Picture a Tree

Today during Science, we read the book "Picture a Tree" by Barbara Reid.  This book helps us understand that there are many ways to see trees.  We read this book, and shared our connections with each other  ~ this book reminds me of, she made this page for me because...

Here is a small video clip showing a few parts of the book.
Picture a Tree

The illustrations are made from plasticine and are absolutely amazing!  Ask your child what page was made for them, and then discuss why.  Here is a video clip showing the process of creating these pages!
Creating Picture a Tree

Chili and a Bun Fundraiser

The Coronach Kinettes will be hosting a Chili and a Bun on Tuesday, May 7th.  All proceeds will go to Stu and Bev Adams to assist with Stu's ongoing cancer treatments.  Bev has been an integral part of our Guided Reading program in the school the last few years, so I encourage you all to participate in this event.  If your child does not like chili, I can collect a donation if you prefer that option.

Please return forms back to school by Thursday, May 2nd.  Thank you in advance for your support!

Spelling Words (April 29 - May10th)

Grade One and Two Words
plant
planting
stem
seed
leaf
flower
BONUS: photosynthesis

Guided Reading Activities

Stamping words in Guided Reading.

Blog post in Guided Reading.

The seasons

We discovrd that this was the sam tree in each season.

Kade
Carter B

What we know about Plants

Here are a few short videos showing what we know about plants:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDvI-nMvArk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg0twJ9OqOc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XSh9qL47xA

Word Rings

A reminder about word rings ~ keep working on them! Many of the students have been bringing them in and exchanging for new ones, so keep up the good work!

Blog Posts about Plants!

Have a look at what your child has been learning about in Science!  These blog posts are about plants, and what they have learned so far.  Feel free to comment and tell us what you think!

http://kidblog.org/MrsEldersClass2012/

Grade 1 Math

How many are hiding? How many are missing? How many more do I need to make the number __? These are a few of the questions we answered today while in Math. We are working on subtraction strategies so today we took turns "hiding" dominoes from our partner, and then telling how many were missing.  We had to tell how we knew what was hidden ~ "I know you covered up 3 because there used to be 5, and now there is only 2, and 3 and 2 make 5." Feel free to work on this strategy by playing the same type of game at home ~ increase the numbers as your child becomes more confident in the strategy.

Book Orders

I realize it is short notice but anyone interested in ordering Scholastic should have information returned to me by Tuesday, April 23rd.  Catalogs are being sent home today.

Thanks for your support!

Star of the Week ~ Maia

This week our star is Maia.  Her favourite thing to do is play games with her Dad. Maia also loves to draw, play soccer, play the piano, and go camping.  Her favourite place to visit is Ottawa, where her grandparents live.  Maia was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and we studied the globe to see where that is.  Thanks for sharing Maia!

Photo of the Day ~ Hayden

Not everyone wanted their picture taken!

Earth Day Videos

These are two Discovery Network videos we are using to help guide Earth Day discussions. I love them, but  I do apologize if they get stuck in your head...


The World is Awesome 1
The World is Awesome 2

Earth Day posts

Yesterday the students posted about Earth Day and what they can do to take care of the Earth.  Have a read and feel free to leave a comment.  Thanks!

http://kidblog.org/MrsEldersClass2012/

Spelling Words (April 15th - 26th)

Grade One and Two words
Earth
green
reduce
reuse
recycle

Reading with your Child

A student recorded me reading with another student today.  This is an example of how you can read with your child at home, sharing the responsibility with them.  If they read the words they know, and you "fill in the blanks", it builds confidence in your child.
Click here to watch the video example:
Shared Reading
Happy Reading!

Star of the Week ~ Kaden

This week our star is Kaden.  His favourite place to visit is Minot, North Dakota.  Kaden loves to spend time quadding, riding in the combine, and camping.  He has 2 dogs (Abbie and Duchess) and a cat (Sylvestre).  Kaden brought the class popsicles for snack ~ yum! Thanks for sharing with us Kaden!

Photo of the Day ~ Dashiel

Writing about our star
for this week, Kaden.

School Parking Lot and Bus Lanes

Please read the following post from Mrs. Hiltz in regards to the bus lanes at the school.

Mrs. Hiltz's Blog

It is my understanding that this includes picking up/dropping off students in the morning, at noon, after school, etc.  To avoid a ticket, please pick up and drop off your children using 1st Avenue West (the street running East and West) in front of the school, and not the parking lot/bus lane.

Thank you for your cooperation!

Day of Pink ~ Bullying Awareness

Grade 1-4
Day of Pink

Adopt a Book ~ Palliser Library

The Palliser Library will have their Adopt a Book program at the Coronach Trade Fair on Friday, April 19th.  Giselle Wilson has ordered some books through our classroom Scholastic account, and these books will be up for adoption.  The order from Giselle allowed our classroom to receive new books for Spring AND we donated books to be adopted.  Thank you very much Giselle!

Please help support the local Palliser library, and stop by to adopt a book!

Posts about Easter Break

Our posts about Easter Break are on our blogs.  Have a read, and a giggle, and please leave a comment.

It is also a great idea to look at the first post of the year, and see how far they have progressed! Great job kids!

http://kidblog.org/MrsEldersClass2012/

Photo of the Day ~ Carter B

French lesson:
Four, en francais...

3 Reminders about tomorrow

Today I sent your child home with 3 reminders about tomorrow:

1) Home Reading must come back.
2) Try to wear pink in honor of Anti-Bullying Day
3) Please submit recipes to rachul.ashley@prairiesouth.ca for the school cookbook.

Thank you!

Star of the Week ~ Kade

Last week our star was Kade.  He loves to spend time on his farm, riding his quad and spending time in his tree house.  Kade also loves to ride his horse Dude. He even brought Dude to school so that we could see him and pet him!  Kade's favourite food is hot dogs and hamburgers.  Thank you to Kade for bringing us cupcakes for snack, and for sharing with us this week.