Friday, November 10, 2017

This week we have been busy continuing to develop our number sense.  We have enjoyed playing our, "What's the number?" game each day.  In this game, only a few numbers on our large 100 chart are visible.  Then a marker is placed in front of a blank square on the chart.  Students must use a variety of counting strategies and mental math to determine what number is hiding behind the marker.    Some of the ways we count are: forwards and backwards by 1's and 10's.  We also look for patterns to help us confirm our predictions (e.g. noticing that all of the numbers in a particular column end in the same digit).  You can try this activity at home.  Print out the 100 chart below and then put a marker on an empty square.  Ask your child to determine the missing number, using a number of strategies.

Also in math, we began learning to use base ten blocks to represent numbers greater than 10.  In partners we practiced selecting the correct base ten blocks to build a given number.  We used a tens and ones chart to help guide the process.

We are also beginning to put an emphasis on vocabulary development, before, during and after our read aloud periods.  This week, we focused on the five words noted below, from our book, "Stellaluna."  See if you can incorporate them into your conversations at home! Perhaps consider encouraging your child to use them as well.

Thank you to all those who attended our Remembrance Day assembly today.  The students did a lovely job showing appreciation and respect for our veterans and their sacrifices.

Reminders:

• Fun lunch is November 24 (order at www.healthyhunger.ca)
• Photo retakes are on November 15
• There is a walk-in flu clinic for ages 10+ on November 15 (7:30-10am)
• Students can wear a blue shirt on Monday to mark International Children's Day
• No school on November 17
• Christmas market is on November 18 (10-3)
• Please make sure your child has an extra change of clothes packed in his/her backpack each day