This morning we edited our very wacky message for misspelled aw/au/al sounds and backward letters. We continued with guided reading and literacy centers, then exchanged our library books. After recess we worked on a PoWer Market math problem where we represent currency with cuisenaire rods, and are trying to find different combinations of rods to equal the same total sum. In phys ed we had a lot of fun using skip-its and "helicopter" balls to practice our jumping skills! In the afternoon the students had music, then we spent the rest of the day on social studies. We continued discussing, acting out, and comparing how people meet their needs and wants in urban and rural communities. We read a cute book, "Country Kid, City Kid," and made venn diagrams in our visual journals to compare urban and rural communities.
Sight Words
We are focusing on "pinchy" sounds this week, /au/, /al/, and /aw/
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Mail Pockets
- no new mail went home today
Please and Thank You
- Grade One will enjoy observing spring seasonal changes on our next Ridge Walk Thursday, May 4 at 1:30. We would appreciate one or two more volunteers, please.
- Our class will visit the Calgary Drop-In Centre on Thursday, May 11 to learn about how our city supports its vulnerable citizens, and to volunteer sorting donations. We will also enjoy exploring nearby Patrick's Island via the Riverwalk that afternoon. We would appreciate 5 volunteers to come with us.
- The Grade Ones will enjoy will learn about how plants and animals in the natural world thrive together during our Fish Creek Park program on Wednesday, May 24. We are hoping to have 5 volunteers for this day full of science and fresh air.
- While we realize June 14 is further down the road, we are hoping to have 8 - 10 of our fabulous volunteers join us on our Urban Community Tour. This exciting day exploring Calgary's landmarks and local history is made much smoother with a small adult-child ratio, and is always one of the most memorable highlights of the grade ones' year. We hope you can come with us! :)
Thank you for being so giving of your time! Please email Elysa or Melissa if you are interested and available for any of these experiences.
Math Facts
When we play fact fluency games in class, we are currently reviewing doubles, near-doubles, "ten buddies," one more (+1) and one less (-1) facts. Please feel free to review these at home! It can be a fun way to pass time during car rides or waiting in line, and you can use simple items like dice or playing cards to make a game of it. For example, roll the die or take a card -- what is that card's "ten buddy?" What is one more or one less? What is the double of that number? How fast can you go!?
Upcoming Dates
May 4 - Ridge Walk (2 more volunteers needed, please!)
May 11 - Calgary Drop-In Centre volunteering (4 more volunteers needed, please!)
May 24 - Fish Creek Park "Thriving Together" program (5 volunteers requested, please!)
June 14 - Urban Community Tour (8-10 volunteers requested, please!)
Daily Challenge
What are three things that are unique to an urban community? Three things that are unique to a rural community? Three things that are common to both?