Nov. 25, 2015
Next, Wednesday, Dec 2 ~ the grades 2 and 3 classes will be having a quiz on Canada's provinces, territories and their capitals.
I have sent home a note about this today in their agenda's so you will have time to review with them.
A link that we have used here at school is below. As the students were finding the correct province or territory I would have them call out the capital. They seemed to really enjoy this. There are other great websites available ~ find one that works good for you and your child!
Enjoy!
Nov. 12, 2015
On Tuesday, the grades 1-3 class read the book titled: "A Bear In War" by Stephanie Innes & Harry Endrulat. It is a great little story written from a bear's perspective about being sent off to war to help a little girls daddy.
When we were done reading the book each student had a chance to make their own "Brave Bear" ~ to help them remember that when they are in a situation where they need to be brave to remember to call on Jesus to help them! Like our Bible text this week told us . . . "I am with you, and I will protect you everywhere you go." Genesis 28: 15 (first part)
Also, I sent our an email with regards to signing up for Parent/Teacher Conferences on Monday or Tuesday of next week (Nov. 16/Nov. 17).
Please be sure to click on the link to sign up for a time if you want to meet as I will only be meeting with those that have made appointments.
Wow! What a busy week we had at school this week! But thankfully ~ we all made it!
As our main page of the blog stated, we were blessed to have Pastor Victor and his wife join us for our Week of Spiritual Emphasis. They did a great job! The students were able to be refreshed on the "Fruit of the Spirit".
This week, the Elementary Students were able to write another letter to their "adopted" Senior Citizen. Our letters this month had a "Remembrance Day" theme. It always brings a smile to my heart to see how excited, and what a great job the students do, knowing that they are bringing a blessing to others!
Elementary Elective: Continuing Sand Art Projects (drawing on sandpaper, for transfer)
Spelling this week: Lv 1 & Lv. 2: Long i sounds, Lv. 3: ow/ou
Science: Animals ~ how they all move differently.
Math: Reviewing the same concepts as before
As the weather is cooling - please send your child to school with hats, gloves, appropriate foot wear and coats. I would also include extra socks (that will be kept in their book bags) for damp feet from the frost on the ground.
Enjoy your weekend!
Thank you to those that sent in their cloud projects!
I was able to take a quick glance at them - and they look FANTASTIC!
Those that haven't sent theirs in yet, please do so as soon as possible.
Here is what we are doing in our classroom:
Bible: Jacob and Esau, Jacob and Laban
Math: Grade 1: Subtracting (up to 9), Grade 2: Subtracting, Grade 3: Adding (multiple numbers, and money)
Socials: Canadian Provinces/Territories and their capitals
Science: Starting a new unit this week on Animals :)
Spelling: Grade 1: Long a, Grade 2: Long e, Grade 3: oi sound
Oct. 19
There will be a Science Test on Thursday, Oct 22nd. This is a closed book test for grade 3 students. Grades 1 & 2 have an open book test, and will be working in pairs.
Here is a jeopardy style game that I created for students to help them with reviewing . . . Enjoy!
Oct. 16
Yummy, yummy, and yummy! Yesterday the grades 1-3 class was able to make some yummy applesauce. A big thank you to the Valdron family for the donation of the apples! This class activity in nicely with our new theme book, "A Day At Greenhill Farm".
Just a reminder that the student's cloud projects are due next Friday, Oct. 23.
Also, students wrote their new spelling words in the their agenda's yesterday. Their test is Thursday Oct. 22nd.
I hope you and your families and friends enjoy this long weekend that we are about to have! We have so much to be thankful for, and sometimes we take it all for granted. So, this week at school in our worship time, I asked the students to share everyday something they were thankful for . . . here were some of their responses:
- my sister's birthday coming up
- the sleepover that I am going to have this weekend
- my Mom and Dad arriving home safely
- my friends
- my birthday in 5 weeks and 2 days
- my school
- my Mom and Dad
- the nice weather
- my lunch
Math: Gr. 1: Subtracting Gr. 2: Adding three and four single digit numbers Gr. 3: Adding two and three digit numbers (up to hundreds in place value)
Socials: This week we learned about Fire Safety. We used http://sparky.org/ to help reinforce what we were learning.
Science: Students completed and presented their season's presentation.
Bible: Abram and how God is using him to show love.
Please remember our Reading Scavenger Hunt Sheet is due on Friday, the 16th! Also, the cloud project is due on Oct. 23rd.
September 28th,
How is the reading going at home? I am hearing tidbits from the students on all their great reading adventures! I hope this is something that you are able to enjoy doing with your child. Remember the reading sheets need to be completed and returned by Oct. 16th.
Here is what we are up to in the grades 1-3 class . . .
