Wednesday, November 22, 2017

This week we are continuing to discuss seasonal changes.  We have been learning about how the Earth is tilted on its axis, and how this tilt affects the amount of sunlight each hemisphere receives depending on Earth's position in the orbit.  Here is a picture of our role play, with Grady as the Earth and Journey as the sun.

Similarly, we have been identifying ways in which both people and animals prepare for winter.  Today we were fascinated with insulation in particular.  We learned that people insulate the walls in their homes to prevent cold air from getting in and warm air getting out.

In math we are working on using the language "one more" and "one less."  For example, "What number is 1 less than 19?" Students have been using number lines to assist with finding the answer to questions such as this one.  At home, please ask your child to identify numbers that are one more and one less than a starting point.

Our counting goals for this point in the year are for students to count (without visual aids):
-forwards to 100 by 1's
-backwards from 20 by 1's
-forwards to 100 by 5's
-forwards to 100 by 10's
Any extra practice you can fit in at home would be terrific!

Reminders:

• A new Kenneth Taylor Office Blog is being created at https://kentayloroffice.blogspot.ca/
• November 24: Fun Lunch (www.healthyhunger.ca)
• December 1, 7:00pm: Movie Night ($10 donation per family collected at the door)
• Outstanding fee invoices can be paid at https://webapps.cbe.ab.ca/MyAccount/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fmyaccount
• November 28 and 29 are popcorn days ($2.00/bag)