Monday, November 25, 2019

Good day, folks!  Sorry I missed the last couple of days last week, but that's the way it goes sometimes.  Hopefully your child filled you in, and of course, they have their "Plangenda".
Here's the shape of our day:

First gathered to read a story at the carpet.  The book was entitled OUT about a mother and daughter who left the refugee camp they were in and found a better life in America.  The story is non-specific, just touching about the feelings of love, safety and freedom.

Next, we chose our seats, then did a Just Dance warm-up before looking at our spelling words for the week.  We discussed their meanings, the three focus themes of the spelling patterns, what to watch out for, and which of the words are both verbs and nouns.  The package is due Wednesday for marking; the quiz will be Friday.

After recess, we did a new math drill: adding and subtracting 10 from random numbers using the Kim Sutton CD.  Next, we watched a MathAntics video about Place Values.  Some of this was review, other parts were new information.  For example, each group of three place values in a number is called a period.  We reviewed place values, values of digits, and expanded form.  Students worked on their package for a while, some finishing it already.

Then we listened to and sang our song for the Winter play: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Our song is The Candy Man, made famous by Sammy Davis Jr.!

Please note: The assignment Hailstorms and Hailstones is due tomorrow for marking / review.

After lunch, we did some art!  We painted monochromatic landscapes with a contrasting or complimentary sky.  Later, we will add separation lines and a few Zentangle designs to them.