Bible: Noah and the Ark
Math: Gr. 1: Adding Gr. 2: Adding and Subtraction Gr. 3: Place Value, Number Sequence
Pathways (Reading): Four types of sentences (declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative)
Science: Finishing up on clouds, Starting Seasons
Socials: Mapping (North America)
Spelling: This week is short and long o sounds
September 18,
Everyone did a great job on their spelling test today! Yeah!!Next week, Levels 1 & 2 will be looking at the short i sounds.
Level 3 will be looking at the long i sound.
In Science class this week we have been taking a closer look at clouds and the water cycle. We were able to do a couple of fun experiments with them. One of them was making a rain cloud in a bottle . . . the kids LOVED it. Here is a picture I took from the web so you can visualize it.
Did you hear your child singing the Continent Song this week at home? It is a fun song that we listened to while learning and about them. Here is the link for you to enjoy at home.
The Continent Song
| Sponge Art Badge - Eager Beaver |
For our elementary elective we are currently working on our "Sponge Art" Badge. Last week the students worked in groups doing foam/sponge type puzzles. Tomorrow they will have some fun painting with sponges.
Sept. 3, 2015
Here is what we have been working on this week:
Bible Class: The Bible is a present to us all. We listened to a song on the Books of the Bible Song (Youtube, Readeez)
Social Studies: Mapping (Compass Rose, Royal Castle Mapping)
Science: Weather
Have a great Labour Day Weekend! See you on Monday!
Aug. 31st
Welcome to the grades 1-3 class blog page for this school year. I look forward to working with returning parents, and welcoming our new families as well.
~Mrs. Boehner
May 29th
It is nice to have the grade 3's back today in our class . . . we missed them yesterday, but we know that they had an exciting time experiencing the grades 4-6 classroom in preparation for next year.
Yesterday, the grades 1-2 welcomed the Primary students for the day. We had a "popping" good time!
May 26th:
Here is a Jeopardy style game for the Respiratory System . . . this is a great way for the grade 3's to study for their test! Enjoy!
Respiratory Review Game
May 24th:
MathOn Friday, the grades 1-3 class had some fun with fractions.
Even though we have just introduced this concept, feel free to review this concept with you chid at home more . . .
Key things:
- equal parts
- top number is the numerator (how many of the parts are different)
- bottom number is the denominator (how many pieces in total)
- practice with them how to say the fraction after they have written
it out
Spelling:
Only two more lessons to go till we are done for the school year!Yeah!
Social Studies:
We will be entering Alberta on Tuesday. Science:
We will be ending our chapter on the respiratory system this week. Test on Thursday!
Spelling:
On Monday we will be having our Lesson 25 Spelling Test ~ but the students will not be having new words for the following week.
We will resume spelling on May 19th.
Theme Book:
On Monday we will also be starting our new theme book, Julius The Perfectly Pesky Pet Parrot. I am sure the students are going to love hearing about this parrot and all the situations he gets himself into. Be sure to ask them about what we read in class!
Math:
1: Solid Figures (faces, vertices), Line of Symmetry
2: Adding (carrying with multiple digits), Starting Subtracting (borrowing multiple digits).
3: Division
Socials:
We are in Ontario at the moment! Ask your child to tell you about the large nickel.
Science:
Respiratory System
May 1st:
Remember Grade 3: Science Test on Monday! Review worksheets went home earlier this week, and text books are going home today. Please take the time to review and come prepared for this on Monday. If students study off of the worksheet ~ they will do awesome on the test!
Socials: We are currently "taking a trip" across Canada and taking a closer look at each province and territory. Please check with your child on where they have "visited".
Math: Grade 1: We will be starting a new unit on shapes on Monday! Yeah!
Grade 2: Adding and subtracting numbers with up to 3 digits (regrouping and carrying).
Grade 3: Multiplication (3 digits by 1 digit).
Spelling:
Grade 1: ew words
Grade 2 & 3: contraction words
Thank you to everyone that sent in a white t-shirt. If you have not done so, please send in your child's shirt by Monday.
clipart taken from: http://www.clipartpanda.com/clipart_images/free-clip-art-2800828
April 15, 2015
Talk About Money Day!
Today in class we had the opportunity to talk about money . . . yep money!
The grades 1-3 class took a closer look at our values, what influences our values, and how we make financial choices based on these values.
We also discussed how advertising can affect our financial choices, and explored the PBS Website - Don't Buy It.
Here is the website for you to take a closer look at with your child.
PBS Kids Don't Buy It Link
Most importantly, I had the opportunity to remind your children on how we need to be good stewards with the gifts God has given us, and to be thankful for them everyday!
April 2, 2015
This week leading up to our Easter Break, the grades 1-3 class have been doing an activity each day to help us remember what Easter really means. Take a look below . . .
