Do spiders have ears?

We spent the week learning about spider body parts:

Then each child had a chance to create their own anatomically correct spider out of plasticine:

First they molded the shapes for the parts. Next they joined the parts together.

Finally they placed the finished spiders on a flat surface and labelled all the parts.

Please ask your child to draw and label a spider at home this weekend. We think you will be very impressed at your young scientist(s)!

In Jen and Karen's math group this week we have been combining two parts to make a new whole. The children are also beginning to play with sets that make 10. Notice each "slice of bread" holds 10 counters. The children are playing with two colours of counters to create different sets to make 10.

4 + 6= 10

3 + ? + 10

In Wendy' math group, we are learning all about patterns in number and how to skip count by 10's, 5's and 2's to 100. We are also continuing to explore place value with our base 10 blocks. You can challenge you child at home by showing them a number between 11 and 99 and ask them to show/tell you how many "ones" and "tens" that number has. We think you will be impressed with what they can do!

Rainbows and rainy days

The journal writing this week has been extraordinary. We are so amazed by how prolific your children have become. They are adding amazing detail to their stories, both in the pictures and in the language. They are taking risks in sounding out new words, and/or using the various tools in the classroom, including word walls, picture dictionaries and their journal word lists to write unfamiliar words. We cannot wait to see more! Please feel free to come in to the classroom to read your child's journal. They are very proud of their work.

Happy friends

Letter to grandma

Working together

On Friday afternoons we have Buddy Reading with Tami's grade 6/7 class. It is a very special time in our week where your child gets to read with an older school friend. These relationships are so lovely to watch! Here are some pictures from our Buddy Reading today. Please ask your child all about their Big Buddy. I am sure you will see a BIG smile emerge as they talk about him or her.

Reminders:

1. All poinsettia orders must be in to Jen/Karen's room by Thursday.

2. Please return your Student Led conference request form by Wednesday so we can try to accomodate your conference request time. Conferences will be on Wednesday December 5 and Thursday December 6.

3. Please bring $3 to class by Wednesday for "Mike the Critter Guy". He will be visiting our class with some spiders and other critters on Monday December 3 in the afternoon. 

Thank you for your continued support of our Home Reading Program! Your time spent reading at home with your child has a significant impact on their reading development at school. If you have any questions about the program, or need any strategies to read with your child at home, please come and chat with us!

We wish you a playful, cosy weekend! See you next week for some more fun with spiders......