Refreshed and Back At It!

March Break is over and it was right back to work. In Language, our shared reading was the poem "Le premier vol de l'hirondelle". We discussed the metaphors in the poem, the scissors were wings, the nest was so small that is was like an insect, the writing was the swallow's flight. We reviewed the "ui" and "un" sounds in " La pluie" and "Le chocolat brun". We also got right back into our Daily 5 centres. 

In Math, the class continued to try out the new games as we rotated thought centres. Understanding of when to use addition and when to use subtraction has also greatly improved during problem solving activities. An area that we need to continue to work on is in accuracy when subtracting. 

In Art, we began an activity on patterning and fractions. Some are done and their work is up in the hall and a few others have yet to finish next week. Also look for some up in the school frames near the office. I love when students work gets show-cased for many others to see. 

This week during Social Studies, the class needed a reminder about quality of work. We spent some time discussing what grade two work should look like and how it was more important to do less and do it well than it was to do lots but rush and not do your best work. 

We are trying something new for bucket filling. Before the break, we were working on working well in groups. We've now shifted the focus on treating others kindly and working as a class to fill each other's buckets daily. Each time I catch them "filling a bucket", I will add a sticker to the jar. When they get to 25, we will vote on a new class reward. 

Even with all the work this week, there was still time for some brain and body breaks!

Please remember, spring is a very wet, messy time of year on the school yard and accidents are frequent. If your child has not already brought in a spare set of clothing, please send some. Splash pants are also highly recommended as the need for snowpants disappears. (Hopefully!?!)

The March/April newsletter link has been put at the top of the blog. There are several upcoming important dates, so please check it out. 

Hot dog orders are due on Tuesday for Thursday's Hot Dog Day. Also, both next week and the following week are short weeks with the Easter holiday in between. 

Have a great weekend!