Long time…no blogging!

Well, it has been awhile since we have blogged here in Room 1. It seems that we are so busy learning that we just do not get around to it. This month we have been busy talking about the winter season and reading books about snowmen and arctic animals. In math we are making complex patterns and we are practicing our subitizing (which is instantly recognizing dot arrangements). We have begun small group language and literacy work which supports us in our journey to become readers. And…we have 3 iPads in our classroom that we have been using in our guided discovery centres. Finally, we are looking forward to warmer weather so that we can finally get outside for recess!

Jackson Pollock

We studied the artist Jackson Pollock. We had a great time splattering and drizzling paint on a huge canvas! Check out the pictures of us painting!

Guided Discovery

Every morning we have about 15 minutes of Guided Discovery. Guided Discovery is essentially small group centres that the children explore with the guidance of an adult. New toys, games and activities are introduced to the class this way. There are 6 centres set up and each group explores one centre per day. Below are some pictures of this week's centres.

 

Our Alphabet

This year instead of using a store bought alphabet chart I decided to involve the children in Room 1. Check out some of the letters in our awesome alphabet!

Emily Carr

On Friday the class studied the Canadian artist, Emily Carr. After viewing her artwork and learning about her life, we painted our own trees. Ask your child to tell you about Emily Carr!

First Weeks in Kindergarten

We have had a busy couple of weeks in Kindergarten. This is what some of our kinders have to say:

I like going to the gym and lunch. ~Ava
I like the gym and LEGO and playing with my friends. ~Maximus
I like playing with my friends. ~Daxon
I like playing LEGO and construction and the drama centre. ~Marshall
I enjoyed playing with the construction toys. ~Dylan
We played Red Light, Green Light in the gym. ~Griffen
I like reading books. ~Riley

Summer Fun

Hi everyone. I hope you are all having a super summer. I know I am. Can't wait to see you in September!