud, weekend round up

Period 2 -I quick writing activity about making our writing a little more 'juicy', then they can read or write with a friend.

Period 3 is Music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 4 I hope to introduce the concept of division and equal groups.  We'll look at how division relates to multiplication.  I have a couple of worksheets for them to try.

Period 5 we have the chromebooks booked, so we'll answer some division questions on math prodigy.   

Period 6 we have library/book exchange/free time.   

Friday March 21st

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 and 2 -Red light, read aloud, inferring lesson, reader's/writer's workshop - student choice.

Period 3 -Music Mrs. Haynes.

Period 4 Multiplication Centres -rotation #3

Period 5 and 6 we'll do a little rainy day / water colour art activity...

Thursday March 20th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Mr. D has my class covered.

Period 2 is reader's/writer's workshop - we'll talk a little bit about inferring.  

Period 3 is social studies for the Grade 2's and finish our spinning tops for Grade 3's.

Period 4 is math. We'll continue on with our 'multiplication centres'.

Period 5 is computer buddies.  Today we'll work on a would you rather slideshow.

Period 6 is Gym with Mr. D again.

Wednesday March 19th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, reader's workshop, focusing on fluency.

Period 2 writer's workshop- focus on adding expression to writing with dialogue and punctuation.

Period 3 and 4 is Math we'll continue on with Multiplication practice.  We learned multiplication war yesterday, today I'll teach them a new game and we'll continue building fluency and confidence with our times tables.  We will also get outside at some point to enjoy this beautiful weather.

Period 5 is health with Mr. D.

Period 6 is a finish up period/free time

Tuesday March 18th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, Phonic's lesson on vowel teams that make the 'E' sound.

Period 2 -French.

Period 3 and 4 is math.  We're going to rotate through a some 'multiplication centres'.  We'll probably continue to work on multiplication this whole week, and begin division next week.

Period 5 and 6 the Grade 2's to Raspopov/Smeaton for Social Studies, and the Grade 3's stay here to finish building and testing their spinning tops, and to hopefully finish their city pamphlets.

March 17th

 Welcome back!  It sounded like most people had a fun/relaxing break.

Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, Read aloud (New book, The Nose From Jupiter) and weekend round up.

Period 2 -Reader's/Writer's workshop -student choice.

Period 3 is music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 4 we'll go outside for a bit.  When we come back in we'll play some multiplication games.

Period 5 we have the chromebooks, I've posted some multiplication questions on Math Prodigy.

Period 6 we'll head to the library for book exchange.  After that, we'll enjoy a bit of free time.

Friday March 17th

 Happy March Break everyone...be safe!

Here is today's plan:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, and we'll play a class blooket on the Secret of NIMH.

Period 2 the kids will do some work on Antonyms and Synonyms on the computers.

Period 3 we'll do a little math...I'll teach them 'Multiplication War'...a game you can play at home with a deck of cards.

Period 4 is Music with Mrs Haynes.

Period 5 we'll stay outside and enjoy the sunshine. 

Period 6 we'll watch 'Timmy to the Rescue...secret of NIMH part 2!

Thursday March 6th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1-Red light, reader's workshop - mini lesson focusing on making predictions.

Period 2-Writer's workshop - we'll do a quick spelling activity and hopefully finish our 'their, there and they're' stories.

Period 3 -Grade 2's to Smeaton/Raspopov - Grade 3's to stay here...finish building and testing their tops.  Maybe even start some cursive?  If we have time.

Period 4 - Math.  We'll do all sorts of multiplication activities...including making our own multiplication chart and flash cards and playing multiplication war. 

Period 5 is buddies.  Hopefully we can share some 'Day at the Zoo' slideshows...and maybe even get some free time in there?

Period 6 is gym with Mr. D.

Wednesday March 5th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 - Red light and a massive read aloud.

Period 2 -Reader's/Writer's workshop

Period 3 and 4 is math.  We'll continue to flex our multiplication skills.

Period 5 -health

Period 6 is Guitars with Dylan's Dad and Violet's Dad.

Tuesday March 4th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, Squiggly Story.

Period 2 - French -Woolley.

Period 3 and 4 is math.  We'll look at the few times tables we have left and do some work on them.

Period 5 and 6 the Grade 2's to Smeaton/Raspopov.  Grade 3's stay here to work on: city research...if we can find chromebooks, our STEM spinning tops(if we can't), and/or some cursive writing practice. 

Friday February 28th

 Here is how today is supposed to go:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, Reader's workshop - we continued to work on visualization.  I read short passages and they sketched what they saw.