Ok, so this one has no picture, BUT here is the recipe Resurrection Roll Recipe
Symbols:
Dough: Tomb
Marshmellow: Jesus
Butter: Oil
Cinnamon and Sugar: Spices
March 24 (updated March 26)Today in Science Class we played an online game of Jeopardy as a way to review for the grade 3 Science Test on Monday.
Here is the link for you to challenge your family members. Enjoy!
Chapter 4 Health and Safety Review: Jeopardy Game
Here are the answers to the worksheet I sent home for the grade 3's to study from ... Once again - I made that worksheet as a study guide for them. If they study the info on that, they will should do great on the test :)
March 6th
Today we celebrated all the student's hard work with our "Warm Up With A Good Book Party". (We missed you Joshua!)
Wondering what to do with your child over March Break?
Grade 1 Students: Math facts! Adding and subtracting families.
Grade 2 & 3 Students: Review Multiplication 0-5 facts . . .See if they can remember the little rhymes that go with them!
Have your child read a book (yes another book)!
Have your child explore the immune system online ~ (t cells, b cells, vaccine, allergy) this will help keep our science fresh in their minds!
Feb 27, 2014
Remember - students have one week to get all of their "marshmellows" for our winter reading incentive! All book reports needs to be returned on or before March 6th so they can participate in our cookie and hot chocolate party!Math:
Grade 1: Adding and Subtracting Word Problems/Facts
Grade 2 & 3: 3 and 4 Multiplication Facts
Pathways:
We read Galimoto our new theme book. Be sure to ask your child what it is about!
Science:
We are starting to learn about diseases . . . did you know we have good and bad germs in our bodies? The bad germs are called pathogens and there are four main types . . . see if you child can tell you what they are!
Feb. 13, 2014
Thank you to everyone who sent in treats for our "party" yesterday. The students really enjoyed the chance to socialize with their classmates and eat some yummy food. It makes me think of our Bible lesson this week on the Last Supper and how Jesus took the time to do this with his disciples.
We talked about how if Jesus was to come to our house how we would only want the best dishes out for him. So, the students made some pretty glasses this week. Be sure to watch for them to come home this upcoming week.
Remember : Healthy Habits sheets are due Tuesday!
Jan. 28, 2015
This Week:
Bible: Jesus entering Jerusalem. If we were a "King/Queen" - how would we want to enter a town? What does this tell us about Jesus? How can we be more like him?
Math:Grade 1 - Time (hour, 1/2 hour, 5 mins)
Grade 2 & 3 - Multiplication (2 and 5 times tables)
Social Studies:
Pioneers - What would they take on their journey?
Spelling:
No new words for this week.
Jan. 24, 2015
What a great first week to be back in the classroom! On Monday our class celebrated and learned more about Martin Luther King Jr. He spoke some very important words that we can still apply to our lives today!
On a personal note - thank you for the many kind words and prayers that you have shared. That means a lot to me me and my family! I am happy and blessed to be able to return back to my classroom. It was easy to see that Mrs. Westhaver has done a wonderful job filling in for me!
Thank you!
Dec. 5, 2014
Thank you to everyone for your thoughtful emails filled with kind and inspiring words! They have meant a lot to me as I have been preparing for this donation.
Once again, I know your children are going to be well taken care of with Mrs. Westhaver in charge of them. I am sure I will see many of you around, but I look forward to returning to your children/my classroom on January 19th.
~Mrs. Boehner
Nov. 28, 2014
Bible: We are learning about Jesus' birth.
Social Studies: We have been reviewing some terms with regards to Pioneers. Do you know what the these words mean? Barter System, Boom Town and Buffalo Chips (the kids love that one!).
Math: Today we had some fun reviewing some math facts with a game called "SNAP". It was a nice change from working in our textbooks!
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Nov. 20, 2014
This week:
Spelling: We learned about the "Bossy R" and how he likes to take control of the vowels!
Science: We are learning about forests - so far we have learned about the temperate forest, and taiga. Next week we will be taking a closer look at the rainforest.
Pathway's Theme Book: We are finished our Cactus Hotel book this week. Next week we will start a new book called Twice Your's ~ A parable of God's Gift.Finally, this week the grades 1-3 were starting to make their classroom look "winterish". Yesterday, we worked on a classroom handprint tree, next week we will make some snowflakes for our tree!
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Nov. 13, 2014
Spelling:
There is no spelling this week since it was a short week. We will start up with new words on Monday. However, did your child tell you that everyone received 100% on their spelling test yesterday? Yep, that is right, today is Timbit Day! Way to go grades 1-3! I hope there are many more to come.
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes:
I wanted to say thank you to everyone who contributed items for our classroom "ShoeBoxes" for Operation Christmas Child, and to those that as a family worked on filling a box (or more). What a great learning opportunity for our students to learn to give to others.
