POD: Learning about Seasons
This morning was cold, but without the wind it actually felt crisp and refreshing — as long as you were dressed properly. We began with our regular morning routine. Our spelling words were 98, 87, 76, and 65. Our UFLI dictated sentence was “The new buses have benches.” Did you remember to add -es? Our “Show, Not Tell” was “His drawing was good.” We also completed our Heggerty listening games and our maze before moving into math.
In math, we reviewed representing numbers and fractions. We also looked at skip counting using Canadian coins, especially nickels and dimes. Being able to count money using skip counting will help us as we move into addition and real-life math situations.
After recess, our JMH reading mentors arrived with more fun activities. When they finished with their groups, we headed to PE where we continued working on our basketball skills. Today’s focus was pivoting, passing, and learning how to tuck our elbow when we shoot. Great effort from everyone.
At lunch, some students enjoyed the outdoors while others chose to go to the gym to keep practicing basketball. A memo went home today for the basketball team — our first game is next Wednesday against Millerton.
After lunch, we headed upstairs to Mrs. Potts’ room for a special Starfish Award presentation. A Starfish Award is given to someone who spreads kindness and positivity, and we were very excited to see Ms. J receive hers.
Back in the classroom, we worked on our books before going across the hall to see Ms. Doucette. Today’s lesson focused on the sun, the moon, tides, and how the seasons are beginning to change.
We finished our day by reading a little more from our chapter book. Humphrey has started switching up some of the job names that Ms. Brisbane created for her classroom, but she doesn’t seem to mind one bit. Afterwards, we watched a short video on responsibility, since it’s our virtue of the month. Our Book of Gratitude prompt was “I am responsible for…”
Once our home-to-school books were signed, we packed up and headed out for the buses. This week has been short and very quick, so make sure you get lots of rest tonight.
Tomorrow is our last day of the week, and it’s also Pizza Day — my favourite.
See you in the morning.