Period 2 was Student choice - lots of different games going on.

Period 3 we stayed outside for a bit, then came in and worked a little bit on our 9's times tables a bit more.

Period 4 is music.

Period 5 and 6 is Secret of NIMH movie and popcorn!

Thursday February 27th

 Sorry I missed yesterdays post...I had to leave early for a workshop.

Here is the plan for today.

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, finish up some math (5's and 10s times tables).

Period 2 - I'm hoping we can finish up our funny fairy tales using there, their and they're.

Period 3 -Science / Social studies.  Grade 2's to Raspopov/Smeaton.  Grade 3's will stay here and work on their spinning tops.

Period 4 is Math.  We'll work on our 9 times tables...lots of tricks for this one.  

Period 5 is buddies with Mrs. Ever's class.  We'll continue to work on our 'Day at the Zoo' slideshows. 

Period 6 is supposed to be gym, but I think Mr. D is away...so we might enjoy a little free time.

Tuesday February 25th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1-Red light, read aloud, squiggly story.

Period 2 -French, Woolley.

Period 3 -We'll learn all about the 5's and 10's times tables...they're easy ones!

Period 4-we'll use that knowledge to answer some questions on Math Prodigy.

Period 5 and 6 the Grade 2's are off to Raspopov and Smeaton, the Grade 3's will stay put, and work on both their 'city research' and 'spinning top/STEM' activities.

Monday February 24th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, Read aloud, Weekend Round Up.

Period 2 -Writer's workshop- continue on working on email etiquette.

Period 3 -Music Mrs. Haynes.

Period 4 - Math - we'll play our 8 times tables board games in class.

Period 5 -we'll stay outside for a little bit, then come in and answer some multiplication questions on Math Prodigy.

Period 6 we'll head to the library for book exchange.  

Friday February 21st

 Sorry to all my faithful reader (that's right, singular, because I am not entirely sure anyone reads this)!

I forgot my phone the other day, and consequently,  I've been locked out of everything...I need face ID to get into everything! 

I'm back now...with my phone in hand.  

Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 Red light, read aloud, reader's/writer's workshop...student choice.

Period 2 we'll use the chromebooks and will explore Gmail, and proper email/digital etiquette.  We'll practice writing kindness emails to partners in the class.  

Period 3 is math.  We'll for fun, learn the 8 time table (even though we don't need to...but we'll just double our 4's) and we'll create our own 8 times table board games.

Period 4 is Music with Mrs. Haynes. 

Period 5 and 6 is art...we'll be designing our own hearts with warm and cool colours....Hopefully they'll look something like this:

Tuesday February 18th

 What a wild break....the snow day, Pd day, weekend and family day....5 days off!

When we come back, Valentines, Report Cards and Pancake day!  Wild and exciting....

Here is the plan...

Period 1 -Red light, Valentines hand out and pancakes.

Period 2 I tried to read to the class but they were far too interested in their Valentines to listen. 

Period 3 is Math...we might go outside for a little to play...we'll see what the temperature is like. But math we will continue to look at Arrays.

Period 4 is Music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 5 we're going to play a mystery student game....try to build some more community.

Period 6 is free time!

Wednesday February 12th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, Reader's workshop - a powerful lesson on inferring...turns out we all can do it!

Period 2 is writer's workshop.  We'll focus on 'showing not telling'.  I'll put them in pairs and have them rewrite boring sentences into something more vivid....example: I was scared.

→ My hands trembled, and my heart pounded like a drum. I held my breath as the shadow crept closer.

Period 3 we'll play outside for a little extra time, then we'll do some more 'Array' math work.  

Period 4 I have some paper work and computer work they can do on arrays.

Period 5 is health with Mr. D.

Period 6 we have Will and Jim coming in to help me out with guitar.  If everything goes according to plan, we'll learn the D chord today..

REMINDER....put your pj's on backwards, spoons under pillows and ice cubes in the toilet tonight...let's hope for a snow day!

Tuesday February 11th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, and the phonics lesson I missed yesterday (Long A sound)

Period 2 French - Woolley.

Period 3 and 4 is math.  We're going to start multiplication soon.  Today we're just going to explore Arrays ..which are the visual representation of multiplication.  I've got some whole class, small group and independent work planned.

Period 5 we'll do some quick online art.

Period 6 is some unplugged mindfulness time!

Monday Febuary 10th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, weekend round up, and a phonics lesson - Long A

Period 2 -finish art, and reader's/writer's workshop

Period 3 -music

Period 4 Math - 3 digit subtraction ..Blooket

Period 5 we'll stay outside then come back in for some mindfulness games.