Last week we took some time in our Social Studies class to learn more about Remembrance Day and all that people and animals did for us and our freedom. As a teacher, it was so wonderful to see the look in my student's eyes when Podre Kean showed us a picture of a wounded dog that had been in one of the wars. It made what we had been learning real to them! It was great!
Report Cards:
Report cards are going home today. You keep the report cards at home, and return the envelopes signed within the next week.
November 2, 2014
This week the students in the grades 1-3 class enjoyed their time with Mrs. Westhaver. They were having a great time reading Stone Soup and doing a colouring activity that went with it.
In spelling class this week the students enjoyed practicing their words in salt trays as a way to review them.
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In Science class we are starting to learn about Ecosytems. The students took a closer look at the desert ,which ties in great with our theme book, Cactus Hotel.
In Social Studies we have started a new unit on Pioneers. We will be taking a closer look on why some came to Canada, the different jobs they had, and how they lived.
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Grade 1: Adding and Subtracting, Place Value (ones, tens), number lines.
Grade 2: Adding and Subtracting
Grade 3: Estimating
Bible Class: We were learning about Abraham and Sarah and how God gave them Isaac. The students on Friday presented a skit to the Junior Primary/Primary class that they had been working on, about how God tested Abraham by having him sacrifice Isaac.
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Oct. 16, 2014
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We had a wonderful time today at Hatfield Farms! The rain held off until we were all safe under the covered wagon. While we were there the students had a chance to find out a little bit more about horses and have a wagon ride. This trip was a great conclusion to our theme book, Charlie Horse that we were studying.Here is what we are working on in our other subjects:
Math:
Gr. 1 - Place Value (Tens, Ones)
Gr. 2 - Adding 3 & 4 single numbers
Gr. 3 - Adding numbers into the thousands place
Science:
Life Cycles - Ladybug, and Grasshoppers
Socials:
Finishing Mi'kmaq Unit, Starting Pioneers
Spelling:
No test this week. Yeah! We will resume next week.
Bible:
The first part of the story of Job.
Oct. 8, 2014
This week we are taking a closer look at fire safety . . . check out these great links to help reinforce what your child has been learning here at school!
Sparky The Fire Dog
Fire Safe Kid
Fire Safety For Kids
Fire Facts Family
October 3, 2014
We missed having the grade 3's with us this week but we were still busy learning in the grades 1-3 classroom.
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| Claire and Dihlan (Gr. 2) |
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| Evelina and Amara (Gr. 1) |
In spelling class, the students wrote their words on the window as a way to practice and review them for the upcoming spelling test this week.
Science: Introduced Life cycles, took a closer look at the ladybug's
Socials: Mikmaq's (Religion, Celebrations, Languages/Storytelling, John Cabot)
Math: Grade 1: Adding/Subtracting Families
Grade 2: Adding and Subtracting up to 20
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| Luke (Gr. 1) |
Sept. 26, 2014
I know lots of parents were snapping pictures yesterday of our visit to Noggins Corner Farm - and you have probably seen many of them. However, here is one of the students learning how to pick an apple (correctly) from a tree! Something about a thumb . . .
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Sept. 19, 2014
Spelling:
Way to go grades 1-3 this week for getting 100% on their spelling test! Like years past - if everyone gets 100%, then the next day I bring in Timbits to celebrate their hard work. So far we are off to a great start! I am anxious to see what this Monday brings.
You will notice this week that I wrote your child's username and password in their agenda's for Spelling City. This is just another option for them to study their words at home.
Math:
Grade 1: Adding and Subtracting (up to 10)
Grade 2: Adding and Subtracting (up to 12), Tallying
Grade 3: Place Value (Th, H, T, O), Rounding to the nearest 10, and 100's.
Picture from: http://www.clipartpanda.com/categories/math-clip-art-microsoft
Sept. 14, 2014
This week in Science Class one of the activities we were doing was classifying things as living and non-living.
The students were paired up and giving a hula-hoop and a magnifying glass to examine the area they had chosen. Here are some pictures of them in action:
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Sept. 7, 2104
Welcome to the grades 1-3 classroom!
We may be smaller in numbers this year, but we are big into learning!
So far we have 3 students in grade 1, 2 students in grade 2, and 3 students in grade 3.
This past week was a great transition for us to get our minds back into the "school" setting. Tomorrow students will be starting to bring home their spelling words. Please note that we will be having our tests every Monday (unless there is a holiday, then it will be the next day we are in school). Even though we practice these words at school - I encourage you to work with your children every evening for just a few minutes to help review these skills.
I encourage you to come back and check our classroom page often to see pictures and posts on what we are learning through out the school year.
Thank you for choosing Sandy Lake Academy for your child! I am looking forward to an awesome school year!
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