Happy TWOs-day! We are in the second month, on the second day, of the year 2022. This fun fact was noticed and talked about by many students this morning.
We started a new program on phonemic sounds during our morning literacy time. This is a daily 10-minute lesson that breaks down the phonetic sounds in words which will help with spelling and pronunciation.
In math, we continued our learning of basic multiplication facts. Breaking down the equations through fact families and repeated addition is helping them to grasp the most basic concepts of algebra (finding the missing piece of the equation) for example; 2 x ? = 16 and they check their charts to see what 2 groups would make 16 total. As we move forward in patterns, the students are going to be learning basic formulas for pattern rules and having their multiplication facts somewhat memorized through daily practice will help make the rest of the patterns unit much more understandable.
In the afternoon, we had a visit to the Learning Commons for some new books! We also spent some time discussing the difference between Peer Conflict and Bullying for some role playing exercises in Health. The goal was to understand what can be done when a situation may present itself, whether it is with themselves or someone around them. It is important for students to understand and recognize these issues so they can better prepare for resolution and build those skills for the future.
The day ended with some Electricity discussions and videos to begin our new Science unit. We discussed safety hazards and protocols for dealing with electricity in many different situations.
Attention Parents! Friday, we will be going out for a Winter Walk as the weather should be warmer by then. It is also Pajama Day, so please encourage your kiddos to dress appropriately for both events - bring snow pants, gloves, hats, boots. If students are concerned about being warm enough in pajamas, they are more than welcome to bring a change of clothes or layer up/down. We will be joining Ms. Gadbois's class for the walk and it will be a wonderful opportunity for socializing and fresh air.
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