Period 6 - we'll head to the library for some book exchange....

Thursday February 6th

 Well...my home family is home enjoying the snow day...thanks a lot Halton!

Period 1 - Red light, reader's workshop - working on making inferences

Period 2 -  Writer's workshop - We'll continue focusing in on small moments.

Period 3 - Science/Social Studies -Grade 2's to Smeaton/Raspopov.  Grade 3's will stay here for a STEM challenge.

Period 4 - Math -We'll play some subtraction tic tac toe

Period 5 - Computer buddies -We'll show our buddies Blooket and give them some Dojo time.

Period 6 - Gym

Wednesday February 5th

 Happy Birthday Oliver!

Here is what we did today.

Period 1 -Red light, Read aloud and the phonics lesson on R-controlled vowels I never got to yesterday.

Period 2 - We did some awesome writing.  We focused on small moments and really made them sing.

Period 3 we stayed outside and played most of the period.  

Period 4 we played a fun subtraction game called 'race to zero'.  Mr. Farnand came in and played too.  

Period 5 Mr. D had them for Health.

Period 6 Mr. Will Coutts, rockstar extraordinaire came in to help us with some guitar.  We actually started playing a simplified version of A Horse With No Name by America...not sounding too bad!  

Tuesday February 4th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1-Red light, Read aloud, phonics lesson on 'r-controlled vowels'. 

Period 2 is French with Mr. Woolley.

Period 3 is math.  We'll continue to look at the standard algorithm for subtraction. Specifically looking at borrowing across zeros. 

Period 4 we'll go outside for a bit and hopefully get some math prodigy time (more subtraction questions).

Period 5 and 6 is science/social studies.  Grade 2's to Raspopov/Smeaton,  Grade 3's stay here to work on their city pamphlets.

Monday February 3rd

 Here is what we did today...which seemed very long by the way...

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, weekend round up, seat swap

Period 2 -reader's/writer's workshop - student choice, partners.

Period 3 -Music -Mrs. Haynes.

Period 4 -Math - we learned the standard algorithm for subtraction, we talked about BBBB (bigger bottom, better borrow)

Period 5 we stayed outside for a bit, then came in to finish presenting the last of our slideshows.

Period 6 we went to the library to finish all of our math questions online and to have some fun. 

Friday January 31st

 Happy Friday!

Here is the plan for today:

Period 1-Red light, read aloud and workshop lesson on finding the main idea in a reading passage.

Period 2 -I have some questions for them to answer about 'finding the main idea' then they can work with a partner to read or write...and hopefully finish presenting the last 3 CYOA slideshows.

Period 3 is math.  Still working on subtraction strategies. We'll focus on compensation today. Subtraction Math Strategies Reference Charts.pdf

Period 4 is Music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 5 and 6 is Art.  If it's nice, we'll stay outside for a bit, then come in and do some fun 'name art'.  

Thursday January 30th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -red light, Read aloud -conjunction collaboration activity.

Period 2 -Present our 'complex sentences' and watch some CYOA presentations

Period 3 -Grade 2's to test out their boats while the Grade 3's continue to work on their city research pamphlet

Period 4 is math.  We'll review the break apart and number line subtraction strategies and lean about compensation. https://www.smartboardingschool.com/subtraction-compensation-strategy

Period 5 is computer buddies with Mrs. Ever's class.

Period 6 is gym with Mr. D

Remember, tomorrow is spirit day ...dress up in Glenview gear or silly mix and matching clothes.

Wednesday January 29th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 and 2 -The Grade 2's are building boats with Captain's Smeaton & Raspopov.  Grade 3's are staying put.  We'll do some work on using quotation marks properly. Then, we'll continue working on our Ontario City pamphlets.

Period 3 and 4 is Math.  We'll work on using a number line to subtract.  I've got some work for them to do and some questions on prodigy as well.  Hopefully we'll get outside for a little bit.

Period 5 is Health with Mr. D.

Period 6 is Guitar with Mr. Hatch and Mr. Cross

Tuesday January 28th

 I hope everyone had a nice long weekend...missing quite a few kids today...maybe extra long weekends?

Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, Read aloud, Weekend round up, and a bit of time to read or write with a friend

Period 2 -French with Mr. Woolley.

Period 3 -Just a quick check in to make sure everyone is okay with Addition....before we start subtraction!  Going to be teaching them similar strategies as addition...today we'll be working on the 'break apart...expanded form'  Subtraction Math Strategies Reference Charts.pdf.

