Today in Class

Today in class we started new centers. The students enjoyed building with the big blocks, playing with goop, making valentine's cards and playing with our gear toy.

Students playing at the big blocks use their imagination, oral language and cooperation and create new and exciting things. Today they were making a flying ship where they rescued anyone who fell off.

The Goop station was a science experiment where the students got to explore a substance that could be both a solid and a liquid. You can try it at home with 2 parts cornstarch and 1 part water.

 

 

Students are getting ready for Valentine's day and creating a craft that works on their fine motor skill.

At the gear center students explore how moving one object can effect and move all the other gears. Our students worked hard to create a large moving piece.

Fun in the Snow!

Today we got to enjoy some time outside in the snow. The sun was shining and the temperature was great. The students were hard at work creating snowmen, snow hills, and forts. It was really wonderful to get outside after days of cold weather and being stuck inside!

 

 

Valentines' Day

Hello Everyone,

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching I wanted to let you know some information in case you are interested in participating. If you are making or buying cards there are 24 students in the class including your son/daughter. We are asking that on the Valentine’s cards just have your son/daughter fill in their name and leave the recipient part blank. This will make it easier for the students to deliver the cards.  We will be delivering the Valentines' cards on Friday February 13^th into special bags made by each student.

Busy Times with the MacWandsons'

Hi Everyone,

 

The MacWandsons’ have been busy. Lately we have been exploring different types of art. We started with self-portraits and learnt all about the face. We used mirrors to help us find just the right spots to put our eyes, nose and mouth along with choosing the right colour for the painting. Students used a variety of brushes. The large brush was used for the big shape of the face while the smaller brushes were used for details. We think they look fabulous!

 

The next art exploration we embarked on was sculptures.  Students were given the task to create a sculpture out of rocks, Plasticine, buttons, and pipe cleaners. Our students have been very creative, they have made cars, animals, snowman, and even a cup of hot chocolate was designed.

 

We also had another visit from baby Maya. Students had the chance to see how she is developing. They were thrilled to find out that she now looks when her name is called. We also had the chance to talk about the 5 senses. Students were able to tell us what they were and why they are important. They found out that baby’s put a lot of things in their mouth in order to discover the world around them. The student’s found it funny to think that they used to do this too.

 

 

 

 

   

PA Day Monday

Hi Everyone,

Just a reminder that Monday is a PADay and there will be no school. Tuesday will be a Day 5 on our schedule.

Have a great weekend!

Superhero Day Tomorrow!

Hi Everyone,

Tomorrow you can dress up as your favourite superhero or make up a costume.  Have fun dressing up. We look forward to seeing all of your creative ideas.

Exciting News Gnorm is Back!

Today the students came into the class and found a fun surprise. Gnorm had returned and was sitting in the rocking chair. He left all of us a note:

Dear MacWands’, I mean MacWandsons’,

I hope you are all doing well! I need to tell you a secret… I have really missed you. Have you missed me too?

I heard that you changed your class name and had a vote to decide what name would be best. I like the new name!! If I were here when you voted I would have voted for that name too. J

Sorry it’s taken me some time to get back to you. I have been busy in the forest with my forest friends after my trip with Mrs. Snow. What a change in temperature! I went from hot sunny days in Florida to cold, snowy and windy days here in Canada. Did you see the pictures of me on my vacation? I had the best time and I hope I have another chance to go again. I have to tell you the truth.. it was my first vacation ever.

My forest friends said that they heard you in the woods the other day. They said you were trying to find the pond.  Did you? They also told me that you thought you found a beaver dam? How interesting! Maybe I can come with you the next time you go into the forest so I can try to see it as well.

I know that some of you came to school last night to introduce your parents to Ms. Persons. I tried so hard to be here but I came too late. I hope you don’t mind but I saw your cookies and ate a few. I was hungry after that long walk from the forest. I have little legs you know.

I see your room has changed and you added some great art on the wall. Are those your self-portraits?  I was wondering if anyone could do a portrait of me? I would love to see what I look like in a painting.

I am so glad to see all of you! I can’t wait to see what you are doing in the classroom. I promise I will be here for a few days, so let the good times roll!!!

Love,

Gnorm