Matter! Perimeter Practice

We went on a Matter Hunt today.  We had to find matter that was rough, smooth, soft and hard.  We continue to work on perimeter.  Check out this site to practice your perimeter skills.

Perimeter/Regrouping/Matter

Today we watched a short video about perimeter (standard unit) and a music video.  We are getting good at finding the perimeter of shapes!  We also had an art lesson on texture and made multi-media snowmen (pictures to follow later). Don't forget that homework is due FRIDAY!

Introduction to perimeter:


This morning, we started off our day with a Math Inquiry.  With a partner we had to collaborate and figure out the answer to this question.  Pictures to follow tomorrow!

In Science, we have begun our Matter unit and came up with an anchor chart for the Properties of Matter....some BIG words!

We continue to work on adding with regrouping.  Here is Owen explaining how to do it!

Perimeter with Non-Standard Units and Reconciliation

We have been learning about perimeter.  Today, we went on a perimeter hunt in the classroom to find things to measure.  We used all kinds of things like clips, tiles and string.  Take a look at our flipagram:)

Don't forget that students will be making their First Reconciliation on Tuesday at 7pm in the gym!

Addition with Regrouping and the Act of Contrition

We continue to work on our addition with regrouping.  Sometimes a song helps us remember how to add 2-digit numbers.  Here are a couple of good ones!(pardon the singing)

In preparation for our First Reconciliation, we are learning the Act of Contrition.  If you would like practice it, here is a copy!

We also spent yesterday working on a mascot for our St. Cecilia mascot competition.  Here are the entries from our class!

We also listened to another version of 3 Billy Goats Gruff and got into our groups to practice the play:)

Mystery Matter

Today, we began our Matter unit in Science with 'Mystery Matter'.  Ask your child about how we played the game!

Martin Luther King Day and Independent Work

Today is Martin Luther King Day.  We read the story 'Martin's Big Words' and wrote about Dr. King. We also wrote about what we dreamed about.

Here is the famous speech he made to thousands of Americans a long time ago!


We also talked about Independent Work and made an anchor chart to help us when we are working,

Make it Rain!

To end our air and water unit in science, we made it rain in our classroom! Thankfully we did NOT need umbrellas.  Here is a peek at how we made it rain...(ask your child to explain how we made rain)

Cookie sheet and ice cubes

Boil water in a kettle

Put the ice cubes on sheet and under the boiling water

Measuring with the Metre

Today, we found things around the classroom that were about a metre.

We also conducted a survey in our class.  First we had to come up with a good question and keep track of the responses.  Then we had to use the success criteria anchor chart to create a graph showing the results of our survey. 

Water Conservation Gamis

In December, when students were at the writing station, they had to think of some ideas of how to save water.  After, they practiced using the Tellegami app at the technology station.  Finally, they had to create their gami and record their 'Ways to Save Water' ideas.  I finally got around to uploading them to a padlet. Take a look and a listen at our gamis below and please leave a comment!

Created with Padlet

Important Dates

Important Dates:

Wed. Jan.14- Math duotangs due back
Thurs, Jan. 15- Scholastic book orders due
Fri. Jan. 16-  PD Day
Fri. Jan. 23- Skating at Kilburnie Park (6-8 pm)
Tues. Feb. 3- Reconciliation (7 pm in gym)

Measurement and Retells

Today, I am sending home math duotangs for you to check out.  Please sign and return this Wednesday (do not remove any of the sheets please).
We have begun a new math unit on Measurement...specifically linear measurement.  Students worked with a partner to estimate and measure using non-standard tools like cubes, popsicle sticks and paper clips.  We then got together to discuss what we noticed and what we must remember to do when we are measuring objects.

We continue to work on retelling stories.  On Friday, we listened to the story 'The Puppy Who Wanted a Dog' and did a shared retell together.  We are definitely getting better!

We watched the book 'Hooway for Wodney Wat' and did an oral retell too!


At the end of the day, we read 'Owen' and did a written retell with a partner...phew! We worked really hard for a Monday!

Zacchaeus

Today, we listened to the story of Zacchaeus the tax collector.  Here is a cute video explaining what happened in the bible:)

God's Story: Zacchaeus from Crossroads Kids' Club on Vimeo.

Data Management

In math, we have been looking at data (information) and ways in which we can show data.  After reading the book, Tally O'Malley, we learned that using tally marks is the best way to keep track of data.  We created an anchor chart of ways we can show our data!

Yesterday, the homework folders were sent home.  They are due back to school on January 30th.