Period 4 I have some work on paper and on the computer to reenforce the concepts covered.

Period 5 and 6 is Science for the Grade 2's in Raspopov/Smeaton's room.  Grade 3's are going to stay here and work on researching their Ontario City...

Friday January 24th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1-Red light, read aloud, Reader's/Writer's workshop-student choice

Period 2 - We shared some Choose Your Own Adventure slideshows.

Period 3 we'll play outside for some extra fun.

Period 4 is Music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 5 and 6 we'll do some math and finish up some art!

REMINDER...MONDAY IS A PD DAY...NO SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN!

Thursday January 23rd

 Here is the plan today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud -independent reading/finish up science....

Period 2 -we have the chromebooks to work on either English prodigy, Epic books, or writing on Google Slides.

Period 3 is Science/Social studies.  Grade 2's to Smeaton/Raspopov...Grade 3's stay here to work on researching a city.

Period 4 is math.  We're going to do an addition scavenger hunt around the school.

Period 5 is computer buddies...we'll teach the kids in Mrs. Ever's class about subtraction and have some fun on Dojo Island

Period 6 is gym with Mr. D.

Wednesday January 22nd

 Here is what we did today:

Period 1 and 2-red light, read aloud, and we talked about conjunctions (and watched conjunction junction) and then we did some work making more complex fun sentences.  We had a few kids present their CYOA slideshows too .Schoolhouse Rock, conjunction junction -greatest song ever?

Period 3 and 4 we reviewed all our different addition strategies and did some work...we're really starting to get it...most kids are a fan of the Standard Algorithm. Addition Math Strategies.pdf

Period 5 they had gym at the church with Mr. D.

Period 6 Violet's dad, Jim, came in to help with our very first guitar lesson.  We sounded great.  I'm going home to eat some Tylenol now!

Tuesday January 21st

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, phonics lesson on /er/ and all the ways you can spell it.

Period 2 -French with Mr. Woolley.

Period 3 and 4 is math .  We'll review compensation from yesterday and learn our last addition strategy -the standard algorithm.  We have some work to do and then hopefully answer some questions on math prodigy.

Period 5 and 6 the Grade 2's will head to Smeaton/Raspopov for Science.  The Grade 3's will stay here and we'll finish our indigenous architecture slideshows.  If time permits, we'll revisit the landform in Ontario.  Hopefully starting work on making a pamphlet for a city of our choosing.  

Monday January 20th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, Read aloud, Weekend Round Up.

Period 2 -was reader's/writer's workshop.  Student choice...some of the kids continued to work on their slideshows.

Period 3 was Music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 4 was math -we learned about addition using compensation (e.g., 29 + 15 is like 30 + 14 ...which i s easier to solve....compensation, add 1 to 29 subtract 1 from 15).

Period 5 we worked some more on solving addition questions using compensation on Blooket.  

Period 6 is Library book exchange / finish up slideshows....

Friday January 17th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, squiggly story, reader's/writer's workshop - student choice.

Period 2- I'm hoping the last period to work on our CYOA slideshows.

Period 3 is math. I have some regrouping/baseten block worksheets to do...I'm hoping maybe to teach them the next strategy, called compensation..

Period 4 is Music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 5 and 6 we'll stay outside for a bit before we come inside and do some art....today we'll be looking at perspective, and we'll draw a snow-person huddle.   

Thursday January 14th

Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, reader's/writer's workshop...and maybe a presentation or two?

Period 2 -2nd last period to work on our CYOA slideshows (I would ideally like to finish them this week).

Period 3 -Science/Social Studies - Grade 2's to Raspopov/Smeaton, Grade 3's to finish work on their indigenous architecture slideshows.  

Period 4 -Math -We'll finally play the game 'race to 100/flat' in partners (we played as a whole class yesterday)...continuing to work on regrouping (trading in 10 ones for 1 ten).

Period 5 -Computer buddies...more digital art today.

Period 6 -Mr. D for gym!

Wednesday January 15th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, and we started presenting our choose your own adventures.

Period 2 -we'll have the chromebooks to finish up our choose your own adventure, or work on bonus slideshows.

Period 3 and 4 we'll play the Race to 100 game from yesterday we didn't get to, and work more on regrouping base ten blocks (e.g., 12 ones is actually regrouped into 1 ten rod and 2 ones).  Any extra time we have at the end we'll do math prodigy questions.  Primary maths games: How to play Race to 100

Period 5 is Health with Mr. D.

Period 6 we'll play a game of silent seatball and some charades to have some fun.  

Tuesday January 14th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, independent reading/writing.

Period 2 - French -Mr. Woolley.

Period 3 and 4 is Math.  We're going to continue working on 'regrouping' with base ten blocks.  Similar to this:  Primary maths games: How to play Race to 100

I have some worksheets to do as well.  

We are also going to try a new math website called 'Knowledgehook'.  It's on google classroom.  

Period 5 and 6 the Grade 2's are heading to Smeaton/Raspopov and the Grade 3's will stay here continuing to work on their indigenous architecture slideshows. 

Monday January 13th

 Welcome back to a snowy Monday...

Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, Read aloud, Weekend Round Up, Squiggly Story.

Period 2 -continue working on Choose Your Own Adventure stories...

Period 3 -music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 4 - Math...next strategy is using base-ten blocks: Addition Math Strategies.pdf

Period 5 - We'll use the chromebooks to answer some base ten adding questions on Math prodigy.

Period 6 is Library / book exchange.

Friday January 10th

 Here is the plan for today.

Period 1-Red light, read aloud, reader's/writer's workshop...with a friend.

Period 2 -choose  your own adventure slideshows continued!

Period 3-we'll continue working on addition strategies: 

Addition Math Strategies.pdf (page 2 and 3) -we've done chunking, break apart and number liine.

Period 4 is Music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 5 and 6 is art.  We'll do a little modified Metis dot art/pointillism...sort of like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdRdGp4-Xus

Have a great weekend everyone!

Thursday January 9th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 - Red light, read aloud, and the phonics lesson from yesterday I didn't get to all about 'r-controlled vowels'...specifically the ar/ & or, ore/or.  There should be a bit of independent reading time before we get the chromebooks.

Period 2 -We will continue to work on our Choose Your Own Adventure stories on Google Classroom...integrating links into our Google Slides.

Period 3 -The Grade 2's are off to Raspopov/Smeaton for some Science fun.  Grade 3's will stay here and we'll dig a little deeper into First Nation Architecture.  I'm hoping we can find some time to research a specific First Nation dwelling and find out which group used it, how it was built, and what sort of forces are acting on it.

Period 4 is math.  We're continuing with addition strategies.  We've mastered the number line and 'expanded form' addition.  We'll be building off that working on adding in chunks (which is similar to number-line...just without the number-line).

Period 5 we have computer buddies.  We're going to work on our art skills with a couple of really fun 'digital art' websites. 

Period 6 they have Mr. D for gy.

Wednesday January 8th

 Here is what we did today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, and a lesson on creating links within Google Slides

Period 2 - We started work on our very own 'Choose Your Own Adventure' slideshows.  They are very excited about this.

Period 3 - we stayed outside for an extra 10 minutes...but then most of us got cold and came in.  We reviewed the 'number line' addition technique from yesterday and I taught them the 'break apart/expanded form' method today (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zRe9BFXAAA).  The goal is to teach them several methods and let them pick the method they like best. 

Period 4 we did a worksheet and followed that up with some similar questions on Math Prodigy.

Period 5 was Health with Mr. D.

Period 6 we had 'old school' free time where the kids were unplugged and played board games or drew pictures with their friends.  

Tuesday January 7th

 Here is the plan for today:

Period 1 -Red light, read aloud, squiggly story.

Period 2 -French with Mr. Woolley.

Period 3 -Math - we'll look at doing addition using a number line, like this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtrI6k7giaw&themeRefresh=1-

We have some work to do as well.

Period 4 we will reenforce those concepts on math prodigy.

Period 5 and 6 the Grade 2's will head to Smeaton/Raspopov for Science and the Grade 3's will stay here.  We'll look at Indigenous architecture (e.g., long houses, igloos, wigwams).  We'll discuss their construction techniques and what makes them strong and stable.  The kids will have a chance to construct their own Indigenous structures using materials around the class... 

Monday January 6th 2025!!!

Welcome back.

It was so nice to see all the kids again.  I know this is amazing class because I actually missed them!

Here is the plan for today...we'll keep it light as we adjust to back to school.

Period 1 -Red light, Read aloud, Weekend round up and a desk swap!

Period 2 -Student choice, reader's/writer's workshop.

Period 3 is music with Mrs. Haynes.

Period 4 we'll do a quick lesson on 'making 10'.  Our next math unit will be adding and subtracting numbers.  Then we'll head outside for a little extra outdoor time.

Period 5 we'll play a game I call 'battle-math'....where they roll dice and add up numbers.  After battle math, we'll answer some simple math questions on prodigy.

Period 6 we'll head to the library for book exchange, and maybe have a little free time (if we've finished our math).